Porto to Lisbon Self Guided Bike Tour

You will be met upon arrival at Porto airport and taken to your hotel in the centre of Porto from where you can explore the city. Walk down to the riverside, into the medieval quarter of the Ribeira. Porto is a World Heritage city, a historic jewel with more than 150 listed monuments. Cycle leisurely along the riverbank, past the famous Eiffel bridge and across to the Port Wine lodges that rise uphill from the southern bank of the river Douro. That evening, we suggest you enjoy dinner in one of the many fine restaurants for which Porto is famous.

Leave the hustle and bustle of the city for the peace and quiet of the Atlantic coast. We stroll through the many small villages that nestle along the coast and, from time to time, weave in and out of pine forests. The day ends in Furadouro, a hospitable village known for its excellent fish. Enjoy your meal! 1st Stage Difficulty: Easy Distance (Km): 42 Altitude (m) Min: 1 Max: 32 Accumulated (m): 77

Take a trip on a Moliceiro, the brightly coloured, hand-painted wooden boats used to collect seaweed along the canals that gave Aveiro its name of Portuguese Venice. On land, tickle your taste buds and take part in a workshop to make a typical Aveiro sweet. Don't miss a visit to the salt pans and enjoy the wonderfully soothing properties of sea salt as you dip your feet in small tubs. Your cycle tour for today is a pleasant ride along the Ria de Aveiro. - Moliceiro boat trip - Included 2nd Stage Difficulty: Easy Distance (Km): 40.5 Altitude (m) Min: 0 Max: 29 Accumulated (m): 40

Set off from charming Aveiro towards Figueira da Foz, cycling along the canal and through green fields until you reach Mira, where you'll be dazzled by the golden effect of the sun on the sand, the sea, the vegetation and the bright, contrasting colours of the landscape. Visit the fishing village of Praia de Mira with its typical colourful wooden houses called palheiros. Treat yourself to one of the fresh fish specialities for which Mira is famous. At this point, a shared transfer to Figueira da Foz is included, the ideal place to stay overnight. 3rd Stage Difficulty: Medium Distance (Km): 34.8 Altitude (m) Min: 0 Max: 64 Accumulated (m): 124

This stage takes you along the Portuguese silver coast and through the Pinhal de Leiria, the great pine forest planted in the 15th century to supply the wood for the caravels on which the Portuguese discoverers sailed the seven seas. The trail orkwo a cycling path alongside the Estrada Atlântica (Atlantic Road) to São Pedro de Moel, an elegant beach resort that nestles in a forest clearing. Famous for surfing, the splendid beach is bordered to the north by steep rocks and to the south by a small stream. Try fishing off the rocks near the lighthouse where the cliffs attract several species of tasty fish, especially sea bass and bream. 4º Stage Dificuldade: Moderado Distância (Km): 58.7 Altitude (m) Min: 0 Max: 64 Acumulado (m): 233

Today takes you to one of the cities most loved by tourists visiting Portugal - Óbidos. Óbidos, your destination for the day, is a charming little fortified town that makes you think of a medieval film set. The town has been carefully preserved and its inhabitants are proud to maintain the architectural style of bygone eras, its monuments, narrow winding streets and whitewashed houses with flower-filled windows and terraces. The walls covered in blue 18th century tiles inside the south gate that serves as the main entrance are especially impressive. 5th Stage Difficulty: Moderate Distance (Km): 69.7 Altitude (m) Min: 0 Max: 151 Accumulated (m): 461

After checking out of your hotel in Óbidos, a transfer will take you to your hotel in Lisbon where, after check-in, you'll have plenty of free time to explore the city. Lisbon is a romantic city open to the sea that has always shaped its destiny. Start with two emblematic monuments, close together on the banks of the Tagus: the Belém Tower and the Jerónimos Monastery. Both World Heritage Sites, they stand out for their beautiful Manueline architecture. Alfama, Lisbon's oldest neighbourhood, is a place not to be missed. Stretching up the south-eastern slope of the hill crowned by São Jorge Castle, the picturesque neighbourhood is made up of a maze of narrow streets, winding alleys and steep staircases. Bairro Alto, a picturesque working-class neighbourhood dating back to the 16th century, has traditionally been the bohemian haunt of artists and writers. Its streets are quiet during the day, but at night they are transformed by the city's vibrant nightlife. - Dinner included

Transfers to Lisbon airport according to flights.