8 Day Portugal & Spain Vineyards, Palaces, Gardens & Ports Walking Tour

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1 Arcos de Valdevez, 2 Pontevedra, 1 Padron Area, 1 Santiago de Compostela, 1 Porto
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Trip type
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Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • 5 Easy Days | up to 4 hours of walking a day, easy walking on mostly flat terrain, accessible to all travelers in good health

What's this trip about?

    1 Arcos de Valdevez, 2 Pontevedra, 1 Padron Area, 1 Santiago de Compostela, 1 Porto

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Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age range18 years and up
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
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Trip includes

    • Small groups of maximum 22 travelers guaranteed Round trip flights New York-Porto, Porto-New York Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices Airline taxes & fuel surcharges 6 nights First Class accommodations
    • 1 night Arcos de Valdevez 2 nights Pontevedra 1 night Padron Area 1 night Santiago de Compostela 1 night Porto Hotel taxes, fees & service charges Hotel porterage All transfers included only with airfare purchase on package arrival & departure dates† 12 meals: 6 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 4 dinners Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned vehicles Services of English-speaking hiking guide throughout Additional English-speaking guide for groups of 11-22 travelers Entrance fees per itinerary Active itinerary with unique cultural features

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Itinerary

This itinerary requires a high level of physical fitness with up to 4 hours of walking per day. The route and activities are subject to change. Please see the "Is This Trip Right for You?" section and the Trip Preparation tab for more information.

DAY 1, Friday - Depart for Portugal
Depart for Portugal

DAY 2, Saturday - Arrive in Porto, Transfer to Arcos de Valdevez
Arrive in Porto and transfer to your hotel in Arcos de Valdevez. The rest of the day is at leisure. Your tour will begin with an orientation meeting with your Tour Manager at approximately 6 PM, followed by a light dinner. We recommend that you select flights which arrive no later than 4 PM Overnight: Arcos de Valdevez Meals: Dinner

DAY 3, Sunday - Ecovia Trail, Santa Trega, Travel to Pontevedra & City Tour
Begin with a walk along the Ecovia riverside trail in Ponte de Lima in the Minho region. Ponte de Lima is a medieval town, which served as a Roman settlement 2500 years ago. Then, drive to Caminha and cross the Miño River into Spain on a small boat. Next, explore the 4th...
DAY 4, Monday - Santa Maria de Armenteira Monastery, The Route of Stone and Water Trail, Pazo de Rubianes, Cooking Class
This morning, visit the impressive Santa Maria de Armenteira Monastery, which belongs to the Cistercian order, and was founded by the knight Ero de Armenteira in the 12th century. Afterward, hike along the "Ruta da Pedra e da Auga" (the route of stone and water) to the A...
DAY 5, Tuesday - Travel to Cambados, Manolo Paz Foundation, Catamaran Cruise to Pontecesures
Depart Pontevedra and travel to Cambados, known for its historic monuments and famous Albariño white wine. Start your walk from the 16th century Pazo de Fefiñáns in the Old Town to the Tower of San Sadurniño, which was built to defend the Galician coast from Viking attac...
DAY 6, Wednesday - Camino Trail to Santiago de Compostela & City Tour
This morning, walk the final leg of the Portuguese Way to Santiago de Compostela, passing though scenery that will remind you of the Route of Stone and Water. Enter the Old Town and arrive at Plaza del Obradoiro. Here, gaze at the impressive Cathedral of Santiago de Comp...
DAY 7, Thursday - Travel to Tui, Walk to Valença do Minho, Winery Tour in Porto
Leaving Santiago de Compostela behind, travel to the medieval city of Tui. On arrival, begin your walk to the 12th century Fortress of Valença do Minho in Portugal. During the walk, cross over the River Minho into Portugal via an iron bridge designed by Gustave Eiffel. S...
DAY 8, Friday - Depart Portugal
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight Meals: Breakfast

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Last Updated: 12/20/2023

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