WHAT’S INCLUDED

7 days / 6 nights / 5 days cycling

Support Level

• Two experienced, knowledgeable local Guides
• One of the Guides will ride with you at all times
• Our comfortable support and backup vehicle van with air conditioning
• Techno-mechanical assistance at all times
• All transportation from airport pick-up to drop-off
• All baggage transportation
• Documentation booklet about PortugalBike Tour
• Personal Accident Insurance and Liability Insurance
• First-Aid assistance on location

Accommodations

• One Pousada – Monument Hotel (12th century former Augustinian Monastery – Small Luxury Hotel)
• One Pousada – Monument Hotel (12th century former Cistercian Monastery)
• One Pousada – Charming Hotel (located in a 13th century Fortress)
• One 4* Historic Hotel (16th century former Manor House)
• One 4* Historic Hotel (Charming building with more than 100 years)
• One 3* Hotel on the mountains

Meals

• 6 Breakfasts
• 6 Dinners (including our famous wines, cheeses and desserts)
• Daily energy-bars, nuts, fruits and water

Gear

• Superior quality hybrid bicycles with disc brakes and 30 speeds, tailored to your height and specifications
• PortugalBike cycling jersey to keep
• PortugalBike water bottles to keep
• Specialized helmets (optional)

Please note:

Prices are based on a double bedroom occupancy (hotels may be different depending on availability) | Longer tour: You can join two PortugalBike Tours and have a 2-week program. Take a look to Along The Silver Coast bike tour (10% discount on the second tour) | Groups: Discount for Groups of 4 or more people | E-Bike rental: + Euro 200 | If you wish a different date, ask us for prices and availability.

Arrival   

Welcome at Porto airport, 2-hour drive to Castro Laboreiro (or 5-hour drive from Lisbon airport), briefing about the tour. Lodging in a 3* Hotel in the Mountains. Lodging in Castrum Villae Hotel.

The fortified town at the border with Spain

58km (36mi), level 3 (3.3), total climbing 730m (2400ft).
After breakfast we will ride down the mountain and then you will ride on several bicycle paths along the river (that marks the border), always with Spain on the other side of the river and we continue cycling until we get to the fortified small town. Lodging in a Pousada, in a 13th century Fortress which is set on the highest place of the old fortified area of this historic town, with a great view to the Spanish border. Lodging in Pousada de Valença, Charming Hotel located in a 13th century Fortress.

The Atlantic coast

58km (36mi), level 3 (2.5), total climbing 350m (1150ft).
After breakfast we will ride along the river along a beautiful cycle lane to another small and beautiful historic town, sometimes very close to the Atlantic Ocean where you can feel the fresh breeze that comes from the beaches; other times cycling along winding roads sided by small houses and crossing small villages. Lodging in a 16th century Manor House, a charming 4* hotel, that keeps its history and memories alive. Lodging in Casa Melo Alvim Hotel.

Crossing a dense forest to get to another medieval town

52km (32mi), level 3 (2.8), total climbing 650m (2130ft).
After breakfast we will cross the bridge and leave town and we continue cycling along the river within a dense forest. Then we will have a stop to have lunch in a place that is considered “the oldest village in Portugal”. Lodging in a four-star Historic Hotel with a beautiful panoramic view over the green landscape and the river. Lodging in Ribeira Collection Hotel.

The most typical views in Minho region

48km (30mi), level 3 (3.0), total climbing 780m (2560ft).
After breakfast we ride on the green and luxuriant hills typical of this region. We can see vast vineyards with grapes  to make the very known “green wine”, very typical from this region, and here and there we can find some houses. Lodging in a Pousada that is the result of the restoration of a former Cistercian Monastery of the 12th century. Lodging in Pousada Mosteiro de Amares, Monument Hotel.

Guimarães, the birthplace of Portugal

55km (34mi), level 4 (4.4), total climbing 1700m (5580ft).
After breakfast we ride up the green Gerês Hills and we can enjoy a great view over the dam. We leave the luxuriant area of this National Park and we start to ride down towards Guimarães, a historic city that is the birthplace of Portuguese nationality.  Lodging in a Pousada which is the result of the restoration of a former Augustine Monastery of the 12th century. Lodging in Pousada Mosteiro de Guimarães, Monument Hotel, a Small Luxury Hotel.

Departure

After breakfast transfer to Porto or Lisbon airport  (40-min drive to Porto or 3-hour and 40-min drive to Lisbon).

Total distance 271km (168mi) | Average 54km/day (34mi/day) | 40% asphalt + 60% dirt-roads and bike lanes

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On this tour you can ride with one of these bicycles

SCOTT SPORTSTER

COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE

Sporster 20 Solution emphasises comfort and convenience for touring and transportation. Equipped with a lockout fork and Syncros components, the Sportster is set up perfectly for your excursions with a more vertical and comfortable position.

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BOSCH SYSTEM 

E-BIKE

Now you don’t have any excuse for not participating on a Portugal Bike Tour! Don’t be afraid of not being able to keep up with the group. Now you can ride an e-bike without feeling too exhausted! The system works as if someone is pushing at your back! The more you pedal, the more electric assistance you have.

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