7 days

About this activity

The estimated distance traveled in this tour is 270 km and 4435m (1.89%) of cumulative ascents.

Itinerary

Day 1:
Reception at the airport (Airport Francisco de Sá Carneiro). Train transfer from Porto to Pinhão (110 km). Following the railway track to the Douro, our expectation will increase as we reach near Pinhão. Meanwhile, we tend to observe the landscape that we encounter. The luggage and bicycles go inside the van to get to the same destination. A visit and dinner will be expecting us at Pinhão.

Day 2:
Pinhão – Vila Nova de Foz Côa (74 km). Land where the cave paintings are classified as World Heritage, which also produces the famous Douro wine.
Cycling until Vila Nova de Foz Coa. We will begin the course heading towards Ervedosa do Douro and continue to São João da Pesqueira, enjoying the Douro River.

Day 3:
Vila Nova de Foz Côa – Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo (42 km): Pedaling towards Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo, we will visit the Northern plateau of Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo, a preserved village with its medieval castle which overlooks the highest point of Portugal. We also will pass through Castelo Melhor, Algodres and Vilar de Amargo. Between February and March, in Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo, this natural landscape provides a beautiful scenery of almond blossoms.

Day 4:
Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo – Marialva (60 km). We continue our cycling journey to. Our day will start following the river course of the Côa River, which will go up to Pinhel. Marialva is connected to a nobility title of Marquis, created after the Portuguese Restoration, in 1640, as well as connected to the equestrian art of the 18th Century.

Day 5:
Marialva – Tabuaço (65 km). Mêda and Ranhados, highest points of this route. From this stage we will enjoy the unique landscapes of the vineyards, that portrait the inhabitants of Douro and the vine carving in the mountains.

Day 6:
Tabuaço - Régua (29 km) . From here, we will ride along the Douro River. Régua is the last frontier of the Douro wine on the way to Porto.

Day 7:
Train transfer from Régua do Porto.

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Included

6 nights accommodation
Breakfast
Porto arrival airport transfer
Round trip train tickets from Porto to Douro
GPS with route for self guided
Road book
Bike rent and helmet (not included in Essential self guided option)
Cycling guide (Supported bike tour option only)
Mechanical assistance (Supported bike tour option only)
Luggage transfer (not included in Essential self guided option)
Personal accident insurance (Supported bike tour option only)
Liability insurance (Supported bike tour option only)
Van support (Fully Supported tour option only)
6 lunches (Fully Supported tour option only)
6 dinners (Fully Supported tour option only)

Not included

Bike and helmet rent for the Essential self guided tour options, a fee of 130 euros per bike apply, payable on the day of the tour
Insurance for the Self Guided options
Luggage transfer for the Essential self guided tour options, a fee of 360 euros per 2 travelers apply, payable on the day of the tour
Meals for the self guided and Supported tour option,
Alcoholic beverages
Van support for the self guided and Supported tour option
Optional additional night in Porto or Santiago de Compostela, a fee of 99 euros per person apply, payable on the day of the tour. In Essential option the price is 49 euros per person.
On Day 1 a cruise in the Douro river can be added from Porto to Pinhão - extra charge of € 120,00 payable on the day of the tour

Additional

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Adult pricing applies to all travelers
Moderate biketour
This is a “lonely and silent bike tour”, because in some days you will do kilometers with very low traffic and no people on the route. Between June to September it is likely that you will see other cycling riders, even though, be prudent and always pay attention to car noise approximation
All routes are in tarmac and with long descents and long ascents
During July, August and September it is recommendable to cycle early due to the hot weather.
Please carry enough water at all times
Bikes provided are trekking bikes with 28'' wheels, racks and light

Features

Tourism

80%

Cultural

55%

Sport

35%

Aquatic

30%

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