Porto to Coimbra Cycling

Porto to Coimbra Cycling

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Porto to Coimbra Cycling

10 Days Starting and ending in Porto

Visiting: Porto, Furadouro, Aveiro, Praia de Mira, Curia, Coimbra

Tour operator:

Exodus

Tour code:

C09OP

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

1 - 16

Physical rating:

Medium, Low, Leisurely / Moderate

Age range:

18-99

Special diets catered:

Please inform Exodus of specific dietary requirements

Tour operated in:
English
Trip Styles:

Adventure Tours

Interests:

Beach Tours, Photography

Activities:

Cycling, Sightseeing, Walking

From:
$3380 (USD)

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Tour Overview

You begin in UNESCO-recognised Porto, a beautiful mix of winding, mediaeval streets, impressive architecture and the serene Douro River, packed with brightly coloured rabelo sailing boats - it's also home to some world-famous wine cellars and we've included a port tasting for you in the afternoon. From here you'll head south, past sandy bays and beaches, to your luxury hotel in Furadouro right on the beachfront, before heading via the Aveiro Lagoon, to 'Portugal's Venice', Aveiro.



Highlights

  • Aveiro's Venetian canals; UNESCO-recognised Coimbra

  • Taste wine in Porto's famous wine cellars and in the superb Bairrada wine region

  • 4-star hotels throughout in beachfront, town and country locations

  • Coastal and lagoon wildlife: pink flamingo, purple heron, kingfisher and sandpiper

  • Superb varied cycling: riverside and forest routes; beaches and sand dunes; charming cities

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Arrive In Porto

Location: Porto

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hotel Vincci Porto Vila Galé Porto Ribeira

Meals Included: Dinner

Arrive at your hotel in Porto. After a briefing with our agent you can enjoy

dinner on the Douro riverfront. 

Day 2 : At Porto

Location: Porto

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hotel Vinicci Porto

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today you could opt for a return cycle ride, taking you north of Porto and

along both the Douro River and the ocean front, passing glorious beaches, the

C16 castle of Sao Joao da Foz, Matosinhos - with some great seafood

restaurants - and the Boa Nova Tea House which belongs to the Portuguese

Masterchef's Rui Paula. If you'd rather spend the day exploring Porto, why

not enjoy a stroll along the riverfront, wander the narrow, winding streets

or explore the historic Ribeira district, a UNESCO World Heritage Site? We've

included a port wine tasting and cellar visit for you in the afternoon,

across the Douro, and for dinner this evening you can choose from a number of

fine local restaurants.

Day 3 : Porto To Furadouro 30Km/19Mi Or 43Km/27Mi

Location: Porto, Furadouro

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Furadouro Boutique Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

This morning, enjoy a relaxed ride along the Douro River's south bank, full

of brightly coloured rabelo boats. You could stop for a tasting in one of the

famous port wine caves before following an idyllic waterfront path from the

Natural Reserve of the Douro Estuary - a great spot for birdwatching - to the

Atlantic coast. Heading onwards, you'll pass some beautiful sandy beaches -

perhaps stop for lunch in one of the seafront restaurants and relax on

Espinho's gorgeous golden sands - before following a cycle path through pine

forest to your beachfront hotel in Furadouro, where you'll enjoy dinner in

the restaurant.

Day 4 : Furadouro To Aveiro (Estarreja)

Location: Furadouro, Aveiro

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hotel Moliceiro

Meals Included: Breakfast

Head south from Furadouro along the protected Aveiro Lagoon, one of Europe's

last pristine coastal marshes and a haven for many bird species including

plover and sandpiper - you can discover more about the area by joining the

canal and paying a visit to the BioRia Interpretation Centre. It's then on to

Salreu where you'll take a short train journey (10 mins - pay locally) to

Aveiro, your home for the next two nights. There are plenty of good fish

restaurants to choose from for dinner, within easy reach of your luxury

hotel.

Day 5 : At Aveiro

Location: Aveiro

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hotel Moliceiro

Meals Included: Breakfast

Aveiro is known as 'Portugal's Venice', with a picturesque network of canals

weaving their way through the city, lined with grand buildings and former

fishermen's houses and filled with gondola-style boats making their way

leisurely along the water. Charming alleyways are lined with churrasquerias

for lunch, while a bustling fish market takes place every day. Visit the

impressive Jesus Monastery and Aveiro Museum, along with the beautiful

cathedral which dominates the town square.

Day 6 : Aveiro To Praia De Mira

Location: Praia de Mira

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Macarico Beach Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Cycle southwards today and visit the factory and museum of Vista Alegre,

Portugal's oldest fine porcelain producer, based in Ilhavo, before crossing

the Aveiro Lagoon to meet the ocean again in Vagueira. From here you head

north to Costa Nova, home to a lovely sandy beach lined by colourful

candy-striped houses, before cycling back to Vagueira and along the coast.

Turning inland, you'll make your way to your 4 star beachfront hotel at Praia

de Mira, passing fields of pears, lemons and strawberries en route.

Day 7 : At Praia De Mira

Location: Praia de Mira

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Macarico Beach Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Perhaps take it easy today and enjoy a day at a beach, relaxing on Praia de

Mira's silky sands dotted with brightly coloured fishing boats and several

beach cafes. Alternatively, follow a trail eastwards into lagoons and acacia

forest, crossing the canals over New England-style bridges. This is a lovely

route lined by iris and bright cistus and you're likely to spot kingfisher

and blue heron, along with several good picnic spots!

Day 8 : Praia De Mira To Curia

Location: Praia de Mira, Curia

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Curia Palace

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Leave the coast behind and follow a cycle path inland through acacia forest,

before passing farms and small villages on your way to the vineyards of the

Bairrada region. Stop for a spot of wine tasting at the Quinta do Encontro

before a short ride brings you to Curia and your 'Palace Hotel' set in 14

acres of gardens and parkland.

Day 9 : Curia To Coimbra

Location: Curia, Coimbra

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hotel Vila Gale

Meals Included: Breakfast

Your final day takes you through vineyards to the Mondego River Valley.

You'll cycle alongside farms and rice fields, following the river, with a

final stretch through the Choupal Forest to arrive in Coimbra. There's so

much to discover in this beautiful riverfront city, including the historic

university with its spectacular Baroque library, the Museo de Castro, whose

art collection in the Bishop's Palace is one of the finest in Portugal, not

to mention the interest-packed streets and leafy plazas just perfect for

exploring. We recommend spending extra nights here so you can enjoy the city

to the full, including the markets, restaurants and lively fado bars!



Day 10 : Leave Coimbra

Location: Coimbra

Leave Coimbra

What's Included

  • High quality bikes

  • Luggage transfers between hotels

  • All accommodation

  • All continental breakfasts and 5 evening meals

  • Management by your local Headwater-appointed agent

  • GPS Route directions and maps

  • Meals

    8 breakfasts, 0 lunches, 5 dinners.

What's Not Included

  • Supplement for single traveller (includes single accommodation supplement)

  • Travel insurance

  • Single accommodation (compulsory supplement)

  • Visas or vaccinations

  • Solo traveller supplement (where only one person is travelling on a departure date)

Food

Portuguese cuisine is wholesome, hearty, and rarely fancy and relies heavily
on the use of different herbs and spices due to its Moorish influence. Fish
dishes are more predominant in the south, although northern regions often
offer delicious freshwater fish dishes.The region is also famous for sticky
desserts that use egg yolk. During the Golden Age (15C and 16C), the area was
very rich because of all the treasures that were brought back from the
discoveries of the New World. These riches paid for many convents. The nuns
needed egg whites to starch their habits so they used the egg yolks in many
gooey desserts that have curious names like monk’s breast and nun’s
stomach.The Alentejo is also a highly respected wine region. The Romans were
the first to start cultivating vines here. You’ll find a whole range of
different vintages to try en route, the best known ones include Roupeiro,
Rabo do Ovelha and Antão Vaz (white) and Periquita, Trincadeira and Aragonez
(reds), although many small family run vineyards produce their own versions
as well. The majority of the wines served in Portugal come from this region.
If you enjoy a very young wine, try Vinho Verde from the North. Calcos do
Tanha from the Douro region is a good red wine as are Cozinha Velha, Esporão
and Ma Partilha from Terra do Sado. Try one of the many excellent ports as a
digestif.

Accommodation

We've picked some rather special accommodation for you including luxury 4-star hotels in art-deco and historic buildings in Porto and Aveiro respectively; a design hotel in Praia de Mira with a rooftop pool boasting fabulous ocean views, stylish spa hotels in Furadouro and Coimbra and a restored Belle Epoque hotel in Curia, set in 14 acres of private gardens and parkland. We've included four evening meals for you on this holiday and you're free to choose from some great local restaurants in Porto (night two), Furadouro and also in Aveiro and Coimbra.

Check out our Q&As

  • Are airport transfers included in this tour?

    No

  • Are vaccinations required for this tour?

    There are no specific health risks.

  • Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?

    Yes

  • What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?

    4-star hotels

  • Do you require a visa for this holiday?

    No visa required for British passport holders.

  • What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

    If you wish to make any changes to your booking, particularly if you need to alter any flights booked through us, please let us know as soon as possible. There is a booking or flight amendment fee of £40 per change and flight amendments often incur extra airline costs depending on the changes to be made and if the ticket has been issued or not.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Exodus has been trading since 1974

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    Your final joining instructions and flight details, if booked with us, will then be sent out 2 to 3 weeks before departure. If you would like a hard copy posted, or if you require these any earlier, please contact the customer operations team. We advise that if you are booking connecting travel before receiving these, please ensure you leave plenty of time.

  • Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

    Travellers are welcome to opt to share a room with a tour member of the same gender for no additional charge. If you'd like your own room, we can request a single supplement so that you will have your own room throughout.

  • Can I join the tour once it has departed?

    You are welcome to meet the group after the tour has departed however there is no reduction in rate for joining a tour after the departure date.

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This trip takes you through the most beautiful parts of the Mediterranean walking with a guide and also discovering the wonders of Pompeii and Vesuvius. The hotel had a nice feel as family run, spotless and comfortable rooms, we were well looked after for breakfasts and dinner each day, and the barmen fixed some mean cocktails for us.!

Paul Green  

It's amazing what you can do in a week! Cycling the Dalmatian Coast.

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This holiday was extremely enjoyable. The itinerary is well planned and the route takes you to a variety of destinations. Not having been to Croatia before I didn't know there were so many beautiful small islands and I loved the ferry and catarmaran rides. The coastal route we took was dramatic and the World Heritage sites in Split and Dubrovnik very interesting and worth visiting. The Adriatic Sea was warm, blue and inviting, good for swimming even in October. The hotels we stayed in varied in size from medium to large. I particularly liked the one just outside Dubrovnik as I had a sea view. Tourists were plentiful in Split and Dubrovnik but in the other places we stayed there was an end of season feel and it was quiet on the roads and in the resorts. The food was good and our guide was always able to recommend a nice restaurant for our evening meal. The weather in October was good for cycling - not hot, partly cloudy most days and one day it rained!

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