8-Day St. James Way Tour from Tui to Santiago de Compostela
Santiago de Compostela, Spain
The Camino de Santiago, also known as the Way of Saint James, is the name used to refer to all the routes that lead to where the apostle Saint James the Great is said to be buried. The Camino has been one of the most important Christian Pilgrimage for well over 1,000 years and it has started a new international rebirth. We would like to invite you to walk the last 116 km of the Portuguese Way in 8 days staying in 1 to 3* hotels and rustic-charm guest-houses with private en-suite rooms. We organize everything for you while you walk, including booking for you accommodation, breakfast, luggage transfers, a your pilgrim pack including an Official Pilgrim Passport per person and a John Brierley guidebook per room.
We would like to invite you to walk the last 114 km of the Portuguese Way in 8 days staying in 1 to 3* hotels and rustic-charm guest-houses with private en-suite rooms. This means you get to visit two different countries, get your Compostela, visit some of the most historical places, walk in liberty and... escape the crowds! Although the Portuguese Way is growing in popularity, 70% of pilgrims still choose the French Way. So if you are looking for a bit more peace and quiet, great value, delicious food, easier walking days, the proximity of the coast and the possibility to enjoy natural hot springs baths after a walking day this is the tour for you.
WHAT TO EXPECT ON THIS TOUR?
Expect to have a wonderful time and to understand why Galicians are known for their hospitality! We designed this tour around personal experiences of the Camino, client feedback and recommendations so you will have the best experience possible along the Way. Take your time to travel through beautiful Galician green countryside, timeless villages and rediscover the pleasure of being in direct contact with nature.
Note: The stops, activities and distances are subject to accommodation availability. Ask us for a final itinerary based on your dates and requirements and let us know your preferences!
SELF-GUIDED TOUR WITH LOCAL EMERGENCY SUPPORT
This tour does not have a guide so you will be walking at your own pace and making as much or little stops as you wish. You will be walking an average of 19 km per day (12 miles).
Most people leave early in the morning to avoid the heat and to be able to indulge during the afternoon in a siesta, use the hotels facilities, visit the village and have a drink in a local terrace. But this is your Camino, you decide how you want to live it!
SLEEP IN CHARMING GUEST-HOUSES & 1 TO 3* HOTELS
On this tour, you will sleep in charming luxurious guest-houses near the Camino (transfers to and from the houses included each day) & 1 to 3* hotels in town centers. But please note, that, due to the increasing popularity of the Portuguese Way, our favorite hotels might already be fully booked on your dates so we will be reliant on availability. In any case, we will try our best to find the best accommodation available which provide a welcoming, safe and authentic experience.
RECOMMENDED ITINERARY
Day 1 - Making our way to Tui your starting point of the Camino
Day 2 - 15 km - Walk from Tui to O Porriño
Day 3 - 17 km - Walk from O Porriño to Redondela
Day 4 - 20 km - Walk from Redondela to Pontevedra
Day 5 - 22 km - Walk from Pontevedra to Caldas de Rei
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