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7-Day Camino de Santiago Adventure
7 days
About this activity
Itinerary
Day 1: Vigo to Redondela
Stop At: Iglesia de Santiago, Rua Figueiral 15, 36800 Redondela Spain
Look forward to your first great hike on this journey to Santiago de Compostela! Trekking from the coast of Vigo we will start to climb further inland to reach a highland plateau. The rewarding views extend over Vigo and the estuary beyond.
As we continue along this great plateau we will enter a refreshing wooded area descending to our goal of the day, coastal village of Redondela.
Our overnight stay will again be in Vigo, where we will have time to get to know this city a little better with its full history that began around the 2nd century BC.
*Depending on flight schedules it may be necessary to arrive in Vigo the night prior. We will be happy to assist with hotel arrangements.
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: NH Collection Vigo
Day 2: Redondela to Ponteverda
Stop At: Castelo de Soutomaior, Castillo de Soutomaior, s/n, 36691 Soutomaior Spain
Today we will resume the path where we finished the day before, in the village of Redondela, where several personalities were seduced by its charm, among them the famous Spanish poet Federico Garcia Lorca, one of the first victims of the Spanish Civil War.
From here the path goes up to the top of a hill where a wooded area begins. We reach Soutomaior, a town famous for the quality of its oysters where we will take the time to savor the delicacy.
Soutomaior is also known for its beautiful medieval bridge where the French were defeated in a battle which marked their retreat in the Spanish War of Independence. Our path will lead us up another hill with an entry through a forest corridor to our destination of the day, the beautiful city of Pontevedra.
It is here that we will spend the night in a charming parador located right in the historic center and inside an old Renaissance palace from the 16th century. Enjoy an after dinner saunter through the streets f the historic center, which is considered one of the most stunning and well preserved in all Galicia.
Duration: 5 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Parador Pontevedra
Day 3: Redondela to Armenteira
Stop At: Monasterio de Armenteira, Lugar de la Iglesia, s/n, 36192 Meis Spain
The day starts with a visit to the historic Gate of the Pilgrim. Built in 1778 it is one of the most symbolic sites of the city, also being the sanctuary of the Pilgrim Madonna.
From here we will move on to two of the more emblematic monasteries of this great spiritual route to Santiago of Compostela, and it will be one of them where we will sleep this night.
At the exit of the city we cross the Burgo bridge, also with a rich history. Of Roman origin, it was here that the King Fernando II of Leon and Galicia and Afonso Henriques of Portugal signed a treaty of peace.
In the afternoon we will arrive at the Monastery of Poio, dating from the 7th century. Considered one of the most important places for the pilgrims with a mosaic of 200 square meters representing the way to Santiago.
From here we will climb to our destination, the austere and reserved Convent of Armenteira. It will be in this highly spiritual place that invites introspection and meditation, that we will dine and sleep. An intimate experience of renewal and surely one of the highlights of the whole journey.
Duration: 5 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Mosteiro de Armenteira
Day 4: Armenteira to Cambados
Stop At: Plaza de Fefinans, s/n, 36630, Cambados Spain
After spending the night in the peaceful Armenteira Convent we will start our 4th day of hiking. The path leads us inside a scenic forest with the waters of a crystalline stream at our side.
We will arrive at the village of Cambados with one of the best white wines (known as vinho verde) in the world. Cambados is an authentic outdoor museum carved in granite. It is home to one of the most well-preserved historical sites in Galicia.
It will be here that we stay in an elegant mansion with the traditional traces of the old and tradition "Sunny Houses of Galicia".
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Parador Cambados
Day 5: Cambados to Parada de Francos
Stop At: Plaza de Fefinans, s/n, 36630, Cambados Spain
With the new day we will take a boat ride through the estuary of Arousa, which is not only part of the largest estuary in Galicia but also in Spain. It is famous for its rich marine fauna, beaches and islets. We will enter the Ulla River, one of the largest rivers in the region.
After this experience we begin our walk. After passing through several villages we arrive at our destination, the village of Parada de Francos.
Duration: 5 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Casa Grande de Cornide
Day 6: Parada de Francos to Santiago de Compostela
Stop At: Plaza del Obradoiro, Santiago de Compostela Spain
The final leg of our journey leads us to our ultimate goal, the monumental Obradoiro Square in Santiago Compostela. With the huge towers of the cathedral in view from our last few miles we are pushed forward by the awaiting magnificence.
Now its time to take in everything that surrounds us in an atmosphere where you can feel the greatness that has drawn pilgrims for centuries.
After this moment, we will check in at the elegant San Francisco Hotel Monumento that offers the tranquility of an 18th-century Franciscan convent right in the historic center and just steps from the Cathedral.
Enjoy one last dinner together and savor the richness of all of the tastes, sights and cultural encounters of our well accomplished journey.
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Hospederia San Martin Pinario
Day 7: Farewell -
Stop At: Santiago de Compostela. Casco Historico, Santiago de Compostela - Provincia de a Coruna - Galicia - Espana, 15704, Santiago de Compostela Spain
After breakfast our bus will take us back to the city of Porto. Or Transfer on our own to the Santiago de Compostela International airport.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
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Day 1: Vigo to Redondela
Stop At: Iglesia de Santiago, Rua Figueiral 15, 36800 Redondela Spain
Look forward to your first great hike on this journey to Santiago de Compostela! Trekking from the coast of Vigo we will start to climb further inland to reach a highland plateau. The rewarding views extend over Vigo and the estuary beyond.
As we continue along this great plateau we will enter a refreshing wooded area descending to our goal of the day, coastal village of Redondela.
Our overnight stay will again be in Vigo, where we will have time to get to know this city a little better with its full history that began around the 2nd century BC.
*Depending on flight schedules it may be necessary to arrive in Vigo the night prior. We will be happy to assist with hotel arrangements.
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: NH Collection Vigo
Day 2: Redondela to Ponteverda
Stop At: Castelo de Soutomaior, Castillo de Soutomaior, s/n, 36691 Soutomaior Spain
Today we will resume the path where we finished the day before, in the village of Redondela, where several personalities were seduced by its charm, among them the famous Spanish poet Federico Garcia Lorca, one of the first victims of the Spanish Civil War.
From here the path goes up to the top of a hill where a wooded area begins. We reach Soutomaior, a town famous for the quality of its oysters where we will take the time to savor the delicacy.
Soutomaior is also known for its beautiful medieval bridge where the French were defeated in a battle which marked their retreat in the Spanish War of Independence. Our path will lead us up another hill with an entry through a forest corridor to our destination of the day, the beautiful city of Pontevedra.
It is here that we will spend the night in a charming parador located right in the historic center and inside an old Renaissance palace from the 16th century. Enjoy an after dinner saunter through the streets f the historic center, which is considered one of the most stunning and well preserved in all Galicia.
Duration: 5 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Parador Pontevedra
Day 3: Redondela to Armenteira
Stop At: Monasterio de Armenteira, Lugar de la Iglesia, s/n, 36192 Meis Spain
The day starts with a visit to the historic Gate of the Pilgrim. Built in 1778 it is one of the most symbolic sites of the city, also being the sanctuary of the Pilgrim Madonna.
From here we will move on to two of the more emblematic monasteries of this great spiritual route to Santiago of Compostela, and it will be one of them where we will sleep this night.
At the exit of the city we cross the Burgo bridge, also with a rich history. Of Roman origin, it was here that the King Fernando II of Leon and Galicia and Afonso Henriques of Portugal signed a treaty of peace.
In the afternoon we will arrive at the Monastery of Poio, dating from the 7th century. Considered one of the most important places for the pilgrims with a mosaic of 200 square meters representing the way to Santiago.
From here we will climb to our destination, the austere and reserved Convent of Armenteira. It will be in this highly spiritual place that invites introspection and meditation, that we will dine and sleep. An intimate experience of renewal and surely one of the highlights of the whole journey.
Duration: 5 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Mosteiro de Armenteira
Day 4: Armenteira to Cambados
Stop At: Plaza de Fefinans, s/n, 36630, Cambados Spain
After spending the night in the peaceful Armenteira Convent we will start our 4th day of hiking. The path leads us inside a scenic forest with the waters of a crystalline stream at our side.
We will arrive at the village of Cambados with one of the best white wines (known as vinho verde) in the world. Cambados is an authentic outdoor museum carved in granite. It is home to one of the most well-preserved historical sites in Galicia.
It will be here that we stay in an elegant mansion with the traditional traces of the old and tradition "Sunny Houses of Galicia".
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Parador Cambados
Day 5: Cambados to Parada de Francos
Stop At: Plaza de Fefinans, s/n, 36630, Cambados Spain
With the new day we will take a boat ride through the estuary of Arousa, which is not only part of the largest estuary in Galicia but also in Spain. It is famous for its rich marine fauna, beaches and islets. We will enter the Ulla River, one of the largest rivers in the region.
After this experience we begin our walk. After passing through several villages we arrive at our destination, the village of Parada de Francos.
Duration: 5 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Casa Grande de Cornide
Day 6: Parada de Francos to Santiago de Compostela
Stop At: Plaza del Obradoiro, Santiago de Compostela Spain
The final leg of our journey leads us to our ultimate goal, the monumental Obradoiro Square in Santiago Compostela. With the huge towers of the cathedral in view from our last few miles we are pushed forward by the awaiting magnificence.
Now its time to take in everything that surrounds us in an atmosphere where you can feel the greatness that has drawn pilgrims for centuries.
After this moment, we will check in at the elegant San Francisco Hotel Monumento that offers the tranquility of an 18th-century Franciscan convent right in the historic center and just steps from the Cathedral.
Enjoy one last dinner together and savor the richness of all of the tastes, sights and cultural encounters of our well accomplished journey.
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Hospederia San Martin Pinario
Day 7: Farewell -
Stop At: Santiago de Compostela. Casco Historico, Santiago de Compostela - Provincia de a Coruna - Galicia - Espana, 15704, Santiago de Compostela Spain
After breakfast our bus will take us back to the city of Porto. Or Transfer on our own to the Santiago de Compostela International airport.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
Included
- 7x Breakfast
- 2x Dinner
- 4x Lunch
- Accommodation included: 6 nights
- - 7-day / 6-night adventure
- - Accommodations in boutique hotels, guest houses & historical accommodations as listed in itinerary
- - Expertly planned itinerary in partnership with Walk Hike Portugal and Walking Connection
- - Daily meals as indicated in itinerary
- - Coffee tea, drinking water with meals
- - Guided by Teresa Oliveira, local experienced interpretive guide and founder of Walk Hike Portugal
- - Transfer Santiago de Compostela back to Porto
- - Luggage transfers each day to next location
- - All park & sanctuary fees, museum & monument entry, government taxes & statuary charges as listed
- - Detailed Know Before You go information: weather, packing & reading lists, websites and more
- Entry/Admission - Monasterio de Armenteira
- Entry/Admission - Plaza de Fefinans
Not included
- - All international and domestic airfares with taxes not outlined in the inclusions
- - All items of a personal nature including beverages and shopping
- - All passport and visa application fees, vaccination and medical consulting fees
- - All international departure taxes collected at airport of departure
- - Gratuities for the local guides
- - Arrival transfer to Vigo, Airport transfer to Porto when departing on dates outside itinerary
- - Transfer to airport in Santiago de Compostela
- - Pre night hotel in Vigo
- - Early check-in & late check-out of rooms
- - Optional tours or items of a personal nature such as premium drinks
- - Photographs & phone calls
- - No discounts or refunds on any unused portion of the tour
- - Anything that is not expressly stated in the itinerary or on the inclusions page as included
- - Travel Insurance is not included, we recommend CSA Travel Pro
- - If guests hike an optional shorter distance they can be transferred by taxi at own expense
- Entry/Admission - Iglesia de Santiago
- Entry/Admission - Castelo de Soutomaior
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
80%
Aquatic
35%
Sport
30%
Cultural
30%
