Experience the Camino Like Never Before: A Journey from Porto to Santiago with Culture, Flavor, and Hidden Gems

This isn’t your typical Camino tour—it’s an Insider’s Journey from Porto to Santiago de Compostela, where every step combines a taste of culture, history, gastronomy, and adventure. While you’ll experience the magic of walking along portions of the Camino, this is neither a religious pilgrimage nor a hiking marathon. Instead, it’s a celebration of everything that makes the Camino so special!

Picture yourself savoring delicious regional dishes, toasting with world-class wines in the Douro Valley, exploring hidden villages, and feeling the spirit of the Camino in an entirely unique way.

I want to bring you a well-rounded experience where we’ll visit places most travelers miss. It’s a journey that blends the beauty of the landscape, the warmth of local cultures, and the joy of discovering hidden gems along the way. With each stop, you’ll dive deeper into the soul of Portugal and Spain, tasting, toasting, exploring, and connecting. I love this tour—and can’t wait to share its magic with you.

Join me for a Camino experience unlike any other!

4.400,00 USA dollar  per person   –   May 27th – June 4th

DISCOVER THE TOUR DAY BY DAY

The order in these daily activities might be altered, due to weather predictions, or if there is a special festivity in a nearby location that we think might be interesting.

All the possible changes, will be to try our best to make your staying with us, a real insider experience.

Day 1: Welcome to Porto

• Afternoon: Meet for a welcome drink and orientation. Then, join our local guide for a walking tour of Porto, a city rich in culture, architecture, and history.
• Evening: Enjoy a traditional Portuguese dinner to kick off our adventure together.

Day 2: Coastal Hike and Vila do Conde

• Morning: Begin the day with a beautiful hike along the coastal route from Praia Angeiras to Vila do Conde. This 11 km (7 miles) stretch takes about 3 hours, with an option to stop halfway if you prefer a shorter walk.
• Afternoon: Enjoy a delightful lunch in Vila do Conde and some free time to explore this charming town.
• Evening: Return to Porto and enjoy a special dinner at one of Porto’s renowned wineries.

Day 3: Discovering the Douro Valley

• Morning: We’ll drive to the stunning Douro Valley, known for its terraced vineyards. Once there, we’ll embark on a river cruise aboard a traditional Rabelo boat, soaking in the beauty of this iconic wine region.
• Afternoon: Savor a wine-paired lunch at a local winery, followed by an intimate Fado music performance.
• Evening: Return to Porto, where you can spend the evening and dinner on your own.

Day 4: Changing Routes and Exploring Barcelos

• Morning: After breakfast, we’ll head north towards Spain, stopping for a forest hike from Belinho to Chafe. This 9.8 km (6.2 miles) route takes about 3 hours and offers shaded paths through eucalyptus forests. A midway point allows for a shorter hike if you prefer.
• Afternoon: Lunch and free time to explore the medieval town of Barcelos before continuing to Cambados, Spain.
• Evening: Enjoy a relaxing evening in Cambados, with time to explore and dine at your leisure.

Day 5: The Stone and Water Route

• Morning: Today’s hike is the Camino de Piedra y Agua (Stone and Water Route), a 5 km (3.2 miles) trail that follows the route of Saint James. This picturesque walk takes approximately 1.5 hours, leading us through lush landscapes.
• Afternoon: Lunch in the quaint fishing village of Combarro, known for its traditional granaries and charming streets, followed by free time to explore.
• Evening: Return to Cambados for a relaxing evening and dinner on your own.

Day 6: Camino Spiritual Route and Arrival in Santiago

• Morning: We’ll start the day with a scenic boat ride (weather permiting) along the Camino’s Spiritual Route, tracing the legendary path of Saint James’s coffin. Afterward, we’ll enjoy  lunch in Padrón.
• Afternoon: Our final hike will take us into Santiago, where we’ll check into our hotel right.
• Evening: Free time to explore Santiago’s historic streets and the option to attend Mass at the cathedral. Dinner on your own.

Day 7: Exploring Santiago de Compostela

• Morning: Join a guided tour of Santiago, including a visit to the cathedral and an opportunity to attend the Pilgrim’s Mass—a special service for all who have journeyed along the Camino.
• Afternoon: Lunch together in Santiago, followed by free time to shop, explore, or relax at a café.
• Evening: Enjoy dinner on your own in Santiago.

Day 8: The End of the World – Finisterre

• Morning: We’ll embark on a final scenic hike from Playa Langosteiras to the lighthouse at Finisterre, the “End of the World.” This coastal walk is 6 km (3.7 miles) and takes about 1.5 hours.
• Afternoon: Enjoy  lunch in Finisterre, followed by free time to reflect on our journey and soak up the beautiful views.
• Evening: Return to Santiago for a farewell dinner together.

Day 9: Farewell Breakfast and Departure

• Morning: After breakfast, we say goodbye, taking with us memories of an unforgettable journey along the Camino.

Here is what you will learn and experience on our “Porto to Santiago tour”:

WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED

Any transportation from/to your home to the beguinning and end of tour .

Our tour starts in Porto and ends in Santiago de Compostela.

Our tours don’t include airfare, so your flight arrangements and transfers are completely up to you.

Here are the things that very often we overlook but that will change your experience of the tour:

FITNESS LEVEL

This is not a hiking tour, but be ready to walk up to 6 miles in the Camino.

The name of our company is Traveling STEPS, so as you can imagine, all our tours are physically active! 

 you’ll need to happily…

1. Carry/roll your luggage up the stairway of the house to reach your room.
2. Be on your feet, walking and standing, for up to four hours, indoors and outdoors, in all weather conditions.
3. Sleep with no air conditioning.
4. After orientation and transportation lessons, be able to navigate towns and cities on your own.
5. Eat group dinners as late as 9 p.m. (you are in Spain….)
6. Be ready to walk up to 8 miles with your group.

BEST TIME TO TRAVEL

Northern Spain is gorgeous year-round although it can get quite wet in spring and fall! But what’s a little rain?!

Any time between May and October is a good time to visit Beintza. However, the months of May, June, September, and October offer the best combination of good weather and lighter crowds at sights.

Remember to pack a water prove coat, mornings and evenings are chilly, no matter the month of the year, and rain is unpredictable.

4.400 USD per person