Douro Wine - More Challenging Route - Fully Guided
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Overview
Highlights
- Foz Côa archaeologicalmuseum
- Foz Côa River
- Menor Castel
- Castelo Rodrigo
- Douro Museum
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- Accommodation in double room with breakfasts
- Rural houses or farms
- Airport transfers
- Train or Bus
- Fold n'Visit Road Book
- Bike rental and helmet
- A guide in Portuguese, English, French or Spanish
- Mechanical assistance
- Personal Accident insurance
- Liability Insurance
- Van support
- 6 Lunches or Picnics
- 6 Dinners
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Itinerary
Reception at the airport (Airport Francisco de Sá Carneiro). Train transfer from Porto to Pinhão (110 km). Following the railway track to the Douro, our expectation will increase as we reach near Pinhão. Meanwhile, we tend to observe the landscape that we encounter. The luggage and bicycles go inside the van to get to the same destination. A visit and dinner will be expecting us at Pinhão.
Land where the cave paintings are classified as World Heritage, which also produces the famous Douro wine.
Cycling until Vila Nova de Foz Coa. We will begin the course heading towards Ervedosa do Douro and continue to São João da Pesqueira, enjoying the Douro River.
Pedaling towards Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo, we will visit the Northern plateau of Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo, a preserved village with its medieval castle which overlooks the highest point of Portugal. We also will pass through Castelo Melhor, Algodres and Vilar de...
We continue our cycling journey to. Our day will start following the river course of the Côa River, which will go up to Pinhel. Marialva is connected to a nobility title of Marquis, created after the Portuguese Restoration, in 1640, as well as connected to the equestrian art of the 18th Century.
Mêda and Ranhados, highest points of this route. From this stage we will enjoy the unique landscapes of the vineyards, that portrait the inhabitants of Douro and the vine carving in the mountains.
From here, we will ride along the Douro River. Régua is the last frontier of the Douro wine on the way to Porto.
Train transfer from Régua do Porto.
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Prices are based on double occupancy (2 people sharing the same room).
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.
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What's excluded
- International Flights
- Passport and Visa Charges
- Personal Expenses
- Alcoholic beverages
Accommodation
Basic Option: 2 and 3 star Hotels, Farms or Rural houses
Deluxe Option: 3 and 4 star Hotels, Farms or Rural houses
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1. Contact us to confirm the availability of the Bike tour
2 Deposit: After receiving notification from Fold N'Visit that your tour has been confirmed, you will need to forward a 35% deposit. Payment can be made via PayPal or by bank transfer.
3. The final payment must be made 60 days before the beginning of the bike tour.
4. If we do not receive final payment by the mentioned deadline in paragraph 3, we will consider it cancelled and the deposit you paid will not be refunded (don’t forget, it must be 60 days before they must settle the remaining amount, via email).
5. Outdoor activities are subject to weather conditions and the company saves the right to change itineraries when it feels that there are issues concerning the safety of its customers.
6. Withdrawal of reservations: a) Entire amount paid (except a cancellation’s fee of 10% of the reservation value) – the cancellation must be notified 60 days before to Fold N'Visit, by email b) 50% of the amount paid – the company must be notified by email at least 30 days before c) All cancellations communicated to Fold N'Visit, less than 30 days in advance are not entitled to refund.
7. Fold N'Visit is not responsible for refunding any amount paid for services that weren’t used by you.
3 Lunches, 3 Picnics, and 6 Dinners
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