Spain & Portugal: Coastal Camino de Santiago
Guided Biking
- Daily Mileage: 11-40 miles|
- Biking: 1-4 hours|
Starting From
10-day Air Package
$5,445
7-day Bike Tour Only
$4,345
Per person, double occupancy
Spain & Portugal: Coastal Camino de Santiago
To cycle the coastal portion of the Camino de Santiago from north to south, this VBT vacation is the only game in town! On this historic route, you’ll feel the depth of sacred traditions during your stay at an ancient monastery next to the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela. Cycling down the Galician coast, you’ll be greeted by green valleys tumbling into the sea—as well as the friends of your local trip leaders. Meet an authentic ship’s captain on a boating excursion around the Illa de Arousa—plus the Arousa Sea Women who teach you sustainable shellfishing techniques passed down through the generations. In Portugal’s Lima Valley, you’ll meet the Count of Calheiros, who treats you to lunch at his villa—and may even bestow upon you the sacred shell of St. James.
Tour Highlights
- Tour two historic treasures of Santiago de Compostela—the Hostal dos Reis Católicos and the splendidly ornate cathedral, the city’s revered pilgrimage site.
- Cycle the scenic Portuguese Coastal Camino de Santiago, perhaps passing pilgrims along the way.
- Taste the most prestigious wines of the region: Spain’s albariño in Rías Baixas and Portugal’s vinho verde.
- Enjoy lunch as honored guests at a Portuguese Count’s elegant manor house.
- Board a traditional fishing boat and pick shellfish with a local “Sea Woman” in the heart of Galicia’s seafood tradition.
Positive Impact
VBT is proud to support Wine to Water with a donation on behalf of each guest on this tour. Wine to Water is an international organization providing access to clean drinking water and emergency supplies in water-challenged regions. We believe in giving back to the places that have enriched the lives of our guests. We’re committed to identifying and supporting sustainable initiatives in a variety of areas including education, world health, economic equality, safe drinking water, the environment, and the preservation of cultural traditions.
What to Expect
This tour offers a combination of easy terrain and moderate hills and is ideal for beginning and experienced cyclists. Our VBT support vehicle is always available for those who would like assistance with the hills.
- Daily Mileage: 11-40 miles|
- Biking: 1-4 hours|
- Group Size: 22
Cyclists
Support
Average High /
Low Temperature (°F):
Apr60º/42º
May64º/47º
Jun70º/51º
Jul75º/55º
Aug76º/55º
Sep72º/53º
Oct64º/48º
Average
Precipitation:
Apr5.5 in
May5.8 in
Jun3.2 in
Jul1.5 in
Aug2.2 in
Sep5.0 in
Oct7.6 in
Air Package |
Tour Only |
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Roundtrip international airfare |
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Airport car service for arrival and departure |
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One night in Santiago de Compostela, Spain, at a 5-star historic parador and one additional night in the 5-star Pestana Vintage Porto Hotel, Portugal, with daily breakfast |
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6 nights in 4-star hotels, including historic Spanish paradores and a Portuguese seaside hotel |
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15 meals: 6 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 4 dinners |
Step-Through Electric-Assisted Bicycle (E-bike)
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See More >Step-Through (Mixte Hybrid) Comfort Bicycle
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See More >Biking Packages Include:
Custom VBT Bike and Helmet
Two Local, Bilingual Trip Leaders
Support Vehicle
Luggage Transportation
Ride with GPS and Daily Route Notes
Welcome Reception
Facilitated Cultural Experiences
Your Choice of VBT Branded Gear for Your Adventure
Accommodations (Please Note: Days are based on the Air Package Itinerary. Accommodations may vary depending on departure date. )
Enjoy Your Vacation Longer With Low-Cost Trip Extensions
Air Package Only
2024 Pre-Trip Extension - Santiago de Compostela
2 Nights From
$445
per person, double
occupancy
Single Supplement: From $195
- 2 nights at Parador de Santiago de Compostela (Hostal dos Reis Católicos)
- Airport car service for arrival
- Daily breakfast
- City information
Your vacation is about to begin! Spend your first night aloft and arrive ready for an unforgettable trip.
A VBT representative will greet you at the airport to start your first day in Santiago de Compostela off right. A complimentary car service will whisk you to your centrally located hotel. From here, you are perfectly positioned to explore this charming city at your leisure.
After a delicious included breakfast at your hotel, you are free to explore on your own, using our included city information packet to guide your discoveries.
Included Meals: Breakfast
After a delicious included breakfast at your hotel, you are free to explore on your own, using our included city information packet to guide your discoveries.
Included Meals: Breakfast
Parador de Santiago de Compostela
History, art, tradition, and modern amenities converge at the Parador de Santiago, known to many as the Hostal dos Reis Católicos. One of the most luxurious hotels in the Paradores chain, it is perfectly situated on Obradoiro Square, next to the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela. The building was constructed as a royal hospital in 1499 to accommodate pilgrims traveling to Santiago, making it one of the oldest hotels in the world. Elegant, air-conditioned rooms, four beautiful cloisters, and a stunning vaulted dining room serving Galician-style cuisine combine to make this into a truly memorable stay.
Air Package Only
2024 Post-Trip Extension - Porto
2 Nights From
$395
per person, double
occupancy
Single Supplement: From $295
- 2 nights at Pestana Vintage Porto Hotel
- Airport car service for departure
- Daily breakfast
- City information
After a delicious included breakfast at your hotel, you are free to continue exploring on your own, using our included city information packet to guide your discoveries.
Included Meals: Breakfast
After a delicious included breakfast at your hotel, you are free to continue exploring on your own, using our included city information packet to guide your discoveries.
Included Meals: Breakfast
After an included breakfast this morning, transportation to the Porto airport will be provided (an approximately 30- to-45-minute drive, depending on traffic) for your departing flight.
Included Meals: Breakfast
Pestana Vintage Porto Hotel
Constructed on a part of Porto’s medieval city wall, Pestana Vintage Porto Hotel is a charming 5-star property located in Praça da Ribeira square. Forming part of a block of townhouses dating from the 16th, 17th, and 18th centuries, this magnificent building is a protected UNESCO World Heritage site. Its privileged location affords beautiful views of the Douro River. You can enjoy Portuguese and international cuisine at the casual RIB Restaurant. Have a drink at Bar Heritage, and relax after a festive day in Porto. Rooms include air conditioning and WiFi, and are in a classic NON river-view category; however, at check-in time, you may ask about upgrading for an additional cost to a river-view room. Upgrades are only available at time of check-in and are subject to availability at that moment. They cannot be pre-reserved prior to your arrival. Upgrade costs vary and are only quoted at check-in time.
We thoroughly enjoyed our first VBT experience. The tour route was very well laid out and we cannot not say enough about how impressive our tour leaders, David and Frederico, both of whom are natives of Portugal. Kudos to VBT for the way they planned and conducted our tour!
What a Great Tour!
We loved this trip! Beautiful and varied biking routes; knowledgeable, competent and engaging guides, top-notch hotels, delicious food and interesting cultural activities. I wish I could do it all over again!
Lovely Spain & Portugal Trip
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