Douro Valley Wine and E-Bike Tour

Portugal Bike Tours

A breathtaking bike tour through Portugal wine country

We know that you will fall in love with biking in Portugal as we already have. What an amazing country and what an amazing region. On this electric bike tour in the Douro Valley, you do not have to worry about the terrain. Just enjoy the unfolding vistas. You will combine visits to the traditional wineries with fulfilling bike rides through the vineyards and olive groves.
The Douro valley has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage region with its endless olive groves and orange fields, vineyards, river beaches, and abundance of wildlife. The Portuguese people and others claim it is the most beautiful wine region in the world. Walls of schist support the climbing, gravity-defying vineyards, constructed over the centuries, each stone laid by hand, creating an astonishing and unique landscape.
Still today, there is a focus on the handmade. It is common to find local estates where grapes are still harvested by hand and crushed with bare feet.
Highlights:
- Porto
- Côa Valley Rock Art and Museum in Vila Nova de Foz Côa
- Rustic crafts
- Cistercian monasteries and Romanesque churches
- Wine culture
- Warmth and hospitality of the Portuguese people
For the first time in her cycling career, Hennie used an electric bike for a tour and she was glad she did. The beauty of this tour should not be avoided because of the hills!
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All-inclusive guided tour
Twin/double: $ 4892 £ 2438 $ 4,277 € 2681 $ 5019 kr 30298 $ 3,016 Guided tour
Twin/double: $ 3777 £ 1883 $ 3,302 € 2070 $ 3875 kr 23393 $ 2,329 Self-guided tour
Twin/double: $ 3128 £ 1559 $ 2,734 € 1714 $ 3209 kr 19370 $ 1,928
Supplements
Single supplement for all tours: $ 600 £ 299 $ 525 € 329 $ 616 kr 3718 $ 370 Solo traveler supplement in addition to single supplement, applicable to self-guided tours: $ 365 £ 182 $ 319 € 200 $ 374 kr 2260 $ 225 July, August, and September supplement: $ 182 £ 91 $ 160 € 100 $ 187 kr 1130 $ 112

extra options
Discount for using a touring bike: $ 228 £ 114 $ 199 € 125 $ 234 kr 1413 $ 141 Boat from Porto to Régua: $ 201 £ 100 $ 175 € 110 $ 206 kr 1243 $ 124 Extra nights: on request
please note
Rates are per person based on double occupancy.
A non-refundable admin fee of 20 Euros per person is included in the deposit amount.
Information to read before you book.
We recommend purchasing bike trip insurance.
† Currency exchange rate set 90 days before travel.
Please see our FAQ.
Travel
Fly to Porto Airport or Lisbon
Local Travel
Airport transfers from and to Porto airport are included in your tour price. If you fly to Lisbon, the airport is located quite close to Lisbon center. You can take a taxi or train into the city. Lisbon airport is now connected directly to Lisbon center (Saldahna) by underground metro. If you are continuing onward from the Lisbon airport to Porto, you can take the Airport metro to Orient station and from there, train to Porto with 0 transfers.
Climate
The Douro Valley has its own micro-climate and is much warmer than coastal Porto. Geographically and climatically, it is well suited for wine growing. The region has deep, dramatic valleys with a continental climate. Summer months can be hot and dry. Do check local conditions before your arrival. A good web site to use to research regional weather conditions is weatherbase.com. Here you will find average high/low temperatures, average rainfall, and other weather-related facts.
Remarks
Also available if you prefer: Trek Cross Country hardtail mountain bike with front suspension, alloy frame, and disc brakes or 24 speed Kross trans 5.0 bike with helmet, water bottle, a tool kit for quick repairs, rear rack and pannier bag. Discount applies.
Airport transfers:
Once your tour is confirmed, please send us your air travel details so that we can arrange your transfer.
Documents:
Before you travel, please check your country's passport and visa requirements and the passport and visa requirements of the country/countries you plan to visit. For US citizens, the US Department of State website is a good source of information. The Country Information tab in the International Travel section provides details about passport validity, blank passport pages required, etc. For our other international clients, please be sure that you research your own country's travel requirements. It is each traveler's responsibility to ensure proper documentation.
*Important note: Beginning July 1, 2021, additional documentation from the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) will be required to visit any of the 26 Schengen-member countries for tourism, business, medical, or transit. This is an additional check on security rather than a visa.

Skill Level

This is an easy electric bike tour through the Douro Valley. Though the terrain is difficult, on an electric bike we are giving this tour an easy rating. On your electric bike tour you can make the hills as easy as you would like or adjust your support for a little challenge. High quality touring bikes are also available if you prefer. This will raise the difficulty level to moderate or perhaps difficult depending on your prior training. Regardless of the type of bike, this not a tour for inexperienced cyclists as the terrain is varied. It is important to have good balance and good command of your bike. This tour is offered as self-guided, guided, or all-inclusive guided with support vehicle.

Total cycling distance is 270 km and 4435 m (1.89%) of cumulative ascents.

Where You’ll Stay

The accommodations for this tour are boutique level hotels. We can send you a sample hotel list. Just ask.

What’s Included

All-inclusive guided
7 nights accommodations
Breakfast
Transportation from/to Porto airport to tour start and end (air travel details are needed to confirm)
Electric bike rental (KTM Macina Ride with bosch motor, helmet, water bottle, a tool kit for quick repairs, rear rack and pannier bag)
Cycling guide
Route descriptions and maps
Luggage transfer
Support vehicle
5 lunches
5 dinners
Complimentary cycling jersey
Guided
7 nights accommodations
Breakfast
Transportation from/to Porto airport to tour start and end (air travel details are needed to confirm)
Electric bike rental (KTM Macina Ride with bosch motor, helmet, water bottle, a tool kit for quick repairs, rear rack and pannier bag)
Route descriptions and maps
Luggage transfer
Cycling guide
Van support with a minimum of 8 people
Complimentary cycling jersey
Self-guided
7 nights accommodation
Breakfast
Transportation from/to Porto airport to tour start and end (air travel details are needed to confirm)
Electric bike rental (KTM Macina Ride with bosch motor, helmet, water bottle, a tool kit for quick repairs, rear rack and pannier bag)
Basic tool kit for quick repairs
GPS
Route descriptions and maps
Luggage transfer
Train ticket from Santiago to Porto or Lisbon

What’s Not Included

All inclusive and guided
Beverages
Meals other than what is indicated as included
Tips for your guide
Self-guided
Meals and beverages, other than breakfast
Guide and support
Either version: Tourist tax in Porto, approx. €2 per night
Bicycle Protection
Travel Insurance

Extra Stay

We highly recommend booking extra time in Porto. You will love the its charms!

Tour	Bike
Type	Both
Skill	Easy
Length	8 days
From	€1714 Rates
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Tour Dates

2020

All-inclusive guided

Any day possible for minimum of 4 people

Guided

Any day possible for minimum of 4 people

Self-guided

Any day possible for minimum of 2 people

Day-To-Day Itinerary

Day 1: Porto – Pinhão (Train transfer, 110 km)
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

Day 1: Arrival to Porto
Upon arrival, you will be met by our local representatives at the airport ( Porto Airport, also known as Francisco de Sá Carneiro). You will then enjoy a lovely train transfer, following the coastal waterfront of the Douro River. It’s a 2 hour trip through lovely landscapes, passing traditional small villages. As you near Régua you will start to see the climbing vineyards. Bicycles will be waiting at the hotel’s reception and you will enjoy sufficient free time to visit the Douro Museum.

Day 2: Pinhão – Vila Nova de Foz Côa, 46 mi. (74 km)
This is the land where the cave paintings are classified as World Heritage and also the region that produces the famous Douro wine.
The route begins heading towards Ervedosa do Douro and continues to São João da Pesqueira so that you can truly enjoy the river.

Elevation:
Min: 37 m
Max: 736 m
Ascent: 1266 m
Descent: 1507 m

Today you will travel on shared roads. During busy hours, exiting or entering towns, you may encounter moderate traffic.

Day 3: Vila Nova de Foz Côa – Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo, 26 mi. (42 km)
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.

Elevation:
Min: 164 m
Max: 642 m
Ascent: 919 m
Descent: 594 m

Today you will cycle on secondary roads only used by locals to access their homes or farms.

Day 4: Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo – Marialva, 38 mi. (60 km)
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).

Elevation:
Min: 354 m
Max: 741 m
Ascent: 1289 m
Descent: 1322 m

On this day, you will again travel on secondary roads but always keep in mind that when entering and exiting towns, some traffic is unavoidable.

Day 5: Marialva – Penedono, 17 mi. (27 km)
Mêda and Ranhados are the 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.

Elevation:
Min: 572 m
Max: 407 m
Ascent: 913 m
Descent: 225 m

Secondary roads but always keep in mind that when entering and exiting towns, some traffic is unavoidable.

Day 6: Penedono loop or free day, 25 mi. (40 km)
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. 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.

Elevation:
Min: 553 m
Max: 913 m
Ascent: 759 m
Descent: 755 m

Secondary roads but always keep in mind that when entering and exiting towns, some traffic is unavoidable.

Day 7: Penedono - Régua, 32 mi (52 km)
From here, You will ride along the Douro River. Régua is the last frontier of the Douro wine on the way to Porto.

Elevation:
Min: 78 m
Max: 759 m
Ascent: 921 m
Descent: 1437 m

Secondary roads but always keep in mind that when entering and exiting towns, some traffic is unavoidable.

Day 8: Train transfer from Régua to Porto

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