Douro Valley Wine bicycle Tour

Hotel 4 *: Quinta de La Rosa or Farm Ventozelo Hotel & Quinta (included in premium option)

Starting in Pinhão, you will begin your journey by heading towards Ervedosa do Douro and continuing to São João da Pesqueira, where you can visit a wine museum. The day will end with an accommodation in Vila Nova de Foz Côa, very well known site for its World Heritage Paleolithic paintings. Hotel 4 *: Longroiva Hotel or upgrade to superior room in "Premium" option

Pedaling towards Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo, will pass through Castelo Melhor, Algodres and Vilar de Amargo. Once in your final destination, you will be able to visit its Northern plateau, a preserved village with a medieval castle which overlooks the highest point of Portugal. Between February and March, in Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo, this natural landscape provides a beautiful scenery of almond blossoms. Rural house Casa da Amendoeira - Turismo Rural or Hotel 4 *: Colmeia Countriside (included in premium option)

Continuing your cycling journey in the heart of Douro, you will now be heading to Marialva. The day will start with the following of the 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. Hotel 4 *: Casas do Coro or upgrade to 2 nights in Casas do Coro (included in premium option)

Expect some challenges as you will pass by Mêda and Ranhados, the highest points of this route. From this stage on, we will enjoy the unique mountain carved landscapes, that which portraits the inhabitants of Douro, where vineyards stand the test of time. Choose the longest route and enjoy Trancoso village. With a past that parallels the history of Portugal, Trancoso is a town whose narrow streets and stone houses preserve the medieval atmosphere Hotel 4 *: Penedono Hotel or upgrade to 2 nights in Casas do Coro (included in premium option)

Enjoy a free day, or cycle a loop, to get to know surrounding villages. In case you opt for cycling, you will leave Penedono and find yourself in the middle of traditional farmlands. The landscape is dominated by vineyards and chestnuts, so much so that "Sernancelhe" area is known has the chestnut county. You will understand how much chestnut the region actually produces on the road side scenery. With the river Távora by your side you can enjoy the wonderful geography, with mountains and valleys, which is a trademark image of this part of the country. If you have the time, take a visit to the XIIth century church. Hotel 4 *: Penedono Hotel or upgrade to superior room in "Premium" option

From Penedono we will once again ride along the Douro River. Régua is the last frontier to overcome on your way to Porto. Hotel Delfim Douro Hotel or Farm: Quinta da Pacheca (included in premium option)