Cycling in Portugal: From the Mountains to the Sea

Highlights

• Cycle through rugged scenery and mountain villages
• Enjoy mouthwateringly fresh fish and seafood
• Taste the local Vinho Verde directly from the vineyards
• Relax on miles of golden sand along the Atlantic Ocean
• Stay in delightful, handpicked accommodation

Included in Price

• A typical hotel breakfast consists of: toast/bread with jam,or honey, cheese and ham, served with coffee, tea, milk, orange juice, fruit, cake and yoghurt. Portuguese people are very proud of their cuisine, and the deliciously fresh seafood is a real highlight. You will find fresh fish on most menus, usually sardines, sea bream, hake, sea bass and sole, cooked in a variety of ways. Bacalhau (cured codfish) is a national dish although it can vary depending on the region - there are up to 365 recipes to cook it! Caldo Verde (green soup) is made with potatoes, olive oil and salt, sometimes with garlic and onion, and is typical in the northern region of Portugal. For meat lovers the barrosã meat (steak) is often served grilled and roasted just to it's naturally delicious flavour. There are also several stew dishes to sample, delicacies being Tripas à Moda do Porto (tripe & white bean stew) and Rojões à Minhota (chunks of pork usually cooked with potatoes). 'Francesinha' is an iconic dish originating from Porto and involves layers of different meats (usually beef, ham, grilled pork, linguiça (smoke cured pork sausage) and sausage), between two slices of bread, covered by melted cheese and immersed in a spicy beer & tomato sauce, often topped with a fried egg and surrounded by chips. It is not for the faint hearted! To drink you will find plenty of the local Sagres and Superbock beer. Vinho Verde is available from the supermarket and directly from the producers. It is a young, medium alcohol white wine with an almost carbonated quality. Port needs no introduction and a glass (or two) of the fortified wine will generally follow a hearty Portuguese meal!
• Luggage transfers between hotels
• High Quality Bikes
• All breakfasts and 2 wine tastings

NOT included in price

• Travel insurance
• Single accommodation (available on request - compulsory supplement)
• Solo traveller supplement (where only one person is travelling on a departure date)
• Visas or vaccinations
• Flights from London (available on request)

Travel Package

This is an Organised Group Tour: the itinerary has been predefined by the tour operator. The tour destinations, duration, accommodations, departure dates and the price are fix. You can join, enjoy and meet other people.

Tour Variations

Cycling in the Douro Valley (7 Days)

An indulgent week of cycling, wine & delightful cuisine

Next Departure: 24-Apr-2025
Starting at: ± EUR 2,191.00

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