The Camino, a Walking Journey for the Soul

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The history of the Camino de Santiago goes back to the 9th Century, when the tomb of the evangelical apostle St. James was discovered in what is today Santiago de Compostela. Since then, pilgrims from all over the world have walked St. James' Way, originally seeking forgiveness for their sins, and nowadays often just to spend time on a journey of personal gro...
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Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy

What's this trip about?

    The history of the Camino de Santiago goes back to the 9th Century, when the tomb of the evangelical apostle St. James was discovered in what is today Santiago de Compostela. Since then, pilgrims from all over the world have walked St. James' Way, originally seeking forgiveness for their sins, and nowadays often just to spend time on a journey of personal growth. This is a challenging experience as it involves a significant physical effort as you walk through forests and along busy roads for many miles each day for a total of approximately 71 miles. Your rewards will be intangible, but priceless: an opportunity to enjoy nature, meditate, search for answers, and challenge your limits, discover beautiful rural areas of northern Spain, and make friends with whom you’ll have shared one of the most significant experiences of your life. At the end of your journey, relax on an excursion by coach to Finisterre and Muxia and a guided tour of Santiago de Compostela. You will receive the Compostela Certificate upon completion of the entire route on foot.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeStandard Group - 25 + people
Age range6 years and up
Flights and transport
Start City MADRID, SPAIN
End CityMADRID

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • 50 Plus

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Attractions

  • Madrid

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  • Culture

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Travel Map

Day 1: ARRIVE IN MADRID, SPAIN

Check into your hotel and, if you have time, start exploring this bustling city on your own with the help of the CosmosGO app. Later, meet your tour companions during the included welcome dinner at your hotel. Your Tour Director will explain the dos and don’ts of the walk and give you some important advice. (Dinner)

Day 2: MADRID–SARRIA

Transfer to the train station to board the train to Sarria (you will be responsible for carrying your own luggage). On arrival, check in at the hotel and spend the evening at leisure, or spend free time to see the early-Gothic Church of O Salvador on the Main Street,...

Day 3: SARRIA–PORTOMARIN

Approximately 23 km/14.3 mi – Average 6 hrs. – Difficulty 3/3). This is the real start of the journey. May every step be a thought on peace and an extension of loving kindness. Expect a peaceful walk in shady oak forest and through pretty villages on quiet country ...

Day 4: PORTOMARIN–LESTEDO

Approximately 20 km/12.5 mi – Average 4.5 hrs. – Difficulty 2/3. Let your mind wander and your feet follow. Begin the day by crossing over the Belesar dam footbridge, then start a gradual climb to the village of Ligonde. This stage mainly runs along andanderos (pat...

Day 5: LESTEDO–MELIDE

Approximately 18 km/11.2 mi – Average 4 hrs. – Difficulty 2/3. Keep an open mind and heart, let go of expectations, and enjoy the feeling of freedom along this ancient pilgrim path. The Camino takes you into the province of Coruña, with its fine eucalyptus and pine...

Day 6: MELIDE–ARZUA

Approximately 14 km/8.7 mi – Average 3.30 hrs. – Difficulty 2/3. The Camino can be a powerful catalyst for positive change. Today’s landscapes are similar to the previous day’s, with some idyllic locations such as the Camino in Ribadiso da Baixo near Arzúa. Arzúa i...

Day 7: ARZUA–AMENAL

Approximately 25 km/15.5 mi – Average 6 hrs. –Difficulty 2/3. Finding the courage to face our fears and stepping outside our comfort zone can lead us to self-discovery. The route today is a nice and leisurely walk over gentle slopes and through woodland, combined with some stretches along the road, which you will have to cross on occasions. (Breakfast,Dinner)

Day 8: AMENAL–SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA

Approximately 15 km/9.5 mi – Average 4 hrs. – Difficulty 2/3. Our experiences and encounters are waymarks to the inner path. This is the last stage of your Camino de Santiago. Today, distance will not matter. There is a climb to San Marcos, from Lavacolla, passing ...

Day 9: SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA–FINISTERRE–MUXIA–SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA

You have reached your goal; now reach the end of the world. Complete the experience with a morning excursion by coach to the stunning Cape Finisterre peninsula, on the Atlantic Ocean, believed in Roman times to be the end of the world. Stop in Muxia, a small town on ...

Day 10: SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA–MADRID

Take the spiritual growth and appreciation for simple things back home with you. This is your most important souvenir of the Camino. Today we transfer to the Santiago train station to catch a train to Madrid (you will be responsible for carrying your own luggage). Yo...

Day 11: MADRID

Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning (Breakfast)

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Alfonso IX

Vistalegre Spa Hotel

Casa Roan y Casa Grande

Carlos 96

Hotel Arzua

Gran Hotel Los Abetos

Compostela

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