The Historical Douro Valley - ebike

Program in the Douro region with fantastic tracks on the slopes and vineyards that characterise this region, considered by UNESCO in 2001 as World Heritage. At the end the exceptional city of Porto! Porto has lots of attractions and a vast historical and architectural patrimony, with a history stretching back thousands of years. The historical centre of Porto was declared World Heritage Site by UNESCO (in 1996) and includes cascading houses tumbling down to Ribeira, the Cathedral and the Clérigos Tower, exquisite buildings and baroque churches. Porto is also a lively and creative city and is a venue for reputed cultural and artistic events.

Day by Day

Day 1 - Pick up at the Régua train station

Pick up at the Régua train station.
Reception and briefing at Rural Tourism Accommodation (Casa Nª Sra. Do Carmo).

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.

Day 2 - Bike tour in the region of Régua

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

This day will start in a village located in Régua. The descent to Régua offers fantastic views over the city and river. Bike through a farm with a brief visit, pass in the middle of the vineyards, cross an old unused bridge and enjoy the center of Régua.

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

Accommodation in Rural Tourism (Casa Nª Sra. Do Carmo)
http://www.casanscarmo.com/EN/Default.aspx

Day 3 - Bike tour from Régua to Pinhão

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

This day begins in Régua and the route is along the Douro River on a road known as one of the most beautiful of Portugal.

Places to visit: Casal de Loivos viewpoint

Accommodation in Pinhão – Hotel LBV
http://www.lbvhousehotel.com/pt/Utilidades/Homepage.aspx

Day 4 - Bike loop tour Pinhão

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

Very interesting route in the middle of the vineyards and crossing small villages.

Optional – picnic – order at the Hotel.

Accommodation in Pinhão – Hotel LBV
http://www.lbvhousehotel.com/pt/Utilidades/Homepage.aspx

Day 5 - Bike tour from Régua to Lamego

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

This day begins with a boat tour in the Douro River. You will see very interesting and diverse landscape.

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

Accommodation in Régua
http://www.casanscarmo.com/EN/Default.aspx

Day 6 - Transfer to Porto

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

Welcome to Porto! Enjoy this amazing city with its indescribable mysticism. Take the rest of the day off to experience the city, taste the food, go to the top of the hills to see the superb view and interact with the lovely people. This is the last day of your journey, make the most of it!

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 HF Tuela Porto or similar
https://www.hfhotels.com/hoteis/hf-tuela-porto-pt

Day 7 - End of the program

End of the program after breakfast.

Prices

Nr. of people

2 people

895€

Prices per person (2 people in a double)
Minimum 2 people
Single suplement 350€

Extra nigths on Porto available from 95€

Map of the Tour

Included

6 nights accommodation 3*/4* Hotels and Charming Lodge
4 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 85€
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.