Coimbra to Lisbon Cycling

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Embark on an unforgettable cycling journey starting from the historic city of Coimbra, meandering southward along Portugal's enchanting Silver Coast, and concluding in the medieval town of Obidos. From there, your adventure continues to the lively capital of Lisbon, where three nights are included for you to soak up the city's ancient allure. Begin your expl...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star

Highlights

    • Scenic cycling routes alongside the Atlantic; pine forests and picturesque fishing villages
    • Explore UNESCO Coimbra and the medieval white-washed town of Obidos
    • Three nights in Lisbon; vibrant culture, lively markets and world-class museums

What's this trip about?

    Embark on an unforgettable cycling journey starting from the historic city of Coimbra, meandering southward along Portugal's enchanting Silver Coast, and concluding in the medieval town of Obidos. From there, your adventure continues to the lively capital of Lisbon, where three nights are included for you to soak up the city's ancient allure. Begin your exploration in Coimbra, home to the UNESCO-listed University, renowned for its breathtaking architecture and rich history. Stroll through its cobblestone streets and indulge in a dinner accompanied by a traditional fado show on the second night, immersing yourself in the city's vibrant ambiance. Cycling alongside the Atlantic, you'll traverse picturesque landscapes and charming villages, including the quaint fishing village of Nazare, where time seems to stand still amidst crashing waves and colourful boats. Discover hidden beaches, rugged cliffs, and awe-inspiring viewpoints that showcase Portugal's stunning coastline. Venture inland to explore the walled town of Obidos, with its maze of streets and white houses, perfect for leisurely strolls. Don't miss the chance to sample the famous Ginjinha de Obidos, a sour brandy drink often served in small chocolate cups. Conclude your adventure by travelling by train (not included) to Lisbon, where old-world charm blends seamlessly with modern sophistication. Wander through the winding streets of Alfama, admire the majestic beauty of the Belem Tower, and immerse yourself in the city's vibrant cultural scene, from bustling markets to world-class museums. While in Lisbon, take the opportunity to visit nearby Sintra, the former summer retreat of Portuguese nobility, or Cascais, known for its beautiful promenade and historic mansions. Please note: Cycling helmets are a legal requirement in Portugal for anyone using an e-bike.Cycle along the Silver Coast

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age range14 years and up
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityCoimbra
End CityLisbon

Travel Themes

  • Cycling & Biking

Destinations

Attractions

  • Coimbra
  • Lisbon

Activities

  • Cycling

Trip includes

    • Hotel-to-hotel accommodation in a mix of *** and **** hotels
    • All continental breakfasts and 1 evening meal
    • Luggage transfers between hotels
    • High Quality Bikes
    • Fado show day 2

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive in Coimbra

Arrive at your hotel in Coimbra.

Day 2 At Coimbra

After a morning briefing and bike delivery you are free to explore Coimbra. Stroll along the Mondego river and marvel at the majestic Baroque Joanina library within the historic university. Delve into the rich art collection at Museo de Castro, housed within the splen...

Day 3 Coimbra to Figueira da Foz

Cycle along the fertile valley of the Mondego River from Coimbra to Figueira do Foz. As you pedal through picturesque landscapes of farmland and rice fields, make a delightful stop at Montemor o Velho, nestled midway along your route. Here, indulge in a leisurely lunc...

Day 4 Figueira da Foz to Praia da Vieira

Pedal along the serene cycle path that winds its way through an immense pine forest, stopping at Lagoa da Ervedeira, where the fragrance of pine trees mingles with the salty breeze from the nearby Atlantic Ocean. Beaches like Praia do Pedrogoa, nestled amidst the pine forest-covered dunes, offer a resting point before reaching Praia da Vieira.

Day 5 Praia da Vieira to Nazare

Pedal along the Estrada Atlantica (Atlantic Road) through the remnants of the historic Leiria National Forest, originally planted in the 15th century to supply timber for Portugal's shipbuilding during the Age of Discoveries. Exiting the forest, trace the coast toward...

Day 6 At Nazare

Stroll on the beach or past the sleek yachts in the marina, or head to Praia do Norte, famous amongst surfers for its giant waves, thanks to the Nazare canyon, a submarine geomorphological phenomenon. Wander the the narrow streets perpendicular to the beach to get to ...

Day 7 Nazare to Foz do Arelho

Leave Nazare behind and head for Sao Martinho do Porto for lunch and a swim in the azure bay before a coast road leads on to the placid lagoon at Foz do Arelho whose colours range from emerald to topaz.

Day 8 Foz do Arelho to Obidos

Your shortest cycling day, giving you plenty of time to a morning and, if you fancy, lunch on the beach before pedalling off past little fishing boats as you leave the placid lagoon and head into the valleys of sweeping vibes. Its a gentle climb to the medieval hillt...

Day 9 Obidos to Lisbon

Take the train (payable locally to ensure maximum flexibility) to Lisbon; before departing spend time explore Obidos where the castle walls encircle timeless white houses in sun kissed cobbled alleys splashed with flowers. Arrive in Lisbon where you spend the next 3 nights allowing you plenty of time to explore the city.

Day 10 At Lisbon

Head to Sao Jorge Castle for panoramic views of Lisbon and the Tagus River. Explore its ancient walls, towers, and courtyards steeped in history. Then, head to Alfama, Lisbon's oldest district, known for its winding streets, colorful tiles, and Fado music. Discover hidden gems like the Lisbon Cathedral amidst its charming atmosphere.

Day 11 At Lisbon

Perhaps take the train to Cascais or UNESCO-listed Sintra. Sintra boasts fairy tale palaces like Pena Palace and enchanting gardens at Quinta da Regaleira. Explore charming streets and try the local pastries, queijadas and travesseiros. In Cascais, relax on golden beaches or visit Fortaleza de Cascais.

Day 12 Depart Lisbon

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It is all about adventure. That is what Exodus was founded upon and what the company is still all about. Discovering countries, cultures, environments, cities, mountain ranges, deserts, coasts and jungles; exploring this amazing planet we all live on.

At Exodus, we know what makes you tick when it comes to holidays. It’s a desire shared by so many others. A yearning to visit new places and come home with a real sense of what they’re all about. This means delving into local traditions, cultures, cuisine, lifestyles – anything that contributes to its unique identity. At the same time, we always remember that we are only guests. So we travel courteously and respectfully, in smaller groups to minimise our impact, to ensure that every Exodus holiday is a beneficial experience for everyone involved.

This is a philosophy we take with us around the world, helping you reach some incredible destinations on 500 itineraries across over 90 separate countries. We also strive to provide as much flexibility and choice as we possibly can, making it simple for you to experience a very different holiday.

Exodus started life on 4 February 1974 when two friends got together to provide an overland truck to travel to the Minaret of Jam, deep in the heart of the Hindu Kush, the most inaccessible of the world’s great monuments.

All our office staff have a passion for travel and adventure, and between us we’ve notched up experience that spans 171 different countries. That’s not all. In their former lives, our team members have been professional archaeologists, wildlife guides, overland drivers, mountain leaders, diving and ski specialists and mountain bike gurus – so no-one is better placed to create tours that appeal to a wide range of specialist interests.

Their care in putting all the details in place really shines through too. Extensive planning, research, fact-finding and training are a sign of our commitment to providing a holiday where your enjoyment, value for money and safety come first. It’s a telling reason why we remain one of the leading worldwide adventure tour companies. It is no exaggeration to say that our tour leaders can make a world of difference to the enjoyment of your holiday – so we choose them carefully. The result is that, in 2013, 93% of our clients stated that their leader exceeded their expectations. Where possible, we train and employ local leaders because they can provide invaluable insights that enrich the trip. What’s more, this investment in local staff really helps us benefit both them and their community.

Why we love this operator
With a wide range of trip styles, Exodus caters to every type of traveler out there- even those with specific interests from cycling to winter hiking.
What they’re known for
Global trips to a wide array of destinations with a focus on themed adventures, exciting physical activities and learning about local cultures.

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • Travel insurance
    • Visas or vaccinations
    • Single accommodation (available on request - compulsory supplement)
    • Solo traveller supplement (where only one person is travelling on a departure date)
    • Coimbra station to Hotel (payable locally.)
    • Train Obidos to Lisbon
    • Hotel to Lisbon airport (payable locally.)

Accommodation

Cancellation policy

The cancellation policies of this trip when booked through Travelstride are determined by the stated policies of the tour operator - Exodus Travels.

If you or any other member of your party decides to cancel a confirmed booking you must notify Travelstride in writing. Your notice of cancellation will only take effect when it is received in writing by Travelstride and will be effective from the date on which we receive it.

If You Cancel Your Holiday
You, or any member of your party, may cancel your travel arrangements at any time. Written notification from the lead name or your travel agent must be received at our offices. 

Since we incur costs in canceling your travel arrangements, you will have to pay cancellation charges as follows (see also the exceptions below): 

  • More than 42 days - No cancellation fee. Deposit can be transferred to a new booking departing within 2 years of date of travel of original booking. Any remaining balance will be refundedThis excludes all non-refundable costs as set out in clause 4 above (for example international and domestic flights and local services).
  • Between 41 and 21 days (inclusive) - No cancellation fee. Balance and deposit can be transferred to a new booking departing within 2 years of date of travel of original bookingThis excludes all non-refundable costs as further explained in clause 4 above (for example international and domestic flights and local services).
  • Between 20 and 15 days (inclusive) - 80% of the holiday cost
  • 14 days or less; or failure to join the holiday (inclusive) - 100% of the holiday cost

Certain trips may involve different cancellation charges; you will be advised if this is applicable to your holiday during the booking process.For Polar holidays, the following cancellation charges will be made for all Polar holidays. Period before departure in which you notify us: 

Cancelation charge

  • More than 133 days - Deposit only
  • 133 days or less (or failure to join the holiday) (inclusive) - 100% of the holiday cost

Notes (i) Your deposit is non-refundable, even if the cancellation charge calculated is lower than the deposit amount paid; (ii) If the reason for your cancellation is covered under the terms of your insurance policy, you may be able to reclaim these charges; (iii) certain travel arrangements may be subject to higher cancellation charges and could incur a cancellation charge of up to 100% of that part of the arrangements from the moment the booking is confirmed.

If You Change Your Booking

If, after our Booking Confirmation has been issued, you wish to change your travel arrangements in any way, for example your chosen departure date or accommodation, we will do our utmost to make these changes but it may not always be possible. Any request for changes to be made must be in writing from the lead name or your travel agent. You will be asked to pay an administration charge of $60, and any further cost we incur in making this alteration (including those charged by third party suppliers who provide the component parts of your booking).  You should be aware that these costs could increase the closer to the departure date that changes are made and you should contact us as soon as possible. Note: Certain travel arrangements may not be changeable after a reservation has been made and any alteration request could incur a cancellation charge of up to 100% of that part of the arrangements.

You can transfer your booking to another person, who satisfies all the conditions that apply to this booking, by giving us notice in writing at least 7 days before departure provided that the new lead passenger accepts the transfer and these Terms and Conditions. Both you and the new traveler are responsible for paying all costs we incur in making the transfer. Please bear in mind that certain airlines and other transport providers treat changes as a cancellation and charge accordingly, up to 100% of the cost for that part of the arrangement. Where applicable these charges will be passed on to you.

If We Cancel Your Booking

Exodus reserves the right to cancel an itinerary before departure for any reason whatsoever, including too few participants ,logistical problems, a Force Majeure Event (as defined in Section 8), or any other circumstances that may make operation of the trip inadvisable. All trip payments received will be promptly refunded, and this refund will be the limit of Exodus’s liability without any further obligation on Exodus’s part. Exodus is not responsible for any expenses incurred by trip members in preparing for the trip, including non-refundable or penalty-carrying airline tickets, special clothing, visa or passport fees, or other trip-related expenses.

If We Change Your Booking

  1. Changes to the price. We can change your holiday price after you’ve booked, only in certain circumstances. Changes in the price of the carriage of passengers resulting from changes to the cost of fuel or other power sources, the level of taxes or fees imposed by third parties including tourist taxes, landing taxes or embarkation or disembarkation fees at ports and airports, or exchange rates mean that the price of your travel arrangements may change after you have booked.

  2. Changes other than the price. It is a term of your booking that we are able to make changes to any aspect of your booking. If the change is insignificant, we will ensure that you are notified about it. Examples of insignificant changes include alteration of your accommodation to another of the same or higher standard. If we are forced by circumstances beyond our control to alter significantly any of the main characteristics of the travel services that make up your package you will have the rights set out below.

    2.1 - We will contact you and you will have the choice of accepting the change or having a refund of all monies paid. You can also accept an alternative holiday, where we offer one (we will refund any price difference if the alternative is of a lower value). We will tell you the procedure for making your choice. Please read any notification of changes carefully and respond promptly as if you do not respond to us within the timescale given your booking may be canceled.

    2.2 - If you choose to accept a refund then that is the only liability we have and we will not be liable for any further sums, compensation or otherwise and you are advised to adequately insure yourselves against cancellation for any reason

Please note that insurance premiums and amendments charges are not refundable in any circumstances. 

Once you have put down a deposit for a tour, you are unable to cancel and re-book within a promotional period and we reserve the right to amend the pricing on any new booking you make within that time. If you cancel a tour and book the same tour under a promotional code, we reserve the right to decline the booking.

Important Note: Certain arrangements may not be amended after they have been confirmed and any alteration or cancellation could incur a cancellation charge of up to 100% of that part of the arrangements in addition to the charge above.

If the reason for your cancellation is covered under the terms of your insurance policy, you may be able to reclaim these charges.

Where possible, we will deduct the cancellation charge(s) from any monies you have already paid to us.

For more additional details, see the booking conditions of TruTravels at the following web address: https://www.exodustravels.com/us/about-exodus/exodus-booking-conditions.

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Meals Included
Portuguese cuisine is wholesome, hearty, and rarely fancy and relies heavily on the use of different herbs and spices due to its Moorish influence. Fish dishes are more predominant in the south, although northern regions often offer delicious freshwater fish dishes. The region is also famous for sticky desserts that use egg yolk. During the Golden Age (15C and 16C), the area was very rich because of all the treasures that were brought back from the discoveries of the New World. These riches paid for many convents. The nuns needed egg whites to starch their habits so they used the egg yolks in many gooey desserts that have curious names like monk’s breast and nun’s stomach. The Alentejo is also a highly respected wine region. The Romans were the first to start cultivating vines here. You’ll find a whole range of different vintages to try en route, the best known ones include Roupeiro, Rabo do Ovelha and Antão Vaz (white) and Periquita, Trincadeira and Aragonez (reds), although many small family run vineyards produce their own versions as well. The majority of the wines served in Portugal come from this region. If you enjoy a very young wine, try Vinho Verde from the North. Calcos do Tanha from the Douro region is a good red wine as are Cozinha Velha, Esporão and Ma Partilha from Terra do Sado. Try one of the many excellent ports as a digestif.
Age Requirements
14 years and up
Additional Information
  • 11 Night Hotel-to-hotel accommodation in a mix of *** and **** hotels
  • Management by your local Headwater-appointed agent
  • E-bike hire available on request (supplement applies)
  • Headwater navigation app
Trip ID
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