Cycling Lisbon to Porto via the Historic Interior
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In the early afternoon we pick you up from your hotels in Lisbon and, as a group, transfer 3-hours inland to Idanha-a-Nova. We have a bike fitting, a stroll through the historic town, and a welcome dinner.
We enjoy our first taste of rural riding along quiet back-country roads passing by a scenic reservoir, endless farmland, and several historic villages. A highlight is the village of Monsanto with its houses built alongside giant boulders.
Today we ride through the Serra da Malcata Nature Reserve, home of the Iberian lynx. We are surrounded by Old World Mediterranean forest and expansive views. We end in Rapoula do Côa, renowned for its thermal springs.
The ride today is through the scenic Côa Valley, where the hills are crowned with picturesque medieval fortresses and the quaint villages nestled within. Amongst the most impressive is Almeida Castle, boasting imposing gates and star-shaped defensive walls.
A thrilling day of traversing plateaus, escarpments and valleys along the border with Spain. Views of the rugged terrain abound and we may spot some birds of prey soaring in the sky before rolling into the historic town of Freixo de Espada à Cinta.
Today’s ride begins with our last impressions of the wild landscapes of the eastern fringes and ends with an introduction to the carefully manicured vineyard-draped hills of the Douro Valley. A highlight of the day is a scenic train ride from Pocinho to Peso da Régua.
Starting from our hotel in Régua we ride along the Douro River and up into the surrounding hillscape of terraced vineyards. Along the way we visit the city of Lamego, famous for its baroque-era church perched atop a hill with a massive and intricate stairway leading up to it.
We end our journey by enjoying a boat cruise down the Douro River to Porto. Cruising time is around 6 hours and includes lunch on board. The views of the river and surrounding terraced vineyards are simply stunning. Once in Porto, we’ll transfer you from the pier to your hotels.
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