- 12 days on the Portuguese Camino de Santiago walking from accommodation to accommodation.
- Walk the Camino without the massive crowds
- 13 nights in 3 star accommodations that capture the spirit of the region (an upgrade to 4 star and better accommodation is available.)
- Breakfast every morning
- Information session with one of our people on the ground and 24/7 support in case of an emergency
- Walk 230 kms on the Portuguese Way of St James pack free
- Take advantage of nearly 30 years of experience in organising self guided walks
OVERVIEW
OVERVIEW
The Portuguese Camino de Santiago (or the Portuguese way of St James) is one of the main pilgrim routes to Santiago – definitely one of the most beautiful, but without the crowds. Walk from one world heritage site to another from Porto (the birthplace of port wine) to the Cathedral in Santiago de Compostela via some of the most scenic parts of Portugal. The hike begins at the coast and then heads inland through forest via gorgeous countryside trails. You’ll pass vineyards, farms and some of Portugal’s most important historic sites on the ‘Way’.
On the Way truly discover Portugal, a country of small dimensions yet of great triumphs. Marvel at the intactness of the passing of time, the magnificent history of this place and revel in the mouth watering food and exquisite wines of this part of the world. This is a true Camino adventure with a Iberian adventure bolted on!
We’ve carefully chosen hotels, charming country houses, sometimes with historic significance to enable you to get right up close to the history, the culture and all the culinary delights of northern Portugal.
Highlights
WALK OVERVIEW
TYPE OF WALK
SELF GUIDED
TRIP LENGTH
14 DAYS
WALK GRADE
Moderate 
Grade 3 – Moderate
Short, steep hill sections. Moderate active lifestyle and some walking experience recommended.PRICE FROM
$ 1695
per person twin/double share
SINGLE OCCUPANCY
$ 625
Accommodations charge the same price per room regardless of whether there are one or two people occupying it. To cover the cost of the accommodation when occupied by one person we need to charge the single occupancy fee.
per person
ITINERARY
WHAT’S INCLUDED
-
Pack-free walking
-
25+ years experience
-
Customised
-
Eco Travel
- Walk the Portuguese Camino de Santiago (way of St James)from Porto all the way to Santiago de Compostela
- 13 night’s accommodation in 3 star character filled hotels (an upgrade to 4 star and better accommodation is available.)
- Breakfast on every day of the walk
- 24/7 support from our people on the ground
- Our comprehensive set of notes, detailed walking itineraries, integrated maps and insider tips (where to get the best tapas plus a lot more)
- Total walking distance of 230km, a real challenge
- All transport on and off the track including luggage transfers
- Take advantage of nearly 30 years experience in organising self-guided walking holidays
ACCOMMODATION & DINING
OVERVIEW
Comfort is always a priority, at the end of each day we ensure that there is a hot shower, comfortable bed, an en suite and plenty of quiet. We know that a comfortable night’s sleep ensures you’ll wake refreshed and primed, ready for the next day’s walking after a full breakfast. All the 3 star accommodation have been handpicked to reflect the character and history of the region.
On the upgraded, luxury version of this walk the accommodations are all 4 star or better. Even though the accommodations are much more luxurious they still reflect the culture of the region. In addition you can still expect a warm country welcome each day and all the hospitality typical of being in country in Portugal.
It’s not by chance that when walkers visit Portugal, they almost immediately fall in love with the food and wine here. In Portugal, all the dishes, recipes and ingredients have a story to tell. This is a world you’ll get to experience both on foot but also with your knife and fork. The Camino travels through many towns that are renowned for excellent authentic traditional food. In the North it is worth frequenting Spanish Tapas bars to experience the wide range of local delicacies available ‘all at once’.
Both Portugal and Spain have very old and sophisticated wine industries, some of the wines you’ll find on this walk you won’t find anywhere else. However alcohol or drinks with meals are not included (except tea/coffee and juice with breakfast).
GENERAL INFO
AVAILABILITY
This trip is available from 1st March to the 1st November.
WALKING
This track is well graded and without a great deal of incline or decline. Walks average about 19 kms a day. There’s always time to walk and explore further if you’re up to it or to relax and simply enjoy the towns / villages each evening.
GETTING THERE AND AWAY
Travelling to the Start of the walk
The walks starts in Porto and ends at Santiago de Compostela . You will need to get yourself to and from the start and end of your walk. i.e. you will need to organise your travel to the start of the walk in Porto which is pretty easy. To make it even easier we have collated some useful information that will assist you in making arrangements for your travel.
By plane (and rail): One of the easiest options would be to fly into Porto directly. You can also fly to Lisbon, an amazing city to explore and catch a train to Porto which takes just under 3 hours. There are many airlines that fly into Lisbon. Below are possible websites that provide a number of different carriers to choose from.
https://www.kayak.com/flights
www.google.com/flights
By rail: It’s also very easy to catch a train from anywhere in Europe. You can buy a ticket when you get there, however we recommend pre booking your tickets online for the longer journeys. Below are possible websites that provide a number of different carriers to choose from.
Travelling from the end of the walk
By rail: The train from Santiago de Compostela back to Lisbon takes about 7 hours. However you might be better served to head to an alternate destination. San Sebastian, Salamanca or Seville, there’s so much choice it is difficult to choose.
By plane: There are flights from Santiago de Compostela
To other parts of Europe. Below are possible websites that provide a number of different carriers to choose from.
WEATHER
March through to October is usually warmer, with long sunny days, perfect for walking.
See Holiday Weather.com for information about average temperatures and rainfall at different times of the year.
INSURANCE
We require that you purchase travel insurance for overseas travel. Partly because we have to charge a cancellation fee if you cancel your Portuguese Camino de Santiago walking holiday after we have confirmed it. We want to help make insurance more affordable by offering you a discount on policies purchased through NIB Insurance. This applies to any NIB policies issued via this link. Get an instant quote and purchase online now.
INFORMATION PACK
For nearly 30 years we have taken pride in providing seamlessly organised walking holidays, but we know, even with that in mind, that you’ll have many more questions. You will receive a very detailed information pack and itinerary approximately 6 weeks out from departure outlining all the fine detail and much more.
CONTACT
If you have any questions, feel free to ask one of our destination consultants. You can get in touch with us via our contact form, email us at info@auswalk.com.au, or call us on +61 3 9597 9767.
MAP
Overview
OVERVIEW
OVERVIEW
The Portuguese Camino de Santiago (or the Portuguese way of St James) is one of the main pilgrim routes to Santiago – definitely one of the most beautiful, but without the crowds. Walk from one world heritage site to another from Porto (the birthplace of port wine) to the Cathedral in Santiago de Compostela via some of the most scenic parts of Portugal. The hike begins at the coast and then heads inland through forest via gorgeous countryside trails. You’ll pass vineyards, farms and some of Portugal’s most important historic sites on the ‘Way’.
On the Way truly discover Portugal, a country of small dimensions yet of great triumphs. Marvel at the intactness of the passing of time, the magnificent history of this place and revel in the mouth watering food and exquisite wines of this part of the world. This is a true Camino adventure with a Iberian adventure bolted on!
We’ve carefully chosen hotels, charming country houses, sometimes with historic significance to enable you to get right up close to the history, the culture and all the culinary delights of northern Portugal.
Highlights
- 12 days on the Portuguese Camino de Santiago walking from accommodation to accommodation.
- Walk the Camino without the massive crowds
- 13 nights in 3 star accommodations that capture the spirit of the region (an upgrade to 4 star and better accommodation is available.)
- Breakfast every morning
- Information session with one of our people on the ground and 24/7 support in case of an emergency
- Walk 230 kms on the Portuguese Way of St James pack free
- Take advantage of nearly 30 years of experience in organising self guided walks
WALK OVERVIEW
TYPE OF WALK
SELF GUIDED
TRIP LENGTH
14 DAYS
WALK GRADE
Moderate
Grade 3 – Moderate
Short, steep hill sections. Moderate active lifestyle and some walking experience recommended.PRICE FROM
$ 1695
per person twin/double share
SINGLE OCCUPANCY
$ 625
Accommodations charge the same price per room regardless of whether there are one or two people occupying it. To cover the cost of the accommodation when occupied by one person we need to charge the single occupancy fee.
per person
Itinerary
ITINERARY
What’s Included
WHAT’S INCLUDED
-
Pack-free walking
-
25+ years experience
-
Customised
-
Eco Travel
- Walk the Portuguese Camino de Santiago (way of St James)from Porto all the way to Santiago de Compostela
- 13 night’s accommodation in 3 star character filled hotels (an upgrade to 4 star and better accommodation is available.)
- Breakfast on every day of the walk
- 24/7 support from our people on the ground
- Our comprehensive set of notes, detailed walking itineraries, integrated maps and insider tips (where to get the best tapas plus a lot more)
- Total walking distance of 230km, a real challenge
- All transport on and off the track including luggage transfers
- Take advantage of nearly 30 years experience in organising self-guided walking holidays
Accommodation & Dining
ACCOMMODATION & DINING
OVERVIEW
Comfort is always a priority, at the end of each day we ensure that there is a hot shower, comfortable bed, an en suite and plenty of quiet. We know that a comfortable night’s sleep ensures you’ll wake refreshed and primed, ready for the next day’s walking after a full breakfast. All the 3 star accommodation have been handpicked to reflect the character and history of the region.
On the upgraded, luxury version of this walk the accommodations are all 4 star or better. Even though the accommodations are much more luxurious they still reflect the culture of the region. In addition you can still expect a warm country welcome each day and all the hospitality typical of being in country in Portugal.
It’s not by chance that when walkers visit Portugal, they almost immediately fall in love with the food and wine here. In Portugal, all the dishes, recipes and ingredients have a story to tell. This is a world you’ll get to experience both on foot but also with your knife and fork. The Camino travels through many towns that are renowned for excellent authentic traditional food. In the North it is worth frequenting Spanish Tapas bars to experience the wide range of local delicacies available ‘all at once’.
Both Portugal and Spain have very old and sophisticated wine industries, some of the wines you’ll find on this walk you won’t find anywhere else. However alcohol or drinks with meals are not included (except tea/coffee and juice with breakfast).
General Info
GENERAL INFO
AVAILABILITY
This trip is available from 1st March to the 1st November.
WALKING
This track is well graded and without a great deal of incline or decline. Walks average about 19 kms a day. There’s always time to walk and explore further if you’re up to it or to relax and simply enjoy the towns / villages each evening.
GETTING THERE AND AWAY
Travelling to the Start of the walk
The walks starts in Porto and ends at Santiago de Compostela . You will need to get yourself to and from the start and end of your walk. i.e. you will need to organise your travel to the start of the walk in Porto which is pretty easy. To make it even easier we have collated some useful information that will assist you in making arrangements for your travel.
By plane (and rail): One of the easiest options would be to fly into Porto directly. You can also fly to Lisbon, an amazing city to explore and catch a train to Porto which takes just under 3 hours. There are many airlines that fly into Lisbon. Below are possible websites that provide a number of different carriers to choose from.
https://www.kayak.com/flights
www.google.com/flights
By rail: It’s also very easy to catch a train from anywhere in Europe. You can buy a ticket when you get there, however we recommend pre booking your tickets online for the longer journeys. Below are possible websites that provide a number of different carriers to choose from.
Travelling from the end of the walk
By rail: The train from Santiago de Compostela back to Lisbon takes about 7 hours. However you might be better served to head to an alternate destination. San Sebastian, Salamanca or Seville, there’s so much choice it is difficult to choose.
By plane: There are flights from Santiago de Compostela
To other parts of Europe. Below are possible websites that provide a number of different carriers to choose from.
WEATHER
March through to October is usually warmer, with long sunny days, perfect for walking.
See Holiday Weather.com for information about average temperatures and rainfall at different times of the year.
INSURANCE
We require that you purchase travel insurance for overseas travel. Partly because we have to charge a cancellation fee if you cancel your Portuguese Camino de Santiago walking holiday after we have confirmed it. We want to help make insurance more affordable by offering you a discount on policies purchased through NIB Insurance. This applies to any NIB policies issued via this link. Get an instant quote and purchase online now.
INFORMATION PACK
For nearly 30 years we have taken pride in providing seamlessly organised walking holidays, but we know, even with that in mind, that you’ll have many more questions. You will receive a very detailed information pack and itinerary approximately 6 weeks out from departure outlining all the fine detail and much more.
CONTACT
If you have any questions, feel free to ask one of our destination consultants. You can get in touch with us via our contact form, email us at info@auswalk.com.au, or call us on +61 3 9597 9767.
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1 Mar 2019 - 1 Nov 2019AVAILABLEfrom
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1 Mar 2020 - 30 Jun 2020AVAILABLEfrom
$1695
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1 Jul 2020 - 15 Sep 2020AVAILABLEfrom
$1795
SINGLE OCCUPANCY$625 -
16 Sep 2020 - 31 Oct 2020AVAILABLEfrom
$1695
SINGLE OCCUPANCY$625
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