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$ 4218 £ 2223 $ 3,816 € 2540 kr 389399 ₪ 10367 ¥ 426445 Mex$ 47375 NZ$ 4638 NOK 30281 zł 11211 S$ 3763 kr 30147 $ 2,789 $ 1112 £ 586 $ 1,007 € 670 kr 102715 ₪ 2735 ¥ 112487 Mex$ 12497 NZ$ 1223 NOK 7988 zł 2957 S$ 993 kr 7952 $ 736 Regular season
March 26 to June 25 and September 26 to October 31$ 4350 £ 2293 $ 3,936 € 2620 kr 401663 ₪ 10694 ¥ 439876 Mex$ 48867 NZ$ 4784 NOK 31235 zł 11564 S$ 3882 kr 31096 $ 2,877 $ 1262 £ 665 $ 1,142 € 760 kr 116513 ₪ 3102 ¥ 127598 Mex$ 14175 NZ$ 1388 NOK 9061 zł 3355 S$ 1126 kr 9020 $ 835 High Season
September 1 to September 25$ 4450 £ 2346 $ 4,026 € 2680 kr 410861 ₪ 10938 ¥ 449950 Mex$ 49986 NZ$ 4893 NOK 31950 zł 11829 S$ 3971 kr 31808 $ 2,943 $ 1411 £ 744 $ 1,277 € 850 kr 130311 ₪ 3469 ¥ 142708 Mex$ 15854 NZ$ 1552 NOK 10133 zł 3752 S$ 1259 kr 10089 $ 933 Summer Season
June 26 to August 30$ 4550 £ 2398 $ 4,117 € 2740 kr 420060 ₪ 11183 ¥ 460023 Mex$ 51105 NZ$ 5003 NOK 32666 zł 12094 S$ 4060 kr 32521 $ 3,009 $ 1561 £ 823 $ 1,412 € 940 kr 144108 ₪ 3837 ¥ 157818 Mex$ 17532 NZ$ 1716 NOK 11206 zł 4149 S$ 1393 kr 11157 $ 1,032 Solo traveler supplement (in addition to single supplement) $ 664 £ 350 $ 601 € 400 kr 61323 ₪ 1633 ¥ 67157 Mex$ 7461 NZ$ 730 NOK 4769 zł 1766 S$ 593 kr 4748 $ 439 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$ 2545 £ 1342 $ 2,303 € 1533 kr 235019 ₪ 6257 ¥ 257378 Mex$ 28593 NZ$ 2799 NOK 18276 zł 6767 S$ 2271 kr 18195 $ 1,683 $ 3520 £ 1856 $ 3,185 € 2120 kr 325010 ₪ 8653 ¥ 355930 Mex$ 39541 NZ$ 3871 NOK 25274 zł 9358 S$ 3141 kr 25162 $ 2,328 $ 5181 £ 2731 $ 4,688 € 3120 kr 478316 ₪ 12734 ¥ 523822 Mex$ 58193 NZ$ 5697 NOK 37196 zł 13771 S$ 4623 kr 37031 $ 3,426 $ 648 £ 341 $ 586 € 390 kr 59790 ₪ 1592 ¥ 65478 Mex$ 7274 NZ$ 712 NOK 4649 zł 1721 S$ 578 kr 4629 $ 428 Regular season
March 26 to June 25 and September 26 to October 31$ 2678 £ 1412 $ 2,423 € 1613 kr 247283 ₪ 6583 ¥ 270809 Mex$ 30085 NZ$ 2945 NOK 19230 zł 7120 S$ 2390 kr 19144 $ 1,771 $ 4649 £ 2451 $ 4,207 € 2800 kr 429258 ₪ 11428 ¥ 470096 Mex$ 52224 NZ$ 5113 NOK 33381 zł 12359 S$ 4149 kr 33233 $ 3,074 $ 6310 £ 3326 $ 5,709 € 3800 kr 582565 ₪ 15510 ¥ 637988 Mex$ 70876 NZ$ 6939 NOK 45303 zł 16773 S$ 5630 kr 45102 $ 4,173 $ 697 £ 368 $ 631 € 420 kr 64389 ₪ 1714 ¥ 70514 Mex$ 7834 NZ$ 767 NOK 5007 zł 1854 S$ 622 kr 4985 $ 461 High Season
September 1 to September 25$ 2778 £ 1464 $ 2,514 € 1673 kr 256482 ₪ 6828 ¥ 280883 Mex$ 31204 NZ$ 3055 NOK 19945 zł 7385 S$ 2479 kr 19857 $ 1,837 $ 3753 £ 1978 $ 3,395 € 2260 kr 346473 ₪ 9224 ¥ 379435 Mex$ 42152 NZ$ 4127 NOK 26943 zł 9975 S$ 3349 kr 26824 $ 2,482 $ 5413 £ 2853 $ 4,898 € 3260 kr 499779 ₪ 13306 ¥ 547327 Mex$ 60804 NZ$ 5953 NOK 38865 zł 14389 S$ 4830 kr 38692 $ 3,580 $ 747 £ 394 $ 676 € 450 kr 68988 ₪ 1837 ¥ 75551 Mex$ 8393 NZ$ 822 NOK 5365 zł 1986 S$ 667 kr 5341 $ 494 Summer Season
June 26 to August 30$ 2878 £ 1517 $ 2,604 € 1733 kr 265680 ₪ 7073 ¥ 290956 Mex$ 32323 NZ$ 3164 NOK 20660 zł 7649 S$ 2568 kr 20569 $ 1,903 $ 3852 £ 2031 $ 3,486 € 2320 kr 355671 ₪ 9469 ¥ 389509 Mex$ 43272 NZ$ 4236 NOK 27658 zł 10240 S$ 3437 kr 27536 $ 2,547 $ 5513 £ 2906 $ 4,988 € 3320 kr 508978 ₪ 13551 ¥ 557400 Mex$ 61923 NZ$ 6062 NOK 39580 zł 14654 S$ 4919 kr 39405 $ 3,645 $ 797 £ 420 $ 721 € 480 kr 73587 ₪ 1959 ¥ 80588 Mex$ 8953 NZ$ 876 NOK 5722 zł 2119 S$ 711 kr 5697 $ 527 Solo traveler supplement (in addition to single supplement) $ 332 £ 175 $ 300 € 200 kr 30661 ₪ 816 ¥ 33578 Mex$ 3730 NZ$ 365 NOK 2384 zł 883 S$ 296 kr 2374 $ 220 *Support vehicle added with a minimum of 8 participants at no extra charge
Extra Options
2024
Ebike
13-day tour $ 581 £ 306 $ 526 € 350 kr 53657 ₪ 1429 ¥ 58762 Mex$ 6528 NZ$ 639 NOK 4173 zł 1545 S$ 519 kr 4154 $ 384 8-day tour $ 399 £ 210 $ 361 € 240 kr 36794 ₪ 980 ¥ 40294 Mex$ 4476 NZ$ 438 NOK 2861 zł 1059 S$ 356 kr 2849 $ 264 Hotel Upgrade
13-day tour
Self-guided Premium hotel upgrade $ 1411 £ 744 $ 1,277 € 850 kr 130311 ₪ 3469 ¥ 142708 Mex$ 15854 NZ$ 1552 NOK 10133 zł 3752 S$ 1259 kr 10089 $ 933 8-day tour
Self-guided Guided Premium guided Premium hotel upgrade $ 1079 £ 569 $ 977 € 650 kr 99649 ₪ 2653 ¥ 109130 Mex$ 12123 NZ$ 1187 NOK 7749 zł 2869 S$ 963 kr 7715 $ 714 $ 1079 £ 569 $ 977 € 650 kr 99649 ₪ 2653 ¥ 109130 Mex$ 12123 NZ$ 1187 NOK 7749 zł 2869 S$ 963 kr 7715 $ 714 Included Meal Packages
Self-guided (8-day) Guided (8-day) Premium guided (8-day) Dinner package (6 dinners) $ 498 £ 263 $ 451 € 300 kr 45992 ₪ 1224 ¥ 50367 Mex$ 5595 NZ$ 548 NOK 3577 zł 1324 S$ 445 kr 3561 $ 329 $ 498 £ 263 $ 451 € 300 kr 45992 ₪ 1224 ¥ 50367 Mex$ 5595 NZ$ 548 NOK 3577 zł 1324 S$ 445 kr 3561 $ 329 $ 913 £ 481 $ 826 € 550 kr 84319 ₪ 2245 ¥ 92340 Mex$ 10258 NZ$ 1004 NOK 6557 zł 2428 S$ 815 kr 6528 $ 604 Lunch & dinner package (6 lunches & 6 dinners) Not available $ 913 £ 481 $ 826 € 550 kr 84319 ₪ 2245 ¥ 92340 Mex$ 10258 NZ$ 1004 NOK 6557 zł 2428 S$ 815 kr 6528 $ 604 $ 1411 £ 744 $ 1,277 € 850 kr 130311 ₪ 3469 ¥ 142708 Mex$ 15854 NZ$ 1552 NOK 10133 zł 3752 S$ 1259 kr 10089 $ 933 Self-guided (13-day) Dinner package (11 dinners) $ 913 £ 481 $ 826 € 550 kr 84319 ₪ 2245 ¥ 92340 Mex$ 10258 NZ$ 1004 NOK 6557 zł 2428 S$ 815 kr 6528 $ 604 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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