Day 1: Fly to Spain
Today, your Camino adventure begins as you depart Toronto on an overnight flight to Madrid. Sit back, relax, and look forward to the journey ahead as you prepare to walk one of the world’s most celebrated pilgrimage routes.
Stay: In flight
Meals:
D (on plane)
Day 2: Welcome to Madrid
Arrive in Madrid, Spain’s vibrant capital, renowned for its grand boulevards, elegant plazas, and lively café culture. Enjoy a guided walking tour and discover some of the city’s iconic landmarks while learning about its rich history and traditions. The afternoon is at leisure to explore independently; perhaps visit a museum, relax in a park, or enjoy the city’s atmosphere at a café terrace. In the evening, meet your fellow travellers for a welcome dinner and toast the beginning of your Camino journey.
Stay:
Hotel Eurostars Plaza Mayor, Madrid, ES or similar (1 night)
Meals:
B (on plane), D
Day 3: Madrid to Sarria
This morning, fly from Madrid to Santiago de Compostela. Upon arrival, meet your local guide and continue by coach into Galicia. Travel to Sarria, a charming town nestled among rolling green hills and the most popular starting point for pilgrims walking the final 100 kilometres of the Camino Francés. On arrival, check in to your hotel and enjoy a free evening as you prepare for the journey ahead.
Stay:
Hotel Villa de Sarria, Sarria, ES or similar (1 night)
Meals:
B
Day 4: Sarria to Morgade
(A1/Easy – 12km/250m)
Begin the day with breakfast before setting off on the first stage of Camino de Santiago journey, walking from Sarria to Morgade. Following quiet country lanes and shaded woodland paths, this scenic section winds through the heart of rural Galicia, passing stone villages, ancient churches, and rolling green landscapes. Along the way, your guide will share insights into the history, traditions, and enduring spirit of the Camino. Arrive in Morgade and settle into your accommodations, reflecting on a rewarding first day on the trail.
Stay:
Casa Morgade, Morgade, ES or similar (1 night)
Meals:
B, D
Day 5: Morgade to Portomarin
(A1/Easy – 10km/150m)
After breakfast, continue your Camino journey with your local guide, following quiet country roads and shaded paths beneath towering oak trees. Pass through picturesque villages and peaceful hamlets, where traditional Galician hórreos (raised granaries) dot the landscape. Along the way, visit the beautiful Romanesque Church of Barbadelo, a treasured landmark on the pilgrimage route. Arrive in the charming town of Portomarín, where you'll check in to your accommodations and enjoy an included dinner with your fellow travellers.
Stay:
Pousada de Portomarin, Portomarin, ES or similar (1 night)
Meals:
B, D
Day 6: Portomarin to Ventas de Maron
(A2/Moderate – 11km/350m)
After breakfast, set out with your local guide for another rewarding day on the Camino. Leaving Portomarín, cross the Río Miño, Galicia's longest river, before following a gradual ascent through the rolling countryside toward the Serra de Ligonde. Along the way, pass through charming hamlets and visit the Romanesque Church of Santa María in Castromaior, one of the route's notable historic landmarks. Continue through Eirexe, where the church's beautifully carved portal depicts Daniel among the lions and Saint James the Pilgrim. Arrive in Ventas de Narón and enjoy an included dinner while reflecting on another memorable day along the Camino.
Stay:
O Cruceiro Ventas Ventas de Naron, Ventas de Narón, ES or similar(1 night)
Meals:
B, D
Day 7: Ventas de Narón to Palas de Reis
(A1+/Easy-Moderate – 11km/150m)
Following breakfast, continue your pilgrimage through the heart of rural Galicia as you walk from Ventas de Narón to Palas de Rei. Today's route takes you through peaceful woodland, open farmland, and small Galician villages that have welcomed pilgrims for centuries. Passing the highest point of the final 100 kilometres of the Camino Francés near Ligonde, enjoy sweeping views of the surrounding countryside before descending into the historic market town of Palas de Rei. This evening, enjoy an included dinner and reflect on another rewarding day on the trail.
Stay:
Hotel Alda Palas de Reis, Palas de Reis, ES or similar (1 night)
Meal:
B, D
Day 8: Palas de Reis to Melida
(A2/Moderate – 14km/250m)
Today's route follows a pleasant mix of forest paths, gravel tracks, and quiet rural roads through Galicia's rolling countryside. Pass through small hamlets and shaded woodland sections before crossing the medieval bridge at Furelos and entering the province of A Coruña. Along the way, stone crosses and traditional farmsteads mark the historic pilgrimage route. Enjoy the peaceful rhythm of the walk as you arrive in Melide, a lively Camino town renowned for its traditional Galician cuisine and welcoming atmosphere.
Stay:
Carlos 96 Melide, Melide, ES or similar (1 night)
Meals:
B, D
Day 9: Melide to Arzúa
(A1+/Easy to Moderate – 14km/200m)
Enjoy a relaxed and scenic day on the Camino as you follow a route through rural villages, woodland paths, and open countryside. Pass through the charming hamlets of Boente and Ribadiso, where stone bridges, traditional Galician architecture, and peaceful landscapes create one of the most picturesque sections of the pilgrimage. Arrive in Arzúa, a well-known Camino town famous for its locally produced cheese. Settle into your accommodation before gathering with your fellow travellers for an included dinner.
Stay:
Hotel Arzua, Arzura, ES or similar (1 night)
Meals:
B, D
Day 10: Arzúa to Pedrouzo-Rúa
(A2/Moderate – 19km/300m)
After breakfast, continue your Camino journey with your local guide, following forested paths, quiet country roads, and shaded trails beneath towering eucalyptus trees. Pass through peaceful hamlets and rolling farmland, where traditional Galician hórreos (raised granaries) and stone markers reflect centuries of pilgrimage history. Enjoy the gentle rhythm of the walk as Santiago de Compostela draws ever closer. Arrive in Pedrouzo-Rúa, where you'll check in to your accommodations and enjoy an included dinner with your fellow travellers.
Stay: Casa de Acivro, Rua Pedrouzo, ES or similar (1 night)
Meals:
B, D
Day 11: Pedrouzo-Rúa to Lavacolla
(A1/Easy – 10km/150m)
After breakfast, continue along one of the final stages of the Camino Francés, following shaded woodland paths and quiet rural lanes through eucalyptus and pine forests. Pass through small hamlets and tranquil countryside as anticipation builds for your arrival in Santiago de Compostela. Arrive in Lavacolla, a village historically associated with pilgrims preparing themselves before entering the holy city. This evening, enjoy an included dinner and reflect on your remarkable journey along the Camino.
Stay:
Ruta Jacobea, Lavacolla, ES or similar (1 night)
Meals:
B, D
Day 12: Lavacolla to Santiago de Compostela – The Final Stage
(A1/Easy – 10km/150m)
After an early breakfast, begin the final stage of your Camino journey. Follow the historic pilgrimage route through San Paio and Monte do Gozo, where pilgrims traditionally catch their first glimpse of the towers of Santiago Cathedral. Continue into the heart of Santiago de Compostela, a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its spiritual significance and remarkable architecture. Step into the iconic Plaza do Obradoiro and celebrate the completion of your Camino at the magnificent Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela. Afterwards, enjoy a guided walking tour of the historic city before an evening at leisure.
Stay:
Hospederia San Martin Pinario Santiago, Santiago de Compostela, ES (2 nights)
Meals:
B
Day 13: Camino de Finisterre – The Journey Beyond
Today, enjoy a full-day excursion to the dramatic Costa da Morte and Cape Finisterre, following the traditional continuation of the pilgrimage route known as the Camino de Finisterre. Travel through rugged coastal landscapes where rolling green hills meet the Atlantic Ocean and picturesque fishing villages dot the shoreline. Arrive in Fisterra and continue to Cape Finisterre, once believed by the Romans to be the "end of the world." Visit the iconic lighthouse perched atop the cliffs and take time to reflect on your Camino journey while gazing out across the vast Atlantic. For many pilgrims, this windswept coastline represents the symbolic conclusion of the Camino. Return to Santiago de Compostela and gather this evening for a farewell dinner celebrating the completion of your Camino experience.
Meals:
B, D
Day 14: Home
After breakfast, transfer to Santiago de Compostela Airport and bid farewell to your local guide as your Camino journey comes to a close. Fly from Santiago to Madrid and connect with your onward flight to Toronto. Arrive home with a deep sense of accomplishment and unforgettable memories of the Camino de Santiago.
Meals:
B
