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Portugal & Spain El Camino Portugues Hiking Tour

A Scenic Pilgrimage From Lisbon to Santiago de Compostela


Embark on this extraordinary goal-oriented hike that follows the original Portuguese Saint James pilgrimage route, starting in Lisbon and journeying north to Santiago de Compostela in Spain. Walk by Río Tajo, the longest river on the Iberian Peninsula, and enjoy stunning landscapes dotted with hill-top villages, Roman roads, vineyards, and olive groves. Marvel at spectacular coastal views and inhale scents of the Atlantic Ocean as you reach the wild beaches and lighthouses of Galicia, Spain. Each day blends select hikes with private bus transfers, allowing you to spend more time discovering pretty Portuguese and Galician towns, from bustling Oporto to the Templar city of Tomar and the heritage-packed Pontevedra. Staying in excellent four- and five-star hotels rounds off the experience with good nights' rest and contemporary comforts. This is an official Camino pilgrimage route that can also be paired with the classic Camino de Santiago across northern Spain!

11 Days

From: $6,995

Embark on this extraordinary goal-oriented hike that follows the original Portuguese Saint James pilgrimage route, starting in Lisbon and journeying north to Santiago de Compostela in Spain. Walk by Río Tajo, the longest river on the Iberian Peninsula, and enjoy stunning landscapes dotted with hill-top villages, Roman roads, vineyards, and olive groves. Marvel at spectacular coastal views and inhale scents of the Atlantic Ocean as you reach the wild beaches and lighthouses of Galicia, Spain. Each day blends select hikes with private bus transfers, allowing you to spend more time discovering pretty Portuguese and Galician towns, from bustling Oporto to the Templar city of Tomar and the heritage-packed Pontevedra. Staying in excellent four- and five-star hotels rounds off the experience with good nights' rest and contemporary comforts. This is an official Camino pilgrimage route that can also be paired with the classic Camino de Santiago across northern Spain!

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 Oporto, Portugal's foodie capital, and explore the Douro Port wine region

  • Discover Portugal's oldest village, visit its oldest university, and stay in Spain's oldest hotel!

Detailed Itinerary

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Portugal & Spain El Camino Portugues Hiking

Start: Lisbon, Portugal  End: Santiago de Compostela, Spain

Start/End locations may vary. Do not book flights until your trip details are confirmed.

Itinerary


  • Arrive in Lisbon, Portugal's Enchanting Capital

    Day 1

    Arrive in Lisbon in the afternoon, and transfer from the airport to the hotel. Relax and refresh, then meet your guides and group at 5:30pm in the lobby for introductions. Venture out to the city's historic district. Roam the maze of alleyways in the ancient quarter of Alfama and discover the elegant Chiado neighborhood. Marvel at the 12th-century cathedral, and take in the city panoramas from the iconic Santa Justa elevator. Return to the hotel for a welcome dinner.

    Accommodation: Sofitel Lisboa Liberdade

    Activity: City walking tour

    Meals: Dinner

  • Discover Atalaia & Hike to the Templar city of Tomar

    Day 2

    Enjoy a scenic bus ride from Lisbon, heading north. Reach the sleepy Atalaia, a town with a rich farming history that sits between two rivers, Targus and Almonda. Start your day's hike from this charming village. Along the way, enjoy spotting colorful wild flowers and marvel at eucalyptus plantations planted where oak forests used to be. Discover Tomar, the city that grew out of the 12th-century Templar stronghold, the Convent of Christ which today towers the town.

    Accommodation: Hotel Republica

    Activity: 6 hours/11 miles hiking

    Transportation: 1-hour private transfer

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • Take in Portugal's Ancient University of Coimbra

    Day 3

    Head to the Condeixa-a-Nova countryside and discover Portugal's wonderfully preserved Roman ruins. Founded by the Celts, the town of Coninbriga flourished in the 2nd century under the Roman rule. Visit the fascinating villas and their splendidly kept floor mosaics. Hike 10 miles to the university city of Coimbra. Settle in the hotel, then roam the city center and discover its flagship landmark, the UNESCO-listed University of Coimbra, the oldest one in Portugal, founded back in 1290.

    Accommodation: Sapentia Boutique Hotel

    Activity: 5.5 hours/10 miles hiking

    Transportation: 45-minute private transfer

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • Explore the Industrial Chic of São João da Madeira

    Day 4

    Take in the views on a 45-mile bus transfer to the village of Oliveira de Azemeis. Visit the São Miguel church, built in the early 18th century and dedicated to the city's patron. Enjoy its masterful tiling work before setting out on today's hike. Soak up the vistas of rolling hills and wild greenery as you make your way to São João da Madeira, a town in the wider metropolitan area of Porto. In the past, São João da Madeira had a thriving hat-making industry and still today showcases fine industrial heritage.

    Accommodation: Golden Tulip Sao Joao da Madeira

    Activity: 6 hours/11 miles hiking

    Transportation: 45-minute private transfer

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • Savor Oporto's Bustling Food Scene & Listen to Fado

    Day 5

    After a short transfer to Sao Salvador de Grijo, start your hike powered by fresh breezes from the Atlantic Ocean. Pass through the village of Vila Nova de Gaia that sits by the Douro River and cross the wonderful Ponte Luiz I bridge that joins the city of Vilanova with Oporto. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Oporto is loved by foodies for its wine, cheese croquettes and cod. Settle in the hotel, then visit the old city and delight in a local dinner over a fado show

    Accommodation: InterContinental Porto

    Activity: 5.5 hours/10 miles hiking

    Transportation: 30-minute private transfer

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • Village Hikes to Fajozes - Povoa de Varzim

    Day 6

    Leave the cityscapes and transfer to Leca do Bailo where you will have a chance to admire the Mosteiro de Leca do Balio monastery with an impressive fortified church. Your hike today is slightly shorter than on previous days, walking mainly on asphalt roads and passing through tiny villages. The hike ends in the stunning Costa Verde region, in Fajozes on the Atlantic shores, a perfect place to chill and kick back.

    Accommodation: Sao Felix Hill Side and Nature

    Activity: 4 hours/7 miles hiking

    Transportation: 20-minute private transfer

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • Travel from the Coast to Ponte de Lima

    Day 7

    Travel to Balugaes, the starting point of your hike to Ponte de Lima. As you walk this seven-mile section made up of dirt tracks, cobbled paths and occasional paved roads, take in the vine-covered landscapes and small shrines along the way. On Rio Lima, you'll find the pretty Ponte de Lima, one of the oldest villages in the country with medieval houses, lovely flower gardens, pretty squares, and many ancient religious buildings.

    Accommodation: Inlima Hotel & Spa

    Activity: 4 hours/7 miles hiking

    Transportation: 20-minute private transfer

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • Cross Mino River into Galicia & Stay in Tui

    Day 8

    A short bus transfer brings you to Sao Pedro de Rubiaes and its 12-century Romanesque church. Walk by villages and across the Miño River to enter Galicia in Spain. On the right riverbank, the lovely town of Tui grew out of a Roman settlement and over a tumultuous history as a border city. Today, its green hillslopes are tightly packed with residences. Visit the beautiful 12th-century Santa María Cathedral, the only one in Pontevedra province. Settle in the hotel for the evening.

    Accommodation: Parador Nacional de Tui

    Activity: 6.5 hours/12 miles hiking

    Transportation: 20-minute private transfer

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • Make Your Way from Tui to Historic Pontevedra

    Day 9

    Relax over a bus transfer to Arcade, known as the capital of oysters. From Arcade, hike along Brea Vella da Canicouva, a historic Roman road made up of massive slabs. Along the way, cross ancient bridges, ponder Roman history and Napoleonic era, drink from natural springs and marvel at sights like the 12th-century chapel of Santa Maria. Enjoy an easy evening in Pontevedra, a town replete with sacred heritage, such as the famous church of La Peregrina.

    Accommodation: Parador Nacional de Pontevedra

    Activity: 6 hours/11 miles hiking

    Transportation: 45-minute private transfer

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • Reach Your Final Destination, Santiago de Compostella

    Day 10

    Transfer to Caldas de Reis, a town poised on the Umia River and famous for its hot springs. Make your way through the pretty Bermaña valley and the narrow Valga River valley to Padrón, the former Roman city where apostle Santiago's remains were brought from Jerusalem. Marvel at the town's historic old quarter, then transfer to Santiago and settle in Spain's oldest hotel, the Parador Nacional Reyes Catolicos Santiago de Compostela.

    Accommodation: Parador Nacional Reyes Catolicos Santiago de Compostela

    Activity: 6 hours/11 miles hiking

    Transportation: 45-minute private transfer

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • Bid Farewell to El Camino Portuguese

    Day 11

    With your Camino passport stamped, and your heart full, bid farewell to your fellow travelers and tour leaders. After breakfast, transfer to the airport in Santiago de Compostela for departures home.

    Meals: Breakfast

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Dates & Prices


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  • Inclusions

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4 to 5 guests from $7,995 per person double occupancy

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  • Expertise and services of our experienced adventure guides
  • All accommodations as noted in the itinerary
  • All breakfasts, almost all lunches and dinners as noted in the itinerary
  • Snacks and water between meals
  • Additional regional guides and experts on many trips
  • Comprehensive Trip Planner with detailed pre-trip information
  • Private guided tours at historic sites, museums, wineries and other select attractions as noted in the itinerary
  • Special events and other select attractions as mentioned in the itinerary
  • All gratuities at hotels and restaurants
  • Equipment and experienced guides for activities as described in the itinerary
  • Park and other entry fees (unless otherwise noted)
  • Fares for trains, ferries and other modes of travel as listed in the itinerary
  • Select transfers as mentioned in the itinerary
  • Baggage transfers and porterage

Price Does Not Include


  • International airfare, airport taxes, and excess baggage fees
  • Alcoholic beverages (MT Sobek provides wine at select events)
  • Gratuities for MT Sobek guides and guide-drivers
  • Travel Protection Program
  • Personal expenses

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Your Guides


The best people to immerse you in a destination are the ones who live there, which is why we feature local Adventure Guides on our trips. Here are a few that you might meet on this adventure.

Leo San Sebastian

Leo San Sebastian

Leo was born in the mountains of Spain's Basque Country and made his home in Jaca, in the heart of the Pyrenees, where he spends his winters on backcountry skis. He has been guiding in the Pyrenees for many years, as well as in Nepal, Morocco, Tanzania, Peru, Chile, Venezuela, Pakistan, India, and the French Alps. He has also taught skiing in Colorado. He is an International Certified Mountain Guide (UIAGM) and a professional ski instructor (ISIA). Leo is fluent in English, French, and Basque.

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Activity Level


This trip is rated activity level 4. Moderate hikes of up to 12 miles per day on well-marked trails and country roads with bus transfers to help shorten the hikes.
Learn more about activity levels here.

Activity Snapshot

Day 1

City walking tour

Day 2

6 hours/11 miles hiking

Day 3

5.5 hours/10 miles hiking

Day 4

6 hours/11 miles hiking

Day 5

5.5 hours/10 miles hiking

Day 6

4 hours/7 miles hiking

Day 7

4 hours/7 miles hiking

Day 8

6.5 hours/12 miles hiking

Day 9

6 hours/11 miles hiking

Day 10

6 hours/11 miles hiking

Accommodations


Stay in comfortable 4-star and luxury 5-star accommodations, including 3 historic paradores

Sofitel Lisboa Liberdade
Sofitel Lisboa Liberdade

Poised on Lisbon's grandest and most exclusive boulevard of Avenida da Liberdade, the five-star Sofitel puts you close to the city's famous historic sights. The hotel's 163 rooms are all well-appointed, equipped with LCD TVs, minibars and Wi-Fi. Enjoy a snack or a nightcap at Matiz Lisboa restaurant and bar, or stay in shape with a workout at the fitness area.

Hotel Republica
Hotel Republica

Designed and built entirely by Portuguese companies, this five-star boutique hotel oozes local vibes. Its 19 rooms come complete with many comforts, from marble bathrooms with walk-in showers to plush bathrobes. Right in the heart of town, the hotel places you perfectly for easy exploration of Tomar and its sights.

Sapentia Boutique Hotel
Sapentia Boutique Hotel

Staying at Sapentia in the heart of the UNESCO-protected area, you have the city in the palm of your hand. Delight in majestic panoramas from the rooftop terrace, sipping on a drink as the sun sets. The hotel comprises three interconnected buildings and 22 spacious units, with double rooms starting at 210 square feet. To honor the literary legacy of Coimbra, each room bears the name of a different writer.

Golden Tulip Sao Joao da Madeira
Golden Tulip Sao Joao da Madeira

With a central location, modern design and contemporary comfort, the four-star Golden Tulip is the ideal place to unwind at the end of the day. Its 117 well-equipped rooms come complete with Wi-Fi, minibars, and en-suite bathrooms. The indoor pool is perfect for an after-hike swim. The restaurant O País and Da Ponte bar offer a menu of international and local dishes and drinks.

InterContinental Porto
InterContinental Porto

Located in the historic center of Porto, the InterContinental Porto is an urban, luxurious oasis of comfort. Each room offers modern amenities, including complementary Wi-Fi, a mini-bar, and a marble bathroom with a bath and shower. Spend your free time by dining on the culinary delights of the exquisite three-course menu at Astoria Restaurant, pampering yourself with a massage & spa treatment, recharging your energy at the fitness center, or sipping on cocktails at the bar.

Sao Felix Hill Side and Nature
Sao Felix Hill Side and Nature

Sitting at the top of Monte de Sao Felix, this four-star hotel showcases the beauty of Costa Verde in full splendor. Most of its 46 rooms feature panoramic views, as well as a range of amenities, from Wi-Fi and minibars to a pillow menu. At the Felix restaurant, delicious Portuguese and international specialties come served over stunning views of the Atlantic.

Inlima Hotel & Spa
Inlima Hotel & Spa

Close to Lima River, this four-star hotel and spa has a laid-back vibe. Its lush garden and terrace, with Transparent Bar, are great for before-dinner drinks. The spa features a Turkish bath and a variety of massages and treatments. The hotel's 30 rooms are decked out in neutral colors and have everything you need for a pleasant stay.

Parador Nacional de Tui
Parador Nacional de Tui

A replica of a traditional Galician country house, Parador Nacional de Tui enjoys a central position in Tui, surrounded by mountains and overlooking the river. Its airy rooms feature traditional décor, and come complete with Wi-Fi, minibars and flat-screen TVs. The hotel's restaurant serves regional specialties, while its outdoors facilities include a lush garden, a tennis court, and a seasonal pool.

Parador Nacional de Pontevedra
Parador Nacional de Pontevedra

Occupying a beautiful 16th-century Renaissance palace, this four-star hotel bedazzles with elegant details like the marble staircase in the lobby and the exposed beams in the bar. The rooms feature vintage furnishings, flat-screen TVs and mini refrigerators. The ambiance pairs perfectly with the convenient location, just minutes away from Basílica de Santa María a Maior.

Parador Nacional Reyes Catolicos Santiago de Compostela
Parador Nacional Reyes Catolicos Santiago de Compostela

Known as Spain's oldest hotel, this luxurious parador is much more than just a place to stay. The historic building features four stunning cloisters, elegant hallways, a museum with a large collection of Madrid School paintings, and rooms with remarkable furnishings and unique details. Poised right next to the cathedral, it is in the very heart of Santiago.

Weather


Spring and fall mornings are cool but warm up to 70°F at midday, cooling back down to about 50°F in late afternoon.

 
May
Sep
Lisbon 
High
Low
High
Low
Lisbon
72
57
80
63
Porto 
High
Low
High
Low
Porto
68
53
75
58
Santiago de Compostela 
High
Low
High
Low
Santiago de Compostela
66
48
74
54

FAQs


Which one of your Camino de Santiago trips should I do?

Both! Our Camino Portugués trip links nicely with some departures of our Camino Frances. Call for details!

Do I have to walk every step of the way?

No! We will provide ample vehicle support, so you can shorten your walks if you need to.

Will I receive the Pilgrimage Certificate at the end of this Camino?

No. The certificate of accomplishment is given to pilgrims upon completing at least the final 62 miles of the Way of St James. We will each get a Pilgrims Passport.

What is the cuisine of Portugal?

Northern Portugal is famous for its Bacalhau (cod) dishes, fresh shellfish, and Petiscos (Portuguese version of tapas.)

What type of scenery will we hike through?

Vineyards, rolling hills, olive groves, cobblestone streets, ancient bridges, old Roman roads, stunning coastal views, and historic hilltop villages!

I did your Camino Frances trip already. Will this Camino be similar?

Yes! We've designed our Camino Portugués to invite a return with the same team of lead guides, the same level of service, same standard of accommodations, and same level of challange.

Detailed Itinerary

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Guest Reviews


"The Camino de Santiago Trek with Mt. Sobek was the best trip my wife and I have ever done, and we have been on many. The guides are OUTSTANDING and provide history talks each evening. The food is fantastic and different in each region. The scenery and trails in the country and small villages is gorgeous, and the joy and commaraderie with your fellow Pilgrims made it all a wonderful experience. Trip of a lifetime!

Erik B.
MT Sobek Guest, Spain El Camino de Santiago Hiking

"After 35 years of overseas travel, I would rate Mt. Sobek's Camino trip as one of the best that we have ever experienced."

Larry A.
MT Sobek Guest, Spain El Camino de Santiago Hiking