Porto to Coimbra - Culture, World Heritage and Fishing Villages
Portugal
7 days (Bike: 5 days)
221 km (~44km per day)
Leisure
Mixed on/off-road, Cycle paths/trails, Some hills
Self-Guided
Semi-Supported
Get ready for a cycle tour linking two historic medieval cities, Porto and Coimbra, each full of secrets and stories.
Experience Porto, where Portugal's identity was born. This UNESCO World Heritage Site invites you to explore the origins of port wine, a signature drink intertwined with the region's rich culinary traditions. Ride along Europe's stunning beaches, taking in the sun and the distinctive scents of the Atlantic. Discover Aveiro, known as the Venice of Portugal, with its canals and salt pans. Ride through vast pine forests, originally planted to support Portugal's Age of Discovery. Stop in Figueira da Foz, a vibrant seaside town. Culminate your adventure in Coimbra, a World Heritage city on the banks of the Mondego River, home to Portugal's oldest university, the city's romantic streets, historic landmarks and vibrant cultural life. Explore its convents, majestic churches and cafes.
Highlights
- Explore the historic and charm of Coimbra and the picturesque beauty of Porto, two UNESCO’s World Heritage cities
- Accommodation in lively seaside towns, some on the beach
- Enjoy golden beaches and the sea, countryside, forests and lagoons
- Cycle through the protected São Jacinto Dunes Natural Park
- Discover the rich history and cultural heritage of Portugal's towns and cities
- Towns rich in Roman, Baroque and Neoclassical architecture
- Experience Aveiro, known as the Portuguese Venice
- Savor the delicious flavours of the Atlantic Ocean, with daily catches of the freshest fish and shellfish
- Benefit from convenient airport transfers and comfortable accommodations in lively coastal towns
Tour Information
From
Porto
To
Coimbra
Cost From
Self-Guided € 1365
Departure(s)
January to December 2025
Single Supplement
Available
Inclusions
- Transfers from/to Porto airport
- Accommodation 6 nights BB, in double standard room
- Daily luggage transfer (one piece per person up to 23kg)
- City taxes
- Standard touring bicycle with cargo rack, a pannier bike bag, a handlebar bag and a spare inner tub
- Per reservation: toolkit, first aid kit, puncture repair kit, pump, lock (one per two bikes)
- Daily post-ride messages
- Access to the Ride With GPS app on your smartphone
Exclusions
- Flights
- Insurance
- Meals and wine tastings (optional)
- Guide and support vehicle (price on request)
- Helmet
- E-Bike supplement (optional)
- GPS with loaded tracks (optional)
- Ferry ticket
- Mechanical bike interventions made on the bikes without Authentic Trails permission
- Personal expenses and other items not mentioned
Options
- Wine, food and boat experience. Featuring:
- Day 1 - 1 Port Wine visit and tasting, at a historic Port Wine cellar in Porto
- Day 3 - 1 Moliceiro boat trip in Aveiro
- Day 3 - 1 typical pastry tasting with 2 liquors and several delicacy from Aveiro
- Special Wine & Dine package with 2 dinners. Featuring:
- Day 1 - Gourmet dinner at Porto with three courses & wine – in Porto
- Day 6 - Fado dinner & soirée, three courses menu & wine with typical music Fado show – in Coimbra
- Picnic package. Featuring:
- 5 light lunch meals to carry on bike in riding days
- E-Bike for 5 stages (subject to availability due to the limited number of E-Bikes)
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