Self Guided Tour
The Douro Valley - Port Wine Route
Intermediate level, minimum 4 people
This 7 night holiday begins with a wonderful boat trip up the Douro river from Porto with time to relax and enjoy the scenery before spending the next 6 days cycling back through the quiet country roads towards Porto. The distance each day is never more than 30km which means there is plenty of opportunity to visit some of the finest Quintas for wine tastings and to explore the towns and villages along the way. As you are cycling down the Douro there are far more downhill sections than ups and this trip is suitable to any one of reasonable fitness . Each night you stay at a small manor house or equivalent where you will be served dinner and before you leave the following morning you will be offered a substantial breakfast. The route uses quiet country roads and we offer lightweight touring bikes in a wide range of sizes.
Included in this Holiday
• 7 nights accommodation in a twin room in a Portuguese manor house or equivalent (apart from the hotel on the final night in Porto all have swimming pools)
• 7 breakfasts
• 7 dinners including wine
• transfers to and from Porto airport
• boat trip up the river Douro with lunch
• transfers to and from Faro airport or arrival point in the Algarve
• baggage transfers
• bike rental & insurance
• helmets that conform to EU safety standards
• map routes & notes
• back up support
All accommodation is on a bed and breakfast in a double/twin room with en-suite facilities
Not Included
•
flights
• holiday insurance
• 6 lunches
• accommodation in Porto the night prior to leaving for the boat trip up the river
Cost Per Person
Cost per person: October May £590.00 April June - September £625.00
Itinerary
Day 1 – 7 hour boat trip from Porto along the Douro to Peso da Regua with lunch: upon arrival transfer to your hotel at Vila Real (Boat departs at 10.00)
Day 2 A ride through the vineyards and down hill to Pinhao on the edge of the river where you spend the night, 31.2km.
Day 3 – A beautiful ride along the banks of the river to the Port town of Peso da Regua, to spend the night and perhaps visit the Port Wine museum, 34km.
Day 4 You continue along the valley passing through tiny villages and hamlets to Anreade where you stay in a beautiful Quinta, 30.2km.
Day 5 A shorter day and a few gentle climbs to your night stay in the middle of the countryside, 21km.
Day 6 You are getting closer to Porto as you cycle to the town of Entre-os-Rios to spend the night at another typical Quinta, 36.8km.
Day 7 – You enter Porto on 2 wheels, it is a great way to finish your trip and dont worry we route down quiet streets away from major traffic, 39km.
Day 8 – Sadly it is time to leave us and we transfer you back to your departure point in Porto.
(If you want a day off from cycling you can take hitch a ride with the luggage transport vehicle)
This holiday can start on any day of the week to suit your personal travel arrangements
