Schedules & Itineraries
+Portuguese Camino de Santiago (Central Way), 10 days (Option One), Porto-Valença-Santiago, May 22-31, 2026. Registration is closed as trip is full. You may put your name on the waiting list by contacting us here at this link.
$2,995* per person, double occupancy. Single supplement available with additional fee.
+Portuguese Camino de Santiago (Central Way), 10 days (Option One), Porto-Valença-Santiago, September 24-October 3, 2026. This trip is full. Please contact us if you'd like to be put on the waiting list.
$3,295* per person, double occupancy. Single $3,795*. (Note*: Due to the sharp drop in the value of the US Dollar against the Euro a surcharge may be required under certain conditions. See Terms and Conditions on this website.)
+Portuguese Camino de Santiago (Central Way), 10 days (Option One), Porto-Valença-Santiago, October 6-October 16, 2026. Space is limited to 12 persons. Four spaces are still available.
$3,295* per person, double occupancy. Single $3,795*. Four spaces still available as of February 21, 2026. (Note*: Due to the sharp drop in the value of the US Dollar against the Euro a surcharge may be required under certain conditions. See Terms and Conditions on this website.)
2027 is a Holy Year in Santiago de Compostela, which means the Feast Day of St. James falls on a Sunday. Registration will begin in March 2026 due to the large numbers of pilgrims expected.
+Portuguese Camino de Santiago (Central Way), 10 days (Option One), Porto-Valença-Santiago, May 20-May 29, 2027. Space is limited to 14 persons: Trip fee is $3,295* per person sharing a room; $3,795* per person for a single room. (Note*: Due to the sharp drop in the value of the US Dollar against the Euro a surcharge may be required under certain conditions. See Terms and Conditions on this website.)
+Portuguese Camino de Santiago (Coastal Way), 12 days (Option Two), Porto-Viana do Castelo-Santiago, September 21-October 1, 2027. Space is limited to 14 persons: Trip fee is $3,495* per person sharing a room; $4,195* per person for a single room. (Note*: Due to the sharp drop in the value of the US Dollar against the Euro a surcharge may be required under certain conditions. See Terms and Conditions on this website.)
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Two route options are offered now, the Central or Traditional Way and the Coastal Way. Both itineraries start in Porto, Portugal, and qualify for the Credencial Compostela. What sets this route to Santiago apart from others is the opportunity to experience the food, culture, hospitality and natural beauty of northern Portugal and the southern region of Galicia, Spain. Our journey takes us through river valleys, coastal walkways, vineyards, quaint villages, and the small towns that make this route special.
Each day begins with breakfast at our accommodation, a brief orientation on the day's walk, and a brief devotional. Pilgrims walk from accommodation to accommodation, with a support vehicle available for support services and emergencies. After checking in at the night's accommodation there is usually time to relax, shower, and prepare for dinner. After dinner a brief prayer service (Compline) is offered for any who want to participate.
What’s included in the fee?
· Four orientation sessions, three via Zoom prior to the pilgrimage and another at the welcome dinner in Porto
· Accommodation in a 2 or 3 star hotel
· Breakfast and dinner (lunch is on your own)
· Luggage transfer
. Wine tastings
· Lectures/presentations on Portuguese and Galician food, wine, and culture
· Trip guide and support vehicle
How do I sign up for the pilgrimage?
1. Complete the booking form, sign, scan and send to frstevedanzey@gmail.com, along with a copy of the picture page of your passport.
2. Send deposit of 25% of total trip fee via Paypal, Wise, Zelle, or Bank Transfer.
Once forms, passport copy, and deposit is received a confirmation email will be sent.
Not included: Airfare, travel insurance, transfer from Porto airport to hotel, lunches, transfer to point of departure from Santiago, and alcoholic beverages.
+OPTION ONE: Tui to Santiago de Compostela, 10 days/9 nights (105km)
This option begins in Porto, where after an orientation dinner and overnight stay, pilgrims will transfer to Valenca and walk to the Spanish border town of Tui.
Day 1: Check into hotel in central Porto. Pilgrims will enjoy a 3-course dinner followed by a pilgrimage orientation and Compline. An optional Port wine tasting ends our evening together.
Day 2: Porto to Valença/Tui, Spain (6km) After breakfast, we'll transfer to Valença/Tui and embark on our first day of our walking pilgrimage in Spain which will take us to Tui. Dinner and overnight in Tui.
Day 3: Tui to O Porriño (17km) After a light breakfast, we will embark on the first full day of our walking pilgrimage which will take us to O Porriño. Our journey will take us through a variety of landscapes, ending in a pleasant walk along a river into the town. After checking into our accommodation for the night, we will enjoy dinner and get a good night’s rest.
Day 4: O Porriño to Arcade/Rodondela (25km) . Today we climb and descend Monte Cornedo to make our way to the pleasant river village of Arcade. Dinner, Compline (optional) and sleep.
Day 5: Arcade to Pontevedra (12km ) The day begins with breakfast at our hotel, after which we will walk the quiet country lanes as we make our way to Pontevedra. You'll enjoy this vibrant city set by a beautiful river.
Day 6: Pontevedra to Caldas de Reis (22km) After breakfast, we'll leave the hotel to begin our 13 mile walk to Caldas de Reis. This stage of the Camino is along natural pathways which take us to the outskirts of our destination town. Enjoy a brief visit to the parish church of St. Thomas a Becket or a drink at one of the cafes in the city center before meeting our coach for transfer to our hotel. Dinner and an introduction to Galician culture and foods (optional) ends our day.
Day 7: Caldas de Reis to Padron (19km) Today we make our way to Padron, the legendary starting point of St. James ministry in Spain. Our route takes us along two river valleys via mostly natural pathways and quiet country roads. Brief transfer to the hotel for dinner and a good night's rest!
Day 8: Padron to Teo (11km) Today we can start out a little later as we have a shorter walking day. This section of the Camino ends at the tiny village of Teo, the site of a Marian shrine and an ancient roman bridge. We will have the option to explore both as time allows.
Day 9: Teo to Santiago de Compostela (15km) Today we reach our destination, the pilgrimage city of Santiago de Compostela, in time for one of the traditional Pilgrim’s Mass at the Cathedral. In the afternoon you are free to walk the streets of this ancient pilgrim city but save time to get your Compostela from the Pilgrim Office! The evening ends with a farewell dinner.
Day 10: Breakfast at accommodation. Transfer to point of departure (not included in the package).
Note: Daily destinations and walking distance may vary slightly due to the availability of accommodation in the surrounding area.
OPTION 2: THE COASTAL WAY, 12 days-11 nights
This option begins in Porto, where after an orientation dinner and overnight stay, pilgrims will transfer to Viana do Castelo then begin the camino along the "Coastal Way".
Day 1: Check in to hotel in central Porto. Pilgrims will enjoy a 3-course dinner followed by a pilgrimage orientation and Compline. An optional Port wine tasting ends our evening together.
Day 2: Porto to Viana do Castelo to Vila Praia de Âncora (19km). After breakfast we'll make a brief stop at the Cathedral for a brief service of Morning Prayer and a Pilgrim's Blessing. Transfer by train to Viana do Castelo to begin the walk to Vila Praia de Âncora.
Day 3: Âncora to A Guarda (13km). After breakfast, we’ll embark on the second full day of our walking pilgrimage which will take us along the coast to Caminha and across the Minho River by boat to A Guarda. dinner and overnight in A Guarda.
Day 4: A Guarda to Baiona (30km). Today is one of our longer walks. Leaving A Guarda, we walk along the coast to the Historic town of Baiona, where some pilgrims begin their Camino. Dinner and overnight in Baiona.
Day 5: Baiona to Vigo 22km). The day begins with breakfast at our hotel. We veer away from the coast to an inland path which leads us through a forest into the suburbs of Vigo. Dinner and overnight at our hotel.
Day 6: Vigo to Arcade/Redondela (25km) . Dinner, Compline (optional) and sleep.
Day 7: Arcade to Pontevedra (12km ) The day begins with breakfast at our hotel, after which we will walk the quiet country lanes as we make our way to Pontevedra. You'll enjoy this vibrant city set by a beautiful river.
Day 8: Pontevedra to Caldas de Reis (22km) After breakfast, we'll leave the hotel to begin our 13 mile walk to Caldas de Reis. This stage of the Camino is along natural pathways which take us to the outskirts of our destination town. Enjoy a brief visit to the parish church of St. Thomas a Becket or a drink at one of the cafes in the city center before meeting our coach for transfer to our hotel. Dinner and an introduction to Galician culture and foods (optional) ends our day.
Day 9: Caldas de Reis to Padrón (19km) Today we make our way to Padrón, the legendary starting point of St. James ministry in Spain. Our route takes us along two river valleys via mostly natural pathways and quiet country roads. Brief transfer to the hotel for dinner and a good night's rest!
Day 10: Padrón to Teo (11km) Today we can start out a little later as we have a shorter walking day. This section of the Camino ends at the tiny village of Teo, the site of a Marian shrine and an ancient roman bridge. We will have the option to explore both as time allows.
Day 11: Teo to Santiago de Compostela (15km) Today we reach our destination, the pilgrimage city of Santiago de Compostela, in time for one of the traditional Pilgrim’s Mass at the Cathedral. In the afternoon you are free to walk the streets of this ancient pilgrim city but save time to get your Compostela from the Pilgrim Office! The evening ends with a farewell dinner.
Day 12: Breakfast at accommodation. Transfer to point of departure (not included in the package).