Camino de Santiago: the Scenic Portuguese Route

What's Included

• Accommodation

  Hotel accommodations with private facilities, including Hotel Jaguar Oporto, Bahia Baoina, Sercotel Baia de Vigo, Rias Bajas, Villa Covelo, Casa Rosita, and Compostela.

• Meals

  Buffet breakfasts daily and 5 dinners are included.

• Guided Tours

  Guided orientation through Porto’s city center, guided tour of the Santiago Cathedral, and a guided tour of the old town in Santiago de Compostela.

• Transportation

  Transportation by coach for various segments of the tour.

• Catamaran Cruise

  A one-hour catamaran cruise on the Ulla River.

• Pilgrim Certificate

  Pilgrim Certificate for those who complete all stages of the Camino.

What's Not Included

• Personal Expenses

  Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and drinks are not included.
  
  

• Travel Insurance

  Travel insurance is not included and should be purchased separately.
  
  

• Transportation for Incomplete Stages

  Transportation by taxi for incomplete stages of the walk is at an extra cost.
  
  

• Backpack Essentials

  You will need to pack and carry a backpack containing essentials for the day such as water, raincoat, essential medication, money, and sunblock.
  
  

Meals

Buffet breakfasts daily, 5 dinners

Notes

This is a walking tour. You will require a good level of physical fitness as well as some training before starting the walk. If unable to complete any of the stages on foot, transportation by taxi will be arranged at an extra cost. You will need to pack a backpack containing essentials for the day (such as water, raincoat, essential medication, money, sunblock, etc.) to carry during the walk.

Hotel accommodations may be of simple standards, often with no elevators, but always with private facilities.

Mass services are available in the evenings at most overnight towns/villages. (Mass services may be in local language and venues are subject to change).

Small Group

Cosmos offers Small-Group Discoveries on select faith-based dates. A Small-Group Discovery is limited to an average of just 24 guests per departure. There’s always room to roam with extra space between you and other travelers—while still getting up close and personal to the experiences you’ve been dreaming of. Small-Group Discoveries include all the features of a traditional Cosmos escorted tour, complete with expert Tour Director, Driver, and Local Guides who ensure that your health and safety is our top priority. A Small-Group Discovery trip is the perfectly sized tour—without the crowds.

UNESCO Sites

Historic Centre of Porto|Routes of Santiago de Compostela: Routes of Northern Spain|Santiago de Compostela (Old Town)

Accommodation

The Hotel Jaguar Oporto is situated just minutes away from the heart of Porto and its busy Rua de Santa Catarina shopping street, there is a cozy restaurant serving breakfast and dinner and a funky bar for drinks. All of the 66 air-conditioned guest rooms are elegantly decorated, soundproofed and come with a kettle, safe, minibar, a flat-screen TV, hairdryer and complimentary toiletries. Free Wi-Fi internet access is available throughout the property. The Hotel offers a great beachfront location in Baiona. All rooms have simple and modern decor and include TV, desk and safe box. Bayona Restaurant offers traditional Galician Cuisine, alternatively, other restaurants and bars can be found just a short stroll away along the sea promenade. The Hotel is located between Vigo's old town and Cies Island's departure pier, offering accommodation with a great view of the Vigo Estuary. All guest-rooms are equipped with hot tubs, flat screen tv and minibar. A restaurant with traditional Galician cuisine and a Cafe Bar are available. Located in the financial and commercial center of Pontevedra, the hotel is 100 m away from the old town. Restaurant offer local cuisine. All rooms come with Free Wi-Fi, air conditioning and heating. This Hotel is placed along one of the alternative routes of the famous Camino de Santiago (Portuguese Route). The 50 different type of rooms provide accommodation overlooking the sea or the Estuary of Ria de Pontevedra. The on-site restaurant offers typical Galician gastronomy. A snack bar, outdoor swimming pool and a relax area are also available. Hotel Casa Rosita combines traditional architecture and decor with modern facilities. Guest-rooms are equipped with television, air conditioning and have a balcony. Ancient Saint Mary Church in Cambados is just 2 km, while Ruinas de Santa Marina is a short drive away. This hotel is perfectly positioned in the heart of Santiago de Compostela and is housed in an historic building with a beautiful facade and modern interiors in the famous Plaza de Galicia. The air-conditioned rooms are decorated in soft organic colors with hardwood floors and include Free Wi-Fi, satellite TV and private bathrooms with a hairdryer. The bar-cafeteria serves a complete buffet breakfast every morning and there are plenty of bars, restaurants and artisan shops to be discovered within walking distance of the property.

Mode of Transport

Transportation includes a mix of walking and coach transfers. Walk along scenic routes and through historic towns, with coach transfers to cover longer distances between key locations. Enjoy a catamaran cruise on the Ulla River, following the journey of the legendary stone boat that carried the remains of St. James.