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Arrive in Lisbon, Portugal’s Enchanting Capital, Asseiceira and the Templar City of Tomar, Take in the Conimbriga Roman Ruins, University of Coimbra, the Land of Port, and Fado Music, Continue on to Beautiful Braga, Travel to Ponte de Lima, Hike the "Queen's Stage", Venture on to the Final Portuguese City, Valenca, Cross the Verdugo River, Travel Through Galicia to the Ultimate Goal, Santiago...
The original Portuguese Saint James pilgrimage—the Central Camino—begins in Lisbon, Portugal before journeying north to Santiago de Compostela in Spain. On this extraordinary, goal-oriented hike, trek along serene pathways and through lush forests, visiting historic Portuguese and Galician villages and passing the longest river on the Iberian Peninsula. Your journey, which follows an official Camino route, culminates in your arrival in beautiful Santiago de Compostela. Along the way, take time to enjoy the traditional cuisine, while admiring stunning architecture and varied landscapes dotted with vineyards, olive groves, and Roman roads.