The Historical Douro Valley - Bike Tour Portugal

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/

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/

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

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 Pinhão – Hotel LBV

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

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/

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

End of the program

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