Portuguese Camino - Coimbra to Porto Tour with 1 Review by Utracks

8 daysDuration

Private TourPrivate experience, no group joining

15 peopleMaximum group size

18 - 99 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

Moderate

Involves sustained activity requiring a reasonable level of fitness and endurance.

Starts

Coimbra, Portugal

Ends

Porto, Portugal

Highlights

Discovering on foot the small villages and pilgrimage sites along the Camino Portugués

Exploring the historical and lively university city of Coimbra

Experiencing culinary delights and the port wine varieties of the area

Enjoying the hospitality of family run hotels and B&Bs

Visiting historic and vibrant Porto

Itinerary

Journey along Portugal’s most spiritually resonant trails with the Portuguese Camino – Coimbra to Porto walking trip. This eight-day, self-guided tour is crafted for experienced travelers and seniors who appreciate moderate activity paired with deep cultural exploration.

Starting in the university city of Coimbra, your route winds through vineyards, woodlands, and time-honored villages before reaching Porto on the Douro River. Along the way, you’ll walk paths rich with pilgrimage history, passing ancient bridges and discovering the religious significance that defines the Camino Portugués. The tranquil countryside offers a pleasant contrast to the bustle of city life, while each stop reveals new stories and landscapes.

The USP of this tour package is its quieter, less-traveled approach to the Camino, making it ideal for those seeking reflection, authenticity, and a genuine sense of discovery. With accommodations, meals, and transport included, you are free to savor each step at your own pace.

For travelers who value meaningful journeys and cultural depth, this stage of the Camino is a rewarding chapter in any adventure.

day 1 - Arrive Coimbra

Coimbra is a lively university town situated on the Mondego River. Enjoy exploring this beautiful and historic city, its churches and museums and don’t miss the university itself, especially the library Biblioteca Joanina. Coimbra can be very busy in early May with its 'Ribbon Burning' festivities, the oldest in Portugal, which begin with the traditional fado serenade in the square of the Old (Se) Cathedral of Coimbra.

day 2 - Coimbra to Mealhada (5-6hrs)

The trail today has gentle ascents and descents, following river valleys and irrigation channels along a mix of asphalt and Roman roads. Passing through the villages of Trouxemil, Sargento-Mor, Santa Luzia and Mala. arrive in Mealhada, once a major Roman crossroads. It is now best known for leitão da bairrada, suckling pig. Pigs from the surrounding Barraida region are acorn fed and considered the best in Portugal. Mealhada is also well known for its wine. Overnight in Mealhada.

Distance 23km/14.4mi, ascent 450m/1476ft, descent 430m/1410ft

Meals:Breakfast

day 3 - Walk to Agueda (6-7hrs)

Today the path is gently undulating along the Certima river valley. It is mostly along roads with pockets of vineyards and woodland tracks. You'll pass through the town of Avelas de Caminho with its pretty Manueline featured Quinta de Grimpa. Continue to Agueda after crossing the river and the old bridge Ponte Velha. Overnight in Agueda.

Distance 26km/16.2mi, ascent 510m/1673ft, descent 550m/1805ft

Meals:Breakfast

day 4 - Continue to Albergaria (4-5hrs) and transfer back to Agueda for overnight

The path is quite flat except for a small ascent into Albergaria. Most of the stage is paved, passing through small villages such as Mourisca do Vouga, Pedaçães and Lamas do Vouga. Walk along the original Via Romana XVI and across the restored bridge Marnel towards Albergaria, founded in 1120 to provide refuge to pilgrims on the Camino. This afternoon (4pm) transfer back to Agueda for your overnight stay.

Distance 16km/10mi, ascent 320m/1050ft, descent 220m/722ft

Meals:Breakfast

day 5 - Transfer to Albergaria and walk to Oliveira de Azemeis (5-6hrs)

After breakfast, transfer (8.30am) to Albergaria to re-commence your walk. The terrain is undulating, taking you through through pine and eucalypt forests and local villages. Between Albergaria a Velha and Albergaria a Nova is on dirt paths passing through eucalyptus forests and later the Via Férrea do Vouga railway line is crossed on several occasions, requiring care. Oliveira has an old centre, the Matriz de Sao Miguel church and a row of fine houses dating from the 1800s, built by prosperous emigrants returning from Brazil. On the 2nd Sunday in August, festivities honouring Our Lady of La Salette are very popular. Overnight in Oliveira de Azemeis.

Distance 20km/12.5mi, ascent 470m/1542ft, descent 370m/1214ft

Meals:Breakfast

day 6 - Walk to Malaposta (4-5hrs)

Today’s walking is over rolling hills and through more urban areas including the town of Sao Joao da Madeira. The route is almost entirely on roads today as a result. Follow a section of the original Roman Via XVI via Arrifana to Malaposta.

If you’d like to visit the historic town of Santa Maria de Feira, this can usually be arranged with the hotel staff (payable locally). It has an immaculately maintained castle and in early August hosts the Viagem medieval festival, with re-enactments, markets and entertainment. Overnight in Malaposta.

Distance 16km/10mi, ascent 455m/1493ft, descent 370m/1214ft

Meals:Breakfast

day 7 - To Porto (6.5-7hrs)

Leaving Malaposta on the original cobbled Roman road, the path leads to Grijo. Its 13th century monastery Mosteiro San Salvador, first consecrated in 1235, has long been an important stop along the Camino. Continue to Porto, crossing the Puente del Rey Don Luís I bridge over the Douro River. Its maritime legacies and importance as a New World trading port shaped it into a proud city, with an impressive cathedral and port wine lodges. After checking in to your hotel, take the time to explore the city with its many cultural sites. Overnight in Porto.

Distance 27km/16.8mi, ascent 530m/1738ft, descent 775m/2542ft

Meals:Breakfast

day 8 - Trip concludes

Trip concludes after breakfast in the hotel. Porto has a lot to see and do, we can assist with booking extra nights on request (highly recommended).

Own onward arrangements from Porto, or continue along the inland Portuguese Camino to Tui, or the Coastal route to Viana and beyond.

Meals:Breakfast

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What's Included

Accommodation

7 nights in comfortable hotels on a twin share basis with ensuite facilities

Meals

7 breakfasts. Breakfasts are usually continental inclusive of breads, cheese, ham, tea, coffee & juices.

Others

Luggage Transfer, 1 piece maximum 20kg, supplement applies for excessDigital information pack with route notes, maps & GPXReturn transfers between Albergaria and Agueda as shownPilgrim PassportEmergency hotline

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