11 days tour

Camino De Santiago: The Scenic Portuguese Route

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Camino De Santiago: The Scenic Portuguese Route

This tour includes:

Guide

A Tour Director will guide your tour

Hygieneprotocol

The health and safety of our guests remains our top priority and while we highly recommend that travellers are vaccinated against COVID-19, after 1 March, 2023 , we will no longer require it. Destinations and other transportation operators โ€“ like airlines โ€“ have their own rules and regulations. It will be up to the responsibility of our guests to understand and comply with those policies to move freely across the globe. The Globus family of brands previous policy โ€“ requiring all guests be vaccinated against COVID-19 โ€“ remains in effect until 1 March , 2023. Anyone travelling before that date on a Globus, Cosmos or Avalon Waterways holiday must be fully vaccinated. ---------------------------------------------------- The following requirements are in place traveling Internationally throughout 2021 and domestically beginning Sept. 1, 2021: - Full vaccination against COVID-19 in the form of written documentation (paper or electronic copy), in English. Vaccination documentation must include information that identifies the person and vaccination date(s). Proof of full vaccination must show that official vaccination dose(s) were administered at least 14-days prior to the start of your first service purchased from the Globus family of brands. Globus accepts vaccines authorized or recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO), Centers for Disease Control (CDC), European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC). Travelers may encounter additional requirements if their vaccine is not recognized by the travel destination. - For children who do not qualify for vaccination, one of the two forms of documentation are required to travel: 1) Verifiable negative COVID-19 test result in the form of written documentation (paper or electronic copy), in English. Testing must be performed by an entity recognized by your government of residence, using a viral test (NAAT/PCR or antigen). The test result documentation must include information that identifies the person, a specimen collection date and the type of test. A negative test result must show the test was done within 72 hours before the start of your first service purchased from the Globus family of brands. 2) If you recovered from COVID-19 in the last three months, and have met the criteria to end isolation, you may travel instead with documentation of recovery, which includes a positive test result and a letter from your health care provider that states you have been cleared to end isolation (return to work, travel, etc.) The test result documentation and letter must include information that identifies the person, a specimen collection date and the type of test. A positive test result must show test was done within 3 months of the start of your first service purchased from the Globus family of brands. A SAFE & WARM WELCOME: We will enact new tour check-in procedures and pre-trip health screenings to offer guests a safe start to their journey, including adherence to social distancing requirements. BLENDING CULTURAL PROXIMITY WITH SOCIAL DISTANCE: We will ensure safe distances for our guests throughout the journey, on coach and during excursions. This includes providing masks for our guests use at any time where social proximity could be an issue as well as the possibility of reducing group sizes, if required. And wireless listening technologyโ€”including our Go Beyond Devices in Europeโ€”enables safe distances between our guests and other travelers on excursions. FOCUS ON GUEST AND TEAM MEMBER HEALTH: To ensure a healthy environment for our team and our guests, we will conduct regular temperature checks for both guests and our team, and when necessary, masks will be worn by our team when with guests. TOUCHING HEARTS, NOT HANDS: Traveling with Cosmos removes many of the โ€œtouch pointsโ€ of travel, including luggage handling, check in/out, expedited entry into attractions and more. We are further reducing risk with hands-free services, including all self-services replaced by staff, including buffet meals replaced with table service. We will also ensure hand sanitizing is available throughout each trip, on coach and in hotels. COMMITMENT TO CLEAN: As a part of our commitment to clean, we are requiring enhanced cleaning procedures with our hotel partners, on our motorcoaches, vehicles and throughout every trip, including additional daily disinfecting procedures that go above-and-beyond our already strict health and safety procedures. PARTNERS IN DISCOVERY AND IN HEALTH: Cosmos has strict health and safety protocols, which have been in place for years, focused on ensuring all aspects of our operationโ€”from vehicles and equipment used on trip to excursions and hotel procedures. This process will continue with new, elevated health and safety checks, to maintain our promise that each touch-point of our tours and cruises are considered in our commitment to guest and team member well-being.

Meals

Buffet breakfasts daily, 5 dinners

Accommodation

Accommodation is provided at a selection of First and SuperiorTourist Classes

Transport

Transfers by minivan will be provided when accommodation is not directly at the end of a stage. Hiking is much easier without luggage; one piece of luggage per person, not exceeding 20 kg/44 lbs, will be transferred during your walk, from the lobby of your overnight hotel to the next overnight accommodation. A pleasant catamaran cruise, as well as transportation by coach from Porto to Baiona and from Santiago de Compostela to Porto, allowing for some additional exciting visits, are all taken care of.

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Itinerary of your trip Camino De Santiago: The Scenic Portuguese Route

  • Day 1 Day 1: Arrive In Porto, Portugal
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Arrive In Porto, Portugal

      Check into your hotel and, if you have time, start exploring this lively city on your own with the help of the CosmosGO app. In the late afternoon, meet your tour companions and your Tour Director, who will explain the dos and donโ€™ts of the walk and give you some important advice. Take a pleasant stroll to a nearby restaurant for an included welcome dinner. (D)

  • Day 2 Day 2: Porto-Valenรงa Do Minho-Tui, Spain-Baiona
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Porto-Valenรงa Do Minho-Tui, Spain-Baiona

      Approximately 3 km/2 mi - avg 40 min โ€“ difficulty 1/3.
      Time this morning for a quick guided orientation through Portoโ€™s bustling city center with views over the Douro River, followed by free time or the opportunity to attend [M] Mass in the Cathedral. After lunch, transfer by coach to Valenรงa do Minho to walk a section of the Camino de Santiago into Spain across the Minho river towards Tui. Rejoin the coach to Baiona, on the Atlantic coast. Fun fact: Baiona was the first town in Europe to receive news of Americaโ€™s discovery in 1493. We recommend touring the medieval fortress on the Monterreal peninsula, visiting the replica of Columbusโ€™ ship la Pinta and discovering this beautiful beachside town. (B,D)
      Todayโ€™s distance (by coach): 89 mi / 143 km
  • Day 3 Day 3: Baiona-Vigo
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Baiona-Vigo

      Approximately 25 km/15.5 mi โ€“ avg 5 hrs โ€“ difficulty 2/3.
      This is the real start of your journey. May every step be a thought on peace and an extension of loving kindness. Leave Baiona behind, and follow the coast across the Rรญas Baixas through the beach town of Nigrรกn. Walk along long pristine beaches and admire the magnificent Cรญes Islands from a distance. Vigo is Galiciaโ€™s most important harbor and busiest city. If you wish, attend [M] Mass at Vigo Cathedral. (B)
  • Day 4 Day 4: Vigo-Redondela-Pontevedra
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Vigo-Redondela-Pontevedra

      Approximately 16 km/10 mi โ€“ avg 3 hrs โ€“ difficulty 2/3.
      Take in the stunning views of Vigo Bay, the Atlantic Islands, the Morrazo Peninsula, and Rande Bridge. After a pleasant walk on an unpaved path through woodlands, reach Redondela. Our driver will take you to the hotel in the centre of Pontevedra, where you will spend the next two nights. You may wish to visit the stunning Sanctuary of the Virgin Pilgrim and attend [M] Mass.(B,D)
      Todayโ€™s distance (by coach): 12.5 mi / 20 km
  • Day 5 Day 5: Pontevedra-Redondela-Pontevedra
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Pontevedra-Redondela-Pontevedra

      Approximately 19 km/12 miโ€“Average 4 hrs, 30 min. โ€“ Difficulty 3/3.
      After a short transfer back to Redondela, continue your journey; first uphill by the coast with stunnning views over the Vigo Bay and across the infamous Ponte Sampaio bridge, where Napoleonโ€™s Army suffered one of the greatest defeats during the War of Independence. Continue then mostly downhill, through peaceful oak forests and along the river to the center of Pontevedra, the city founded by the Romans and dedicated to the Virgen Peregrina (the Pilgrim Virgin). Your [M] Mass option tonight is at Saint Francisco Convent. Take advantage of the vast choice of restaurants to immerse yourself in the local culinary culture. (B)
      Todayโ€™s distance (by coach): 12.5 mi / 20 km
  • Day 6 Day 6: Pontevedra-Combarro-Covelo
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Pontevedra-Combarro-Covelo

      Approximately 14 km/8.7 mi โ€“ Average 3 hrs โ€“ Difficulty 1/3.
      Leave the inland Portuguese Camino to take the Spiritual Variant, which follows St. Jamesโ€™ final journey. Legend says that a stone vessel carried the Apostleโ€™s remains from Jaffa in Israel to Padrรณn along the River Ulla some 2000 years ago. Today, you will walk past the Monastery of San Juan de Poio and the beautiful town of Combarro, famous for its many horreos (traditional granaries on pillars). After Combarro, continue another two miles along the coast to reach the hotel. (B,D)
  • Day 7 Day 7: Covelo-Cambados
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Covelo-Cambados

      Approximately 20 km/12.5 miโ€“Average 4 hrs 30 min.โ€“Difficulty 3/3.
      Expect a beautiful walk today, through vineyards and alongside refreshing streams in the forests. Stop at the 12th Century Cistercian Monastery of Armenteira, founded by the knight Ero in 1168. Follow the relaxing โ€œRuta da Pedra e da Aguaโ€(the rock and water route), a forest path next to a water stream with over 30 medieval water mills. The destination today is Cambados, considered to be the capital of Albariรฑo, one of the best white wines in the world. [M] Mass is available at the impressive Santa Mariรฑa Dozo Church. (B)
  • Day 8 Day 8: Cambados-Catamaran Cruise To Padrรณn-Pontecesures-Santiago De Compostela
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Cambados-Catamaran Cruise To Padrรณn-Pontecesures-Santiago De Compostela

      Approximately 24 km/15 miโ€“Average 5 hrsโ€“Difficulty 3/3.
      Start the day on a high note: a one-hour catamaran cruise on the Ulla River, following the journey of the legendary stone boat that carried the remains of St. James. See the remains of the Catoira towers, which used to protect Santiago de Compostela from Viking attacks. Disembark on the outskirts of Padrรณn, famous for its โ€œpimientos,โ€ small, mild green peppers, usually served fried and salted.

      Only a few more miles to Santiago de Compostela! Enjoy a celebratory dinner upon completing your Camino de Santiago, served in a local restaurant in the old town. If you have walked all stages of the Camino, you will receive your Pilgrim Certificate. (B,D)
  • Day 9 Day 9: Santiago De Compostela
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Santiago De Compostela

      Enjoy a full day to rest and to discover Santiago after your Camino. Follow the Tour Director on a guided tour of the Santiago Cathedral and its squares, and attend the Pilgrim [M] Mass in the Cathedral. You can join your Tour Director for a more detailed tour of the old town in the afternoon, go shopping, explore on your own, or just enjoy a well-deserved rest. Discover Santiagoโ€™s culinary specialties on your own tonight, and take in the special atmosphere of this historic town. (B)

  • Day 10 Day 10: Santiago De Compostelaโ€“Ponte De Lima,Portugal-Dom Jesus Do Monte-Porto
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: Santiago De Compostelaโ€“Ponte De Lima,Portugal-Dom Jesus Do Monte-Porto

      The Camino has come to an end, but there are more hidden gems to discover. Depart Santiago de Compostela by bus and explore Ponte de Lima, the oldest riverside town in Portugal, featuring an impressive Medieval bridge with an ancient Roman section over the Lima River. Next stop is the Sanctuary of Dom Jesus do Monte, a UNESCO World Heritage site. See the unique zigzag stairway dedicated to the five senses: sight, smell, hearing, touch, and tasteโ€”and the three theological virtues: faith, hope, and charity. Continue to Porto. (B)
      Todayโ€™s Distance by coach: 165 mi / 265 km.
  • Day 11 Day 11: Porto
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 11: Porto

      Take home with you the spiritual growth and appreciation for simple things. This is your most important souvenir of the Camino. Your vacation ends with breakfast. (B)

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 5 / Max: 99

Age range allowed for this experience.

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