Douro Valley Wine & E-Bike Tour

Day 1: Porto and transfer to Pinhão
Day 2: Pinhão – Vila Nova de Foz Côa, 46 mi. (74 km)
Day 3: Vila Nova de Foz Côa – Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo, 26 mi. (42 km)
Day 4: Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo – Marialva, 38 mi. (60 km)
Day 5: Marialva – Penedono, 17 mi.  (27 km)
Day 6: Penedono loop, 25 mi.  (40 km)
Day 7: Penedono – Régua, 32 mi (52 km)
Day 8: Transfer by train to Porto

All distances are approximate. The itinerary is subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances such as weather, route disturbances due to repairs, detours, etc.

Day 1: Arrival to Porto and transfer to Pinhão
Porto is an ancient and strikingly beautiful city, already a metropolis in Roman times. The favorable location at the mouth of the Douro in the Atlantic made it an ideal and important trading port and today, the city offers a picturesque view of the colorful, stacked houses on the steep banks of the river.  This first day entails a 110 km transfer, so we advise you to book an extra night before your tour in beautiful Porto to check in and recover from your long flight. You can participate in a guided walking tour of Porto. Just ask.

Sample accommodations

• Standard: 4* Quinta de la Rosa
• Premium: Ventozelo Hotel & Quinta

Day 2: Pinhão – Vila Nova de Foz Côa, 46 mi. (74 km) | Elevation: 1266 m
This is the land where the cave paintings are classified as World Heritage and the region producing the famous Douro wine. The route begins towards Ervedosa do Douro and continues to São João da Pesqueira so you can truly enjoy the river. Once at your final destination, you can visit its Northern plateau, a preserved village with a medieval castle that overlooks the highest point of Portugal. Between February and March, in Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo, this natural landscape provides beautiful scenery and the scent of almond blossoms. Today you will travel on shared roads. You may encounter moderate traffic during busy hours, exiting or entering towns.

Sample accommodation

• Standard: 4* Longroiva Hotel
• Premium: 4* Longroiva Hotel (superior room)

Day 3: Vila Nova de Foz Côa – Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo, 26 mi. (42 km) | Elevation 919 m
Pedaling towards Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo, you will visit the Northern plateau of Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo, a preserved village with its medieval castle, overlooking the highest point of Portugal. You will pass through Castelo Melhor, Algodres, and Vilar de Amargo. Between February and March, this natural landscape is scented and colored by almond blossoms. Today you will cycle on secondary roads only used by locals to access their homes or farms.

Sample accommodation

• Standard: Casa da Amendoeira - Turismo Rural
• Premium: 4* Colmeia Countryside

Day 4: Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo – Marialva, 38 mi. (60 km) | Elevation 1289 m
Today you follow the course of the Côa River, which leads to Pinhel. Slowly, the route ascends to Marialva. You can visit the castle of four towers and the incredible church of Santiago. Marialva once was a border settlement and is now one of Portugal’s Aldeias Historicas (Historical Villages).

Sample accommodation

• Standard: Casas do Coro
• Premium: You will spend two nights in Casas do Coro

Day 5: Marialva – Penedono or Marialva (premium guided), 17 or 45  mi.  (27 or 72 km) | 913 m
Expect some challenges as you will pass by Mêda and Ranhados, the highest points of this route. On your electric bike, you will breeze through any challenges!  From this stage on, you will enjoy the unique mountain landscapes. Ancient vineyards, still in use, climb the hills. Premium guided cyclists make a loop ride to return to Casas do Coro for another overnight or opt for a rest day and enjoy the spa at your luxury accommodation.

Sample accommodations

• Standard: 4* Penedono Hotel
• Premium: Casas do Coro

Day 6: Penedono loop, 25 mi. (40 km) | 759 m
Enjoy a rest day or, if you prefer to be on the bike, you can cycle a loop, through neighboring villages.  It will not be an easy ride but you can adjust the assistance on your electric bike accordingly.  Leaving Penedono, you will find yourself in the middle of traditional farmlands, dominated by vineyards and chestnuts. The Sernacelhe area is known as Chestnut Country. Cycling alongside the Távora River, you can enjoy the wonderful geography with the mountains and valleys so typical of this part of the country. If you have the time, be sure to visit the 12th-century church.

Premium guided cyclists will leave Casas do Coro in Marialva to cycle to Penedono.

Sample accommodation

• Standard: 4* Penedono Hotel
• Premium: 4* Penedono Hotel (superior room)

Day 7: Penedono - Régua, 32 mi (52 km) | 1437 m
From here, you will ride along the Douro River. Régua is the last frontier to overcome on your way to Porto. You will be glad you had an electric bike so that you could truly relax and enjoy the incredible scenery on this tour.

Sample accommodations

• Standard: Delfim Douro Hotel
• Premium: Quinta da Pacheca

Day 8: Train transfer from Régua to Porto

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Accommodations for this tour offer two levels of comfort: standard accommodations in 4-star hotels, and premium accommodations in upscale boutique hotels or premium rooms within the 4-star hotels. To illustrate, on the first night, standard lodging is provided at Quinta de la Rosa, a family-owned winery nestled in the heart of a UNESCO World Heritage site. For those opting for premium accommodations, the evening will be spent at Ventozelo Hotel & Quinta, a meticulously restored former working farm with the enduring charm of a Duriense house.

On the second night, both standard and premium levels share accommodations at the Longroiva Hotel and Thermal Spa. Premium accommodations include an upgrade to a superior room. The restoration project, overseen by architect Luís Rebelo de Andrade, revitalized the old neoclassical thermal building, blending historical charm with contemporary elegance.

The name of the hotel(s) is provided in each day’s details. If a specified hotel is fully booked and unavailable, an equivalent establishment of similar standards will be offered. It’s essential to highlight, particularly for self-guided cyclists, that accommodations are situated outside of towns. Consequently, dinners often need to be arranged at the lodgings out of necessity.

Bicycles

Electric Bike

KTM Macina Electric Bicycle (500 Wh)

• 9 gears with Shimano group set
• Bosch electric motor
• Aluminum Frame
• Front suspension
• Schwalbe Energizer tires
• Platform pedals
• Rear rack

Cube Acid Electric Bicycle (500 Wh)

• 9 gears with Shimano group set
• Bosch electric motor
• Aluminum frame
• Front suspension
• Schwalbe Tough Tom tires
• Platform pedals
• Weight: 21.8 kg

Cube Touring Electric Bicycle (500 Wh)
Scott Sub Cross Eride 10 Unisex

• 10 gears with Shimano group set
• Bosch electric motor

Atala B-Easy 9.2

• 9 gears with Shimano group set
• Bosch electric motor

Other models and brands are available with Bosch motors.

Touring Bike

Trek Dual Sport 2 and 1

• 18 gears with disc brake (Dual Sport 2)
• 10 gears with disc brake (Dual Sport 1)

Road Bike

Trek Émonda SL 5 Disc / Orbea Orca M30