Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Braga
BragaOptional Activities
- Visit Sé de Braga (Portugal's first cathedral)
- Explore Jardim de Santa Bárbara (tranquil garden)
- Visit Bom Jesus do Monte (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Climb the 573-step baroque staircase or take the historic water-powered funicular
- Explore the old town with narrow cobbled streets and historic squares
- Try Pudim Abade de Priscos (Portuguese dessert)
Landmarks Sé de Braga Jardim de Santa Bárbara Bom Jesus do Monte - Day 2
Braga to Arcos de Valdevez
Braga to Arcos de Valdevez- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Bike rental (MTB TREK Marlin 6 with 29-inch wheels, panniers, and helmet)
- Personal briefing on bike setup and route
- Guided cycling route from Braga to Arcos de Valdevez
Optional Activities
- Explore Ponte da Barca (medieval town on River Lima)
- Stroll through Arcos de Valdevez old town and discover street art
- Walk along Arcos de Valdevez riverside promenades
- Relax in a local café
Landmarks Ponte da Barca Arcos de Valdevez Peneda-Gerês National Park - Day 3
Arcos de Valdevez to Valença do Minho
Arcos de Valdevez to Valença do Minho- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cycling from Arcos de Valdevez to Valença do Minho (approximately 48 km)
- Cross medieval bridge over Vez River
- Scenic ride along Ecopista do Rio Minho disused railway line
Optional Activities
- Picnic break at Lapela riverside village
- Explore traditional shops selling embroidered linens in Valença old town
Landmarks Arcos de Valdevez Valença do Minho Ecopista do Rio Minho - Day 4
Valença do Minho to Pontevedra
Valença do Minho to Pontevedra- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cycling from Valença do Minho to Pontevedra (approximately 56 km)
- Cross International Bridge into Spain
- Visit Tui and its 12th-century cathedral
Optional Activities
- Explore Tui's hilltop old town in detail
- View the monument in Pontevedra commemorating the 1809 battle against Napoleon
Landmarks Tui Cathedral Ponte Sampaio Pontevedra - Day 5
Pontevedra to O Grove
Pontevedra to O Grove- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cycling from Pontevedra to O Grove (approximately 54 km)
- Visit Monastery of San Xoán de Poio
- Explore village of Combarro
Optional Activities
- Coffee or ice cream break in Sanxenxo or Portonovo
- Fresh seafood meal at sunset in O Grove harbor
Landmarks Monastery of San Xoán de Poio Combarro O Grove - Day 6
O Grove to Vilanova de Arousa
O Grove to Vilanova de Arousa- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cycling from O Grove to Vilanova de Arousa (approximately 50 km)
- Cross Illa de Arousa bridge and complete coastal loop around island
Optional Activities
- Explore Cambados, the Albariño wine capital
- Visit fish markets and restaurants featuring local mussels and seafood in Vilanova de Arousa
Landmarks Cambados Illa de Arousa Vilanova de Arousa - Day 7
Vilanova de Arousa to Santiago de Compostela
Vilanova de Arousa to Santiago de Compostela- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cycling to the port in Vilanova de Arousa
- Boat journey along Ruta Translatio to Pontecesures (approximately 32 km)
- Cycling from Pontecesures to Santiago de Compostela
Optional Activities
- Learn about coastal history and Camino de Santiago connection from boat captain
Landmarks Cathedral of Santiago Santiago de Compostela - Day 8
Santiago de Compostela
Santiago de Compostela- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Final walk through the old town of Santiago de Compostela
Landmarks Santiago de Compostela Old Town
