Portuguese Camino Highlights Walk
Portuguese Camino Highlights Walk
Portuguese Camino Highlights Walk
9 Days Starting in Porto and ending in Santiago de Compostela
Visiting: Portugal, Spain
Tour operator:
Tour code:
TFO
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
6 - 16
Age range:
16-99
Special diets catered:
Vegans, Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Interests:
Tour Overview
From Porto, the Portuguese Camino splits into three: the Central Route, the Coastal Route, and the Litoral Way (Senda Litoral). While many pilgrims simply follow one path on their way to Santiago de Compostela, Spain, we hike the very best sections of all three, while also taking an extra-special detour to navigate the lesser-trod Spiritual Variant, said to be the original route of Saint James. The result is an unforgettable week of walking through the most picturesque sections of northern Portugal and Spain, ending with a showstopping arrival in the holy town of Santiago de Compostela.
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Highlights
What's Included
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Meals
8 breakfasts, 0 lunches, 0 dinners.
What's Not Included
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Travel insurance
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Visas and vaccinations
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Single supplement (available on request)
Food
All breakfasts are included. A typical breakfast in Portugal and Spain might consist of coffee with milk, toast with ham, olive oil, tomatoes, cheese and butter and jam. Bakery items, fruit and juice are also popular. During this trip, expect different variations of breakfast at our chosen hotels, but they will all include at least some of the standard breakfast items popular in Portugal and Spain.
Northern Spain produces a wide range of delicious food, from fish and seafood to quality meat, vegetables and fruit. Your leader will recommend good places to eat. Sometimes it will be tapas, sharing raciones (literally portions) as a group, and sometimes you can choose from the menu.
On the Portuguese Camino, restaurants and bars offer set menus, which usually include a choice of five starters, five mains and dessert, coffee and drink for about €12-€15. You can also try pulpo a la feira, a delicacy in Galicia, which is sliced octopus with paprika, olive oil and sea salt. Sometimes it is also served with grelos (sliced boiled potatoes).
Mealtimes in Portugal and Spain are later than in many other countries; dinner is usually taken between 8pm and 9.30pm.
Please note, meat and fish are staples in Portugal and Spain. Vegetarians can be catered for, as can other dietary requirements, although there may not be the same choice or variety as you have at home. Please advise us upon booking.
Accommodation
You will spend seven nights in two-to-four-star standard hotels and one night in a casa rural, each chosen for their comfort and location. All rooms feature private bathrooms and most offer free wifi. A limited number of single rooms are available for a supplement on request.
Examples of hotels used:
Porto: Legendary Porto Hotel
Viana do Castelo: Hotel Mela Alvim
Valenca: Hotel Lara
Pontevedra: Hotel Galicia Palace
Poio: Louxo La Taja
Vilanova de Arousa: Hotel Dinajan
Padron: A Casa Antigua do Monte (Casa Rural)
Santiago: Hotel Gelmirez (Hotel Compostela for 8 June departure)
Check out our Q&As
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Is there a supplement for solo travellers?
If you would like to be paired with a tour member of the same gender, there is no additional charge. A single supplement can be requested if you would like your own room.
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Are flights included in this tour?
International flights are not included with this tour.
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Who is Exodus Travels?
At Exodus Travels, we've been exploring the world for nearly 50 years. From Walking and Trekking, Cultural and Cycling, Responsible Wildlife, to Polar and our new Premium Adventures, we are proud to offer award-winning small group and self-guided tours to 100+ countries worldwide.
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
The minimum age for this tour is 16 years old.
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Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?
We are happy to assist with pre and post tour accommodation. Please enquire for detailed information.
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes, our local guides are English speaking.
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
If you wish to make any changes to your booking, particularly if you need to alter any flights booked through us, please let us know as soon as possible. There is a booking or flight amendment fee of £40 per change and flight amendments often incur extra airline costs depending on the changes to be made and if the ticket has been issued or not.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Exodus has been trading since 1974
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Your final joining instructions and flight details, if booked with us, will then be sent out 2 to 3 weeks before departure. If you would like a hard copy posted, or if you require these any earlier, please contact the customer operations team. We advise that if you are booking connecting travel before receiving these, please ensure you leave plenty of time.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Travellers are welcome to opt to share a room with a tour member of the same gender for no additional charge. If you'd like your own room, we can request a single supplement so that you will have your own room throughout.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
You are welcome to meet the group after the tour has departed however there is no reduction in rate for joining a tour after the departure date.
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