Portuguese Way Camino de Santiago- ¡A truly Beautiful Route!

Duration:

13 Days / 12 Nights

Distance:

154 km / 95 mi

Difficulty:

Medium / High

Start / End

Lisbon - Santiago

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Portuguese Camino de Santiago Guided Tour from Lisboa to Santiago!

On our Portuguese Way Camino we travel across wild forests, beautiful vineyards, coastal cliffs and historical villas as we walk from Portugal into Spain to reach the city of Santiago de Compostela. We will spend the first day in Lisbon and then make our way to one of the largest pilgrimage centers in the world: the Sanctuary of our Lady of Fátima. Our Pilgrimage will begin in the town of Ponte de Lima from where we will walk 154 kilometers divided into 9 amazing stages. All along the way you will enjoy the best accommodations from majestic Paradores to wonderful manor houses you will fall in love with!

Trip Insurance

Insurance Included
Our insurance offers you and us peace of mind. You will be covered during your stay so that if anything physical happens during this trip, you're taken care of in Spain.

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Meals
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All breakfasts and all dinners are included in our Portuguese Way Camino. We have carefully selected the included meals so you can have a taste of the most typical, most delicious, local cuisine. Lunches are not included to provide more flexibility during the walk and so you can experiment on your own. You can stop and eat something along the way, or have lunch at the end of the daily stage.
Vegetarians, vegans, or those with a special diet (e.g. gluten-free) can always find suitable options. Just let us know beforehand and we will be happy to accommodate your needs.

Accommodation
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The accommodations are one of the highlights of this Portuguese Way Camino. All of our accommodations are handpicked to give you the best possible experience - you will fall in love. During the Camino we will stay in the distinguished National Paradores and the most charming Galician manors. They are located in privileged rural areas surrounded by green, peaceful scenery and form part of the cultural experience. All of our accommodations have en suite bathrooms. You can be sure to receive personalized attention and excellent service from the owners, who will make you feel more than at home.

Walking
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You walk at your own pace and we have meeting points along the way where our support vehicle will be waiting with snacks, fruit and water and to make sure everything is OK. We also offer assistance for any emergencies or simply to relieve muscular pain or cure blisters.

If you do not want to keep walking for any reason, you can hop on the support vehicle. You mustn't worry about getting lost as the yellow arrows always show the way. And on the Camino you are never alone. After the daily walk, and after we’ve all had lunch we will head back to the hotel where we can shower, freshen up and enjoy a much-deserved rest.

Before and After
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Before: Our tour starts in the city of Lisbon, where most international flights land in Portugal. You can arrive a few days before the tour to enjoy the city if you’d like. We would be happy to help you with extra hotel reservations in Lisbon.

After: Our tour ends in Santiago de Compostela at around 1:00 pm on the last day. Transportation back to Lisbon or other cities is NOT included. We can offer advice about how to get to your next destination and assist you with extra hotel nights.

We offer many add-on activities that you can join after the Camino like a one-day visit to Finisterre, culinary activities in Santiago and other wonderful cultural experiences. You can join one of our activities, stay in Santiago on your own, or finish your trip on the last day of the tour.

Trip Insurance

Meals
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Walking
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Our Love is in the Details

Private Support Vehicle

Experience comfort with our dedicated Camino support vehicle. Our equipped van is stocked with essentials like first aid, snacks, and water. It's your safety net for unexpected situations or when you need a break. Whether you're tired, want to switch shoes, or simply take a pause, our vehicle is at your service.

Our Guides like Family

Meet our exceptional Camino guides—knowledgeable and fellow pilgrims! Your guide is your Camino companion, bringing laughter, stories, and encouragement. They're here to heal blisters, offer advice, and help you discover the Camino in your own way.

Insurance got you Covered

We've got your back... and your feet! All of our tours include travel insurance, which will be very useful in case you have an emergency during your Camino. Rest easy with included travel insurance for Camino emergencies.

Incomparable Pilgrim's Kit

Embark prepared with our packing list and our Pilgrim’s Kit (Click here to view). This kit features essentials: Your Pilgrim's Passport, the iconic shell, a Marly Camino program with reflections, a waterproof Route Map, pouch, notebook, snacks, and more! Your Camino journey starts here.

Dates & Price 2025:

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The Tour includes:

Private Support Vehicle
English-speaking guide assistance
All transfers
All breakfasts, drinks and snacks
Carefully selected en-suite accommodation
Informational program and route map
Travel insurance for the entire tour
Pilgrims' Kit: small backpack filled with things that will come in handy on your Camino
Photos of your Camino
11 dinners
1 Picnic
Pilgrims' Mass with Botafumeiro ceremony (under availability)
Guided visit in Lisbon
Guided visit in Porto including a private Port wine tasting
Visit to the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Fátima
Guided visit in Santiago including the Cathedral's majestic Portico of Glory
Value Added Tax (VAT)
The Marly Touch 😃

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1

Meet in Lisbon
Walking city visit

Our meeting point will be in the lobby of our hotel in Lisbon at 3 pm for our Portuguese Way Camino. Here we will enjoy a welcome cocktail and afterwards a guided visit through this beautiful city. In the evening we will be treated to a wonderful welcome dinner where we will sample the best in Portuguese cuisine.

Night in Lisbon.

Day 2

Fatima & Porto
Transfer by bus

We depart from Lisbon to journey to the biggest pilgrimage site in Portugal and one of the most significant in the world: Fátima. Known as "The World's Altar" it is always ready to welcome the Pilgrims who visit this site throughout the year. We will then continue on our way to Porto.

Night in Porto.

Day 3

Day in Porto
Walking city visit

Today we will enjoy a visit in the beautiful city of Porto. We will visit a Port Wine cellar for a private tasting.

We will then continue on our way to Ponte de Lima.

Night in Ponte de Lima

Day 4

Ponte de Lima - Rubiaes
18.5 km / 11.5 mi

Today our Camino begins!

Ponte de Lima awaits with its amazing bridge over the Lima River, namesake of the town. This stage is considered to be the most beautiful on the whole Portuguese Way.

Night in Ponte de Lima.

Day 5

Rubiaes - Tui
19 km / 11.8 mi

We will begin today's stage by crossing the beautiful Roman bridge in Rubiaes and continue our journey until we get to the fortified town of Valença do Minho, from where we will be able to see the Miño river in the distance and the city of Tui on the other side. We will cross the river via the international bridge, built in 1886, to set foot in Spain for the first time.

Night in Tui

Day 6

Tui - O Porriño
16.4 km / 10.2 mi

We start in the city of Tui, the starting point of the Portuguese Camino in Galicia. During this stage, we can admire the sublime architecture on every street of Tui's historic quarter. We will traverse beautiful forest paths throughout the day. Later we travel to the charming town of Baiona.

Night in Baiona.

Day 7

O Porriño - Redondela
15.6 km / 9.7 mi

On this stage we will have the pleasure of seeing the church of Santa Eulalia del Monte and the Pazo de los Marqueses in the parish of Mos, which are some of the most beautiful examples of Galician architecture in this region. We will continue our journey through peaceful forests until we arrive at the convent of Villavella in the city of Redondela. Once our stage is finished we will travel back to the town of Baiona to enjoy the rest of the day there.

Night in Baiona

Day 8

Redondela - Pontevedra
19.8 km / 12.3 mi

We will travel in our private vehicle to Redondela, finishing point of our previous stage. We will walk along the coastlines of Vigo and Pontevedra until we arrive in the city of Pontevedra, capital of the Portuguese Way in Galicia. Here we will see the sanctuary of "La Virgen Peregrina" or Pilgrim Virgin, patroness and symbol of the city.

Night in Pontevedra

Day 9

Pontevedra - Caldas de Reis
21.5 km / 13.3 mi

Today's stage is one of the most beautiful in the Galician section of the Portuguese Way. We will walk through vineyards, small rural hermitages and forests filled with chestnut, pine and eucalyptus trees. On our way to Caldas de Reis we will pass through Muiñada Da Barosa, a beautiful enclave with waterfalls and natural pools where we can cool off and rest a bit before continuing our journey.

Night in Caldas de Reis.

Day 10

Caldas de Rei - Padrón
18.6 km / 11.6 mi

We are approaching the end of the Portuguese Way. From Caldas de Reís we cross the Umia River where we can see the natural thermal baths that the town is named after. The path continues through the beautiful Bermaña Valley and its ancient forest. Our stage ends in the emblematic town of Padrón, the place where according to tradition, the stone boat containing the remains of the Apostle arrived from Palestine.

Night in Caldas de Reis.

Day 11

Padrón - O Milladoiro
18.2 km / 11.3 mi

We are getting closer to Santiago with each step. We will walk through several towns as we make our way to the historic sanctuary of A Escravitude. After this we continue toward the Chapel of San Martiño were we can see one of the most ancient Cruceiros of Galicia. Our way continues to the town of O' Milladoiro, end of today's stage and last stop before arriving in Santiago.

Night in O' Milladoiro

Day 12

O' Milladoiro - Santiago
6.4 km / 4 mi

The last stage! We pass through Agro Dos Mosteiros where we can for the first time make out the spires of Santiago's Cathedral in the distance. We are scheduled to arrive in Santiago before 12 pm, so that those who wish to attend the Pilgrim’s Mass and perform any pilgrim rituals like hugging the Apostle can do so. In the evening, we will have a wonderful farewell surprise accompanied by a delicious dinner to celebrate!

Night in Santiago

Day 13

Guided Visit in Santiago
City walking

In the morning we will enjoy a guided visit through Santiago focused on the old city, where we will recall the history of the city and the pilgrimage to Santiago through its main monuments, squares and streets.

Your Camino through life begins!

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