Itinerary
- Day 1
Porto to Baiona
You'll land at Porto Airport and connect with your Pedalquest Tours guide, then transfer south to Baiona in Galicia where you're staying at the Parador de Baiona Hotel. After checking in and getting settled, there's time to walk around this port city and get a feel for the place. The historic centre has character, and if you want to head out, Monterreal Fort with its Prince's Tower is worth seeing. Grab dinner at the hotel and rest up before cycling starts tomorrow.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Dinner at the hotel
- Explore Baiona city
Optional Activities
- Visit Monterreal Fort
- Stroll around the harbour
Landmarks/POIs Monterreal Fort Prince's Tower - Day 2
Baiona to Caminha
Your cycling begins along the Atlantic coast with mountains creating a nice backdrop throughout the ride. You'll cycle across Serra da Grova and Serra de Argalo, then take a boat across the Minho River to reach Caminha. This town is one of Portugal's oldest, and you'll have time to walk around and see the manor houses that tell stories going back to pre-Roman times.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner with drinks in hotels or local restaurants)
Included Activities
- Cycling along the Atlantic coast
- River Minho crossing by boat
- Wine tasting
Optional Activities
- Explore Caminha town
Landmarks/POIs Caminha Serra da Grova Serra de Argalo River Minho - Day 3
Caminha to Ponte de Lima
The route takes you through Viana do Castelo, a town with real historical significance tied to the Age of Discoveries and its shipbuilding past. You'll visit the Byzantine Church of Santa Luzia, which sits on a mountain, and the climb up gives you panoramic views across the region. Later, you'll head inland along the River Lima toward Ponte de Lima, a Roman-era town with a famous 24-arch bridge that pilgrims used when traveling to Santiago de Compostela.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner with drinks in hotels or local restaurants)
Included Activities
- Cycling through Viana do Castelo
- Visit Byzantine Church of Santa Luzia
- Cycling along River Lima to Ponte de Lima
Optional Activities
- Explore Viana do Castelo town
- Explore Ponte de Lima town
Landmarks/POIs Viana do Castelo Church of Santa Luzia Ponte de Lima Lima Bridge River Lima - Day 4
Ponte de Lima to Sabrosa
A transfer takes you to Sabrosa, where you'll spend the day walking through old streets and country lanes. Vineyards and pine trees cover the landscape here, and you'll visit quintas, which are the wine estates that make this region work. Many have been restored nicely and let visitors see how the Douro wine region operates day to day.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner with drinks in hotels or local restaurants)
Included Activities
- Transfer from Ponte de Lima to hotel in Amares
- Transfer from Amares to Sabrosa
- Explore Sabrosa town
- Wine tasting
Optional Activities
- Visit quintas (wine estates)
Landmarks/POIs Sabrosa Douro wine region - Day 5
Sabrosa
You're in the Alto Douro wine region now, where carved terraces on steep slopes create one of the world's most recognized wine areas. There's time to learn how Port wine gets made, plus information about the award-winning red wines like Touriga. You'll visit a local producer for olive oil tasting and have a picnic, so you can taste the flavours that come from these hillsides and landscapes.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic with olive oil tasting), Dinner (Dinner with drinks in hotels or local restaurants)
Included Activities
- Olive oil tasting with picnic in Sabrosa
- Learn about wine production in Alto Douro
Optional Activities
- Visit quintas and wineries
Landmarks/POIs Alto Douro wine region - Day 6
Sabrosa to Régua
Cycling today is gentler as the route flattens out, and the River Douro stays with you the whole way. You'll pass quintas and vineyards, then reach Alijó, a town founded in 1226 with signs of even older settlements. Keep going to Pinhão and check out the railway station from the late 1800s, which has hand-painted tiles showing regional life. The N222 road is known as one of Portugal's nicest drives, and you'll follow it into Régua, the heart of the Douro wine region.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner with drinks in hotels or local restaurants)
Included Activities
- Cycling along River Douro
- Railway trip from Régua to Ferradosa
- Private Rabelo boat from Pinhão to Távora Quay
- Wine tasting
Optional Activities
- Explore Alijó town
- Visit Pinhão railway station
- Explore Régua town
Landmarks/POIs Alijó Pinhão Pinhão Railway Station River Douro N222 road Régua - Day 7
Régua
This walking day starts from one of the region's best viewpoints and combines natural landscapes with traditional farming areas. You'll see families growing olives, almonds, grapes, and vegetables using methods that have worked for generations. Depending on the season, you might see almond blossoms in February and March or olive harvests in November and December. The walk ends in a community village where local traditions are still part of daily life.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner with drinks in hotels or local restaurants)
Included Activities
- Walking tour from scenic viewpoint
- Wine tasting
Optional Activities
- Explore traditional farming areas
- Visit community village
Landmarks/POIs Régua scenic viewpoint - Day 8
Régua to Porto
You'll transfer to Porto for a guided tour of this historic city on the Douro River. The tour covers the main monuments and historical sites that define Porto, including iconic landmarks and cultural heritage that show the city's past and character.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner with drinks in hotels or local restaurants)
Included Activities
- Transfer to Porto
- Guided tour of Porto visiting important monuments and historical places
Optional Activities
- Explore Porto city
Landmarks/POIs Porto - Day 9
Porto
Your northern Portugal trip comes to an end. You'll depart from Porto based on your travel arrangements.
Landmarks/POIs Porto
