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Spain (Madrid to Santiago de Compostela)

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The route from Madrid to Santiago de Compostela spans the breadth of inland and northwestern Spain, connecting the country's vibrant capital with one of the world's most famous pilgrimage destinations. Madrid is renowned for its world-class museums — the Prado, Reina Sofía, and Thyssen-Bornemisza — buzzing nightlife, and grand architecture, while Santiago de Compostela draws millions of visitors as the legendary endpoint of the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage trails. The journey between them passes through diverse landscapes including the meseta plateau and the lush, rain-soaked region of Galicia. Travellers come for a blend of art, history, spirituality, and some of Spain's finest gastronomy.

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Spain (Madrid to Santiago de Compostela) · 10 days

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Camino de Santiago Encompassed — Self-Launched Edition

Walk the final 100km of the Camino Francés from Sarria to Santiago de Compostela, bookended by two days in Madrid — entirely on your own terms. This self-launched version of G Adventures' "Camino de Santiago Encompassed" swaps the group tour and luggage transfers for public trains, pilgrim hostels (albergues), and independent booking. Buy a Credencial del Peregrino, collect your stamps along the way, and claim your Compostela certificate at the Pilgrim's Office in Santiago. Roughly a third of the group-tour cost, with the same sense of achievement.

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