Silver Coast of Portugal
Portugal Bike Tours
Discovering the Costa de Prata
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- Skill Level
- Length7–9 days
- Prices from€1357 Rates
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Overview
Portugal's Silver Coast, or Costa de Prata, is a stretch of spectacular coastline that runs north of Lisbon. On this unique bike tour, you will cycle one of the most important routes along that coast, between the city of Porto and the "capital" of the central region, Coimbra.
Renowned for its ancient towns, breathtaking beaches, and its rugged coastline, it also offers fairly easy and scenic cycling! Stunning views of inland hills and mountains will inspire you daily!
Begin your tour strolling the narrow cobbled streets of the ancient Ribeira district of Porto and end in riverside, Coimbra and enjoy Portuguese culture, history, and culinary delights along the way!
Highlights
- Historic (and BEAUTIFUL) towns and villages
- Miles of stunning beaches with incredible views
- World-class, inexpensive wine and food
- The hospitality of the Portuguese people
- PORT!
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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 - Coimbra, 34 mi. (55 km)
Day 7: DepartureAll distances are approximate. Due to circumstances beyond control, such as 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, once an outpost of the Roman Empire, steeped in history and tradition. 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.Preferred accommodation: Porto Trindade Hotel
Day 2: Porto - Furadouro, 29 mi. (47 km)
You exit Porto cycling over one of the most famous bridges in Portugal, the Don Luis 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 both 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. As you cycle through Ovar next, be sure to taste the famous breadcake! Bread baking in Portugal is just as an important part of the culture as is wine, cheese, and pastries. You will also have the opportunity to see the famous Chapel of the Steps, which is classified as a National Interest Monument, and many examples of the typical Portuguese tiles “azulejos”, not only on the facades of public buildings but on privately owned houses.
Preferred accommodation: Furadouro Hotel
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 Aveira where you can visit the Monastery of Jesus, observe the tiles of the train station, and take a boat tour of the Ria de Aveiro.
Preferred accommodation: Moliceiro Hotel
Day 4: Aveiro - Praia de Mira, 25 mi. (40 km)
Today's route will lead through Ílhavo, the location of Vista Alegre, Portuguese porcelain manufacture, founded in 1815. You will enjoy the fantastic scenery of the famous Costa Nova do Prado where the beaches are intertwined with the rural farms, creating a unique environment. The enchanting haystack houses splash the waterfront with their vertical multicolored bands.Preferred accommodation: Maçarico Hotel
Day 5: Praia de Mira- Figueira da Foz Route, 31 mi. (50 km)
On your ride today you can 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.Preferred accommodation: Sweet Atlantic Hotel
Day 6: Figueira da Foz - Coimbra, 34 mi. (55 km)
The final cycling route leads away from the sea, but continues along the Mondego River to end in Coimbra, famous for its University, the oldest in Portugal, and one of the oldest in Europe, which over time has shaped its image to become "the city of students".Preferred accommodation: Tivoli Coimbra Hotel
Day 7: Departure
Included in your tour price is transportation back to Porto from Coimbra. This will be by van or train depending on the number of participants.Day 1: Figueira da Foz
Day 2: Figueira da Foz - São Pedro de Moel, 42 mi. (65 km) - Pedrógão e Praia da Vieira
Day 3: São Pedro de Moel - Nazaré, 18 mi. (29 km) - praia do norte- giant waves!
Day 4: Nazaré - Óbidos, 29 mi. (47 km) - São Martinho do Porto
Day 5: Óbidos - Peniche, 22 mi. (35 km) - Óbidos lagoon
Day 6: Peniche - Ericeira, 42 mi. (68 km) - Santa Cruz beach
Day 7: Ericeira - Sintra, 17 mi. (27 km)
Day 8: Sintra - Cascais, 25 mi. (40 km) – Sintra-Cascais Natural Park
Day 9: DepartureWould you like to bike all the way to Lisbon? Check out our Porto to Lisbon tour!
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Hotels & Bikes
Accommodations
You will be accommodated in unique 4-star establishments such as the Furadouro Hotel, a sea front boutique spa hotel. 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
Hybrid Bike
Kross Trans 5.0
- Aluminum touring frame (available in men's and women's frame)
- 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
- Bike tool kit for quick repairs (pump. inner tubes)
- Water bottle
- Lights
- Locks
- GPS Garmin
Trail Bike
Trek X- Caliber 7
- Aluminum frame
- 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
- Aluminum frame
- 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
- 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
- Bike tool kit for quick repairs (pump. inner tubes)
- Water bottle
- Lights
- Locks
- GPS Garmin
Inclusions
What’s Included
Self Guided
- Accommodations for 6 or 8 nights in standard rooms.
- Breakfast
- Airport transfers from Porto Airport (7 day tour) or Lisbon (9 day tour). Air travel details are needed to confirm.
- Hybrid bike rental with accessories
- GPS
- Route descriptions & maps
- Luggage transfer
- Guided walking tour of Porto (7 day tour)
- Return travel to Porto (7 day tour) or Lisbon (9 day tour). This can be by van or train, depending on the number of participants. Only included on official departure day.
- Accommodation for 6 nights
- Breakfast
- Airport transfers from Porto Airport (7 day tour) or Lisbon (9 day tour). Air travel details are needed to confirm.
- Hybrid bike rental with acessories
- Route descriptions & maps
- Luggage transfer
- Cycling guide
- Guided walking tour of Porto (7 day tour)
- Return travel to Porto (7 day tour) or Lisbon (9 day tour). This can be by van or train, depending on the number of participants. Only included on official departure day.
- *Van support is added if there are 8 or more participants
- Accommodation for 6 nights
- Breakfast
- Airport transfers from Porto Airport (7 day tour) or Lisbon (9 day tour). Air travel details are needed to confirm.
- Hybrid rental bike with accessories
- Route descriptions &maps
- Luggage transfer
- Cycling guide
- Van support
- 5 lunches (7 lunches on the 9 day tour)
- 5 dinners (7 dinners on the 9 day tour)
- Guided walking tour of Porto (7 day tour)
- Return travel to Porto (7 day tour) or Lisbon (9 day tour). This can be by van or train, depending on the number of participants. Only included on official departure day.
Guided
Guided plus
What’s Not Included
Self Guided
- Beverages
- Cycling guide & support vehicle
- Meals other than breakfast
- Beverages
- Meals other than breakfast
- Support vehicle (will be added free of charge with groups of 8 or more)
- Gratuities
- Beverages
- 1 lunch & 1 dinner
- Gratuities
- Tourist tax in Porto, approx. €2 per night
- Travel Insurance
- Bike protection
Guided
Guided plus
All versions:
Dates & Pricing
Dates & Pricing
Self guided
Daily departures are possible.7 days / 6 nights
Self Guided*
Min. 2 participants requiredGuided**
Min. 4 participants requiredGuided plus
Min. 4 participants requiredSingle Supplement Low season
November 1 to March 25$ 2288 £ 1204 $ 1,987 € 1357 kr 201112 ₪ 5612 ¥ 218779 Mex$ 27140 NZ$ 2475 NOK 15847 kr 16393 $ 1,474 $ 3042 £ 1601 $ 2,641 € 1804 kr 267359 ₪ 7461 ¥ 290845 Mex$ 36080 NZ$ 3290 NOK 21067 kr 21793 $ 1,959 $ 4140 £ 2178 $ 3,594 € 2455 kr 363840 ₪ 10153 ¥ 395801 Mex$ 49100 NZ$ 4477 NOK 28670 kr 29658 $ 2,666 $ 658 £ 346 $ 571 € 390 kr 57799 ₪ 1613 ¥ 62877 Mex$ 7800 NZ$ 711 NOK 4554 kr 4711 $ 424 Regular season
March 26 to June 25 and September 26 to October 31$ 2406 £ 1266 $ 2,089 € 1427 kr 211486 ₪ 5902 ¥ 230064 Mex$ 28540 NZ$ 2602 NOK 16665 kr 17239 $ 1,550 $ 3160 £ 1663 $ 2,744 € 1874 kr 277733 ₪ 7750 ¥ 302131 Mex$ 37480 NZ$ 3417 NOK 21885 kr 22639 $ 2,035 $ 4258 £ 2240 $ 3,697 € 2525 kr 374214 ₪ 10443 ¥ 407086 Mex$ 50500 NZ$ 4604 NOK 29487 kr 30503 $ 2,742 $ 708 £ 373 $ 615 € 420 kr 62245 ₪ 1737 ¥ 67713 Mex$ 8400 NZ$ 766 NOK 4905 kr 5074 $ 456 High Season
September 1 to September 25$ 2491 £ 1311 $ 2,162 € 1477 kr 218897 ₪ 6108 ¥ 238125 Mex$ 29540 NZ$ 2693 NOK 17248 kr 17843 $ 1,604 $ 3244 £ 1707 $ 2,817 € 1924 kr 285144 ₪ 7957 ¥ 310192 Mex$ 38480 NZ$ 3508 NOK 22469 kr 23243 $ 2,090 $ 4342 £ 2285 $ 3,770 € 2575 kr 381624 ₪ 10649 ¥ 415148 Mex$ 51500 NZ$ 4696 NOK 30071 kr 31107 $ 2,797 $ 759 £ 399 $ 659 € 450 kr 66692 ₪ 1861 ¥ 72550 Mex$ 9000 NZ$ 821 NOK 5255 kr 5436 $ 489 Summer Season
June 26 to August 30$ 2609 £ 1373 $ 2,265 € 1547 kr 229271 ₪ 6398 ¥ 249411 Mex$ 30940 NZ$ 2821 NOK 18066 kr 18689 $ 1,680 $ 3363 £ 1769 $ 2,919 € 1994 kr 295518 ₪ 8247 ¥ 321477 Mex$ 39880 NZ$ 3636 NOK 23286 kr 24089 $ 2,166 $ 4460 £ 2347 $ 3,872 € 2645 kr 391998 ₪ 10939 ¥ 426433 Mex$ 52900 NZ$ 4823 NOK 30888 kr 31953 $ 2,873 $ 809 £ 426 $ 703 € 480 kr 71138 ₪ 1985 ¥ 77387 Mex$ 9600 NZ$ 875 NOK 5605 kr 5799 $ 521 * Solo traveler supplement (in addition to single supplement): $ 337 £ 177 $ 293 € 200 kr 29641 ₪ 827 ¥ 32244 Mex$ 4000 NZ$ 365 NOK 2336 kr 2416 $ 217 **Support vehicle added with a minimum of 8 participants at no extra charge
9 days / 8 nights
Self Guided*
Min. 2 participants requiredGuided**
Min. 4 participants requiredGuided plus
Min. 4 participants requiredSingle Supplement Low season
November 1 to March 25$ 3101 £ 1632 $ 2,692 € 1839 kr 272546 ₪ 7605 ¥ 296488 Mex$ 36780 NZ$ 3353 NOK 21476 kr 22216 $ 1,997 $ 4295 £ 2260 $ 3,729 € 2547 kr 377474 ₪ 10534 ¥ 410633 Mex$ 50940 NZ$ 4645 NOK 29744 kr 30769 $ 2,766 $ 5739 £ 3019 $ 4,982 € 3403 kr 504337 ₪ 14074 ¥ 548640 Mex$ 68060 NZ$ 6205 NOK 39740 kr 41110 $ 3,696 $ 750 £ 395 $ 651 € 445 kr 65951 ₪ 1840 ¥ 71744 Mex$ 8900 NZ$ 811 NOK 5197 kr 5376 $ 483 Regular season
March 26 to June 25 and September 26 to October 31$ 3270 £ 1720 $ 2,839 € 1939 kr 287367 ₪ 8019 ¥ 312610 Mex$ 38780 NZ$ 3536 NOK 22644 kr 23424 $ 2,106 $ 4464 £ 2349 $ 3,875 € 2647 kr 392295 ₪ 10947 ¥ 426756 Mex$ 52940 NZ$ 4827 NOK 30912 kr 31977 $ 2,875 $ 5907 £ 3108 $ 5,128 € 3503 kr 519157 ₪ 14487 ¥ 564762 Mex$ 70060 NZ$ 6388 NOK 40908 kr 42318 $ 3,805 $ 801 £ 421 $ 695 € 475 kr 70397 ₪ 1964 ¥ 76581 Mex$ 9500 NZ$ 866 NOK 5547 kr 5738 $ 516 High Season
September 1 to September 25$ 3438 £ 1809 $ 2,985 € 2039 kr 302187 ₪ 8433 ¥ 328732 Mex$ 40780 NZ$ 3718 NOK 23812 kr 24632 $ 2,215 $ 4632 £ 2437 $ 4,022 € 2747 kr 407115 ₪ 11361 ¥ 442878 Mex$ 54940 NZ$ 5009 NOK 32080 kr 33185 $ 2,984 $ 6076 £ 3197 $ 5,275 € 3603 kr 533977 ₪ 14901 ¥ 580884 Mex$ 72060 NZ$ 6570 NOK 42076 kr 43526 $ 3,913 $ 852 £ 448 $ 739 € 505 kr 74843 ₪ 2089 ¥ 81417 Mex$ 10100 NZ$ 921 NOK 5897 kr 6101 $ 548 Summer Season
June 26 to August 30$ 3523 £ 1854 $ 3,058 € 2089 kr 309597 ₪ 8639 ¥ 336794 Mex$ 41780 NZ$ 3809 NOK 24395 kr 25236 $ 2,269 $ 4717 £ 2482 $ 4,095 € 2797 kr 414525 ₪ 11567 ¥ 450939 Mex$ 55940 NZ$ 5100 NOK 32664 kr 33789 $ 3,038 $ 6160 £ 3241 $ 5,348 € 3653 kr 541388 ₪ 15108 ¥ 588945 Mex$ 73060 NZ$ 6661 NOK 42660 kr 44130 $ 3,968 $ 902 £ 475 $ 783 € 535 kr 79289 ₪ 2213 ¥ 86254 Mex$ 10700 NZ$ 976 NOK 6248 kr 6463 $ 581 * Solo traveler supplement (in addition to single supplement): $ 590 £ 311 $ 512 € 350 kr 51871 ₪ 1447 ¥ 56428 Mex$ 7000 NZ$ 638 NOK 4087 kr 4228 $ 380 **Support vehicle added with a minimum of 8 participants at no extra charge
Self guided
Daily departures are possible.Guided
Guided departures on request. Dates to be announced.
7 days / 6 nights
Self Guided*
Min. 2 participants requiredGuided**
Min. 4 participants requiredGuided plus
Min. 4 participants requiredSingle Supplement Low season
November 1 to March 25$ 2288 £ 1204 $ 1,987 € 1357 kr 201112 ₪ 5612 ¥ 218779 Mex$ 27140 NZ$ 2475 NOK 15847 kr 16393 $ 1,474 $ 3042 £ 1601 $ 2,641 € 1804 kr 267359 ₪ 7461 ¥ 290845 Mex$ 36080 NZ$ 3290 NOK 21067 kr 21793 $ 1,959 $ 4140 £ 2178 $ 3,594 € 2455 kr 363840 ₪ 10153 ¥ 395801 Mex$ 49100 NZ$ 4477 NOK 28670 kr 29658 $ 2,666 $ 658 £ 346 $ 571 € 390 kr 57799 ₪ 1613 ¥ 62877 Mex$ 7800 NZ$ 711 NOK 4554 kr 4711 $ 424 Regular season
March 26 to June 25 and September 26 to October 31$ 2406 £ 1266 $ 2,089 € 1427 kr 211486 ₪ 5902 ¥ 230064 Mex$ 28540 NZ$ 2602 NOK 16665 kr 17239 $ 1,550 $ 3160 £ 1663 $ 2,744 € 1874 kr 277733 ₪ 7750 ¥ 302131 Mex$ 37480 NZ$ 3417 NOK 21885 kr 22639 $ 2,035 $ 4258 £ 2240 $ 3,697 € 2525 kr 374214 ₪ 10443 ¥ 407086 Mex$ 50500 NZ$ 4604 NOK 29487 kr 30503 $ 2,742 $ 708 £ 373 $ 615 € 420 kr 62245 ₪ 1737 ¥ 67713 Mex$ 8400 NZ$ 766 NOK 4905 kr 5074 $ 456 High Season
September 1 to September 25$ 2491 £ 1311 $ 2,162 € 1477 kr 218897 ₪ 6108 ¥ 238125 Mex$ 29540 NZ$ 2693 NOK 17248 kr 17843 $ 1,604 $ 3244 £ 1707 $ 2,817 € 1924 kr 285144 ₪ 7957 ¥ 310192 Mex$ 38480 NZ$ 3508 NOK 22469 kr 23243 $ 2,090 $ 4342 £ 2285 $ 3,770 € 2575 kr 381624 ₪ 10649 ¥ 415148 Mex$ 51500 NZ$ 4696 NOK 30071 kr 31107 $ 2,797 $ 759 £ 399 $ 659 € 450 kr 66692 ₪ 1861 ¥ 72550 Mex$ 9000 NZ$ 821 NOK 5255 kr 5436 $ 489 Summer Season
June 26 to August 30$ 2609 £ 1373 $ 2,265 € 1547 kr 229271 ₪ 6398 ¥ 249411 Mex$ 30940 NZ$ 2821 NOK 18066 kr 18689 $ 1,680 $ 3363 £ 1769 $ 2,919 € 1994 kr 295518 ₪ 8247 ¥ 321477 Mex$ 39880 NZ$ 3636 NOK 23286 kr 24089 $ 2,166 $ 4460 £ 2347 $ 3,872 € 2645 kr 391998 ₪ 10939 ¥ 426433 Mex$ 52900 NZ$ 4823 NOK 30888 kr 31953 $ 2,873 $ 809 £ 426 $ 703 € 480 kr 71138 ₪ 1985 ¥ 77387 Mex$ 9600 NZ$ 875 NOK 5605 kr 5799 $ 521 * Solo traveler supplement (in addition to single supplement): $ 337 £ 177 $ 293 € 200 kr 29641 ₪ 827 ¥ 32244 Mex$ 4000 NZ$ 365 NOK 2336 kr 2416 $ 217 **Support vehicle added with a minimum of 8 participants at no extra charge
9 days / 8 nights
Self Guided*
Min. 2 participants requiredGuided**
Min. 4 participants requiredGuided plus
Min. 4 participants requiredSingle Supplement Low season
November 1 to March 25$ 3101 £ 1632 $ 2,692 € 1839 kr 272546 ₪ 7605 ¥ 296488 Mex$ 36780 NZ$ 3353 NOK 21476 kr 22216 $ 1,997 $ 4295 £ 2260 $ 3,729 € 2547 kr 377474 ₪ 10534 ¥ 410633 Mex$ 50940 NZ$ 4645 NOK 29744 kr 30769 $ 2,766 $ 5739 £ 3019 $ 4,982 € 3403 kr 504337 ₪ 14074 ¥ 548640 Mex$ 68060 NZ$ 6205 NOK 39740 kr 41110 $ 3,696 $ 750 £ 395 $ 651 € 445 kr 65951 ₪ 1840 ¥ 71744 Mex$ 8900 NZ$ 811 NOK 5197 kr 5376 $ 483 Regular season
March 26 to June 25 and September 26 to October 31$ 3270 £ 1720 $ 2,839 € 1939 kr 287367 ₪ 8019 ¥ 312610 Mex$ 38780 NZ$ 3536 NOK 22644 kr 23424 $ 2,106 $ 4464 £ 2349 $ 3,875 € 2647 kr 392295 ₪ 10947 ¥ 426756 Mex$ 52940 NZ$ 4827 NOK 30912 kr 31977 $ 2,875 $ 5907 £ 3108 $ 5,128 € 3503 kr 519157 ₪ 14487 ¥ 564762 Mex$ 70060 NZ$ 6388 NOK 40908 kr 42318 $ 3,805 $ 801 £ 421 $ 695 € 475 kr 70397 ₪ 1964 ¥ 76581 Mex$ 9500 NZ$ 866 NOK 5547 kr 5738 $ 516 High Season
September 1 to September 25$ 3438 £ 1809 $ 2,985 € 2039 kr 302187 ₪ 8433 ¥ 328732 Mex$ 40780 NZ$ 3718 NOK 23812 kr 24632 $ 2,215 $ 4632 £ 2437 $ 4,022 € 2747 kr 407115 ₪ 11361 ¥ 442878 Mex$ 54940 NZ$ 5009 NOK 32080 kr 33185 $ 2,984 $ 6076 £ 3197 $ 5,275 € 3603 kr 533977 ₪ 14901 ¥ 580884 Mex$ 72060 NZ$ 6570 NOK 42076 kr 43526 $ 3,913 $ 852 £ 448 $ 739 € 505 kr 74843 ₪ 2089 ¥ 81417 Mex$ 10100 NZ$ 921 NOK 5897 kr 6101 $ 548 Summer Season
June 26 to August 30$ 3523 £ 1854 $ 3,058 € 2089 kr 309597 ₪ 8639 ¥ 336794 Mex$ 41780 NZ$ 3809 NOK 24395 kr 25236 $ 2,269 $ 4717 £ 2482 $ 4,095 € 2797 kr 414525 ₪ 11567 ¥ 450939 Mex$ 55940 NZ$ 5100 NOK 32664 kr 33789 $ 3,038 $ 6160 £ 3241 $ 5,348 € 3653 kr 541388 ₪ 15108 ¥ 588945 Mex$ 73060 NZ$ 6661 NOK 42660 kr 44130 $ 3,968 $ 902 £ 475 $ 783 € 535 kr 79289 ₪ 2213 ¥ 86254 Mex$ 10700 NZ$ 976 NOK 6248 kr 6463 $ 581 * Solo traveler supplement (in addition to single supplement): $ 590 £ 311 $ 512 € 350 kr 51871 ₪ 1447 ¥ 56428 Mex$ 7000 NZ$ 638 NOK 4087 kr 4228 $ 380 **Support vehicle added with a minimum of 8 participants at no extra charge
Extra Options
Electric bike
7 day tour $ 405 £ 213 $ 351 € 240 kr 35569 ₪ 993 ¥ 38693 Mex$ 4800 NZ$ 438 NOK 2803 kr 2899 $ 261 9 day tour $ 455 £ 240 $ 395 € 270 kr 40015 ₪ 1117 ¥ 43530 Mex$ 5400 NZ$ 492 NOK 3153 kr 3262 $ 293 Extra nights
On request Electric bike
7 day tour $ 405 £ 213 $ 351 € 240 kr 35569 ₪ 993 ¥ 38693 Mex$ 4800 NZ$ 438 NOK 2803 kr 2899 $ 261 9 day tour $ 455 £ 240 $ 395 € 270 kr 40015 ₪ 1117 ¥ 43530 Mex$ 5400 NZ$ 492 NOK 3153 kr 3262 $ 293 Extra nights
On request 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 — Easy
You will cover approximately 243 km on a relatively flat route. There is one climb (4 km) on the 5th day. The route consists of 65 % bike lanes, 20% smooth dirt roads and occasionally in the farming region, 5 % paved roads with low traffic.
Airport Info
Fly to Porto Airport or Lisbon
Local Travel
Arrival to Porto Airport
Airport transfers from the airport are included in your tour price.
Arrival to Lisbon Airport
The airport is located quite close to Lisbon center. You can take a taxi or train into the city or the airport is now connected directly to Lisbon center (Saldahna) by underground metro.
If you are 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 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 is included from Coimbra back to Porto for bookings of 4 or more. This can be by van or train, depending on number of participants. Depending on departure flight, transfer can be provided on this same day to the airport or the next day if necessary.
For groups less than 4, for return travel from Coimbra to Porto, or for any group size to return to Lisbon, you can request the purchase of train tickets in advance and pay upon your arrival. You can also purchase these tickets on your own. Please visit: www.cp.pt.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 form 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.
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.
*Important note: Please check on the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) status as once implemented, this 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 visaTour 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. Six lunches and six dinners are also included in your tour price.Covid-19 Info
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Tour Operator
This tour is run by Sergio Marques.
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