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11D CAMINO DE SANTIAGO: THE SCENIC PORTUGUESE ROUTE (5380)

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MYR13,910 per person
Duration
11 Days
Destination
Portugal
Travellers
2

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Adventure is knocking. Turn "never thought I would" into "glad I did" with a budget-friendly tour that includes all the essentials plus a great mix of included excursions and free time. We know why you travel. We know that another day in an amazing destination means more than a fancy chocolate on a pillow! Cosmos travel experts still insist that you enjoy comfortable, clean and attractive hotels; a professional Tour Director; guided sightseeing of must-see sights; and seamless transportation that makes getting there half the fun!
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Destination
Departure Location
Porto
Return Location
Porto
Tour Validity
Now till 13 Sep 2024
From 10 May til 13 Sep 2024

Price includes
  • 10 nights accommodation
  • Professional Tour Director
  • Meal as per itinerary
Price does not include
  • International air ticket
  • Airport transfer
  • SafetyNet protection
  • Tipping
  • Day 1
  • Day 2
  • Day 3
  • Day 4
  • Day 5
  • Day 6
  • Day 7
  • Day 8
  • Day 9
  • Day 10
  • Day 11
Day 1

ARRIVE IN PORTO, PORTUGAL

Check into your hotel and, if you have time, start exploring this lively city on your own with the help of the CosmosGO app. In the late afternoon, meet your tour companions and your Tour Director, who will explain the dos and don’ts of the walk and give you some important advice. Take a pleasant stroll to a nearby restaurant for an included welcome dinner.

Dinner
Day 2

PORTO-VALEN˙A DO MINHO - TUI, SPAIN - BAIONA

Approximately 3 km/2 mi - avg 40 min – difficulty 1/3. Time this morning for a quick guided orientation through Porto’s bustling city centre with views over the Douro River, followed by free time or the opportunity to attend [M] Mass in the Cathedral. After lunch, transfer by coach to Valença do Minho to walk a section of the Camino de Santiago into Spain across the the Minho river towards Tui. Rejoin the coach to Baiona, on the Atlantic coast. Fun fact: Baiona was the first town in Europe to receive news of America’s discovery in 1493. We recommend touring the medieval fortress on the Monterreal peninsula, visiting the replica of Columbus’ ship la Pinta and discovering this beautiful beachside town. Today’s distance (by coach): 89 mi / 143 km

Breakfast Dinner
Day 3

BAIONA - VIGO

APPROXIMATELY 25 KM/15.5 MI – AVG 5 HRS – DIFFICULTY 2/3. This is the real start of your journey. May every step be a thought on peace and an extension of loving kindness. Leave Baiona behind, and follow the coast across the Rías Baixas through the beach town of Nigrán. Walk along long pristine beaches and admire the magnificent Cíes Islands from a distance. Vigo is Galicia’s most important harbor and busiest city. If you wish, attend [M] Mass at Vigo Cathedral.

Breakfast
Day 4

VIGO - REDONDELA - PONTEVEDRA

Approximately 16 km/10 mi – avg 3 hrs – difficulty 2/3. Take in the stunning views of Vigo Bay, the Atlantic Islands, the Morrazo Peninsula, and Rande Bridge. After a pleasant walk on an unpaved path through woodlands, reach Redondela. Our driver will take you to the hotel in the centre of Pontevedra, where you will spend the next two nights. You may wish to visit the stunning Sanctuary of the Virgin Pilgrim and attend [M] Mass. Today’s distance (by coach): 12.5 mi / 20 km

Breakfast Dinner
Day 5

PONTEVEDRA - REDONDELA - PONTEVEDRA

Approximately 19 km/12 mi–Average 4 hrs, 30 min. – Difficulty 3/3. After a short transfer back to Redondela, continue your journey; first uphill by the coast with stunnning views over the Vigo Bay and across the infamous Ponte Sampaio bridge, where Napoleon’s Army suffered one of the greatest defeats during the War of Independence. Continue then mostly downhill, through peaceful oak forests and along the river to the centre of Pontevedra, the city founded by the Romans and dedicated to the Virgen Peregrina (the Pilgrim Virgin). Your [M] Mass option tonight is at Saint Francisco Convent. Take advantage of the vast choice of restaurants to immerse yourself in the local culinary culture. Today’s distance (by coach): 12.5 mi / 20 km

Breakfast
Day 6

PONTEVEDRA - COMBARRO - COVELO

Approximately 14 km/8.7 mi – Average 3 hrs – Difficulty 1/3. Leave the inland Portuguese Camino to take the Spiritual Variant, which follows St. James’ final journey. Legend says that a stone vessel carried the Apostle’s remains from Jaffa in Israel to Padrón along the River Ulla some 2000 years ago. Today, you will walk past the Monastery of San Juan de Poio and the beautiful town of Combarro, famous for its many horreos (traditional granaries on pillars). After Combarro, continue another two miles along the coast to reach the hotel.

Breakfast Dinner
Day 7

COVELO - CAMBADOS

Approximately 20 km/12.5 mi–Average 4 hrs 30 min.–Difficulty 3/3. Expect a beautiful walk today, through vineyards and alongside refreshing streams in the forests. Stop at the 12th Century Cistercian Monastery of Armenteira, founded by the knight Ero in 1168. Follow the relaxing “Ruta da Pedra e da Agua”(the rock and water route), a forest path next to a water stream with over 30 medieval water mills. The destination today is Cambados, considered to be the capital of Albariño, one of the best white wines in the world. [M] Mass is available at the impressive Santa Mariña Dozo Church.

Breakfast
Day 8

CAMBADOS - CATAMARAN CRUISE TO PADRÓN - PONTECESURES - SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA

Approximately 24 km/15 mi–Average 5 hrs–Difficulty 3/3. Start the day on a high note: a one-hour catamaran cruise on the Ulla River, following the journey of the legendary stone boat that carried the remains of St. James. See the remains of the Catoira towers, which used to protect Santiago de Compostela from Viking attacks. Disembark on the outskirts of Padrón, famous for its “pimientos,”
small, mild green peppers, usually served fried and salted. Only a few more miles to Santiago de Compostela! Enjoy a celebratory dinner upon completing your Camino de Santiago, served in a local restaurant in the old town. If you have walked all stages of the Camino, you will receive your Pilgrim Certificate.

Breakfast Dinner
Day 9

SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA

Enjoy a full day to rest and to discover Santiago after your Camino. Follow the Tour Director on a guided tour of the Santiago Cathedral and its squares, and attend the Pilgrim [M] Mass in the Cathedral. You can join your Tour Director for a more detailed tour of the old town in the afternoon, go shopping, explore on your own, or just enjoy a well-deserved rest. Discover Santiago’s culinary specialties on your own tonight, and take in the special atmosphere of this historic town.

Breakfast
Day 10

SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTEL PONTE DE LIMA,PORTUGAL - DOM JESUS DO MONTE - PORTO

The Camino has come to an end, but there are more hidden gems to discover. Depart Santiago de Compostela by bus and explore Ponte de Lima, the oldest riverside town in Portugal, featuring an impressive Medieval bridge with an ancient Roman section over the Lima River. Next stop is the Sanctuary of Dom Jesus do Monte, a UNESCO World Heritage site. See the unique zigzag stairway dedicated to the five senses: sight, smell, hearing, touch, and taste—and the three theological virtues: faith, hope, and charity. Continue to Porto. Today's Distance by coach: 165 mi / 265 km.

Breakfast
Day 11

PORTO

Take home with you the spiritual growth and appreciation for simple things. This is your most important souvenir of the Camino. Your holiday ends with breakfast.

Breakfast

~ Ponte de Lima, Portugal
~ Santiago de Compostela, Spain
~ Ulla River, Spain
~ Vigo, Spain
~ Sanctuary of the Virgin Pilgrim, Spain

Departure Dates Price Per Person (From) - - -
10 May - 20 May 2024RM 13,910
07 Jun - 17 Jun 2024RM 13,910
21 Jun - 01 Jul 2024RM 13,910
16 Aug - 26 Aug 2024RM 13,910
30 Aug - 09 Sep 2024RM 13,910
13 Sep - 23 Sep 2024RM 13,910

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11D CAMINO DE SANTIAGO: THE SCENIC PORTUGUESE ROUTE (5380)

Price
MYR13,910 per person
Duration
11 Days
Destination
Portugal
Travellers
2

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