A Taste of Camino de Santiago Easygoing Walking Tour

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Families with Young Adults 20s & Beyond Best for ages 20+ (min. age 18)

Families with Teens & 20s Best for ages 16-23 (min. age 14)

Families with Kids & Teens Best for ages 7-17 (min. age 4)

6 days

5 nights

Activity Levels 1-2

We categorize our trips based on a range of activity levels from leisurely (1) to avid (5) with plenty of options in between.

Premiere Hotels

Premiere Hotels - Experience the world’s best, from lavish luxury to chic retreats with prestigious alliances.

Deluxe Hotels - Find modern comforts in extraordinary settings, with great ambience and ample amenities.

Casual Hotels - Known for their character, charm and proximity to outdoor adventures and Backroads activities.

Small Luxury Ships - Unpack once and cover more distance on an intimate ship with spacious staterooms and superb amenities.

A Taste of Camino de Santiago Easygoing Walking Tour

Couples, Friends & Solos

Small Group Adventures for:

Couples, Friends & Solos Adults 18+

Women's Adventures Women 18+

Families with Young Adults 20s & Beyond Best for ages 20+ (min. age 18)

Families with Teens & 20s Best for ages 16-23 (min. age 14)

Families with Kids & Teens Best for ages 7-17 (min. age 4)

6 days

5 nights

Activity Levels 1-2

We categorize our trips based on a range of activity levels from leisurely (1) to avid (5) with plenty of options in between.

Premiere Hotels

Premiere Hotels - Experience the world’s best, from lavish luxury to chic retreats with prestigious alliances.

Deluxe Hotels - Find modern comforts in extraordinary settings, with great ambience and ample amenities.

Casual Hotels - Known for their character, charm and proximity to outdoor adventures and Backroads activities.

Small Luxury Ships - Unpack once and cover more distance on an intimate ship with spacious staterooms and superb amenities.

2025: May-Jun, Aug-Oct

From $5,099 - $5,399 /person

Dolce Tempo Journey from Portugal to Spain

Pilgrims have walked this way for centuries. Now you can join them on the historic Camino de Santiago, blending the best of two countries and relaxing in Iberian style at exclusive hotels and exquisite restaurants. Discover Spanish villages with intriguing Celtic ties, sip Vinho Verde in the warm breeze as the chef grills a seafood feast or stroll the shore of the mighty Atlantic. Your choice. Your way.

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Highlights

  • Explore a stunning stretch of the iconic Camino from Porto to Santiago, passing windswept coastline, dramatic pine forests and well-tended vineyards along the way
  • Join the legions of pilgrims that have walked this ancient route—stroll the cobblestone streets of Santiago de Compostela and Ponte de Lima, towns steeped in history
  • Delight your taste buds while wine tasting and Port sampling in Portugal and experience the bounty of this region as you savor local delicacies and fresh seafood in Spain
  • Luxuriate in Iberian style at hotels that range from a medieval estate to a Relais & Châteaux property, enjoying the old-world service and beautiful décor of our premiere lodgings
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Portugal & Spain

Start Porto, Portugal

End Santiago de Compostela, Spain or Porto, Portugal

Airports & Travel details*

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Itinerary

Days 1-2

Description

Meet in colorful Porto, a World Heritage city known for its beautiful tiled façades and incredible Port wine • Abundant cork trees line the route as you walk an easygoing stretch of the Caminho Português (Portuguese Way) en route to the oldest town in Portugal • Pause for lunch at a villa on a traditional farm • Venture through eucalyptus woodland in the Labruja Hills • With a backdrop of verdant landscapes, stroll through the hills to Rubiães • Dance to fado, the passionate traditional music of Portugal.

Accommodations

Nights 1-2

Torre de Gomariz
Cervães
Premiere Hotel

Once a medieval estate filled with noble history and Baroque architecture, this hotel's ancient touches have been restored to create a luxurious 5-star oasis surrounded by lush greenery. (pool, spa)

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

Day 3

Description

Cross the border into Spain and admire the hilltop ruins of the Celtic castros, dating from 100 BC • Take in stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean and the Minho River, which marks the national border • Taste local zamburiñas (scallops) in a quiet seaside town • Walk a coastal path and savor panoramic vistas of Galicia's rugged western seaboard • Soak up the charm of medieval Baiona.

Accommodations

Night 3

Parador de Baiona
Baiona
*Deluxe Hotel

Originally the castle of the Conde de Gondomar, this grand parador holds a spot in history as the first observation site of La Pinta as it approached Spanish soil with news of what was then called the New World. (pool)

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

Days 4-6

Description

Take a private boat to Cíes Island Nature Reserve, one of the most remote and stunning national parks in Spain • Sunbathe on shimmering beaches or stroll the pristine trails of Monteagudo Island • Join the lively community of pilgrims along the Camino Francés (French Way) en route to Santiago de Compostela • Sample local Spanish wines • Tour the old quarter of beautiful Santiago • Enter the magnificent cathedral and learn about its significance on a private tour—a memorable way to cap off your trip!

Accommodations

Nights 4-5

Hotel A Quinta da Auga
Santiago de Compostela
Premiere Hotel

Pure luxury and tranquility await at this elegant 18th-century estate, situated in a park-like setting near the Sar River. A Relais & Châteaux member. (pool, spa)

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

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Hotels

World-Class Hotels

Our hand-selected Premiere hotels offer exceptional hospitality and experiences as special as the regions we explore.

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

Nights 1-2

Torre de Gomariz
Cervães

Premiere Hotel

Once a medieval estate filled with noble history and Baroque architecture, this hotel's ancient touches have been restored to create a luxurious 5-star oasis surrounded by lush greenery. (pool, spa)

Night 3

Parador de Baiona
Baiona

*Deluxe Hotel

Originally the castle of the Conde de Gondomar, this grand parador holds a spot in history as the first observation site of La Pinta as it approached Spanish soil with news of what was then called the New World. (pool)

Nights 4-5

Hotel A Quinta da Auga
Santiago de Compostela

Premiere Hotel

Pure luxury and tranquility await at this elegant 18th-century estate, situated in a park-like setting near the Sar River. A Relais & Châteaux member. (pool, spa)

From $5,099 /person

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