FRENCH WINE CAMINO

Premium Tour

Guided Camino

LENGTH

9 Days

DIFICULTY

Moderate

START & END

Pamplona - Santiago

DISTANCE

70 Km

GROUP SIZE

Min 6 Max 16

LODGING

Superior

From 3.370€ / per person
4.5/5
LENGTH

9 Days

DIFICULTY

Moderate

START & END

Pamplona- Santiago

DISTANCE

70 Km

GROUP SIZE

Min 6 - Max 16

ACCOMMODATION

Superior

From 3.370€ / per person
4.5/5

OVERVIEW

Crossing vineyards, breathing the aroma of the vineyards, visiting wineries, wine tasting and discovering new grape varieties are some of the activities of this unique trip. An exclusive experience on the French Way of St. James, accompanied by the best wines paired with the best gastronomy. An invitation to savor tradition, quality and the essence of centuries of history.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • French Way. Unesco  World Heritage
  • Medieval route
  • Unspoilt traditional villages
  • 7 Wine regions
  • Local producers
  • Discover the true hinterlands of Spain 
  • Exclusive accommodations
  • Delicious food

ITINERARY

porto the way camino de santiago033Reception at the airport by a guide from The Way Tours and transfer to the hotel.
Briefing of the tour and delivery of the material to each participant.
Porto is the second largest city in Portugal and one of the oldest in Europe, with 1.5 million inhabitants and 2,000 years of history. The center of Porto is declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
After a short break we will visit the historic center of the city, including a visit to a famous Port wine cellar for a wine tasting, after which we will have a lively typical Portuguese dinner with Fados.
Accommodation: 4 star hotel. Porto
Meals: Dinner with Fados
Activities: Wine tasting

After breakfast we will depart to the Douro region famed for its terraced vineyards and for being one of the oldest and most prestigious wine regions in the world, and known especially for the production of Port wines, as well as for its still wines.
We will visit several wineries in the area where we will taste several wines, with lunch included, the historic center of Amarante / Peso da Régua, the Pinhao train station and we will take a ride in Rabelo on the Douro River.
Return to Oporto
Accommodation: 4 star hotel. Oporto
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Activities: Wine tasting / Rabelo ride.

Today we start our particular Camino de Santiago sealing our pilgrim credential at the Cathedral of Porto. We will walk along the Ribeira and continue following the course of the Douro River to its mouth, arriving in Matosinhos.
Lunch in a typical restaurant.
Transfer to Ponte de Lima where it is said that the Kingdom of Portugal emerged; hence this beautiful village is known as the oldest village in Portugal.
Visit to the Paço de Calheiros with a visit to the vineyards and a tasting of its famous Vinhos verdes.
Accommodation: 4 star hotel. Ponte de Lima
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch.
Activities: Wine tasting

After breakfast we will move to the beautiful village of Afife to start our walk along the Portuguese Coastal Trail to the town of Caminha.
Lunch included.
Visit to the winery “Terras Gaudas” in El Rosal. DO Rias Baixas. Wine tasting
Visit to the Santa Tegra Mountain.
Check in at the hotel.
Accommodation: Parador de Baiona
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Activities: Wine tasting / Mount Santa Tegra

Today we go into the interior of Galicia and we will move to the wonderful town of Ribadavia, this town, capital of O Ribeiro, occupies the confluence of the rivers Avia and Miño, on the way between Ourense and Vigo. The surrounding landscape is of river valleys, vineyards and gentle hills.
Visit to DO Ribeiro wineries and lunch.
Return to the city of Pontevedra.
Accommodation: 4 star hotel. Pontevedra
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Activities: Wine tasting

We start our Camino after breakfast, leaving from the hotel and doing the stage Pontevedra – Fervenzas do Río Barosa.
Visit to the winery Mar de Frades. DO Rías Baixas. Wine tasting
Lunch included
Return to the hotel
Accommodation: 4 star hotel. Pontevedra
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Activities: Wine tasting

We start our Camino after breakfast, leaving from the hotel and doing the stage Pontevedra – Fervenzas do Río Barosa.
Visit to the winery Mar de Frades. DO Rías Baixas. Wine tasting
Lunch included
Return to the hotel
Accommodation: 4 star hotel. Pontevedra
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Activities: Wine tasting

Today we will do our beloved Camino de Santiago by boat along the Ruta Traslatio or maritime-river Xacobean Route, through the sea of Arousa and the Ulla River that commemorates the arrival to Galicia, by sea, of the body of the Apostle Santiago the Great.
Visit to the winery Pazo de Arretén – Ribeira do Ulla. Wine tasting and lunch
Check in at the hotel
Accommodation: 4 star hotel. Padrón
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Activities: Wine tasting / Boat trip

Transfer to Milladoiro, where today will be a very special day because we finally arrive in Santiago!
We start our stage earlier in order to arrive at the Cathedral in time to celebrate the Pilgrim’s Mass.
Check in at the hotel
Guided tour.
Special dinner
Accommodation: 4 star hotel. Santiago
Meals: Breakfast and special dinner
Activities: Guided tour

TOUR GUIDE

Lorenzo Merin

All the flavor of the best wines. All the best of the Camino de Santiago

INCLUSIONS

INCLUDED
  • Transportation by private Minibus 
  • Meal services as detailed in the itinerary (Drinks included)
  • Accommodation in  Historic hotels  
  • Expert English speaking guide
  • Snacks and fruit, as well as water throughout the tour.
  • Pilgrim’s kit (Backpack included)
  • Informational program and route map
  • Visits with local guides
  • Tickets to monuments and particular sights.
  • Travel insurance. 
  • Photos of your camino
  • Farewell dinner 
EXCLUDED
  • Flights/trains
  • Extra drinks
  • Single supplement 690€
OPTIONAL INCLUSIONS
  • Extra nights
  • Day trips

DATES & PRICES 2024

Starting / Ending

On request

Avaiability / Prices From

Available / Eur €3.370

WHAT TO EXPECT

  • This trip has an activity rating of moderate. Vehicle support is provided at various points along the way.
  • Accommodations
    We will stay 8 nights  in comfortable hotels that are ideally located and reflect  Spanish charm.
  • Expedition Team
    One or two seasoned adventure guides will lead this trip, often accompanied by local guid8

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