Cycling Portugal - Porto to Lisbon

Name: Cycling Portugal - Porto to Lisbon
Brand: Explore!
SKU: explore-CPL
Price: 2020 USD
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Rating: 4 (31 reviews)

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Discover the cultural highlights, sweeping beaches and natural beauty of central Portugal. Cycle up the Douro Valley, ride a bike path to university town Coimbra then take a train to picturesque Aveiro. Spend the next three days following the Atlantic Coast, trying the excellent local wines and catch of the day. Coastal cycling - Discover the scenic Atlant...

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Overview

Trip type

Small Group Tour

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Highlights

Cycle along the coast from Porto to Lisbon through charming fishing villages
Indulge in fresh seafood and local wines
Explore historical cities and unspoilt beaches

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Details

Itinerary focusOff the Beaten Path

Group sizeSmall Group - max of 20 people

Age range16 to 85 years

Flights and transport

Start CityPorto

End CityLisbon

Travel Themes

Cultural
Cycling & Biking

Destinations

Attractions

Coimbra
Douro Valley
Lisbon
Porto
Venice

Activities

Cycling

Max Group Size

Max Group Size: 20

Itinerary

Day 1 Trip starts in Porto; evening orientation walk

Our trip starts in Porto. Portugal's second city straddles the River Douro and its atmospheric historic centre lies on the northern bank. The Port Wine lodges are located along the river in Gaia on the southern side. For those arriving on time our Tour Leader plan...

Day 2 Cycle through Porto and onto the seaside town of Furadouro

After breakfast, there will be some time to ensure all are happy with our bikes and to make any minor adjustments. We then start our cycling journey through downtown Porto cross Luís I bridge along the Douro River and later continue along the Atlantic Coast to Furadou...

Day 3 Visit Ovar and cycle along the coastal trail to Aveiro - the Portuguese 'Venice'

We cycle from the hotel after breakfast and ride our way along the graded cycling trail into Ovar and visit this lovely old town. We then continue back to the coastal trail and ride to Sao Jacinto. Between white sand beaches, dunes, pine forests and marshes, the lands...

Day 4 Cycle on coastal plains to Praia de Mira and transfer to Nazaré

After breakfast, we start our cycle along the colourfully painted beachfront houses in the Costa Nova neighbourhood. The surrounding area is a shallow coastal lagoon rich in birdlife and our cycle route takes us outh, through the plains and marshland close to the sea,...

Day 5 Coastal cycling from Nazaré to Foz do Arelho. Free afternoon to enjoy the beach

Our cycle route this morning follows the coast south towards the charming beach town of Sao Martinho do Porto. Then, we continue to Foz de Arelho for a much-deserved lunch on the beachfront. The afternoon is free to enjoy the fabulous beaches of Foz de Arelho which re...

Day 6 Visit the lovely medieval town of Obidos. Cycle to the small fishing town of Peniche

Our final ride is always close to the sea as we cycle south until Peniche. In between, we make a stop inland, in Obidos for a walking tour. Obidos is considered to be one of the most picturesque and well-preserved medieval towns in Portugal. We then, cycle back to the...

Day 7 Drive to Lisbon. Orientation walk and free time to explore in the afternoon. Evening chance to see a Fado concert

This morning, we drive for around one-and-a-half hours to Lisbon where our Tour Leader will take you on an orientation walk and the afternoon will be free to discover the city at your own pace. Resting on seven hills overlooking the estuary of the River Tagus, Lisbon ...

Day 8 Trip ends in Lisbon

The trip ends after breakfast at our hotel in Lisbon. There are no activities planned today, so you are free to depart at any time. If your flight is departing later in the day luggage storage facilities are available at our hotel. If you would like to receive an a...

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Last Updated: 3/30/2025

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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Cycling Portugal - Porto to Lisbon

Very enjoyable bike tour. The hotels were good, group was very friendly and we liked the route for the most part. I wish we could have learned more about Portugal....

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Oct 2024

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Cycling Portugal - Porto to Lisbon

Food and drink good quality and good price. Ride leader enthusiastic and fun. Nice hotels

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Cycling Portugal - Porto to Lisbon

Great Leader - accommodation all good, route good - in fact all round fab holiday

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Sep 2024

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Cycling Portugal - Porto to Lisbon

We had a fabulous holiday cycling in Portugal. The leader was excellent. The support was fantastice and the accommodation along the way was very good - exceeding ex...

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These conditions are applicable to Discovery & Wildlife, Cycling, Walking and Family Trips. These conditions were updated November 2022. Booked a Polar trip? Please refer to our Polar booking conditions. To make it easy to know the detail of our flexibility, we’ve put it in a grid (these terms apply to all trips apart from our Polar Voyages.) Standard cancellations or changes within 69 days of travel If you’re getting closer to your trip, cancellation charges will apply as follows: For trips confirmed by 31st December 2022: 59-42 days before trip start date – 30%, or loss of deposit if higher 41-28 days before trip start date – 60% 27-14 days before trip start date – 90% Less than 14 days before trip start date – 100% For trips confirmed from 1st January 2023: 69 -42 days before trip start date – 30%, or loss of deposit if higher 41-28 days before trip start date – 60% 27-14 days before trip start date – 90% Less than 14 days before trip start date – 100%

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Visa requirements

Portugal: Visas are not required by UK, Australian, New Zealand, US and Canadian citizens. Other nationalities should consult their local embassy or consular office.

Health & Safety

Nothing compulsory but Tetanus is usually recommended as a precaution. Please check the latest requirements with your travel clinic or doctor prior to departure. The above is not an exhaustive list. Further information regarding vaccinations and travel health advice can be found by following the NHS and NaTHNaC links at <a href="https://www.explore.co.uk/essential-information/know-before-you-go/travel-health">Explore Travel Health</a> and from your local healthcare provider. Visa and vaccination requirements are subject to change and should be confirmed by you before travelling.

Meals Included

Breakfast : 7

Age Requirements

16 to 85 years

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