Camino de Santiago Encompassed

Arrive at any time.

Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group: Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.

Enjoy a short orientation walk around Madrid with a free day to explore. Opt to check out the world-famous museums, do some shopping or enjoy some fantastic food.
Other options for exploring the city include the Palacio Real, Real Jardin Botánico or Escorial. Experience more nightlife at the Plaza del Dos de Mayo, in the area known as Malasaña. Taste some sangria and dance to the latest music.

Orientation With CEO: Enjoy a brief walk with your CEO. He/she will give you some tips on finding things like supermarkets, main squares, and ATMs. For more specific or in-depth information, an official guided tour is recommended.

Free Time: Take a wander around this amazing city.

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Travel to the charming town of Sarria by train. Take some free time to explore before meeting up with the rest of your group.

: Climb aboard, take your seat, and get around like the locals do.

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Hike from Sarria to Portomarín throughout the course of the day.
Pass through many lovely towns along the way and maybe choose to have a picnic in places such as Barbadelo, Renta or Ferreiros.

Camino de Santiago Walk: Start hiking from Sarria to Portomarín, covering about 23km (14 mi) and an elevation gave of 500m (1640 ft) over the course of the day. Pass through many lovely towns along the way and choose to have a picnic in places such as Barbadelo, Renta or Ferreiros. Spend the night in the riverside city of Portomarin.

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Early start from Portomarin, continue walking through fantastic scenery with a rich history en route to Palas de Rei.
Walk from Portomarin to Palas de Rei. Weary pilgrims can get a jolt of caffeine in one Palas de Rey's cafes or visit some of the local shops to grab some souvenirs.

Camino de Santiago Walk: Get those walking shoes back on! Leave Portomarin behind in the early light of the morning to make the most of the day. This stretch of 15km (9 mi) is a mix of ups and downs through beautiful scenery with an elevation gain of 260m (853 ft). The entire area has a rich history, especially during the Middle Ages.

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Continue the pilgrimage westwards, walking through the lush green valleys of Galicia.
Continue walking through rural Spain. Take a break in the lively market town of Melide, and try octopus, Galicia's most classic dish, in one of the many 'pulperías'.

Camino de Santiago Walk: Head west and continue the pilgrimage, passing through the lush green valleys of Galicia. Covering about 15 km today, the day again passes through many lovely villages and towns along the way, offering ample opportunity for rest stops and time to pick up any needed supplies before arriving to Melide.

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Follow the Camino from Melide to the village of Ribadiso and finally the town of Arzúa.

Camino de Santiago Walk: Leaving Melide, the Camino crosses several streams and follows a forest track to the village of Boente with its church of Santiago. Next is the scenic medieval village of Ribadiso and finally the town of Arzúa (389m). In Arzúa, visit the churches of Santa María and A Magdalena. Today's walk takes you 14km (8 mi) along the Camino, with an elevation gain of 330m (1082 ft).

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The Camino walk will pass through pretty woods, sleepy villages and across streams most of the day.

Camino de Santiago Walk: Walk through pretty woods, sleepy villages and across streams most of the day. The chapel of Santa Irene, with its unique statue of Santiago, is worth a visit. En-route, don't miss the lovely hamlet of Rúa (gaining 380m/1246 ft of elevation). The rest of the 22km (13 mi) route to Amenal is along a mix of good and calm country roads and forest tracks.

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Enjoy a final day of walking through spectacular scenery towards the final destination.

Camino de Santiago Walk: Leave early in order to reach Santiago de Compostela in time for the pilgrim's mass. Walk the last part of the pilgrimage and enjoy the scenery before the baroque, painted towers of the cathedral come into view. Later, explore this fascinating city and sip some wine in a café to celebrate the incredible journey. Upon reaching our goal, the pilgrimage is not complete without a visit to the cathedral on the magnificent Praza do Obradoiro, which houses the supposed tomb of St. James the Apostle.

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Depart at any time.

Departure Day: Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with travel arrangements to extend your adventure.

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