This luxurious Camino de Santiago trip is perfect for groups of friends or families who love the idea of walking the Camino but prefer to travel in style and comfort. This Camino begins by the sea in Vigo. Take each day at your own pace while staying in the most charming lodgings with excellent Galician cuisine and wine. Your trip will be expertly hosted by one of our specialist Camino guides, with a private chauffeured support vehicle.
We have designed this luxury Spiritual Camino de Santiago trip, bringing together the best the Spiritual Camino offers in one carefully curated package. As one of the top tour companies for Camino de Santiago experiences, Walk the Camino has designed a wide range of Caminos for over a decade. You benefit from our deep knowledge of the Camino and our numerous local connections with accommodations, eateries, and other vendors.
We offer a blend of charming lodgings with excellent dining, fabulous local wines, an impeccable bilingual Spanish host and guide, and much more. You can adjust your daily Camino walks throughout the trip using your driver and dedicated support vehicle.
On the road to the Cathedral of St. James, you experience the camaraderie of the Way. Immersed in the landscapes, history, culture, and traditions of this “favourite” Camino, enjoy warm Galician hospitality, discover its sacred places, and share that common purpose with your fellow travellers as you head to Compostela.
You’ll have the convenience of a luxury vehicle and driver to shuttle you between the hotel and trail as needed. This allows you to decide how much walking you wish to do each day, perhaps finishing early or taking a day off to relax. Some hotels have spa facilities, and we can arrange for a massage therapist to attend.
Upon arrival in Santiago, you will have a private tour of the medieval Casco Antiguo—the heart of the old city—as well as visit the cathedral, attend a pilgrim mass, and collect your Compostela certificate. There will be a special celebratory dinner on the final evening. For any further information, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
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Arrival Day. Our 5-star hotel in Vigo is modern and sophisticated. It has a spa and a rooftop pool. All guest rooms are spacious and have en-suite facilities. Your guide will be here to welcome you and, at the welcome dinner, conduct an informal introduction to the adventure ahead.
*Our return airport transfer service for this tour is included from Santiago de Compostela and Vigo only. Additional fees apply for airports further afield.
The initial stretch of the Camino, from Vigo to Redondela, has breathtaking views of the Vigo estuary, with glimpses of the Cíes Islands and the serene cove of San Simón. The landscape is a mix of beaches, wetlands and islands. The walking distance is a leisurely 10 miles. Another highlight is your lunch stop at a quaint little tapa bar in the forest with freshly cooked plates and views across the Vigo estuary. Your luggage will be waiting for you at the Pazo de Torres de Agrelo, and a relaxing evening with dinner and local wines to reward the day’s effort.
Today, you are walking the traditional Portuguese Camino to Pontevedra, where you turn back to the coastal path of the Spiritual Way. You stop for a restorative lunch break in the lovely little town of Arcade. Local cuisine highlights includes their renowned locally caught oysters. After some 12 miles of walking, you arrive at the Parador of Pontevedra. Relax at your hotel and prepare for an evening in the picturesque Old Quarter.
Take time to admire the beautiful Church of the Pilgrim Virgin and the Santo Domingo convent as you pass through the historic centre of Pontevedra. Soon, you will leave the main pilgrim flow to join the Spiritual variant. Next, the Monastery of Poio makes a lovely stopping place for a picnic lunch. Continue on the Spiritual Camino back towards the sea and one of Spain’s most idyllic fishing villages. Combarro is tightly packed with fishermen’s homes and traditional grain stores called *horreos, while its fleet of fishing boats bobs on the waves. Tonight, Pousada de Armenteira, a modern luxury hotel with a summer pool, is a peaceful resting place with dinner in a local traditional restaurant.
The day starts with a short, sharp climb from Combarro to the Monastery of Armenteira, where visiting the sisters is often possible. You may think you’ve arrived in The Sound of Music, especially when the Sisters are singing in Chapel.
Your day begins at the Vilanova’s marina on the River Arousa. Our good friend Captain Santiago commands his pilgrim boat upriver to Pontescures, sailing past the Marine Way of the Cross and places of cultural significance. From here, you continue walking the Camino to your wonderful Pazo in Padrón. This town has a special significance: According to Jacobean legend, the body of Apostle Santiago was returned here to Galicia around 44 AD. This sacred river journey is an official part of the pilgrimage.
Approaching Santiago de Compostela, you pass O Milladoiro—known as the “humilladoiro,” where pilgrims traditionally knelt upon first sighting the Cathedral in Santiago. It’s significant to your own pilgrim journey, which reflects the disciples’ historic journey to return St James’ body to the Campus Stellae—having disembarked at Padrón and carrying the Saint to his final resting place.
Arriving in Plaza de Obradoiro and the Cathedral of Santiago is a special moment to treasure and remember.
Our services will end after breakfast the following morning, once you have been transferred to your departure point.
Begin your journey in the glamorous portside area of Vigo, and walk along the Camino Portuguese as it shadows the estuary to the little town of Redondela. Continue through the Spanish countryside & typical villages to the medieval town of Pontevedra.
From here, you take the Variante Espiritual, visiting the Monastery of Poio and the coastal village of Combarro, known for its fishing fleet and traditional grain stores.
Next, a short but rewarding climb leads to Armenteira, where you can explore the Cistercian Monasterio de Armenteira. Descend via the Ruta da Pedra e da Agua, following ancient paths to the coastal town of Vilanova de Arousa. The next stage is very unusual: a river journey along possibly the world’s only marine Way of the Cross. With Captain Santiago in command of his riverboat, you will follow the legendary river journey of the Saint to the town of Padron.
The Pazos of Galicia were the country mansions of the nobility and wealthiest families in the region. Many are architectural gems, some with cultural artefacts, antique furnishings and superb grounds planted with botanical marvels from 5 continents, the queen being the camellia. The Pazos provide a strong sense of how Galician noble families lived three hundred years ago. Even those that have become hotels retain the air of a stately residence, having chapels, horréos (typical granary house), cruceiros (stone crosses), ponds, fountains and hundred-year-old trees which enhance their splendour.
Visit the Santuario da Peregrina, an 18th-century church with a scallop shell floor plan, and the 16th-century Basilica of Santa María a Grande with its stunning Plateresque facade. Also, see the Sanctuario da Aparicións, where Sister Lúcia of the Fátima miracle once lived.
Stop at the 15th-century Benedictine Monastery of San Xoan de Poio en route to Combarro. The monastery features an 80-meter stone mosaic depicting a pilgrimage to Santiago and a grand hórreo, a perfect place for a picnic. Your guide can shop for picnic lunch items, and you can rest and refuel surrounded by the ancient stone buildings and delightful grounds.
The steep hike from Combarro to Armenteira is short but offers rewarding views. Your driver will be on hand to assist anyone struggling with the steep hill. Your reward is not only the incredible views across the Rias Baixas, but you will also visit the 12th-century Monasterio de Armenteira, where the nuns produce crafts and organic goods. You may join them for Vespers, a serene way to end your day.
Embark on the Traslatio sea route from Vilanova de Arousa, passing ancient stone crosses and Viking Towers, then disembark in Pontecesures and walk through Padron to Teo. Rejoin the Portuguese Way and head towards Santiago de Compostela, where you can attend Pilgrim Mass, collect your Compostela certificate, and explore the historic city.
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Every town on the Camino has a variety of lively plazas with bars and restaurants, so there will be plenty of opportunities for you to enjoy the delicious Spanish gastronomy and the variety of world-famous Spanish wines.
This is an area that still preserves a traditional way of life. Galicia is the green corner of Spain, and its lush meadows support many family-run dairy and beef farms. Galician cooking is simple and hearty, using mainly fresh local produce.
Fish and seafood are copious here, so if you love shellfish, prepare to be royally spoiled! Galician seafood delicacies include blue lobster, crab, the hugely prized percebes, langoustines, red shrimps, clams, octopus, king and queen scallops, mussels and a wide choice of fish.
Those with a sweet tooth will love Tarta de Santiago, a type of almond cake dusted with sugar outlining the shape of the cross of Santiago. A gastronomic point – look out for the local speciality “Pulpo Gallego”, octopus sprinkled with paprika and served with potatoes and one of the iconic local dishes.
The wines, cheeses and seafood are all renowned Galician specialities. Unlike the red wine-producing rest of Spain, Galicia’s climate is better suited to whites. Albariño is a straw-coloured wine with a distinct peach flavour now highly respected outside Spain and the perfect companion to fish and seafood.
The Pazos of Galicia were the country mansions of the nobility and wealthiest families in the region. Many are architectural gems, some with cultural artefacts, antique furnishings and superb grounds planted with botanical marvels from 5 continents, the queen being the camellia. The Pazos provide a strong sense of how Galician noble families lived three hundred years ago. Even those that have become hotels retain the air of a stately residence, having chapels, horréos (typical granary house), cruzeiros (stone crosses), ponds, fountains and hundred-year-old trees, which enhance their splendour.
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