Our private driver meet the group in central Porto. Hop in the minibus and you’re off to the charming village of Valença in Portugal.

Board the minibus for your private transfer over the border into Spain.

Check into your hotel in Tui.

Walking shoes on and daypacks ready, we are ready to begin the first leg of our walking journey. The route today has a great variety of scenery: expect natural woodland paths along the river, quiet country roads, and lots of vines—both grape and kiwi, all indicative of the fertility of the Minho Valley.

You’ll grab lunch on your own along the trail when you feel like it (your tour leaders will have suggestions for you).

Our group will stop in O Porriño at the end of the day and transfer back to the hotel.

We pick up the Camino in O Porriño. The town is famous for its pink granite and is also home to the stunning edifice of the Casa Consistorial, built in 1919 by the town’s own architect, Antonio Palacios. Onward and upwards we go, ascending to the Capilla de Santiaguino de Antas on Monte Cornedo. We are rewarded with sweeping views of the valley of Redondela as we descend through rambling vines and charming lanes to the town below.

Lunch is on your own. Eat at a local restaurant along the way with a walking buddy or grab a quick bite solo. Our guide will always recommend a restaurant for lunch.

Our group will travel together each day, but that does not mean we are joined at the hip. Your pace may be faster or slower, depending on the day. You do not need to keep up with the fastest walker. You do not need to be the fastest walker. It’s not a race, it’s an experience. You might feel chatty in the morning and need space for self-reflection in the afternoon. You do you. There is time and space for it as you make your way along the Camino. We’ll continue to Redondela where we will stop for the day.

Onward from Redondela, we traverse ancient stone paths—the Camino Reales—through quiet woodlands. At times we cross a busy road and then drop back into the woods. We have two significant but beautiful climbs today. You’ll tackle these ascents on either side of the small fishing town of Arcade, the “oyster capital” of Galicia. Arcade is a totally charming waterside village. Stop here and have another coffee or a fresh orange juice. Take in the bridge and the peacefulness of the place. The afternoon is mainly shady eucalyptus woodland before our final stop in the city of Pontevedra, a lively town with a wonderful central plaza perfect for a post-hike drink.

Take some time to rest up and maybe rinse out a shirt or two.

Dinner is on your own this evening. Go out and see what Pontevedra has to offer with a Bold Spirit Camino friend!

You’ll pass through historic Caldas de Reis this morning, a town famed for its thermal waters. The Celts and Romans settled here for this reason and named it Aquis Celenis. Caldas de Reis has been enticing travelers for centuries to come and “take the waters.” Do as the pilgrims before you did and soak your feet in the lavadero filled with hot spring water.

Just like on other days, lunch is on your own when you want it.

You’ll visit Padrón on the trail today. This town is an important moment in your Camino journey because of its long-held association with the legend of Santiago. It was here that the Apostle Saint James first preached on the rocks above the town and a miracle occurred: he made a spring appear using his staff. Additionally, the story goes that it was also in Padrón that the boat carrying Santiago’s body from Palestine was moored. Don’t forget to sample the spicy side of Padrón. The village is well-known for its little green peppers which are fried whole in olive oil and are highly addictive! Eating them is a gamble because one in every five or six has a spicy kick. Expect a day traversing gentle terrain through the sleepy villages allowing our final, up-close glimpse at how locals live and the simplicity of rural Galician life.

Have a quiet lunch on your own or grab a bite with friends you’ve connected with along the Camino.

Our driver will meet us in A Picaraña and take us to our hotel for some much deserved refreshments and dinner.

At the hotel in central Santiago, settle in and grab a shower. Rest your feet for a bit or head out and explore this incredible town.

Later, we will meet for a special dinner together. Raise a glass for your fellow pilgrims! We did it!

Then, it’s time to say farewell to your Bold Spirit Travel buddies and tour leaders. You have shared a lot on this trip and you’ll likely make plans to connect again in the future.

Check out of the hotel and then take a taxi to the Santiago airport.

You can fly home from Santiago on Iberia Airlines (most flights stop in Madrid), or fly to Madrid and head home from there.

Another option would be to return to Porto or Lisbon and fly home from those international airports. Make sure your flight leaves today after 2:30PM so you do not miss this morning’s walking tour.