Itinerary
- Day 1
Porto to Miranda do Douro
You'll head from Porto airport to Miranda do Douro, traveling east through some really nice landscapes. The drive takes you along the Douro River Canyon, where cliffs tower over 200 meters high on both sides. Once you arrive in this small town, there's time to walk around and get familiar with the whitewashed houses and narrow cobbled streets that make it so charming.
- Start point
- Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro (OPO), Pedras Rubras, Vila Nova da Telha, Porto 4470-750, Portugal (Transfer at 2pm from the airport to Miranda do Douro, must be there 15 minutes in advance , 14:00 - 14:15)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walk around Miranda do Douro town
Landmarks/POIs Douro River Canyon - Day 2
Miranda do Douro to Sendim
Your cycling starts in Spain on relatively flat terrain, moving along the coastline with mountain foothills nearby. You'll cycle through the day and then cross into Portugal, either by ferry across the Minho River to Caminha or by using the Vila Nova de Cerveira bridge. Caminha has some impressive old houses and interesting pre-Roman history worth checking out before the stage finishes.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic)
Included Activities
- Cycling stage through Natural Park along coastline and mountain foothills
- Ferry crossing or bridge crossing from Spain to Portugal via Minho River
- Visit Caminha town
Landmarks/POIs Sierra de la Grova Sierra de Argalo Caminha - Day 3
Sendim to Torre de Moncorvo
This stage follows an old railway route through forests and farmland, so you're cycling past olive and almond groves with shepherds sometimes along the paths. By afternoon you'll reach Torre de Moncorvo, known for its almond blossoms and medieval history. Your host will greet you at a nice town house where they sometimes share homemade liqueurs paired with local almonds.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic)
Included Activities
- Cycling stage along former railway ecotrail through agricultural landscape
- Visit Torre de Moncorvo medieval town
- Opportunity to sample homemade liqueurs with host
Landmarks/POIs Torre de Moncorvo - Day 4
Torre de Moncorvo to Vila Flor
Today brings your first views of the Douro River as you cycle alongside it. You'll descend through olive groves producing some of the region's best olive oil, and you're staying at a quinta that makes traditional organic oil. Dinner here includes local cheeses, sausages, fresh bread, homegrown oranges, olive oil and wine. Later in the evening, there's a walk outside for stargazing under clear skies.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic), Dinner (Traditional local cuisine featuring cheeses, sausages, baked bread, home-grown oranges, olive oil and wine at quinta farming estate)
Included Activities
- Cycling stage alongside river Douro through olive groves
- Stargazing walk after dinner
Landmarks/POIs Douro River - Day 5
Vila Flor to Sabrosa
You're cycling through the Alto Douro wine region today, where Port wine and prized red wines from Touriga grapes come from. The UNESCO World Heritage terraced vineyards and wine estates are all around you. After cycling, your bikes get loaded onto a traditional Rabelo boat for a scenic ride to Pinhão, passing famous Port wine estates along the water. You'll see the beautifully tiled train station before heading to your 17th-century hillside accommodation.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic)
Included Activities
- Cycling stage through Alto Douro Winemaking Region among terraced vineyards
- Rabelo boat cruise to Pinhão
- Visit Pinhão train station
- Transfer from Pinhão to accommodation in Sabrosa
Landmarks/POIs Alto Douro Winemaking Region Pinhão - Day 6
Sabrosa to Peso da Régua
Your final cycling day follows quieter back roads and gentle paths through the Douro valley with river views throughout. You arrive in Peso da Régua, which is the heart of the Port wine growing region. The owner of a local quinta might welcome you with fine wine on their terrace and could invite you to help prepare dinner together.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic)
Included Activities
- Cycling stage through Douro valley back roads and riverside paths
- Arrival in Peso da Régua
Optional Activities
- Cooking experience with quinta owner
- Wine tasting with quinta owner
Landmarks/POIs Peso da Régua Douro River 
- Day 7
Peso da Régua to Porto
A transfer takes you to central Porto where you'll pick up your bikes and ride down to the riverside Ribeira quarter. This UNESCO World Heritage area has over 150 protected monuments, and you'll cycle leisurely past the famous Eiffel bridge and check out the Port Wine lodges across the water. That evening you'll have dinner at one of Porto's well-known fine restaurants.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cycling through Porto's medieval Ribeira quarter
- Visit to Eiffel bridge area
- Cycling past Port Wine lodges on southern bank
Optional Activities
- Dinner at fine restaurants in Porto
Landmarks/POIs Ribeira Eiffel Bridge Port Wine Lodges - Day 8
Porto to Porto Airport
Your tour ends with a transfer from your Porto hotel to the airport. That's the conclusion of your trip.
- Meals
- Breakfast
