Schedules & Itineraries
+Portuguese Camino de Santiago (Central Way), 10 days (Option One), Porto-Valenca-Santiago, September 25-October 4, 2025.
All spaces taken, registration is closed.
+Portuguese Camino de Santiago (Central Way), 10 days (Option One), Porto-Valenca-Santiago, May 22-31, 2026. Space is limited to 15 persons. 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-Valenca-Santiago, September 24-October 3, 2026. Space is limited to 15 persons. Registration deadline is December 1, 2025
$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-Valenca-Santiago, October 6-October 16, 2026. Space is limited to 15 persons. Registration deadline is December 1, 2025
$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-Valenca-Santiago, two trips starting on April 22 and September 23, 2027. Space will be limited to 12 persons.
2027 is a Jubilee Year in Santiago de Compostela. Registration will begin in fall 2025 due to the large numbers of pilgrims expected. Approximate cost: $3,495* per person, double occupancy. Single supplement available with additional fee. Final pricing available in fall 2025.
Two options are offered now, with the addition of a third option via the Coastal Way in 2027. Both itineraries offered now follow the Central or traditional route, starting 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, 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 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?
· Three orientation sessions, two 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
· Lectures/presentations on Portuguese and Galician food, wine, and culture
· Trip guide and support vehicle
Not included: Airfare, transfer from Porto airport to hotel, lunches, transfer to point of departure to the USA, and alcoholic beverages not included in the price of dinner.
+OPTION ONE: Tui to Santiago de Compostela, 10 days (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 Valenca/Tui, Spain (6km) After breakfast, we'll transfer to Valenca/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 TWO: Porto to Santiago de Compostela (230km), 13 days
The pilgrimage begins in Porto and ends in Santiago de Compostela. In addition to attending the traditional "Pilgrim's Mass” at the end of our pilgrimage, an Anglican Eucharist and introduction to the exciting work of the Anglican Pilgrim Centre will be offered. Each day (except for Day 1) begins with breakfast and ends with dinner as part of half-board accommodation. Lunch is on your own along the 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: 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 metro to begin walk to Sao Miguel de Arcos. Overnight in Sao Miguel.
Day 3: Sao Miguel de Arcos to Barcelos (19.8km) The third day features a pleasant walk through the Portuguese countryside to Barcelos, where the legend of the The Rooster is the focus of the town's tradition.
Day 4: Barcelos to the beautiful town of Ponte de Lima (34km), which boasts a stone bridge dating back to Roman times. A presentation on Portuguese history, culture and food is offered after dinner (optional).
Day 5: Ponte de Lima to Rubiães (17.4km) Today’s path presents the most difficult portion of the Portuguese Way: a descent up the ridge leading to a beautiful view of the surrounding countryside. We descend to the little village of Rubiães for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 6: Rubiães to Tui (19.1km) Our walk today leads toward the Valenca and the Spanish border. The camino path leads us through the winding streets of Valenca and across the bridge into Tui, Spain, where we overnight.
Day 7: Tui to O Porriño (13.6km) After breakfast, we'll embark on our first full day of our walking pilgrimage in Spain which will take us to O Porriño. Dinner and overnight in O Porriño.
Day 8: O Porriño to Redondela (14.6km) Our journey will take us through a variety of landscapes, ending in pleasant walk along a river trail into the town where we will overnight.
Day 9: Redondela to Pontevedra (18.7km) Today the Camino takes us the small city of Pontevedra. As you enter the old town center, you will see its most famous church, the Iglesia de la Virgen Peregrina, a shrine to the Virgin Mary, who according to tradition guided pilgrims here on their way to the city of St. James.
Day 10: Pontevedra to Caldas de Reis (20km ) 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 11: Caldas de Reis to Padron (20km) 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 12: Padron to Santiago de Compostela (27km) Today we leave very early in to reach our destination, the pilgrim city of Santiago, in time for the traditional Pilgrim's Mass at the Cathedral. The afternoon is free to explore the historic city center. An optional Anglican/Episcopal Eucharist and introduction to the Anglican Centre will be offered, followed by a Celebration and farewell dinner. NOTE: The stage from Padron to Santiago may be split into 2 stages with an additional overnight stay, making the total number of days fourteen.)
Day 13: Breakfast on your own and 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.