el camino – a walking pilgrimage to portugal & spain
el camino – a walking pilgrimage to portugal & spain
$4,595
CAD
$4,595 CAD | 11 days
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Day
Location
Details
April 6
Depart Canada
Leave Toronto by air for Lisbon, one of the oldest cities in the world, capital of Portugal.
April 7
Lisbon - Fatima
Afternoon arrival in Lisbon in Portugal. Upon arrival we travel to Fatima, en route we stop in Santarem. Visit the Church of the Holy Miracle, home to the 13th Century Eucharistic miracle, the Bleeding Host. On to Fatima. Dinner followed by rosary procession with candles and overnight.
April 8
Tui - Porrino
This morning, we are transferred by bus to Tui (310 km) where we start our walk of Portuguese Camino de Santiago de Compostella. Walking from Tui to Porrino (18 km, approx. duration 3H35). Transfer to hotel in Vigo for dinner and overnight
April 9
O Porrino - Redondela
After breakfast we are transferred by bus to O Porrino where we start the next stage of our walk to Redondela (16.4 km, approx. duration 3H10). Return by bus to Vigo for dinner and overnight.
April 10
Pontevedra
This morning, we continue walking to Pontevedra (19 kms, approx. 4H35). En route we see an ancient convent of Villavella in Redondela. Continue to Pontevedra where we see the sanctuary of “La Virgen Peregrina”, patroness of the city, transfer to hotel for dinner and overnight.
April 11
Calas de Reis
Today’s stage to Caldas de Reis (23 km, approx. 5H45) is one of the most beautiful sections of the Camino. We walk through the vineyards, small rural hermitages, forests of chestnut, pine and eucalyptus trees and spectacular waterfalls. Transfer to hotel for dinner and overnight.
April 12
Padron
We are approaching the end of the Portuguese Camino on our walk to Padron (19 kms-approx. 4H45). We traverse the wonderful Bermana Valley and its ancient forest. We arrive in town of Padron where the boat containing remains of St. James arrived from Palestine. Transfer to hotel for dinner and overnight
April 13
Pardon - Santiago
Today the final stage of our walk to Santiago de Compostella from Padron (26 km, approx. 5H). Transfer to hotel in Santiago for dinner and overnight
April 14
Santiago De Compostela
Morning visit to the famous St. James Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela. We attend Pilgrim Mass and venerate relics of St. James. Dinner and overnight in Santiago De Compostela
April 15
Braga - Fatima
After breakfast we travel by bus back to Fatima. En route we stop in Braga, ancient capital of Portugal and Coimbra with its well preserved medieval old town and the university. Upon arrival in Fatima, Mass, dinner and overnight.
April 16
Return to Canada
After breakfast transfer to the airport for our direct flight back to Toronto
** Physical Requirements: - The Camino requires a moderate level of mobility and stamina. If any participants have mobility concerns or health issues, they should carefully consider whether the walk is suitable for them. Depending on the day’s route, there may be limited options for early withdrawal from the walk. **
COST $ 4,595.00 INCLUDES:
COST $ 4,595.00 INCLUDES:
- air transportation from Toronto (unless specified otherwise), incl all taxes and surcharges
- hotel accommodation first class or superior tourist class based on double occupancy
- 2 meals daily (breakfast and dinner)
- all sightseeing as per itinerary with English speaking guide.
- all tips for drivers, guides.
NOT INCLUDED IN THE COST OF THE TOUR:
Please call, book online or send the registration form printed below. A non-refundable deposit of $300.00 per person is required at time of booking. Insurance must be purchased at time of booking.
BALANCE OF PAYMENT:
Balance due is payable 60 pays prior to departure
For late bookings (within 60 days) full payment is due immediately.
CANCELLATION:
If cancellation is necessary, please advise IHT immediately in writing. Cancellation charges are as follows:
A $150.00 administration charge will be applied for changes you make to your booking outside the 60 days to departure period. Please note that name changes are not allowed, and such will be treated as cancellations.
- meals not specified, insurance, documentation.
- single supplement fee $790.00
Please call, book online or send the registration form printed below. A non-refundable deposit of $300.00 per person is required at time of booking. Insurance must be purchased at time of booking.
BALANCE OF PAYMENT:
Balance due is payable 60 pays prior to departure
For late bookings (within 60 days) full payment is due immediately.
CANCELLATION:
If cancellation is necessary, please advise IHT immediately in writing. Cancellation charges are as follows:
- 60 days before departure or earlier - $300.00 per person
- between 60 and 45 days before departure – 50% of the total cost
- 45 days or less – 100% of the total cost
A $150.00 administration charge will be applied for changes you make to your booking outside the 60 days to departure period. Please note that name changes are not allowed, and such will be treated as cancellations.
**THE ITINERARY IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND MAY VARY IN THE ORDER YOU VISIT**
