You will be picked up from Porto Airport and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to explore this fascinating historic city. You may like to visit one of the famous Port Lodges in Porto to sample the product and learn more about how it is produced ( see below). A stroll through the historic Ribeira neighbourhood, adjacent to the Douro River should also be on your schedule, the quayside here also provides a fantastic view of the famous Dom Luis Bridge.

After breakfast your adventure really begins as you cycle out of the city and start to follow the incredible coast north. Atlantic rollers crash onto gorgeous sandy beaches and the salt air fill your nostrils. Along the way you'll pass some old historic villages and Vila do Conde is a good example. Maybe take a break here to explore the narrow streets of the old town as well as the surviving, long-legged segments of the medieval aquaduct. You then carry on, past more glorious beaches to today's destination, the small town of Esposende at the mouth of the river Cávado.

Today's lovely route leads you through pine forest and alongside a beautiful sandy beach to the Limia river mouth. Crossing the bridge delivers you into the heart of Viana do Castello, a busy harbour town that has been a strategic port since Roman times. From here you follow an idyllic coastal path north to Afife beach, if you are a beach lover you might want to allow some time to relax on this beautiful sandy beach where surfers ride the waves. Further up the coast you arrive in the small fishing village of Vila Praia de Ancora, that occupies an enviable spot at the mouth of the river Ancora. A little further on you stop for the night the night in the medieval town of Caminha, overlooking the estuary of the Minho River

The Minho River marks the border between Portugal and Spain so when you alight from the ferry (not included) on the northern bank this morning you have arrived in Spain. A charming coastal boardwalk guides you along the coast to the fishing port of A Aguarda. The route then leads you around the pretty harbour before heading north once more. In the charming little hamlet of Oia you can visit the beautiful former Cistercian Monastery of Santa Maria. You then continue riding north, alongside the ocean, enjoying wonderful sea views of the rugged coastline. Today's destination is the historical city of Vigo, famous for its fresh fish and seafood. In the evening take a wander around the winding streets of the old town where you will be spoilt for choice for places to eat and drink

With lovely views across the estuary to your left you enjoy an undulating ride through small conurbations and peaceful woodland. At the end of the estuary you pass through the village of Arcade, the oyster capital of Galicia, before crossing the medieval stone bridge and climbing a woodland trail over to the next valley. Now you begin to encounter more pilgrims as your route merges with other long distance routes all headed for Santiago de Compostela. You zig-zag down the valley, following a network of peaceful trails to the beautiful old town of Pontevedra where you will overnight. Check in to your hotel and then take stroll or ride through the pedestrianised streets of this riverside town where you will find a good choice of restaurants, cafes and vibrant tapas bars.

Shortly after leaving Pontevedra you will start to cycle past extensive wetlands , a haven for plants and wildlife, especially birds. Thereafter the route flirts with the Barossa river and you will cross and recross the river using lovely old stone bridges. There's a lovely waterfall spot along the river which is an ideal place to stop for some lunch. Later you pass through Caldas de Reis, an old Roman spa town and after more idyllic cycling up the valley you arrive in the lovely old pilgrims' town of Padrón where you will spend the night.

Santiago is not far away now and on the final few kilometers you will be surrounded by tired but ecstatic pilgrims who, like you are approaching their goal. At Milladoiro, you catch your first glimpse of the stunning cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, within which the tomb of the Apostle St. James is located. On reaching your goal, the afternoon will be free to explore this fascinating city. Our top tip is to take time to explore the interesting and unique pedestrianised plazas that surround the cathedral. We also highly recommend chatting to some of the pilgrims about their journeys as some will have walked across Europe to get here and their stories are often astonishing and entertaining. You will spend the night in this magical city.

After breakfast it's time to head for home or your next adventure. Your package includes a transfer back to Porto airport.