Portuguese Camino - Porto to Santiago

What's Included

• Accommodation
  13 nights in comfortable hotels

• 13 breakfasts and 9 dinners. Breakfasts are usually continental inclusive of breads, cheese, ham, tea, coffee & juices. Dinner will consist of 3 courses, usually starting with a salad, followed by a chicken, red meat, fish or pasta dish & finishing with a

• 13 nights in comfortable hotels on a twinshare basis with private facilities (upgrade to 4 star hotel/parador in Tui and Santiago, upgrade hotel option at Caldas de Rei - supplement applies. Upgrades must be requested at time of booking)

• Digital information pack with route notes, maps & GPX

• Luggage Transfer, 1 piece maximum 20kg, supplement applies for excess

• Transfers from Porto to Vilar do Pinheiro, and between O Porriño and Tui, as noted

• Pilgrim's passport

• Emergency hotline

• Travel to Porto and from Santiago de Compostela

• Meals not listed as included, drinks

• Travel insurance - mandatory

• Guide – this is a self guided walking holiday

• A supplement will apply if you are travelling solo or book a single room

• Entrance fees not listed as included

• Transfers not listed as included

• Transfers by taxi or public transport if you need to skip a stage

• Excess luggage

• Hotel taxes if applicable - payable directly to the hotel

• Optional accommodation upgrade in Caldas de Reis

• Items of a personal nature

What's Not Included

• Travel to and from the Tour

  Travel to Porto and from Santiago de Compostela.
  
  

• Meals and Drinks

  Meals not listed as included, drinks, lunch and drinks throughout, and dinner in Porto and Santiago.
  
  

• Travel Insurance

  Travel insurance is not included.
  
  

• Tour Guide

  This is a self-guided walking holiday; no tour guide is provided.
  
  

• Single Room Supplement

  A supplement will apply if you are traveling solo or book a single room.
  
  

• Entrance Fees

  Entrance fees not listed as included.
  
  

• Additional Transfers

  Transfers not listed as included, including transfers by taxi or public transport if you need to skip a stage.
  
  

• Excess Luggage

  A supplement applies for excess luggage.
  
  

• Hotel Taxes

  Hotel taxes, if applicable, are payable directly to the hotel.
  
  

• Optional Accommodation Upgrade

  Optional accommodation upgrade in Caldas de Reis.
  
  

• Personal Items

  Items of a personal nature are not included.
  
  

Grading

Daily walks are between 15-26km on well marked trails over diverse terrain –from relatively flat to hilly. The trail takes you along quiet rural roads, occassionally on the verges of roads with traffic. Some of the route is on walking trails away from the road and there are often alternative routes available. Route finding is reasonably straight forward following the yellow arrows and granite pillars (showing distance to Santiago), however you still need to be vigilant as markers from other trails such as the GR11 can be confusing (refer below for further details on self guided adventures). However our notes include hints and pointers to help you navigate the route. The route will inevitably cross main roads close to cities and towns, although the majority is on side roads and walking trails. The main areas to concentrate on route finding are arriving and leaving towns and cities. The accent is on keeping a steady pace to take in all of the attractions, with time to stop and take photos. You will need a good level of fitness to participate fully in this adventure.

What You Carry

As the walks are fully supported you only need to carry a daypack with your daily requirements including wet weather gear, lunch supplies, water bottle, warm top, phone etc.

Mode of Transport

Transfers include a private transfer from Porto to Vilar do Pinheiro, and from O Porriño to Tui and back to O Porriño. Travel to Porto and from Santiago de Compostela is also included.

Accommodation

Enjoy 13 nights in comfortable hotels on a twinshare basis with private facilities. Upgrades to 4-star hotels or paradores in Tui and Santiago, and an upgrade option at Caldas de Rei are available upon request at the time of booking.