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  Activity

  • Cycling Tours
  • E Bike Tours

  Duration

  • 7 days Tour - 5 days cycling
  • Difficulty: medium

  Accommodation

7 nights - 3*/4* Hotels and Charming
Lodge

  Price

From 1490€ - e-bikes rental included

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The Historical Douro Valley - Bike Tour Portugal

Program in the Douro region with fantastic tracks on the slopes and vineyards that characterise this region, considered World Heritage by UNESCO in 2001.
Cycling mostly on no traffic roads. The paths crosses small villages located in the unique landscape from Douro with its stair-like terraced vineyards...
More Bike Tour in Portugal.

Immerse yourself in a cycling journey through the historic Douro Valley, where each pedal unveils a tale of tradition and natural splendor.

Venture into a world where the rustic charm of vineyards blends seamlessly with the ageless beauty of the Douro’s landscapes.

 

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 Day by Day

 Day 1 - Pick up at the Régua train station

Pick up at the Régua train station.
Reception and briefing at the hotel.

How to go to Régua

From Porto Airport: take the metro or taxi to Campanhã station, and then take the train to Régua or Pocinho. 
Metro 1.85€ (title Z4) / Taxi 14€ / Train 9.60€

By car: Follow the highway A4 to Vila real, and then the highway A24 towards Régua. Fuel around 10€ and tolls around 6€.

Private transfer: Pick up at the Porto airport or other location. 200€ per transfer. 

Situated on the banks of the River Douro, Peso da Régua played a fundamental role in the production and sale of Port wine, for it was from here that the barrels were transported in the special boats known as "barcos rabelos" to Vila Nova de Gaia, where the wine was left to age in the local wine lodges.

Accommodation in Régua - Rural Tourism Accommodation https://www.casadesaodomingos.pt/


 Day 2 - Bike tour in the region of Régua 34 Km

DISTANCE: 34 KM
ACCUMULATED CLIMB: 1300 M 
ROAD: 75%
DIRT ROAD: 20%
CYCLE PATHS: 5%

Cycling day, mostly on no traffic roads, that starts and ends in the village of Fontelas 4 km distance from Régua. The path crosses small villages located in the unique landscape from Douro with its stair-like terraced vineyards. Along the first part, a 6 Km climb, the view over the river and the city of Régua is breathtaking. At the end, the path takes you through one traditional farm of Douro with the option to visit and enjoy a wine tasting.

Places to visit: Serra do Marão, Quinta de Santa Eufémia 

Accommodation in Régua - Rural Tourism https://www.casadesaodomingos.pt/


 Day 3 - Bike tour from Régua to Pinhão 34 Km

DISTANCE: 34 KM
ACCUMULATED CLIMB: 900 M 
ROAD: 99%
DIRT ROAD: 0%
CYCLE PATHS: 1%

Cycling, along the river Douro between the villages of Régua and Pinhão on road N222 considered one of the most beautiful roads of the world. The path crosses small villages, like, for example, Folgosa, one of the places where the margins of the river are wider apart, forming a beautiful landscape. Here, it is also possible to make a stop and have lunch at one of the most famous restaurants of Douro. Optionally, it is also possible to visit a Farm with Wine Tasting.

 Places to visit: Casal de Loivos viewpoint

Accommodation in Pinhão – Hotel LBV


 Day 4 - Bike loop tour Pinhão 33 Km

DISTANCE: 33 KM 
ACCUMULATED CLIMB: 1100 M 
ROAD: 100%

A loop cycling day around Pinhão in the unique scenery of the Douro Valley. This fantastic walk, in local roads with no traffic, crosses small and charming villages like Provesende. This lovely parish is the ideal place to stop for a snack and a drink. At the highest part of the path, the landscape over the river and the mountains with the terraced vineyards, create a unique and beautiful image of the Douro

Optional – picnic – order at the Hotel.

Accommodation in PinhãoHotel LBV


 Day 5 - Bike Tour from Pinhão to Tua 40 Km

DISTANCE: 400 KM 
ACCUMULATED CLIMB: 700 M 
ROAD: 80%
DIRT ROAD: 20%

A cycling day from Pinhão to Tua in  the unique scenery of the Douro Valley.
The return is made by boat with breathtaking views of the vineyards.

Optional – picnic – order at the Hotel.

Accommodation in Pinhão – Hotel LBV


Day 6 - Bike tour from Régua to Lamego 42 Km

DISTANCE: 42 KM 
ACCUMULATED CLIMB: 900 M 
ROAD: 100% 

The day starts with a boat trip in river Douro (1 hour) followed by a nice bike trip until the historical city of Lamego with some worth seeing monuments, with highlight to the Sé. This is the city that hosts the Sanctuary of Nossa Senhora dos Remédios with its imponent staircase of 686 steps. The route unwinds in local roads with no traffic crossing small and beautiful villages. After exiting Lamego towards Régua there are 12 km downhill, amidst the vineyards, along road N2 that crosses Portugal from North to South and is, nowadays, one of the touristic attractions of our country.

Places to visit: Cathedral Lamego, Nossa Senhora dos Remédios Sanctuary, Lamego Castle

Accommodation in Régua - Rural Tourism https://www.casadesaodomingos.pt/


 Day 7 - Transfer to Porto

Transfer to Régua train station.
Train from Régua to Porto.

Places to visit: Luís I bridge, Lello bookstore, Clérigos church, Bolsa palace, Gardens of the Crystal Palace, Music House, Aliados Avenue, Cais da Ribeira, Bolhão market, Ribeirinha area, try Port Wine and a Francesinha 

Accommodation in Porto - Hotel Vila Galé Riveira https://www.vilagale.com/pt/hoteis/porto-e-norte/vila-gale-porto-ribeira


Prices per person

Nr. of people

2 people

1590€

4 or more people

1490€

July and August price upon request


Prices per person (2 people in a double)
Minimum 2 people

Single suplement 495€ 

Extra nigths on Porto available from 190€/room

 

Map of the Tour

Included

  • 7 nights accommodation 3*/4* Hotels and Charming Lodge
  • 5 bike trips in Douro
  • GPS with map and tracks
  • e-bikes (hydraulic disc brakes) and helmet
  • Water bottle in each of the tours
  • Visit Viewpoints
  • Boat trip on the Douro Valley (approx. 1 hour)
  • Transfer from Rural Tourism to railway station in Régua
  • Transport link between cycling routes
  • Personal accident insurance
  • Optional:
  • Return to Porto by Boat (last day) with lunch on board, price per person 95€
  • Wine tasting (day 4) – 10€ per person

Levels

Easy - Very few hills and the existing hills are not steep.
Medium - Some hills that are not steep or only few hills but steep.
Difficult -  Several hills of all types.

The participants should take into account the terrain and the km/miles of each route and be sure to check in advance that they are in good physical condition to do it.

 

Cycle through the poetic landscapes of the Douro Valley, where every ride tells a story of heritage and natural beauty.

Indulge in a cycling escapade where the trails narrate tales of the Douro’s rich heritage. Embark on a journey of scenic discoveries.

 

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