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Pilgrimage Journey: The Camino de Santiago
Spain in 9 Days, 8 Nights in Destination
Natalie
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Discover Madrid, then set off on the Camino de Santiago. Begin your journey on foot in Sarria and finish in Santiago de Compostela. Walk 100 km through charming villages along the French Way and earn your pilgrim’s credential.
Trip Highlights
- A Rúa
- Arzúa
- Madrid
- Palas de Rei
- Portomarín
- Santiago de Compostela
- Sarria
Included
All flights
Accommodation
Some transfers
Activities
Breakfast only
Availability
Departures available until December 2025
Available Group tours
Solo travelers from + £ 670
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charm included
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Itinerary
1st Day: UK/Ireland - Madrid
Accommodation
ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Hotel Chamartín The One or similar
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2nd Day: Madrid
Breakfast at the hotel. Spend the rest of the day exploring Madrid at your own pace. Madrid is famous for its vibrant gastronomic scene and lively nightlife, so make sure to venture out after dark to soak up the incredible atmosphere of the capital. Take advantage of the day to discover all that Madrid has to offer aboard the tourist bus. Includes ticket for the hop-on hop-off tourist bus in Madrid. Overnight stay in Madrid.
Accommodation
ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Hotel Chamartín The One or similar
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Activities
Madrid Panoramic City Bus Tour
Light
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3rd Day: Madrid - Sarria
Breakfast at the hotel. At the appointed time, head to the train station to catch the train* to Sarria. Upon arriving in Sarria, a transfer to your hotel is included. Enjoy free time to explore the charming town of Sarria and savor its delicious local cuisine, a key stop along the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route. Here, your personal journey begins. From this point, the Church sets the minimum distance needed to earn "La Compostela," marking the start of a path that transforms every step into a meaningful experience. Overnight stay in Sarria.
*This transfer is not included.
Please note: It's important to pack appropriate clothing and footwear, such as comfortable shoes, a raincoat, and an umbrella, as you will be walking several kilometers on foot. You can also purchase these items in some towns along the route. Please be aware that this itinerary requires a basic level of fitness, as you'll need to walk an average of 20-30 kilometers per day over the course of 5 days.
Accommodation
ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Casa Baran or similar
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4th Day: Sarria - Portomarín | 22 km
Breakfast at the hotel. Today, we will start with an initial ascent that will lead you through a succession of villages connected by paths and rural trails. Afterwards, a steep descent will take you to the Miño River, right at the gates of Portomarín, where the impressive church-fortress will greet you. Take the opportunity to enjoy their hospitality and local cuisine. Overnight stay in Portomarín.
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ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Hotel Ferramenteiro or similar
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5th Day: Portomarín - Palas de Rei | 24 km
Breakfast at the hotel. Today, you will ascend steadily until you reach Ventas de Narón, passing through the Montes de Ligonde and charming villages with stone houses such as Ligonde, Lestedo, and Eirexe. Finally, you will arrive at the town of Palas de Rei, where you will spend the night at the hotel. It's the perfect time to relax and enjoy the exquisite local cuisine. Overnight stay in Palas de Rei.
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ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
As Hortas or similar
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6th Day: Palas de Rei - Arzúa | 29 km
Breakfast at the hotel. Today, you will walk the stage between Melide and Arzúa, which is short and allows you to enjoy the landscape and the many villages along the Camino. Before reaching Arzúa, don't forget to stop at the beautiful spot of Ribadiso, next to the Iso River. Finally, a final ascent will lead you to Arzúa, renowned for its cheese-making tradition. It's the perfect place to savor the region's outstanding cuisine. Overnight stay in Arzúa.
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Hotel Arzúa or similar
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7th Day: Arzúa - A Rúa | 19 km
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A Pena de Augasantas or similar
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8th Day: A Rúa - Santiago de Compostela | 21 km
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ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Hotel Lux or similar
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9th Day: Santiago de Compostela - UK/Ireland
*Depending on the return flight schedule and the hotel breakfast service, you may not be able to enjoy the included breakfast on the last day.
**Airport transfer in Santiago is not included. You will have the possibility to add a private transfer to your package for an additional cost in the next step of the booking process.
***Depending on the return flight schedule, you may arrive in UK/Ireland the next day and the total duration of the trip would be 10 days.
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Included activities
The price includes
- Departures from main US airports.
- International flights: US - Madrid; Santiago de Compostela - US.
- Train tickets from Madrid to Santiago de Compostela in economy class.
- 8 nights accommodation in Charm category hotels*.more informationSee hotels included
- 8 breakfasts.
- Transfers in air-conditioned vehicles as indicated in the itinerary**.more information
- Visits and entrance fees as indicated in the itinerary.See itinerary
- All air taxes and fuel surcharge.
- Hop-on/Hop off bus tickets in Madrid***.more information
- ATOL protection.
- This tour is completely independent.
Not included
Tax, drinks and any other services not mentioned in what's included.
*Hotel ratings in Spain are not governed by the same standards as those in the US, so please keep this in mind when selecting your desired accommodation category.
**Included Transfers: Arrival transfer in Madrid, arrival transfer in Sarria / Luggage transfer during stages (one piece per person, maximum 20 kg).
***Important: hotel pick up and drop off for the Hop-on/Hop off bus in Madrid are not included. You will have to make your own way to the meeting point.
Please note: this itinerary is an independent tour, not a group tour. It includes accommodation, some activities and transfers, but you will not be accompanied by a guide throughout the entire trip, nor will you be traveling in a group.
Download the final itinerary uploaded to your Exoticca account to check the day, the time and pick up point of the activities.
Entry requirements
Passport with a minimum of 3 months validity required.
Visa
Visa not required for stays of up to 90 days.
Currency
Euro
Language
Spanish
Electricity
Type C & F 230V 50Hz
Health
No vaccines required.
Time zone
UTC + 1
Other useful information
Cars drive on the right-hand side of the road in Spain.
Tourist Office website
https://www.spain.info/en/
Remember to download your e-ticket to confirm the times of your flights and to complete online check-in using the airline's website, or directly at the check-in desk at the airport.
Accommodation at the hotels is as indicated. In the event of any changes to accommodation, they will always be of the same or a higher category. The category of hotels is not standardized across all countries in the world. For this reason, the criteria may differ depending on the destination country's own standards.
In the case of adverse weather conditions, for safety reasons or for any other reasons deemed appropriate, the order and duration of the excursions included in the itinerary may be changed or canceled without prior notice.
If you have reduced mobility, require the use of a wheelchair, or you would prefer this tour to be a private experience for you and your group, you must contact our Experts at +44 20 8068 3176 before booking to ensure that your needs can be met.
While on the road, it is highly unlikely that the vehicle will be equipped with wifi or bathroom facilities, though rest stops will be made for long trips. We recommend purchasing a new SIM card at the airport or placing an e-SIM before travel to guarantee internet connection.
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