Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Tui
You'll arrive in Tui and get settled into your accommodation. After checking in, the tour company will fit your rental bike to make sure everything's adjusted properly for the ride ahead. Spend the rest of the day wandering through the town center at your own pace to get oriented and grab dinner somewhere local.
Optional Activities
- Stroll through Tui town center
Landmarks/POIs Tui - Day 2
Tui to Valença
Start cycling along the River Minho, which separates Spain and Portugal, making for nice scenery as you ride. You'll stop at Moncão Castle to walk around and take photos, then head back toward Valença. On the way back, you pass traditional northern Portuguese houses. If you're interested, there's an option to visit Palácio de Brejoeira, an 18th-century wine estate worth the detour.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cycling along River Minho
- Visit to Monção Castle
- Cycling return to Valença
Optional Activities
- Visit to Palácio de Brejoeira in Pinheiros
Landmarks/POIs River Minho Monção Castle Palácio de Brejoeira - Day 3
Valença to Viana do Castelo
From Valença, head down to the riverbank and follow it toward Vila Nova de Cerveira, known for its art scene and a nice castle to check out. The town center has character and good spots to grab lunch. After that, you continue along the Minho River through quieter villages and farmland, gradually making your way toward the coast. You'll pass a few beaches before rolling into Viana do Castelo later in the afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cycling along River Minho to Vila Nova de Cerveira
- Cycling from Cerveira to Viana do Castelo
- Passage through beaches
Optional Activities
- Explore Vila Nova de Cerveira town center
- Visit Vila Nova de Cerveira Castle
Landmarks/POIs Vila Nova de Cerveira Vila Nova de Cerveira Castle Viana do Castelo - Day 4
Viana do Castelo to Ponte de Lima
Before leaving Viana do Castelo, go up to the Church of Santa Lucia either by bike or take the funicular if your legs need a break. The views from up there are worth it. Head back down and spend time in the lively town center where there are pedestrian streets and local shops to explore. Later, you'll cycle along the northern bank of the River Lima through Lagos de Bretandes nature reserve, which is popular with birdwatchers. The route ends in Ponte de Lima, a charming medieval town.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cycling along River Lima
- Passage through Lagos de Bretiandes nature reserve
Optional Activities
- Visit Church of Santa Lucia in Viana do Castelo
- Funicular ride to Church of Santa Lucia
- Explore Viana do Castelo town center cafés and stores
Landmarks/POIs Church of Santa Lucia Lagos de Bretiandes Nature Reserve Ponte de Lima - Day 5
Ponte de Lima to Esposende
This morning you'll head back toward the coast, cycling along the south bank of the River Lima. You'll pass near the Gustave Eiffel Bridge back near Viana do Castelo, then pick up part of the Way of St. James pilgrimage route. After passing through some villages and crossing the Neiva River, you'll arrive in Esposende, a coastal town with a lighthouse and an old 17th-century fort that's worth a quick look.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cycling along River Lima south bank
- Cycling through Way of St. James section
- Crossing Neiva River
Optional Activities
- Visit Esposende lighthouse
- Explore Esposende 17th century fort
- Walk along Esposende coastline
Landmarks/POIs Gustave Eiffel Bridge Neiva River Esposende Cavado River - Day 6
Esposende to Porto
Today's your longest cycling day. From Esposende, cross over to Fao and enter the Northern Coastal Nature Park where the riding gets quieter and nicer. Follow the dunes and beach promenade as you head south. You'll cycle through Póvoa do Varzim, which is a busy fishing port, then Vila do Conde where there's maritime history connected to Portugal's age of discovery. Keep going along the Douro River road, and by evening you'll roll into Porto's city center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with old buildings and riverside views.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cycling through Northern Coastal Nature Park
- Cycling through Póvoa do Varzim
- Cycling through Vila do Conde
- Cycling along Douro River to Porto
Optional Activities
- Explore Póvoa do Varzim fishing port
- Explore Vila do Conde and its maritime history
- Explore Porto UNESCO World Heritage center
Landmarks/POIs Northern Coastal Nature Park Póvoa do Varzim Vila do Conde Douro River Porto City Center 
- Day 7
Departure from Porto
It's time to pack up and head out. You'll return your rental bike and say goodbye to your tour group. This cycling journey through Portuguese river valleys, nature reserves, and coastal areas comes to an end, but you'll take the memories and tired legs home with you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
