The Camino, a Walking Journey for the Soul_539070829K

Aug 29 - Sep 8, 2027

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Joel Cartagena

JCC Travels LLC

Overview


11-day guided Camino de Santiago walking tour from Madrid to Madrid, including pilgrimage stages, Finisterre excursion, and Santiago sightseeing.

Trip Details


Welcome

Thank you for considering JCC Travels for your travel plans! My name is Joel, though many know me simply as a passionate traveler and organizer of unforgettable adventures since 1986. My journey into the world of travel advising officially began i...

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Day 1 · Sun, Aug 29 · Madrid


Arrival in Madrid and welcome dinner

Arrive in Madrid and check into your hotel. If you have time, start exploring this bustling city on your own. Later, meet your tour companions during the included welcome dinner at your hotel. Your Tour Director will explain the dos and don’ts of ...

Hotel Praga stay (Aug 29–30)

Overnight at Praga in Madrid. Address: Antonio Lopez, 65, Madrid, Spain, E-28019 Phone: 91 4690600 Stay dates: August 29, 2027 – August 30, 2027.

Vacation summary and tour inclusions

Your Cosmos tour has been designed to include all the things that make a vacation a vacation—hotels, sightseeing, transportation, and local support—while giving you the freedom to spend your time and money the way you want. Buffet breakfasts daily...

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Pre-travel requirements and travel tips

To travel with Cosmos, guests are required to acknowledge their reservation and provide key information. Guest acknowledgement & on-trip contact Visit `https://reservation.globusfamily.com` to access your trip with your reservation number and: Ver...

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Day 2 · Mon, Aug 30 · Sarria


Train from Madrid to Sarria

Transfer from your hotel in Madrid to the train station to board the train to Sarria (you will be responsible for carrying your own luggage). On arrival in Sarria, check in at your hotel and prepare for the start of your Camino walk.

Evening at leisure in Sarria

After checking in, enjoy an evening at leisure in Sarria. You may wish to: See the early-Gothic Church of O Salvador on the main street. Visit the 13th-century Convent of the Magdalena at the outskirts of the old town. Enjoy a chat with fellow pil...

Hotel Alfonso IX stay (Aug 30–31)

Rúa do Peregrino 29, 27600 Sarria, Spain

Overnight at Alfonso IX in Sarria. Address: Rua do Peregrino, 29, Sarria, Spain, 27600 Phone: +34 982 530005 Stay dates: August 30, 2027 – August 31, 2027. Additional details Location This family friendly hotel affords a charming, central location...

Day 3 · Tue, Aug 31 · Portomarín


Walk from Sarria to Portomarin

Walk from Sarria to Portomarín. Distance: Approximately 23 km / 14.3 mi Average walking time: 6 hours 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. Enjoy a peaceful...

Vistalegre Spa Hotel stay (Aug 31–Sep 1)

Overnight at Vistalegre Spa Hotel in Portomarín. Address: Travssia de Compostela 29, Portomarín, Spain, 27170 Phone: +34 982 54 50 76 Stay dates: August 31, 2027 – September 1, 2027.

Day 4 · Wed, Sep 1 · Lestedo


Walk from Portomarin to Lestedo

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 (paths) next to the road or, in some cases, along p...

Casa Roan y Casa Grande stay (Sep 1–2)

Overnight at Casa Roan y Casa Grande in Lestedo (Monterroso). Address: Lugar Sestelo 4, Monterroso, Spain, 27215 Phone: +34 982 194 989 Stay dates: September 1, 2027 – September 2, 2027.

Day 5 · Thu, Sep 2 · Melide


Walk from Lestedo to Melide

Walk from Lestedo to Melide. Distance: Approximately 18 km / 11.2 mi Average walking time: 4 hours Difficulty: 2/3 Follow the pilgrim path into the province of Coruña, with its fine eucalyptus and pine expanses, and numerous medieval bridges such ...

Carlos 96 stay (Sep 2–3)

Overnight at Carlos 96 in Melide. Address: Avenida de Lugo, 119, Melide, Spain, 15800 Phone: +34 98 150 76 33 Stay dates: September 2, 2027 – September 3, 2027.

Day 6 · Fri, Sep 3 · Arzúa


Walk from Melide to Arzua

Walk from Melide to Arzúa. Distance: Approximately 14 km / 8.7 mi Average walking time: 3.5 hours 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 lo...

Hotel Arzua stay (Sep 3–4)

Calle Lugo 132, 15810 Arzua, Spain

Overnight at Hotel Arzua in Arzúa. Address: Rua Lugo 132, Arzua, A Coruña, Spain, 15810 Phone: +34 981 500 681 Stay dates: September 3, 2027 – September 4, 2027. Additional details Location This hotel warmly welcomes guests in Arzua. Facilities Th...

Day 7 · Sat, Sep 4 · Amenal


Walk from Arzua to Amenal

Walk from Arzúa to Amenal. Distance: Approximately 25 km / 15.5 mi Average walking time: 6 hours Difficulty: 2/3 Finding the courage to face your fears and stepping outside your comfort zone can lead to self-discovery. The route today is a nice an...

Gran Hotel Los Abetos stay (Sep 4–5)

San Lázaro s/n, 15820 Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña, Spain

Overnight at Gran Hotel Los Abetos in the Santiago de Compostela area. Address: Calle San Lazaro S/N, Santiago de Compostela, Spain Phone: +34 981 557026 Stay dates: September 4, 2027 – September 5, 2027. Additional details Location This attractiv...

Day 8 · Sun, Sep 5 · Santiago de Compostela


Walk from Amenal to Santiago de Compostela

Walk from Amenal to Santiago de Compostela. Distance: Approximately 15 km / 9.5 mi Average walking time: 4 hours Difficulty: 2/3 Our experiences and encounters are waymarks to the inner path. This is the last stage of your Camino de Santiago. Toda...

Hotel Compostela stay (Sep 5–7)

Rua das Mámoas 4, 15886 Santiago de Compostela, La Coruña, Galicia, Spain

Overnight at Compostela in Santiago de Compostela. Address: Horreo, 1, Santiago de Compostela, Spain, 15701 Phone: +34 981 5857000 Stay dates: September 5, 2027 – September 7, 2027. Additional details Location This hotel is located about 5 km from...

Day 9 · Mon, Sep 6 · Finisterre


Excursion to Finisterre and Muxia

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 Muxi...

Guided walking tour of Santiago de Compostela

In the early afternoon, after returning from Finisterre and Muxia, meet your Local Guide for a guided walking sightseeing tour of the magical old city of Santiago de Compostela, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Meals: Breakfast (earlier in the day).

Day 10 · Tue, Sep 7 · Madrid


Train from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid

Take the spiritual growth and appreciation for simple things back home with you; this is your most important souvenir of the Camino. Today, transfer to the Santiago de Compostela train station to catch a train to Madrid (you will be responsible fo...

Hotel Praga stay (Sep 7–8)

Calle de Antonio Lopez 65, 28019 Madrid, Spain

Overnight again at Praga in Madrid. Address: Antonio Lopez, 65, Madrid, Spain, E-28019 Phone: 91 4690600 Stay dates: September 7, 2027 – September 8, 2027. Additional details Location This city hotel is located close to the M-30 ring road, and the...

Day 11 · Wed, Sep 8 · Madrid


Final breakfast and end of tour in Madrid

Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning in Madrid. Meals: Breakfast.