Guided and unguided cycling tours Portugal

Guided and unguided cycling tours Portugal

13 Days | 12 Nights
2/5 Easy to moderate
493 Km

Porto to Lisbon Cycling tour

The green Coast and the Silver Coast



Join the Silver Route 1 and Silver Route 2 and cycle from Porto to Lisbon in this great trip between the 2 biggest cities of Portugal.

If you would like to make this bike tour shorter in some days, contact us and ask us for a quote.


Route description:

  • The first 50% of the route is flat terrain and the other 50% has short and steep climbs.
  • 60 % bicycle lanes, 30 % secondary paved roads with low traffic, 10% dirt roads near the ocean.


Itinerary:


Day 1 - Porto reception

Day 2 - Porto - Furadouro ( 47 Km)

Day 3 - Furadouro - Aveiro ( 45 KM)

Day 4 - Aveiro - Praia de Mira (40 Km)

Day 5 - Praia de Mira - Figueira da Foz ( 50 Km)

Day 6 - Figueira da Foz – São Pedro de Moel (65 KM)

Day 7: -São Pedro de Moel – Nazaré (29 Km) – praia do norte- giant waves!

Day 8 - Nazaré – Óbidos (47 Km) – São Martinho do Porto

Day 9 - Óbidos – Peniche (35 Km) – Óbidos lagoon

Day 10 -Peniche – Ericeira (68 Km) – Santa Cruz beach

Day 11 -Ericeira – Sintra (27 Km)

Day 12 -Sintra – Cascais (40 Km) – natural park Sintra- Cascais

Day 13 - Departure to Lisbon

Itinerary reduced Route (green line on the picture):

KM: 308 Km


Day 1 - Porto reception

Day 2 - Porto - Furadouro ( 47 Km)

Day 3 - Furadouro - Mira ( 65 KM)

Day 4 - Mira - Figueira da Foz ( 55 Km)

Day 5 - Figueira da Foz – São Pedro de Moel ( 65 KM)

Day 6: -São Pedro de Moel – Nazaré ( 29 km)

Day 7: -Nazaré - Óbidos (47 Km)

Day 8 - Transfer to Lisbon or Porto

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Day 1 - Porto reception

Accommodation, Hotel 4 stars: Porto Trindade Hotel or Hotel 5 stars: Porto Infante Sagres Hotel (included in premium option)

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Day 2 - Porto - Furadouro ( 47 Km)

You will make the coast towards the small village of Furadouro. Leaving Porto, you will cross the city center of Porto, heading toward the river through one of the most famous bridges in Portugal. After crossing the Don Luis I bridge, you will enter the city of Vila Nova de Gaia, where you can observe the famous cellars of Porto wine. During this journey you will observe one of the most important icons, the chapel of Senhor da Pedra located in Miramar Beach. You will have time to taste traditional fish dishes at lunch time in Espinho. Arriving in the city of Ovar, there is the opportunity to taste the famous bread-cake, the highlight for tourists with a tradition of more than two centuries, and the convent sweets. Being Ovar a fishing ground can still taste the famous stews of fish or eels. You will have the opportunity to see the famous Chapel of the Steps, which is classified as a National Interest Monument. Accommodation, Hotel 4 stars: Furadouro Hotel or Hotel 5 stars: Hotel Solverde Spa & Wellness Center (included in premium option)

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Day 3 - Furadouro - Aveiro ( 45 KM)

Continuing the path along the coast, on the road N327, towards the city of Aveiro, known as the little Venice of Portugal. Ride by several fishing villages, one of which is the town of Torreira. Continuing our way see the famous natural reserve of S. Jacinto, where you can observe several species of birds. To accomplish the crossing to Aveiro, make the passage via Ferry Boat. Arrive at the famous city of Aveiro where you can visit the Jesus Monastery, observe the tiles from the train station and make a boat tour on the Ria de Aveiro. Accommodation, Hotel 4 stars: Moliceiro Hotel or Hotel 5 stars: MS Collection Aveiro - Palacete de Valdemouro (included in premium option)

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Day 4 - Aveiro - Praia de Mira (40 Km)

On this route of 40km, you shall know the city of Ílhavo, famous for the manufacture of porcelain, Vista Alegre. With over 200 years of tradition as well, you can observe the fantastic scenery of the famous Costa Nova do Prado, where the beaches are intertwined with the rural, creating a unique environment where there is the opportunity to view the famous haystack houses on the waterfront, easily recognizable by the paintings on vertical colored bands. Hotel 4 * Maçarico Hotel or upgrade to superior room in "Premium" option

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Day 5 - Praia de Mira - Figueira da Foz ( 50 Km)

You will be pleased to meet the hidden and beautiful barrinha lagoon, also "fed" by the Ria de Aveiro. The adventure follows the famous pine forest inserted in the dunes, where the aroma of the trees combines with the sea breeze, sea area that is quite exploited by sailing boats and windsurfing. Coming finally to the "Queen of the Silver Coast," Figueira da Foz, famous for its long beaches, where the beautiful River Mondego flows. Accommodation, Hotel 4 stars: Sweet Atlantic Hotel or upgrade to superior room in "Premium" option

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Day 6 - Figueira da Foz – São Pedro de Moel (65 KM)

This amazing cycling trip starts alongside the Atlantic Ocean in Figueira da Foz, a city in the center of Portugal, located in the district of Coimbra. Here you can enjoy one of the best beaches in Portugal since this city is known as the "Queen of the Portuguese beaches". In the middle of your journey you will get to Pedrogão. The citizens of this region have always been dedicated to agriculture and fishing, implementing traditional means known as "Xávega", a brand image that still persists. You will eventually get to your final destination São Pedro de Moel, surrounded by extensive areas of pine forests. This little town offers various points of leisure and communion with nature. A particular note is the famous "Volta dos Sete": a course of approximately 7 km, which combines sea, woods and beach, with pure forest, parks, fountains and streams. The typical dishes that stand out are the: "Vidreiro" soup, Cod soup and Rabbit stew. Accommodations Hotel 4 * Hotel Mar e Sol or upgrade to superior room in "Premium" option

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Day 7: São Pedro de Moel – Nazaré (29 Km) – praia do norte- giant waves!

Heading towards Nazaré, a beautiful and quiet seaside town, with a breathtaking view from the top of a big cliff, the ride today will be of shorter distance. Nowadays, the great attraction of this city are the waves and the surfing. This happens due to a submarine geomorphological phenomenon, "Cannon of Nazaré", that allows the formation of giant and perfect waves. It is the largest submerged gorge in Europe, with about 170 kilometres along the coast, which is 5000 meters deep. The Hawaiian surfer Garrett McNamara gave it worldwide visibility when, in 2011, he surfed the world's biggest wave. Hotel 4 *: Hotel Praia or upgrade to superior room in "Premium" option

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Day 8 - Nazaré – Óbidos (47 Km) – São Martinho do Porto

Leaving Nazaré the next village is Óbidos. Without doubt this town is one of Portugal's most classic walled settlements and visitors can also enjoy amazing views of windmills, vineyards and surrounding farmlands. In the residential area below, narrow cobblestone streets are lined with whitewashed houses, supporting terracotta roofs. Every year the city organizes two important events, the first one is a traditional 'Medieval Market', where the castle and the surrounding town recreate the spirit of medieval Europe. The second one is the Chocolate Festival. This one also attracts great interest from tourists, amazed by the real-life chocolate sculptures. São Martinho do Porto is the city of passage today. This region constituted by the "Serra da Pescaria" and by the "Bouro" mountain. In previous geological times they formed a single island. When it was divided it gave rise to the bay of São Martinho do Porto. São Martinho do Porto was even considered the best beach to go with the family in the guide of 2015 beaches of eDreams. Hotel 4 stars: Josefa de Óbidos or Hotel 4 *: Hotel real de Óbidos (included in premium option)

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Day 9 - Óbidos – Peniche (35 Km) – Óbidos lagoon

Returning to the coastal area, you will ride towards the city of Peniche. The city was built on a rocky peninsula which is considered by geologists, a unique example of the Toarcian turnover during the worldwide Early Jurassic extinction. Peniche is known for its long beaches, which are popular for recreational activities and sports such as surfing, windsurfing, body boarding and kite surfing. These beaches are consistently windy, which allows for good surfing, with decent waves and supertubes. Berlengas islands, about 10 kilometres (6 mi) offshore from the peninsula, are part of the municipality. They form one of the world's first nature reserves. You will also be able to make a stop at "Lagoa de Óbidos", which is a lagoon that extends between the municipalities of Óbidos and Caldas da Rainha. It is a natural barrier that separate the Atlantic Ocean and marine biome from the river ecosystem of "Foz do Arelho" formed by lateral dunes. Hotel 3 *: Star Inn Peniche or Hotel 4 *: MH Peniche (included in premium option)

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Day 10 -Peniche – Ericeira (68 Km) – Santa Cruz beach

Leaving Peniche but continuing along the coast the next destination is Ericeira. Ericeira is a civil parish and seaside resort/fishing community on the western coast of Portugal, in the municipality of Mafra, about 35 kilometres (22 mi) northwest of the capital, Lisbon. Ericeira was a popular summer retreat for many of Lisbon's families in the 1940s and 1950s. Today, it is a popular destination for local and visiting tourists, as well as surfers from around the world. Ericeira is also keen on its musical culture. The local philharmonic, currently named Filarmónica Cultural Ericeira, has existed since 1849 and pursues a path of success in this villages's musical heritage with a permanent free musical school for all who love this type of culture. The beach of Santa Cruz it´s the place of passage during this day, and it is a place that is conducive to a large part of wave sports. Every year there is the "Ocean Spirit" festival of wave sports where international competitions of various kinds are held. Hotel 4 *: Vila Galé Ericeira or upgrade to superior room in "Premium" option

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Day 11 -Ericeira – Sintra (27 Km)

On this day, the route leaves the coast and goes to the city of Sintra. This place is known for its many XIXth-century Romantic architectural monuments, which has resulted in Sintra's classification by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. It has become a major tourist center, visited by many one day-travellers who travel from the capital Lisbon. In addition to the Sintra Mountains and Sintra-Cascais Nature Park, the parishes of the town of Sintra are places with royal retreats, estates, castles and other buildings, including the medievil Castelo dos Mouros, the Pena National Palace and the Sintra National Palace. Hotel 4 *: Sintra Boutique Hotel Hotel 5 stars: Tivoli Palácio de Seteais Sintra Hotel - The Leading Hotels of the World (included in premium option)

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Day 12 -Sintra – Cascais (40 Km) – natural park Sintra- Cascais

Continuing through the center, this cycling tour ends at the coastal city of Cascais. Situated west of Lisbon it is a cosmopolitan suburb of the Portuguese capital and one of the richest municipalities in Portugal. The former fishing village gained fame as a resort for Portugal's royal family in the late 19th century and early 20th century. Nowadays, it is a popular vacation spot for both Portuguese and foreign tourists. Cascais is surrounded by popular beaches such as "Praia do Guincho" to the west, and the lush Sintra mountains to the north. Some of its shoreline has cliffs, attracting tourists who come for the panoramic views of the sea and other natural sights. It is also becoming a popular golf destination, with over 10 golf courses nearby. The Sintra – Cascais Natural Park it´s a mandatory place to visit and admire, because it is one of the 13 Natural Parks of Portugal, it includes the "Serra de Sintra" and extends all the way to the coast. Hotel 4 stars: Pestana Cascais or Hotel 5 *: Hotel Cidadela Cascais (included in premium option)

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Day 13- Departure to Lisbon
Accommodations W/ Breakfast
Luggage shuttling
Porto Airport Transfers
Trains or Bus Tickets
Van Support
GPS With route per booking
Bike rent
Guide
Mechanical Assistance
6 dinners (Half-Board)
6 lunchs + 6 dinners (Full-board)
11 dinners (Half-Board)
11 lunchs + 11 dinners (Full-board)
Personal Accident Insurance
Liability Insurance
Min. Participants
7 Nights / 8 Days
* Low season
* Regular season
* High Season
* Summer Season
12 Nights /13 Days (price per person)
Premium hotel upgrade supplement
Prem. hotel upgrade suppl.13 days
Top Bike Tours Portugal Jersey
Drinks, snacks and experiences
Self Guided bike tour
1508
Accommodations W/ Breakfast
Yes (4 stars, farms or rural houses)
Luggage shuttling
Yes
Porto Airport Transfers
Yes
Trains or Bus Tickets
Yes
Van Support
No
GPS With route per booking
Yes
Bike rent
Yes
Guide
No
Mechanical Assistance
No
6 dinners (Half-Board)
extra 350€ (at your hotel)
6 lunchs + 6 dinners (Full-board)
X
11 dinners (Half-Board)
extra 650€ (at your hotel)
11 lunchs + 11 dinners (Full-board)
X
Personal Accident Insurance
No
Liability Insurance
No
Min. Participants
1
7 Nights / 8 Days
Price per person
* Low season
1.508€
* Regular season
1.588€
* High Season
1.648€
* Summer Season
1.708€
12 Nights /13 Days (price per person)
+1.007€
Premium hotel upgrade supplement
650€
Prem. hotel upgrade suppl.13 days
850€
Top Bike Tours Portugal Jersey
extra 45€
Drinks, snacks and experiences
X
Guided bike tour
2195
Accommodations W/ Breakfast
Yes (4 stars, farms or rural houses)
Luggage shuttling
Yes
Porto Airport Transfers
Yes
Trains or Bus Tickets
Yes
Van Support
minimum 8 participants
GPS With route per booking
-
Bike rent
Yes
Guide
Yes
Mechanical Assistance
Yes
6 dinners (Half-Board)
extra 350€ (at your hotel)
6 lunchs + 6 dinners (Full-board)
extra 650€
11 dinners (Half-Board)
X
11 lunchs + 11 dinners (Full-board)
X
Personal Accident Insurance
Yes
Liability Insurance
Yes
Min. Participants
4
7 Nights / 8 Days
Price per person
* Low season
2.195€
* Regular season
2.275€
* High Season
2.335€
* Summer Season
2.395€
12 Nights /13 Days (price per person)
X
Premium hotel upgrade supplement
650€
Prem. hotel upgrade suppl.13 days
X
Top Bike Tours Portugal Jersey
Yes
Drinks, snacks and experiences
X
Guided Premium*
3195
Accommodations W/ Breakfast
Yes (4 stars, farms or rural houses)
Luggage shuttling
Yes
Porto Airport Transfers
Yes
Trains or Bus Tickets
Yes
Van Support
Yes
GPS With route per booking
-
Bike rent
Yes
Guide
Yes
Mechanical Assistance
Yes
6 dinners (Half-Board)
extra 650€
6 lunchs + 6 dinners (Full-board)
extra 950€
11 dinners (Half-Board)
X
11 lunchs + 11 dinners (Full-board)
X
Personal Accident Insurance
Yes
Liability Insurance
Yes
Min. Participants
4
7 Nights / 8 Days
Price per person
* Low season
3.195€
* Regular season
3.275€
* High Season
3.335€
* Summer Season
3.395€
12 Nights /13 Days (price per person)
X
Premium hotel upgrade supplement
X
Prem. hotel upgrade suppl.13 days
X
Top Bike Tours Portugal Jersey
Yes
Drinks, snacks and experiences
Yes (post ride)

*Season:

  • LS - Low season: Nov 01 to Mar 25
  • RS - Regular season: Mar 26 to 25 Jun and Set 26 to 31 Oct
  • HS - High Season: Set 01 to 25 Set
  • SS - Summer Season: Jun 26 to August 30

Observations:

  • Prices are based for 2 people sharing the same standard room;
  • Sea view (when available) or premium rooms, price on request;
  • Prices can suffer updates due high season, holidays or weekends
  • Beverages are not included in Self Guided and Guided option when meals are booked
  • Selected drinks are included in Premium package when meals are booked
  • If in a triple room with parents Children up to 10 years old - 35% discount. Children from 11 to 14 years old - 20% discount. Children from 15 to 17 years old - 15% discount.

Extras

  • Electric bicycles price: 495€
  • Electric bicycles price reduced option: 270€
  • Supplement for single room: LS: 670€, RS: 760€, HS: 850€, SS:940€
  • Supplement for single room reduced option: LS: 390€, RS: 420€, HS: 450€, SS.480€
  • Solo traveler: 400 €
  • Solo traveler reduced option: 200 €
  • Extra nights: on request
  • Private group price on request
  • City taxes is not included in the price package (approximately 2€ per person per night - payable on site - in Lisbon city tax is 4€ per person per night)
  • Ferry (boat) in river / lake crossing is not included in price package (approximately 2€ to 10€ per person)

What People Are Saying

My wife and I did the 7 day self guided Porto to Lisbon reduced route with Top Bike Tours Portugal the first week of Ocrtober 2022.
I must give Sergio and his team a ten out of ten on all aspects of our trip. The orientation in Porto on day 1 was thorough, the equipment excellent and we were treated to a guided walk through Porto followed by a complimentary Port wine tour/tasting.
At the start of our trip Miguel guided us out of Porto and ensured that we were familar with the GPS and tour literature that was provided. It was so nice to be led out of the busy city and start our self guided trip on a lovely seaside path on the south side of the Douro river.
The whole trip was outstanding. The coast was beautiful and most of our biking was on excellent bike paths or quiet backroads. About 10% of the trip was on busier roads with good shoulders, never a problem.
The hotels that they booked us into were all excellent, four star or boutique. Breakfasts were very good and our baggage was always waiting at our evening destination. Every night Sergio checked in to ensure that all was going well.
We were fortunate that the weather was perfect for the whole trip. On our last day we were picked up in Obidos and transported to the hotel that we had booked in Lisbon.
We booked with Top Bike Tours because they are a local Portuguese based company and I am so happy that we did so. They are very professional, so helpful and proud to share the beauty of their country to us.
All of their team are avid bikers and such nice people. You cannot go wrong with this outfit.

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Greg, Canada,

Sergio and his team curated an individual self directed tour from Lisbon to Porto for my wife and I. Hotels were all excellent, conveniently situated, and 4 to 5 star rated with breakfasts included. Great attention to detail, excellent support when we needed it. No reservations in recommending!

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Stephen, Australia,

We biked from Porto to Lisbon; 10 days. It was really great. Good gear, beautiful gps-routing and perfect guidance.

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Eloise, Netherlands,

I went on a 7 day cycle tour from Porto to Obidios. Sergio was great. New bike, itinerary tweaked to make it work - including a last minute decision to hike the last day. New bike. I'll definitely be back.

Also - the coast is beautiful.

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Augusto da Serra, Brasil,

I did a week long solo bike ride in northern Portugal and then a 10 day solo bike ride from Porto to Lisbon. The company provided excellent support. They texted often to make sure things were going OK. When I had questions (sent via WhatsApp), they provided short videos to show me what to do. The tools they provided me were used to fix two flat tires. The GPSes and phone app were used each day (it took me a couple of days to figure out the GPS). The paper maps were not used as they were not needed. The luggage transport worked just fine. I would use this company again. But, next time, I will look for cheaper trips as I do not need 4 and 5 star hotels. Portugal has way too many streets with cobblestones (hard on my knees). The routes had more turns than I wanted, so spent lots of time looking at the GPS (to keep on the route) instead of at the scenery. The route visited more beaches than I needed.

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Fred, USA,

Agency prepared for us 11 days self-guided bicycle tour from Porto to Cascais. Communication with Sergio was before and during the tour prompt and problems solving. Selection and preparation of e-bikes was very good and according to our wishes. Chosen hotels were suitable, sometimes out of center, sometimes without proper bike storage. Some parts of the routes were uncomfortable and too challenging for us.
In genreal it was an excellent journey, with remarkable landscape and very pleasant local people.

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Marko Podbevsek, Slovenia,

We did the eight day Porto to Lisbon self-guided coastal bike tour and had the best experience. We were very well taken care of by Joao and the team. It was a beautiful ride, the hotels were all wonderful, and Joao provided exceptional support and personalization to fit our needs.

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Rebecca, USA,

Sergio and his team offer a great tour product. I highly recommend their services.
We did an unguided tour from Porto to Lisbon over 12 days. Excellent organisation and great routes. Lots of fun.

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Jonny Marshall, Dubai,

Very well organized;
amazing family bike tour from Proto to Obidos
very nice and safe tour/route
We even got in addition a very nice Porto city guide

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Otto, Suisse,

About Us

Founded in 2013, Top Bike tours Portugal is a company with experience in pedestrian and cycling tours in the city of Porto and long distance cycling routes to the north of the Iberian Peninsula and all around Portugal.

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4000-290 Porto
Portugal

400 m of Trindade Metro, near Oporto City Hall

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