Porto to Lisbon
Connecting two of Europe's most beautiful cities
- 8 Days / 7 Nights
- Self-Guided
- Luggage transfers included
- Total cycling distance: approx. 245 km
Arrival in Porto
Take a stroll along the Douro riverbank and make sure to try a glass of the famous port today.
In the morning you will cross the Douro and cycle past the port cellars. After this, you will head away from the hustle and bustle of the city and towards the quiet Atlantic coast. Going past fine sandy beaches and through extensive pine forests you will head south. Today’s final destination is well known for its hospitality and excellent fish. Have a good time!
There is a lot of nature to be admired on today’s stage. You will cycle through the Aveiro lagoon and while doing so you will be surrounded by water. Do some bird watching at São Jacinto Dunes Natural Reserve or watch the salt extraction at the salt works. A ferry will then take you to Aveiro, a place considered as the “Portuguese Venice” due to its canals and its famous Moliceiro boats.
The bike path along the Aveiro lagoon will lead you to Costa Nova. The colourfully-striped beach houses are a popular backdrop for holiday photos. You continue cycling leisurely towards the South and soon you will reach today’s destination. Take a stroll along the kilometre-long sandy beach and enjoy the atmosphere at this peaceful seaside resort.
You cycle through a dune landscape on gentle hills. Crickets chirp in the pine forest and soon you will see the first cliff ahead of you. The road leads spectacularly towards the Cabo Mondego lighthouse and then further on towards Figueira da Foz, which is a charming little town with lots of restaurants, decorative alleys, slow-paced cafes and of course a beautiful beach.
In the morning you transfer to royal Sintra where you will find many palaces and stately homes. From here it’s a rushing descent back towards the coast. Wonderful views of the sea and dreamy sandy bays make the odd climb on the way to Cascais worth it. At the end of the day, you will be welcomed by the lovely promenade to the stylish town of Cascais.
The cycle path runs right along the shore to Estoril. After that you will soon reach the mouth of the River Tagus. The famous Belem Tower lies directly en route after which you will ride underneath Lisbon’s landmark, the mighty suspension bridge. Continue along the banks of the Tagus to your hotel in the modern district of Oriente.
Return trip or extension
After breakfast, this impressive cycling trip ends or you can make use of an extension and enjoy all the beautiful things this city has to offer.
Route information
For the most part, your route will lead you along flat coastal paths, with the exception of the last two stages that incorporate a few brief uphill sections. You'll mainly ride on asphalt paths, agricultural trails, and Ecovias, which are typical Portuguese bicycle paths constructed on former railway lines. These stages should not pose any difficulties for cyclists who are accustomed to regular biking.
| Season 1 03.03.2024 - 23.03.2024 03.11.2024 - 24.11.2024 Sunday | Season 2 24.03.2024 - 11.05.2024 29.09.2024 - 02.11.2024 Sunday | Season 3 12.05.2024 - 28.09.2024 Sunday | |
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| Porto - Lisbon, 8 days, PO-PORPL-08X | |||
| Base price | 959.00 | 1,049.00 | 1,139.00 |
| Single room surcharge | 509.00 | 509.00 | 509.00 |
- 3*** and 4**** hotels
| Season 1 Mar 3, 2024 - Mar 23, 2024 Nov 3, 2024 - Nov 24, 2024 Sunday | Season 2 Mar 24, 2024 - May 11, 2024 Sep 29, 2024 - Nov 2, 2024 Sunday | Season 3 May 12, 2024 - Sep 28, 2024 Sunday | |
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| Porto | |||
| Double room p.p. | 99.00 | 99.00 | 99.00 |
| Single room surcharge | 99.00 | 99.00 | 99.00 |
| Lisbon | |||
| Double room p.p. | 89.00 | 89.00 | 89.00 |
| Surcharge single room | 75.00 | 75.00 | 75.00 |
Including
- 7 nights in the chosen category, including breakfast
- Described transfers
- Personal welcome meeting (English)
- Luggage transfer(s) max. 1 piece of luggage 20 kg per person
- Digital travel documents, 1x per room (English with route and overview maps, detailed route description, places of interest, important telephone numbers, luggage labels)
- GPS data available on request
- Service Hotline (English)
Not included
- Tourist tax, if applicable, to be paid locally
- Airport: Porto or Lisbon, you can travel between the two cities in about 3 hours with a direct train connection. Costs approx. €10 per person
