Portugal & Spain El Camino Portugues Hiking
The original Portuguese Saint James pilgrimage—the Central Camino—begins in Lisbon, Portugal before journeying north to Santiago de Compostela in Spain. On this extraordinary, goal-oriented hike, trek along serene pathways and through lush forests, visiting historic Portuguese and Galician villages and passing the longest river on the Iberian Peninsula. Your journey, which follows an official Camino route, culminates in your arrival in beautiful Santiago de Compostela. Along the way, take time to enjoy the traditional cuisine, while admiring stunning architecture and varied landscapes dotted with vineyards, olive groves, and Roman roads.
Highlights:
Important Trip Details:
Moderate hikes of up to 12 miles per day on well-marked trails and country roads with bus transfers to help shorten the hikes.
Minimum Age: 18
Highlights:
- Hike on a less-traveled and more rural Camino route with stops at three UNESCO World Heritage cities - Lisbon, Porto, and Santiago de Compostela
- Savor a traditional local dinner over sounds of fado in Porto, Portugal's foodie capital, and explore the Douro Port wine region
- Discover beautiful and historic villages on the way, including Ponte de Lima, Portugal's oldest village
Important Trip Details:
Moderate hikes of up to 12 miles per day on well-marked trails and country roads with bus transfers to help shorten the hikes.
Minimum Age: 18
Interests
- Adventure and Active
- Hiking and Trekking
- Religious and Spiritual
- UNESCO Site
Apr 15, 2026 through
Apr 25, 2026
Apr 12, 2026
12:00 AM
10 Nights
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$7,295.00
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Per Person
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8912524
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Apr 29, 2026 through
May 09, 2026
Apr 26, 2026
12:00 AM
10 Nights
from
$7,295.00
(USD)
Per Person
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8912525
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May 13, 2026 through
May 23, 2026
May 10, 2026
12:00 AM
10 Nights
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$7,295.00
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Per Person
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8912526
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Itinerary
| Day | Destination | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arrive in Lisbon, Portugal’s Enchanting Capital | ||
| 2 | Asseiceira and the Templar City of Tomar | ||
| 3 | Take in the Conimbriga Roman Ruins | ||
| 4 | University of Coimbra, the Land of Port, and Fado Music | ||
| 5 | Continue on to Beautiful Braga | ||
| 6 | Travel to Ponte de Lima | ||
| 7 | Hike the "Queen's Stage" | ||
| 8 | Venture on to the Final Portuguese City, Valenca | ||
| 9 | Cross the Verdugo River | ||
| 10 | Travel Through Galicia to the Ultimate Goal, Santiago | ||
| 11 | Bid Farewell to El Camino Portugues |

