A Taste of Camino de Santiago Walking & Hiking Tour
A Taste of Camino de Santiago Walking & Hiking Tour
6 days
5 nights
Activity Levels 2-4
Premiere Hotels
2025: Jul, Sep-Nov2026: Mar-Nov
The Way from Portugal to Spain
It's a place of journey. Of transformation. Hike along the border between two countries. Discover tiny Spanish villages with surprising Celtic ties. Gaze out over the immense and powerful sea. Sip refreshing vinho verde, perfectly paired with the fresh seafood we sample along the coast. Join pilgrims on the Camino de Santiago. Find your path.
Highlights
- Discover two fascinating countries with their own cultures, cuisines and traditions in one amazing trip
- Experience handpicked sections of the Camino leading to Santiago, where pilgrims arrive from across the world
- Savor Galicia’s unique gastronomy, like pulpo a feira, and culture, from ancient Druids to centuries of pilgrimage history
- Explore Spain’s wild and scenic Cíes Islands, a national park and home to breathtaking gold-sand beaches
StartPorto, Portugal
EndSantiago de Compostela, Spain or Porto, Portugal
* Start/End locations may vary. Do not book flights until your trip details are confirmed.
Itinerary
Days 1-2
Meet in colorful Porto, a World Heritage city known for its beautiful tiled façades and namesake wine • Journey to Vitorino dos Piães and admire the abundant cork trees 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 classic quinta • Venture through eucalyptus woodland in the Labruja Mountains • Green hills, lush forests and rural villages provide a peaceful backdrop en route to Rubiães • Listen to melancholy fado, the traditional music of Portugal.
Nights 1-2
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)
Day 3
Travel to Spain and hike to hilltop ruins of circular stone castros, remains of ancient Celtic settlements • From the summit of Monte Santa Tecla, take in views of the Minho River estuary • In atmospheric A Guarda, taste the local zamburiñas (scallops) • Walk a stunning coastal section of the Camino, savoring panoramic vistas of Galicia's rugged western seaboard • Soak up the charm of Baiona's fishing port and historic quarter.
Night 3
Originally the castle of the count 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)
Days 4-6
Journey by private boat to explore Cíes Island Nature Reserve, one of Spain’s most spectacular national parks • Relax on white-sand beaches or walk across pristine Monteagudo Island • Enjoy the lively wayfaring atmosphere along the Camino Francés en route to Santiago de Compostela • Tour the old quarter of beautiful Santiago • Enter the magnificent cathedral with hundreds of pilgrims—a memorable way to cap off your trip!
Nights 4-5
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)
What's Included
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We want to make sure you're on the trip that's right for you. Every Backroads trip is unique and this one is no exception.
Although we’ll be walking along parts of the Camino de Santiago, it’s important to note that our experience will be quite different from that of its Compostela-seeking pilgrims, who are required to walk at minimum the last 100 kilometers into Santiago—often along stretches of busy highway—and who typically stay in simple dormitories. This trip allows us to experience the essence and highlights of the Camino and surrounding landscape in comfort, with the region’s best hotels, gourmet meals and excellent route support each day. Also keep in mind that as we are walking on the Camino, many parts of this historic pilgrimage are on paved paths, back roads or cobblestones. You can expect about half of the walking to be on a hard surface.
While they offer outstanding service and amenities, please note that some of the hotels on this trip are housed in beautiful historic buildings and are equipped with bio-friendly air-cooling systems that may not be as cold as what you are used to in other locations. Despite the region’s generally temperate climate and cool nights, guestrooms can occasionally become warm during peak temperatures.
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
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
*Deluxe Hotel
Originally the castle of the count 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
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)
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Reviewed by 70 customers
Lovely tour through Portugal and Spain
We had amazing guides and got the chance to see the most perfectly curated stretches of the Camino. Highly recommended for a local touch and the best of the experience.
Best vacation I've ever taken! Ready to book our next one!
The guides, the organization, the hikes, the accommodations, the food and wine!
Great adventure with like minded people
The guides were so professional, caring, and interesting. Surpassed my expectations. Trip was perfect in every way! Local fresh food, breathtaking hotels, and amazing experiences. Loved every minute!
Best Backroads's trip yet
This was our 5th backroads trip. It was wonderful. The guides were perfect and it was such a special experience. We would do it again and again.
Extraordinary Trip
This trip had it all - a nice, varied itinerary, first class accommodations & meals, not to mention leaders that went out of their way to please. Their enthusiasm was contagious!
The perfect Camino
This was our first Backroads trip and we were with a wonderful group, many of whom had done multiple trips. The Camino de Santiago is a fantastic trip. The guides, hotels, hike options and food were all great. We did not really know what to expect but our expectations were exceeded in all areas. We can't wait for our next trip!
Spiritual Journey
For many the Camino is an espiritual journey and for other like me it was more of curiosity that ended up becoming a spiritual journey of self reflection and mind set. The accommodations, hikes, tour guide were excellent! The food was ok. The experience one to add to my memories of a life time.
"Taste of El Camino"
Perfect name for this trip that has wonderful "tastes" with the food of Portugal and Spain... along with the "taste" of El Camino... as far as hikes ... long or short, hills or flat paths along vineyards... we saw, did it all! Marcos, Bruno and Laurie the BEST guides!
I felt like a guest.
Backroads really has thought out every detail on our walking/hiking trip - where to stop for coffee and bathroom, access to private estates, guided early access to beautiful public places, and a late check out at the end. I would go again with Backroads.
Best of the Camino- you won't be disappointed!
It started with easy booking experience, exceptional knowledgable leaders, delicious lunches in fields and manors along the routes, well chosen accommodations to welcome the tired body and soul, and app to preview each days journey, elegant final dinner surrounded with piano music. There isn't a better way to experience the Camino in comfort and style.
Dates & Prices
Dates & Prices
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