Porto to Lisbon
Portugal Bike Tours
An epic Portuguese coastal bike tour
- Tour Type
- Skill Level
- Length8–13 days
- Prices from€1533 Rates
Overview
This is an epic bike tour down the stunning Portuguese coast. Porto, a UNESCO World Heritage City, and vibrant Lisbon, the city of the seven hills, bookend an itinerary chock full of history, culture, architecture, and cuisine.
Crisscrossing incredible natural landscapes and charming beaches, you will pedal on a route that combines bike paths, lightly traveled roads, and coastal paths as you explore sea and land. The incredible ocean views will stop you in your tracks, the pine-scented forests will soothe, and the peaceful fishing villages will enchant you.
Your last overnight is in Cascais, in the region known as Portugal's "Riviera". You will be enticed to spend more than one night here! A last transfer to Lisbon is included in your tour, where you can extend your stay exploring the City of Seven Hills.
The 13 day tour is only available as self-guided. You can also opt for an 8-day itinerary if you prefer. This is available as self guided, guided, or premium guided.
Highlights
- Porto
- The nature reserve of the São Jacinto Dunes
- Colors and culture of Aveiro with its buildings decorated with traditional azulejo tiles
- Scenery of the famous Costa Nova do Prado
- Praia de Mira
- Queen of the Silver Coast, Figueira da Foz
- Romantic medieval Óbidos
- Cascais Natural Park
- World Heritage site of Sintra
- Nature reserve of the São Jacinto Dunes
- Carefully chosen enchanting overnight destinations and lovely accommodations
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Itinerary
Day 1: Porto
Day 2: Porto - Furadouro, 29 mi. (47 km)
Day 3: Furadouro - Aveiro, 28 mi. (45 km)
Day 4: Aveiro - Praia de Mira, 25 mi. (40 km)
Day 5: Praia de Mira - Figueira da Foz, 31 mi. (50 km)
Day 6: Figueira da Foz - São Pedro de Moel, 41 mi. (65 km)
Day 7: São Pedro de Moel - Nazaré, 18 mi. (29 km)
Day 8: Nazaré - Óbidos, 29 mi. (47 km)
Day 9: Óbidos - Peniche, 22 mi. (35 km)
Day 10: Peniche - Ericeira, 42 mi. (68 Km)
Day 11: Ericeira - Sintra, 17 mi. (27 Km)
Day 12: Sintra - Cascais, 25 mi. (40 Km)
Day 13: Departure to LisbonAll distances are approximate. Due to circumstances beyond control, i.e. weather conditions or provisions issued by local authorities, the itinerary may be subject to some changes before and/or during your holiday. For example, along the route, you may find temporary deviations/detours necessary due to roadwork or other unforeseen circumstances that will not be reflected on your maps or route descriptions.
Day 1: Porto
Your first day will be spent in Porto, an ancient port city steeped in history and tradition, once an outpost of the Roman Empire. Located along the Douro River Valley in Northern Portugal, Porto is one of the oldest European cities and its historical center was proclaimed a World Heritage Site by Unesco in 1996. Once you settle into your tour hotel, you can make your way to our partner's bike shop for a bike fitting followed by an included guided walking tour of this beautiful city. Three tours are offered daily at 10 am, 3 pm, or 4 pm. This will lead you through the art and tradition, such as the blue and white tiled churches, as well as some contemporary highlights including the bookstore that influenced J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter and the magnificent Stock Exchange Market.Sample accommodations
- Standard: Porto Trindade Hotel
- Premium: Porto Infante Sagres Hotel
Day 2: Porto - Furadouro, 29 mi. (47 km)
You exit Porto cycling over one of the most famous bridges in Portugal, the Dom Luís I Bridge, entering then the city of Vila Nova de Gaia on the southern side of the Douro River. This town was originally founded as the Roman settlement, Cale. Here you can visit the world-famous Porto wine cellars. Another highlight is the chapel of Senhor da Pedra located in Miramar Beach. Built on the top of a rock situated right on the shoreline of the Atlantic Ocean, you will enjoy amazing views out to sea and to the white sandy beach stretching in front of it.Upon arrival to the city of Espinho, famous for its fresh fish, you can sample for yourself the taste of the sea. Continuing on, as you cycle through Ovar next, be sure to taste the famous breadcake! Bread baking in Portugal is just as important a part of the culture as wine, cheese, and pastries. You will also have the opportunity to see the famous Chapel of the Steps, classified as a National Interest Monument, and enjoy many examples of the typical Portuguese tiles, azulejos, not only on the facades of public buildings but on privately owned houses.
- Elevation gain: +214 m; max grade, 5%
- Elevation loss: - 310 m; min grade, –7,6%
Sample accommopdations
- Standard: Furadouro Hotel
- Premium: Hotel Solverde Spa & Wellness Center
Day 3: Furadouro - Aveiro, 28 mi. (45 km)
Following a coastal route, you will cycle on a secondary road, through several fishing villages including, Torreira, with its long stretch of beautiful beach. You will also cycle through the famous nature reserve of the São Jacinto Dunes, a peaceful 6.7 square kilometer wooded nature reserve, equipped with trails and birdwatching areas.Via ferry, you will cross to Aveiro where you can visit the Monastery of Jesus, marvel at the tiles of the train station, and take a boat tour of the Ria de Aveiro.
- Elevation gain: +128 m; max grade, 1,7%
- Elevation loss: -130 m; min grade, –1,1%
Sample accommodations
- Standard: Moliceiro Hotel
- Premium: MS Collection Aveiro - Palacete de Valdemouro
Day 4: Aveiro - Praia de Mira, 25 mi. (40 km)
Today's route will lead through Ílhavo, the location of Vista Alegre, the Portuguese porcelain manufacturer, founded in 1815. The fantastic scenery of the famous Costa Nova do Prado where the beaches are intertwined with the rural farms is uniquely beautiful. The enchanting haystack houses splash the waterfront with their vertical multicolored bands.- Elevation gain: +221 m; max grade, 2,3%
- Elevation loss: -214 m; min grade, –4,1%
Sample accommodation
- Standard: Maçarico
- Premium: Maçarico (superior room)
Day 5: Praia de Mira- Figueira da Foz Route, 31 mi. (50 km)
Today you visit the little-known and beautiful Barrinha Lagoon. The landscape progresses from that of the oceanfront and the wide expanse of sand dunes to the lagoon and aromatic pine forests. The Queen of the Silver Coast, Figueira da Foz, is the day's destination. It is here that the beautiful River Mondego meets the ocean.- Elevation gain: +496 m; max grade, 11,5%
- Elevation loss: -490 m; min grade, –9,1%
Sample accommodation
- Standard: Sweet Atlantic Hotel
- Premium: Sweet Atlantic Hotel (Premium room)
Day 6: Figueira da Foz – São Pedro de Moel, 41 mi. (65 km)
This amazing cycling day starts alongside the Atlantic Ocean in Figueira da Foz, a city in the center of Portugal, located in the district of Coimbra. This city is known as the "Queen of the Portuguese beaches". In the middle of your journey, you arrive at Pedrogão. The citizens of this region have always been dedicated to agriculture and fishing, implementing traditional means known as "Xávega", a brand image that still persists. You will eventually get to your final destination São Pedro de Moel, surrounded by extensive areas of pine forests. This little town offers various points of leisure and communion with nature. A particular note is the famous "Volta dos Sete": a course of approximately 7 km, which combines sea, woods, and beach, with pure forest, parks, fountains, and streams. The typical dishes that stand out are the: "Vidreiro" soup, Cod soup, and Rabbit stew.- Elevation gain: +476 m; max grade, 22,6%
- Elevation loss: - 300 m; min grade, –5,5%
Sample accommodation
- Standard: Hotel Mar e Sol
- Premium: Hotel Mar e Sol (Premium room)
Day 7: São Pedro de Moel - Nazaré, 18 mi. (29 km)
Heading towards Nazaré, a beautiful and quiet seaside town, with a breathtaking view from the top of a big cliff, the ride today will be of shorter distance. Nowadays, the great attraction of this city is the waves and surfing. This happens due to a geomorphological phenomenon, "Cannon of Nazaré", allowing for the formation of giant and perfect waves. It is the largest submerged gorge in Europe, with about 170 kilometers along the coast, which is 5000 meters deep. The Hawaiian surfer Garrett McNamara made it famous, when, in 2011, he surfed the world's biggest wave.- Elevation gain: +364 m; max grade, 12,6%
- Elevation loss: - 354 m; min grade, –11%
Sample accommodation
- Standard: Hotel Praia
- Premium: Hotel Praia (Premium room)
Day 8: Nazaré - Óbidos, 29 mi. (47 km)
Leaving Nazaré the next village is Óbidos. Without a doubt, this town is one of Portugal's most classic walled settlements and visitors can also enjoy amazing views of windmills, vineyards, and surrounding farmlands. In the residential area below, narrow cobblestone streets are lined with whitewashed houses, supporting terracotta roofs. Every year the city organizes two important events, the first one is a traditional Medieval Market, where the castle and the surrounding town recreate the spirit of medieval Europe. The second one is the Chocolate Festival. This one also attracts great interest from tourists, amazed by the real-life chocolate sculptures.- Elevation gain: +831 m; max grade, 25.4%
- Elevation loss: - 743 m; min grade, –12,3%
Sample accommodation
- Standard: Josefa de Óbidos
- Premium: Hotel real de Óbidos
Day 9: Óbidos - Peniche, 22 mi. (35 km)
Returning to the coastal area, you will ride towards the city of Peniche. The city was built on a rocky peninsula which is considered by geologists, a unique example of the Toarcian turnover during the worldwide Early Jurassic extinction. Peniche is known for its long beaches, which are popular for recreational activities and sports such as surfing, windsurfing, bodyboarding, and kite surfing. These beaches are consistently windy, which allows for good surfing, with decent waves and supertubes. Berlengas islands, about 10 kilometers (6 mi) offshore from the peninsula, are part of the municipality. They form one of the world's first nature reserves. You will also be able to stop at "Lagoa de Óbidos", a lagoon that extends between the municipalities of Óbidos and Caldas da Rainha. It is a natural barrier that separates the Atlantic Ocean and marine biome from the river ecosystem of "Foz do Arelho" formed by lateral dunes.- Elevation gain: +309 m; max grade, 7,2%
- Elevation loss: - 316 m; min grade, –7,6%
Sample accommodations
- Standard: Star Inn Peniche
- Premium: MH Peniche
Day 10: Peniche - Ericeira, 42 mi. (68 km)
Leaving Peniche but continuing along the coast the next destination is Ericeira. Ericeira is a civil parish and seaside resort/fishing community on the western coast of Portugal, in the municipality of Mafra, about 35 kilometers (22 mi) northwest of the capital, Lisbon. Ericeira was a popular summer retreat for many of Lisbon's families in the 1940s and 1950s. Today, it is a popular destination for local and visiting tourists, as well as surfers from around the world. Ericeira is also keen on its musical culture. The local philharmonic, currently named Filarmónica Cultural Ericeira, has existed since 1849 and pursues a path of success in this village's musical heritage with a permanent free musical school for all who love this type of culture. The beach of Santa Cruz it´s the place of passage during this day, and it is a place that is conducive to a large part of wave sports. Every year there is the "Ocean Spirit" festival of wave sports where international competitions of various kinds are held.- Elevation gain: +871 m; max grade, 15,9%
- Elevation loss: - 842 m; min grade, –10,9%
Sample accommodation
- Standard: Vila Galé Ericeira
- Premium: Vila Galé Ericeira (premium room)
Day 11: Ericeira - Sintra, 17 mi. (27 km)
On this day, the route leaves the coast and leads to the city of Sintra. This place is known for its many XIXth-century Romantic architectural monuments, which has resulted in Sintra's classification by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. It has become a major tourist center, visited by many one day-travelers who travel from the capital Lisbon. In addition to the Sintra Mountains and Sintra-Cascais Nature Park, the parishes of the town of Sintra are places with royal retreats, estates, castles, and other buildings, including the medieval Castelo dos Mouros, the Pena National Palace, and the Sintra National Palace.- Elevation gain: +738 m; max grade, 15,8%
- Elevation loss: - 418m; min grade, –11,6%
Sample accommodation
- Standard: Sintra Boutique Hotel
- Premium: Tivoli Pálacio de Seteasis Sintra Hotel
Day 12: Sintra - Cascais, 25 mi. (40 km)
Continuing through the center, today's cycling ends at the coastal city of Cascais. Situated west of Lisbon it is a cosmopolitan suburb of the Portuguese capital and one of the richest municipalities in Portugal. The former fishing village gained fame as a resort for Portugal's royal family in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Today, it is a popular vacation spot for both Portuguese and foreign tourists. Cascais is surrounded by popular beaches such as "Praia do Guincho" to the west and the lush Sintra mountains to the north. Some of its shoreline has cliffs, attracting tourists who come for the panoramic views of the sea and other natural sights. It is also becoming a popular golf destination, with over 10 golf courses nearby. The Sintra – Cascais Natural Park is one of the 13 Natural Parks of Portugal, it includes the Serra de Sintra and extends all the way to the coast.- Elevation gain: +583 m; max grade, 17,4%
- Elevation loss: - 714m; min grade, –15,4%
Sample accommodation
- Standard: Pestana Cascais
- Premium: Hotel Cidadela Cascais
Day 13: Departure to Lisbon
We recommend that you extend your stay in Lisbon! The City of Seven Hills is an enchanting finale to your cycling holiday!Day 1: Porto
Day 2: Porto - Furadouro, 29 mi. (47 km)
Day 3: Furadouro - Mira, 41 mi. (65 km)
Day 4: Mira - Figueira da Foz, 34 mi. (55 km)
Day 5: Figueira da Foz - São Pedro de Moel, 41 mi. (65 km)
Day 6: São Pedro de Moel - Nazaré, 18 mi. (29 km)
Day 7: Nazaré - Óbidos, 29 mi. (47 km)
Day 8: Transfer to Lisbon or PortoDay 1: Arrival in Porto
Your first day will be spent in Porto, an ancient port city steeped in history and tradition, once an outpost of the Roman Empire. Located along the Douro River Valley in Northern Portugal, Porto is one of the oldest European cities and its historical center was proclaimed a World Heritage Site by Unesco in 1996. Once you settle into your tour hotel, you can make your way to our partner's bike shop for a bike fitting followed by an included guided walking tour of this beautiful city. Three tours are offered daily at 10 am, 3 pm, or 4 pm. This will lead you through the art and tradition, such as the blue and white tiled churches, as well as some contemporary highlights including the bookstore that influenced J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter and the magnificent Stock Exchange Market.Sample accommodations
- Standard: Porto Trindade Hotel
- Premium: Porto Infante Sagres Hotel
Day 2: Porto - Furadouro, 29 mi. (47 km)
You exit Porto cycling over one of the most famous bridges in Portugal, the Dom Luís I Bridge, entering the city of Vila Nova de Gaia on the southern side of the Douro River. This town was originally founded as the Roman settlement, Cale. Here you can visit the world-famous Porto wine cellars. Another highlight is the chapel of Senhor da Pedra located in Miramar Beach. Built on the top of a rock situated right on the shoreline of the Atlantic ocean, you will enjoy amazing views out to sea and to the white sandy beach stretching in front of it.- Elevation gain: +214 m; max grade, 5%
- Elevation loss: - 310 m; min grade, –7,6%
Sample accommodations
- Standard: Furadouro Hotel
- Premium: Hotel Solverde Spa & Wellness Center
Day 3: Furadouro - Praia de Mira, 41 mi. (65 km)
Today's route will lead through Ílhavo, the location of Vista Alegre, the Portuguese porcelain manufacturer, founded in 1815. The fantastic scenery of the famous Costa Nova do Prado where the beaches are intertwined with the rural farms is uniquely beautiful. The enchanting haystack houses splash the waterfront with their vertical multicolored bands.- Elevation gain: +221 m; max grade, 2,3%
- Elevation loss: -214 m; min grade, –4,1%
Sample accommodation
- Standard: Maçarico
- Premium: Maçarico (superior room)
Day 4: Praia de Mira- Figueira da Foz Route, 34 mi. (55 km)
Today you visit the little-known and beautiful Barrinha Lagoon. The landscape progresses from that of the oceanfront and the wide expanse of sand dunes to the lagoon and aromatic pine forests. The Queen of the Silver Coast, Figueira da Foz, is the day's destination. It is here that the beautiful River Mondego meets the ocean.- Elevation gain: +496 m; max grade, 11,5%
- Elevation loss: -490 m; min grade, –9,1%
Sample accommodation
- Standard: Sweet Atlantic Hotel
- Premium: Sweet Atlantic Hotel (Premium room)
Day 5: Figueira da Foz – São Pedro de Moel, 41 mi. (65 km)
This amazing cycling day starts alongside the Atlantic Ocean in Figueira da Foz, a city in the center of Portugal, located in the district of Coimbra. This city is known as the "Queen of the Portuguese beaches". In the middle of your journey, you arrive at Pedrogão. The citizens of this region have always been dedicated to agriculture and fishing, implementing traditional means known as "Xávega", a brand image that still persists. You will eventually get to your final destination São Pedro de Moel, surrounded by extensive areas of pine forests. This little town offers various points of leisure and communion with nature. A particular note is the famous "Volta dos Sete": a course of approximately 7 km, which combines sea, woods, and beach, with pure forest, parks, fountains, and streams. The typical dishes that stand out are the: "Vidreiro" soup, Cod soup, and Rabbit stew.- Elevation gain: +476 m; max grade, 22,6%
- Elevation loss: - 300 m; min grade, –5,5%
Sample accommodation
- Standard: Hotel Mar e Sol
- Premium: Hotel Mar e Sol (Premium room)
Day 6: São Pedro de Moel - Nazaré, 18 mi. (29 km)
Heading towards Nazaré, a beautiful and quiet seaside town, with a breathtaking view from the top of a big cliff, the ride today will be of shorter distance. Nowadays, the great attraction of this city is the waves and surfing. This happens due to a submarine geomorphological phenomenon, "Cannon of Nazaré", that allows the formation of giant and perfect waves. It is the largest submerged gorge in Europe, with about 170 kilometers along the coast, which is 5000 meters deep. The Hawaiian surfer Garrett McNamara gave it worldwide visibility when, in 2011, he surfed the world's biggest wave.- Elevation gain: +364 m; max grade, 12,6%
- Elevation loss: - 354 m; min grade, –11%
Sample accommodation
- Standard: Hotel Praia
- Premium: Hotel Praia (Premium room)
Day 7: Nazaré - Óbidos, 29 mi. (47 km)
Leaving Nazaré the next village is Óbidos. Without a doubt, this town is one of Portugal's most classic walled settlements and visitors can also enjoy amazing views of windmills, vineyards, and surrounding farmlands. In the residential area below, narrow cobblestone streets are lined with whitewashed houses, supporting terracotta roofs. Every year the city organizes two important events, the first one is a traditional Medieval Market, where the castle and the surrounding town recreate the spirit of medieval Europe. The second one is the Chocolate Festival. This one also attracts great interest from tourists, amazed by the real-life chocolate sculptures.- Elevation gain: +831 m; max grade, 25.4%
- Elevation loss: - 743 m; min grade, –12,3%
Sample accommodation
- Standard: Josefa de Óbidos
- Premium: Hotel real de Óbidos
Day 8: Departure
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Hotels & Bikes
You will be accommodated in unique 4-star establishments such as the Furadouro Hotel, a sea-front boutique spa hotel in Furadouro, and the Hotel Moliceiro, in Aveiro which features views of the Ria de Aveiro. On each day’s details, you will find the name of the preferred accommodation. If the hotel indicated is fully booked and not available, you will be offered an establishment of equal standard.
Bicycles
Touring Bike
Kross Trans 5.0
- Aluminum touring frame (available in men's and women's frame)
- Upright riding position
- Front suspension
- Shimano Tourney and Deore gearing
- 24 speeds
- Schwalbe Silento tires
- Shimano disc brakes
- Selle Royal saddle
- Platform pedals
- Rear rack
- Weight 17. 5 kg
Accessories:
- Helmet
- Rear rack and pannier
- Bike tool kit for quick repairs (pump. inner tubes)
- Water bottle
- Lights
- Locks
- GPS Garmin
Mountain Bike
Trek X- Caliber 7 Trail Bike
- Aluminum frame
- Sportier riding position
- Front suspension
- Shimano Acera and Shimano Alivio gearing
- 18 speeds
- Bontrager tires
- Shimano hydraulic disc brakes
- Bontrager Arvada saddle
- Platform pedals
- Rear rack
- Weight 13.97 kg
Specialized Women's Pitch Comp 27.5 Trail Bike
- Aluminum frame
- Sportier riding position
- Front suspension
- Shimano TX800 gearing
- 24 speeds
- Ground Control sport tire (27.5)
- Radius mechanical disc brakes
- Myth sport saddle
- Specialized dirt pedals
- Rear rack
Accessories
- Helmet
- Rear rack and pannier
- Bike tool kit for quick repairs (pump. inner tubes)
- Water bottle
- Lights
- Locks
- GPS Garmin
Electric Bike
KTM Macina
- Bosch motor
- 500 Wh battery
- Aluminum Frame
- Front suspension
- Shimano Deore gearing
- 9 speeds
- Schwalbe Energizer tires
- Shimano Piston brakes
- Platform pedals
- Rear rack
Cube Acid
- Bosch Motor
- 500 Wh battery (frame design)
- Aluminum frame
- Front suspension
- Shimano gearing
- 9 speeds
- Schwalbe Tough Tom tires
- Shimano hydraulic disc brakes
- Platform pedals
- Weight: 21.8 kg
Accessories:
- Helmet
- Rear rack and pannier
- Bike tool kit for quick repairs (pump. inner tubes)
- Water bottle
- Lights
- Locks
- GPS Garmin
Inclusions
What’s Included
Self Guided
- Accommodations for 12 or 7 nights according to the length of your tour in standard rooms
- Breakfast
- Arrival airport transfers from Porto Airport (air travel details are needed to confirm, only possible on first and last day of the established itinerary)
- Hybrid bike rental with accessories
- GPS
- Route descriptions & maps
- Luggage transfer
- Guided walking tour of Porto (Offered at 10 am, 3 pm, and 4 pm. Time must be reserved in advance)
- 8-Day Tour: Departure transfer to Lisbon or Porto included on the official tour end date. Other transfers on request. Supplement applies.
- 13-Day Tour: Departure transfer to Lisbon included on the official tour end date. Other transfers on request. Supplement applies.
- Accommodation for 12 or 7 nights according to the length of your tour
- Breakfast
- Airport transfers from Porto Airport (air travel details are needed to confirm)
- Hybrid bike rental with accessories
- Route descriptions & maps
- Luggage transfer
- Cycling guide
- Guided walking tour of Porto (Offered at 10 am, 3 pm, and 4 pm. Time must be reserved in advance.)
- 8-Day Tour: Departure transfer to Lisbon or Porto included on the official tour end date. Other transfers on request. Supplement applies.
- 13-Day Tour: Departure transfer to Lisbon included on the official tour end date. Other transfers on request. Supplement applies.
- *Van support is added if there are 8 or more participants
- Accommodations for 12 or 7 nights according to the length of your tour
- Breakfast
- Airport transfers from Porto Airport (air travel details are needed to confirm)
- Hybrid rental bike with accessories
- Route descriptions & maps
- Luggage transfer
- Cycling guide
- Van support
- 11 or 6 lunches
- Guided walking tour of Porto (Offered at 10 am, 3 pm, and 4 pm. Time must be reserved in advance.)
- 8-Day Tour: Departure transfer to Lisbon or Porto included on the official tour end date. Other transfers on request. Supplement applies.
- 13-Day Tour: Departure transfer to Lisbon included on the official tour end date. Other transfers on request. Supplement applies.
Guided
Guided plus
What’s Not Included
Self Guided
- Meals other than breakfast
- Beverages
- Cycling guide & support vehicle
- Meals other than breakfast
- Beverages
- Support vehicle (will be added free of charge with groups of 8 or more)
- Gratuities
- Beverages
- Gratuities
- Tourist tax in Porto, approx. €2 per night
- Bike Protection
- Travel Insurance
Guided
Guided plus
All versions:
Dates & Pricing
Dates & Pricing
2024
Self-guided
Daily departures are possible.
Please note that with the guided or premium guided tour, a minimum number of 4 participants is required to confirm. For groups less than 4, and you do not mind joining other cyclists, please contact us and we will check if there are any confirmed dates/group that you can join.
13-day tour Self Guided*
Min. 2 participants requiredSingle Supplement Low season
November 1 to March 25$ 4241 £ 2219 $ 3,791 € 2540 kr 389527 ₪ 10601 ¥ 438121 Mex$ 47555 NZ$ 4666 NOK 30591 zł 11178 S$ 3776 kr 30177 $ 2,771 $ 1119 £ 585 $ 1,000 € 670 kr 102749 ₪ 2796 ¥ 115567 Mex$ 12544 NZ$ 1231 NOK 8069 zł 2948 S$ 996 kr 7960 $ 731 Regular season
March 26 to June 25 and September 26 to October 31$ 4375 £ 2289 $ 3,911 € 2620 kr 401795 ₪ 10935 ¥ 451920 Mex$ 49053 NZ$ 4813 NOK 31555 zł 11530 S$ 3895 kr 31127 $ 2,859 $ 1269 £ 664 $ 1,134 € 760 kr 116551 ₪ 3172 ¥ 131091 Mex$ 14229 NZ$ 1396 NOK 9153 zł 3345 S$ 1130 kr 9029 $ 829 High Season
September 1 to September 25$ 4475 £ 2341 $ 4,000 € 2680 kr 410997 ₪ 11185 ¥ 462269 Mex$ 50176 NZ$ 4923 NOK 32277 zł 11794 S$ 3984 kr 31840 $ 2,924 $ 1419 £ 743 $ 1,269 € 850 kr 130353 ₪ 3548 ¥ 146615 Mex$ 15914 NZ$ 1562 NOK 10237 zł 3741 S$ 1264 kr 10099 $ 927 Summer Season
June 26 to August 30$ 4575 £ 2394 $ 4,090 € 2740 kr 420198 ₪ 11436 ¥ 472618 Mex$ 51299 NZ$ 5034 NOK 33000 zł 12058 S$ 4073 kr 32553 $ 2,989 $ 1570 £ 821 $ 1,403 € 940 kr 144156 ₪ 3923 ¥ 162139 Mex$ 17599 NZ$ 1727 NOK 11321 zł 4137 S$ 1397 kr 11168 $ 1,026 Solo traveler supplement (in addition to single supplement) $ 668 £ 349 $ 597 € 400 kr 61343 ₪ 1669 ¥ 68995 Mex$ 7489 NZ$ 735 NOK 4818 zł 1760 S$ 595 kr 4752 $ 436 Confirmed guided departure
September 22, 2024
8-day tour Self Guided
Min. 2 participants requiredGuided*
Min. 4 participants requiredPremium Guided
Min. 4 participants requiredSingle Supplement Low season
November 1 to March 25$ 2560 £ 1339 $ 2,288 € 1533 kr 235096 ₪ 6398 ¥ 264425 Mex$ 28701 NZ$ 2816 NOK 18463 zł 6746 S$ 2279 kr 18213 $ 1,673 $ 3540 £ 1852 $ 3,165 € 2120 kr 325117 ₪ 8848 ¥ 365676 Mex$ 39692 NZ$ 3895 NOK 25533 zł 9329 S$ 3152 kr 25187 $ 2,313 $ 5210 £ 2726 $ 4,657 € 3120 kr 478474 ₪ 13022 ¥ 538164 Mex$ 58414 NZ$ 5732 NOK 37577 zł 13730 S$ 4638 kr 37068 $ 3,404 $ 651 £ 341 $ 582 € 390 kr 59809 ₪ 1628 ¥ 67271 Mex$ 7302 NZ$ 716 NOK 4697 zł 1716 S$ 580 kr 4633 $ 426 Regular season
March 26 to June 25 and September 26 to October 31$ 2693 £ 1409 $ 2,408 € 1613 kr 247365 ₪ 6732 ¥ 278224 Mex$ 30199 NZ$ 2963 NOK 19427 zł 7098 S$ 2398 kr 19164 $ 1,760 $ 4675 £ 2446 $ 4,180 € 2800 kr 429400 ₪ 11686 ¥ 482968 Mex$ 52423 NZ$ 5144 NOK 33723 zł 12322 S$ 4163 kr 33266 $ 3,055 $ 6345 £ 3320 $ 5,672 € 3800 kr 582757 ₪ 15860 ¥ 655456 Mex$ 71145 NZ$ 6981 NOK 45766 zł 16723 S$ 5649 kr 45147 $ 4,146 $ 701 £ 367 $ 627 € 420 kr 64410 ₪ 1753 ¥ 72445 Mex$ 7863 NZ$ 772 NOK 5058 zł 1848 S$ 624 kr 4990 $ 458 High Season
September 1 to September 25$ 2794 £ 1462 $ 2,497 € 1673 kr 256566 ₪ 6982 ¥ 288573 Mex$ 31323 NZ$ 3073 NOK 20149 zł 7362 S$ 2487 kr 19876 $ 1,825 $ 3774 £ 1975 $ 3,374 € 2260 kr 346587 ₪ 9432 ¥ 389824 Mex$ 42313 NZ$ 4152 NOK 27219 zł 9946 S$ 3360 kr 26850 $ 2,466 $ 5444 £ 2848 $ 4,866 € 3260 kr 499944 ₪ 13606 ¥ 562312 Mex$ 61035 NZ$ 5989 NOK 39263 zł 14346 S$ 4846 kr 38731 $ 3,557 $ 751 £ 393 $ 672 € 450 kr 69011 ₪ 1878 ¥ 77620 Mex$ 8425 NZ$ 827 NOK 5420 zł 1980 S$ 669 kr 5346 $ 491 Summer Season
June 26 to August 30$ 2894 £ 1514 $ 2,587 € 1733 kr 265768 ₪ 7233 ¥ 298923 Mex$ 32446 NZ$ 3184 NOK 20872 zł 7626 S$ 2576 kr 20589 $ 1,891 $ 3874 £ 2027 $ 3,463 € 2320 kr 355788 ₪ 9683 ¥ 400173 Mex$ 43436 NZ$ 4262 NOK 27942 zł 10210 S$ 3449 kr 27563 $ 2,531 $ 5544 £ 2901 $ 4,956 € 3320 kr 509145 ₪ 13856 ¥ 572662 Mex$ 62158 NZ$ 6099 NOK 39985 zł 14610 S$ 4936 kr 39444 $ 3,622 $ 802 £ 419 $ 717 € 480 kr 73611 ₪ 2003 ¥ 82794 Mex$ 8987 NZ$ 882 NOK 5781 zł 2112 S$ 714 kr 5703 $ 524 Solo traveler supplement (in addition to single supplement) $ 334 £ 175 $ 299 € 200 kr 30671 ₪ 835 ¥ 34498 Mex$ 3744 NZ$ 367 NOK 2409 zł 880 S$ 297 kr 2376 $ 218 *Support vehicle added with a minimum of 8 participants at no extra charge
Extra Options
2024
Ebike
13-day tour $ 584 £ 306 $ 522 € 350 kr 53675 ₪ 1461 ¥ 60371 Mex$ 6553 NZ$ 643 NOK 4215 zł 1540 S$ 520 kr 4158 $ 382 8-day tour $ 401 £ 210 $ 358 € 240 kr 36806 ₪ 1002 ¥ 41397 Mex$ 4493 NZ$ 441 NOK 2891 zł 1056 S$ 357 kr 2851 $ 262 Hotel Upgrade
13-day tour
Self-guided Premium hotel upgrade $ 1419 £ 743 $ 1,269 € 850 kr 130353 ₪ 3548 ¥ 146615 Mex$ 15914 NZ$ 1562 NOK 10237 zł 3741 S$ 1264 kr 10099 $ 927 8-day tour
Self-guided Guided Premium guided Premium hotel upgrade $ 1085 £ 568 $ 970 € 650 kr 99682 ₪ 2713 ¥ 112118 Mex$ 12170 NZ$ 1194 NOK 7828 zł 2860 S$ 966 kr 7722 $ 709 $ 1085 £ 568 $ 970 € 650 kr 99682 ₪ 2713 ¥ 112118 Mex$ 12170 NZ$ 1194 NOK 7828 zł 2860 S$ 966 kr 7722 $ 709 Included Meal Packages
Self-guided (8-day) Guided (8-day) Premium guided (8-day) Dinner package (6 dinners) $ 501 £ 262 $ 448 € 300 kr 46007 ₪ 1252 ¥ 51747 Mex$ 5617 NZ$ 551 NOK 3613 zł 1320 S$ 446 kr 3564 $ 327 $ 501 £ 262 $ 448 € 300 kr 46007 ₪ 1252 ¥ 51747 Mex$ 5617 NZ$ 551 NOK 3613 zł 1320 S$ 446 kr 3564 $ 327 $ 918 £ 481 $ 821 € 550 kr 84346 ₪ 2295 ¥ 94869 Mex$ 10297 NZ$ 1010 NOK 6624 zł 2420 S$ 818 kr 6534 $ 600 Lunch & dinner package (6 lunches & 6 dinners) Not available $ 918 £ 481 $ 821 € 550 kr 84346 ₪ 2295 ¥ 94869 Mex$ 10297 NZ$ 1010 NOK 6624 zł 2420 S$ 818 kr 6534 $ 600 $ 1419 £ 743 $ 1,269 € 850 kr 130353 ₪ 3548 ¥ 146615 Mex$ 15914 NZ$ 1562 NOK 10237 zł 3741 S$ 1264 kr 10099 $ 927 Self-guided (13-day) Dinner package (11 dinners) $ 918 £ 481 $ 821 € 550 kr 84346 ₪ 2295 ¥ 94869 Mex$ 10297 NZ$ 1010 NOK 6624 zł 2420 S$ 818 kr 6534 $ 600 Lunch & dinner package (11 lunches & 11 dinners) Not available If in a triple room with parents:
Children up to 10 years old: 35% discount.
Children from 11 to 14 years old: 20% discount.
Children from 15 to 17 years old: 15% discount.Please Note
- Rates are per person, based on double occupancy
- Tour prices are based on the fuel costs at time prices are set, often months or years in advance. In rare cases, additional fees may apply for fuel cost increases.
- Information to read before you book
- We recommend purchasing trip insurance
- Please see our FAQ
Extra Info
Skill Level — Moderate
Rating a tour is one of the most difficult things we do. One person’s easy is another’s difficult. This tour is offered with two different itineraries. The longer route is classified as moderate. Your longest day is 42 mi. (68 km) and your shortest is 17 mi. (27 km). The first 50% of the route is on flat terrain and the other 50% has short but steep climbs. The route consists of 60% bicycle lanes, 30% secondary paved roads with light traffic, and 10% dirt roads near the ocean. The shorter route would be rated easy to moderate. Both itineraries entail a climb to Obidos, the beautiful medieval walled town. Keep in mind as you study the itinerary that if you would like to tweak any of the daily distances, just ask. We will come up with a plan. Electric bikes are available and reduce the difficulty rating!
Airport Info
The closest airport to your tour start in Porto is Porto International Airport (OPO) located approximately 6 miles from the city center. At the end of our tour, the closest international airport is Lisbon International Airport (LIS). See below for more information.
Local Travel
Arrival to Porto Airport
Airport transfers from the airport are included in your tour price, and only available on the first and last day of the established itinerary!
Arrival to Lisbon Airport
The airport is located quite close to Lisbon center. You can take a taxi or train into the city. The airport is now connected directly to Lisbon center (Saldahna) by underground metro.
If you are immediately continuing onward from the airport to Porto, you can take the Airport metro to Orient station in Lisbon, and from there, train to Porto with 0 transfers.
Train:
The train service connecting Lisbon to Porto is fast, modern, and comparatively inexpensive. There are two different train services between Porto to Lisbon; the Intercidades and the Alfa Pendular. The Alfa Pendular service is faster and offers a high standard of comfort and facilities (free WIFI and more legroom) but is significantly more expensive than the older Intercidades trains. Both train services are direct and travel time is anywhere from 2 1/2 hours to three hours.
Bus:
If you prefer to travel by bus, the main intercity coach company of Portugal is Rede Expressos and they provide multiple express coach services between Lisbon and Porto. There are two main bus routes operated by Rede Expressos between Lisbon and Porto, one faster at 3.5 hours, and the other slower with more stops at 4.5 hours.To return to Porto or Lisbon
Return travel on official tour end day is included back to Porto or onward to Lisbon.
Climate
The climate in Portugal is temperate and influenced by the Atlantic Ocean. Porto is known for its warm sea climate. During the summer months, temperatures can be quite warm but the winds coming from the Atlantic add a cooling breeze. Do check local conditions before your arrival and pack accordingly.
Important to know
Airport transfers
Once your tour is confirmed, please send us your air travel details so that we can arrange your transfer.
Documents
It is each traveler's responsibility to ensure that you are in compliance with the country or countries you plan to visit. This includes and is not limited to passport validity, visa requirements and acquisition, blank passport pages required for your destination (s), etc.
Beginning in 2024, the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) is expected to be fully operational. This will be required to visit any of the 26 Schengen-member countries for tourism, business, medical, or transit. The application only takes only about 10 minutes and requires a €7 fee. Once your application is approved, this will be valid for 3 years or until the validity of your passport/travel documents. Approval of your application should only take a few minutes, however we do not recommend waiting until the last minute to complete your application.
US citizens: A good website to research the requirements of the Schengen Agreement and entry into other countries is travel.state.gov.
Non-EU and EU residents: Please research the requirements of your country of residence for international travel and your destination country or countries.
Tour types
Self-guided: You cycle on your own without a guide or van support and are provided maps, route descriptions, and pre-loaded GPS device or GPS tracks to upload to your own personal device. Assistance is a phone call away.
Guided: You cycle in a group with a guide. If you have 8 or more in your group, a support vehicle is provided with no extra charge that will also serve as luggage transfer vehicle.
Guided plus: You cycle in a group with a guide and support vehicle.Tour Operator
Sergio Marquez
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