Join us to walk the Portuguese Camino
from Porto to Tui, Spain - September 2023
Join us for a guided journey through northern Portugal:
September 22 - October 1, 2026
This is the third time we’ve taken an group walking on the Portuguese Camino. We love Portugal and clearly others do, too. Interest in our Portugal walks has been considerable, so we are happy to bring a third group to Porto and then walk with you north to Spain.
We will soak in the Atlantic coastline as we walk along the dunes on footpaths and boardwalks. We’ll stop in the historic towns found at the mouth of each major river that empties into the ocean.
It’s wonderful to spend so much time along the water, and once we reach Spain, we’ll follow the the river inland that separates the two countries. Our walk will conclude in Tui, Spain, before we return to Porto for one night.
The food in Portugal is wonderful, including fresh seafood and excellent wine, We are sure you’ll come to love Portugal as much as we do.
From Porto, Portugal, to Tui, Spain
This walking tour will introduce you to the Portuguese Camino by guiding you north for 10 days, starting in Porto, the second largest city in Portugal. After arriving, we’ll spend a full day exploring the historic old city (and getting over jetlag). Here you’ll see hundreds of unique buildings with hand-painted tiles and bright colors that adorn cobble-stoned streets and the Douro River. On the third day, we’ll begin our walk along the coast, occasionally walking inland through lush forests and small villages.
Much of the coastline in Portugal is lined with a well-kept boardwalk, providing solid footing as we head north. As we cross the Spanish boarder, we’ll leave the coast and walk up-river for the final two days, finishing in the historic, fort town of Valença and staying in the Spanish town of Tui. After reaching the end of our journey, we’ll take the train back to Porto for a farewell dinner.
The best part of walking with us is that you can walk as much or as little as you would like. We can help you select the prettiest 5 mile section, or you can walk onward to the day’s endpoint which will normally be 10-15 miles. The decision is yours, and you can naturally decide along the way based on how you feel. Our van will be always available to coordinate snacks and lunch and we can pickup anyone, at any point, who has walked far enough for the day.
To enable you to focus on your walking and the lovely scenery along the way, we have organized your lodging and planned your meals – and we will transport your bags each day to ease your load. Plus, we pick you up and drop you off at the airport to make your travels simple and easy.
Dates: September 22 - October 1, 2026
Cost: $4050
Maximum group size: 14
Trip Details
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September 22 to October 1, 2026 (9 nights - 10 Days)
Total cost of the tour: $4050
Supplement for single occupancy: $550
Deposit required to reserve a place on the tour: $450
(Places in the tour are limited to 14 and are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. We recommend that you reserve your place early!Payment schedule
$450 deposit. The deposit is refundable through April 1, 2026.
$1800 initial payment (Due May 1, 2026)
$1800 final payment (Due July 1, 2026)
All payments are refundable if we need to cancel the trip due to government restrictions or unsafe travel conditions.
** Earn a $300 discount when you bring or refer a friend.
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Pickup and drop- off at designated airport at designated dates and times.
Guided walking along the Camino with experienced guides
9 nights lodging
9 dinners, lunches and breakfasts, with appropriate amounts of beer or local wine
Local transportation by van and driver
Admission and misc. fees related to tour activities
Tips at restaurants, hotels, and for drivers
What’s not included:
Airfare & Travel Insurance
Admission to museums and local sites not part of the tour
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Lodging will be at small hotels along the route. Unlike other tours that ferry you back and forth from central hotels, we stay directly on the route in a new and interesting town each night. Each room, either single or double, has its own private bathroom.
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Traditional Portuguese breakfasts to be taken at your hotels each morning.
Lunch will normally be a picnic along the route.
Dinner will be at restaurants found in the towns where we stay each evening.
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At the start or end of the trip, participants may opt to visit Lisbon, or even stop in the Azores on your way across the Atlantic.
Following the walk, it is easy to take a train north to Santiago, if you would like to visit there. And it is possible, depending on the airline, to fly into Porto and back out of Santiago (any other major city).
We are happy to offer advice on how best to extend your trip, if you like.
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Your deposit is non-refundable after April 1, 2026, unless of course the trip is canceled for any reason by Travel Fever Tours. Natural disasters, political instability or low enrollment would form the basis for canceling a trip. After that date, payments are nonrefundable.
You will be contacted once the trip reaches minimum enrollment so that you can proceed with purchase of your flights and make other travel arrangements. In all cases, review of enrollment numbers will not take place any later than the date of the First Installment payment.
The route through Portugal
After exploring the wonderful city of Porto, we will set off on the path north, covering approximately 10 miles a day (although you can do less or more, depending on your preferences).
Our experience has shown that 10 miles is a reasonable daily goal for most people. For anyone who decides they would like to do less, our van can easily pick you up and deliver you to the day’s endpoint. For those who would like to walk further, there are often side-routes and additional places to explore.
The route is mostly comprised of boardwalks, back roads, and paths. Rarely do we walk through larger urban areas. You’ll see an amazing array of wildflowers, stop and take pictures, meet other pilgrims from around the world, and consider life’s big questions.
Our driver and van will setup a picnic lunch for you each day. And the van will transport your bags, so all you’ll need to carry is a simple day pack.
We will head north along the coast from Porto and walk until we arrive in Spain, then walk along the border for a few days to the walled fortress town of Valença. From there we’ll cross the river back into Tui, Spain.
There are many places online to learn more about walking the Camino (and don’t forget to check out the YouTube videos). A more detailed itinerary will be available after you register.
“Our second trip with Bob & Travel Fever Tours, this time with the bonus of Don. Like the first trip (birding trip in the south of Spain), this one was all around great; good hike along Portugal’s beautiful coast, great scenery, both in the towns and the countryside, and of course great food.”
“We had a great experience! Walking beside the ocean was truly memorable! Porto was lovely! Bob and Don were very well prepared and caring, seeing to all of our varied needs. The people, food, and accommodations were wonderful!”
Meet your guides
Your guides on this walking trip will be Bob Lawson, co-founder of Travel Fever Tours, from Putney, VT, and Don Lawson of Kent, CT. Bob and Don have led Camino trips more than seven times on three routes for Travel Fever Tours.
Bob has walked the full length of the Camino in Spain, as well as sections in France and several routes in Portugal. Don has led groups on two sections of the Camino in Spain and one in Portugal.
In addition to Camino tours, Bob has led groups for Travel Fever Tours in France, Italy, Portugal, Mexico, Spain, Germany, Ireland, Costa Rica, and Austria.
Bob Lawson
Don Lawson
