Portugal & Spain El Camino Portugues Hiking
The original Portuguese Saint James pilgrimage—the Central Camino—begins in Lisbon, Portugal before journeying north to Santiago de Compostela in Spain. On this extraordinary, goal-oriented hike, trek along serene pathways and through lush forests, visiting historic Portuguese and Galician villages and passing the longest river on the Iberian Peninsula. Your journey, which follows an official Camino route, culminates in your arrival in beautiful Santiago de Compostela. Along the way, take time to enjoy the traditional cuisine, while admiring stunning architecture and varied landscapes dotted with vineyards, olive groves, and Roman roads.
Highlights:
Important Trip Details:
Moderate hikes of up to 12 miles per day on well-marked trails and country roads with bus transfers to help shorten the hikes.
Minimum Age: 18
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 Porto, Portugal's foodie capital, and explore the Douro Port wine region
- Discover beautiful and historic villages on the way, including Ponte de Lima, Portugal's oldest village
Important Trip Details:
Moderate hikes of up to 12 miles per day on well-marked trails and country roads with bus transfers to help shorten the hikes.
Minimum Age: 18
Interests
- Adventure and Active
- Hiking/Trekking
- Religious and Spiritual
About MT Sobek
This is where adventure travel began! Since our first Everest Base Camp trek in 1969, we’ve been connecting adventurers to the world through genuine, active and immersive experiences. We can’t think of anything more fulfilling than being outside and going deep into nature, exploring hidden places and getting to know local people. It’s what we love to do, so let us share it with you.
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Itinerary
| Day | Destination | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arrive in Lisbon, Portugal’s Enchanting Capital | ||
| 2 | Asseiceira and the Templar City of Tomar | ||
| 3 | Take in the Conimbriga Roman Ruins | ||
| 4 | University of Coimbra, the Land of Port, and Fado Music | ||
| 5 | Continue on to Beautiful Braga | ||
| 6 | Travel to Ponte de Lima | ||
| 7 | Hike the "Queen's Stage" | ||
| 8 | Venture on to the Final Portuguese City, Valenca | ||
| 9 | Cross the Verdugo River | ||
| 10 | Travel Through Galicia to the Ultimate Goal, Santiago | ||
| 11 | Bid Farewell to El Camino Portugues |
