The Full Portuguese Camino

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  • No booking fees
  • duration 32 days
  • tour type Private
  • age requirement 18-99 yrs
  • max group size 15
  • guiding method Self-guided
  • Tour Code BM-20306
  • Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
  • Operated in English
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  • Starts Lisbon, Portugal
  • Ends Santiago De Compostela, Spain
  • +30
HIGHLIGHTS Download trip notes
  • Enjoying a quieter pilgrimage route, following in the footsteps of Celtic, Roman and Christian wayfarers
  • Experiencing the culinary delights of the different regions you walk through
  • Walking across the Spanish border and in to the famed town of Santiago de Compostela
  • Relaxing at night in comfortable, family run hotels and B&Bs
Start in Lisbon and end in Santiago De Compostela, the "The Full Portuguese Camino" trip is a self-guided walking trip that takes 32 days. You will be touring through Padrón, Santarem, Arcos and 27 other destinations in Qatar, Spain and Portugal. "The Full Portuguese Camino" is a private trip which will include accommodation in hotels, transport, meals and others. Please check the package includes section for more details.

Walk the full length of the more spiritually connected Camino Portugués from Lisbon to Santiago de Compostela. The Portuguese Road, or Caminho Portugués, is considered by many as the most spiritually connected pilgrimage route. Following the path St James' body took to its resting place at the site of Santiago de Compostela in Spain, the quieter Portuguese path offers a wealth of history and delightful landscapes to discover. This route begins in the capital city of Lisbon, situated on the Tagus River, from where you begin your walk out through fertile floodplains and gently undulating terrain, staying in small hotels with local character each evening. Along the walk you will explore the Templar town of Tomar, the Roman ruins of Conimbriga, the World Heritage listed Coimbra, the exciting town of Porto and finally, the famed cathedral in Santiago de Compostela. Visually stunning in parts, there are many advantages in walking the Portugués route including the ascent up to the highest point on the trail at Alto da Portela Grande (405m) which rewards you with sweeping views of the Lima Valley below. Crossing the Spanish border and walking through Galicia to the holy city of Santiago is sure to be a memorable highlight of this month long walk.
ITINERARY Expand All
  • Day 1 : Arrive Lisbon
  • Day 2 : Transfer to Santa Iria de Azoia and walk to Vila Franca de Xira (4.5hrs)
  • Day 3 : Along the river to Azambuja (5-6hrs)
  • Day 4 : Through 'the market garden of Portugal' to Santarem (8hrs)
  • Day 5 : Walk to Golega (8hrs)
  • Day 6 : Through Templar country to Tomar (7hrs)
  • Day 7 : Along flat rural plains to Alvaiazere (8hrs)
  • Day 8 : Walk to Alvorge (6-7hrs)
  • Day 9 : Continue to Condeixa a Nova (6.5hrs)
  • Day 10 : To Coimbra (4hrs)
  • Day 11 : Rest day in Coimbra
  • Day 12 : Walk to Mealhada (5-6hrs)
  • Day 13 : Walk to Agueda (6hrs)
  • Day 14 : Continue to Albergaria and transfer back to your hotel in Agueda (4-5hrs)
  • Day 15 : Transfer to Albergaria and walk to Oliveira de Azemeis (5hrs)
  • Day 16 : Walk to Malaposta (5hrs)
  • Day 17 : To Porto (7hrs)
  • Day 18 : Free day to explore Porto
  • Day 19 : Transfer to Vilar do Pinheiro and walk to Arcos (4hrs)
  • Day 20 : Walk to the market town of Barcelos (5hrs)
  • Day 21 : Continue to Balugaes (4.5hrs)
  • Day 22 : Walk to Ponte de Lima, the oldest town in Portugal (5.5hrs)
  • Day 23 : Along delightful trails and crossing small hills en route to Pecene (6.5hrs)
  • Day 24 : Walk to the Spanish border at Tui (4.5hrs)
  • Day 25 : Free day in Tui
  • Day 26 : To O Porrino along quiet roads and paths, transfer back to Tui (6hrs)
  • Day 27 : Transfer to O Porrino, walk to Arcade on the coast (6hrs)
  • Day 28 : A shorter walk to the old town of Pontevedra (3-4hrs)
  • Day 29 : Walk to Caldas de Reis (6-7hrs)
  • Day 30 : Via the river valleys of Bermana and Valga to Padron (5-6hrs)
  • Day 31 : To Santiago (6-7hrs)
  • Day 32 : Trip concludes
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Accommodation
  • 31 nights in comfortable hotels on a twin share basis with ensuite facilities
Meals
  • 31 breakfasts Breakfasts are usually continental inclusive of breads, cheese, ham, tea, coffee & juices.
Transport
  • Transfers from Lisbon to Santa Iria de Azoia, between Albergaria and Agueda, from Porto to Vilar do Pinheiro and between Tui & O Porrino
Others
  • Digital information pack with route notes, maps & GPX
  • Luggage Transfer, 1 piece maximum 20kg, supplement applies for excess
  • Visitor Tax
  • Pilgrim Passport
  • Emergency hotline
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
  • Travel to Lisbon and from Santiago
  • Meals not listed as included, drinks
  • Optional dinner package: 11 dinners on the latter stage of the trip between Porto & Santiago - supplement applies (must be requested at time of booking)
  • Travel insurance
  • Guide – this is a self guided walking trip
  • A supplement will apply if you are travelling solo or book a single room
  • Entrance fees not listed as included
  • Transfers unless listed as included
  • Transfers by taxi or public transport if you need to skip a stage
  • Excess luggage
  • Rest days - these must be added at time of booking
  • Items of a personal nature
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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this The Full Portuguese Camino tour. You can cancel the tour up to 72 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 71 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 03 July 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 03 July 2024, a deposit of 185 USD is required to confirm the tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 71 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

The Full Portuguese Camino tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.

Visa

For this The Full Portuguese Camino tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.

For Solo Travelers

A twin share room may not always be available for solo travelers as it depends on the final number of people on the tour. If you have picked twin share room while booking, and that option is not available, we will get back to you after booking. A single room might then be available against an additional fee.

COVID-19 Safety Measures

This trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:

  • Rigorous hygiene safety measures will be followed in transportation, accommodation and meal venues.
  • All travellers 18 years and older will be required to be fully vaccinated atleast 14 days prior to departure.
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