Itinerary
- Day 1
Porto
You'll arrive in Porto and spend time walking through one of Portugal's most significant UNESCO World Heritage cities. The medieval neighborhoods here have real character, and you'll find over 150 classified monuments scattered throughout. After wandering around, you'll head across the Ribeira to check out the famous Port wine cellars that the city is known for.
- Start point
- Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro (OPO), Pedras Rubras, Vila Nova da Telha, Porto 4470-750, Portugal (Meeting point - according to the flight details and transfer to the hotel in Porto)
Included Activities
- Transfer from Porto airport to Porto
Optional Activities
- Explore historic neighbourhoods
- Visit classified monuments
- Tour Port wine cellars in Ribeira
Landmarks Ribeira Port Wine Cellars - Day 2
Porto to Miranda do Douro
Today involves traveling through the Douro, which happens to be the oldest demarcated wine region in the world. You'll see the Douro River Gorge rising over 200 metres high, which creates dramatic scenery as you move through the region. By afternoon, you'll arrive in Miranda do Douro, a charming town with whitewashed houses and narrow cobbled streets perfect for wandering.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner with drinks)
Included Activities
- Transfer from Porto to Miranda do Douro
- Welcome dinner with drinks
Optional Activities
- Explore Miranda do Douro town
Landmarks Douro River Gorge - Day 3
Douro International Nature Reserve
This is where your cycling adventure starts, taking you through the Douro International Nature Reserve surrounded by varied landscapes and wildlife. You might spot wild boar, goats, and cattle roaming the area, and if you're lucky, occasionally Iberian wolves. The region has over 170 bird species, so keep an eye out for golden eagles and Egyptian vultures during your ride.
- Meals
- Lunch (Light picnic)
Included Activities
- Cycling through Douro International Nature Reserve
- Light picnic
Landmarks Douro International Nature Reserve - Day 4
Torre do Moncorvo
You'll cycle along what used to be a railway line, now an ecological trail winding through woods, forests, and fields with olive and almond trees. The route takes you through small villages where you might meet local shepherds and hear about rural life here. By evening, you'll reach Torre do Moncorvo and stay at a guest house where you can try locally produced liqueurs.
- Meals
- Lunch (Light picnic), Dinner (Dinner at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Cycling along disused railway line
- Light picnic
- Dinner at guest house
Optional Activities
- Sample locally produced liqueurs
Landmarks Torre do Moncorvo - Day 5
Vila Flor to Sabrosa
Cycling continues alongside the Douro River through the escarpments of Terra Quente, known for its fertile soils producing fruits, wines, and quality olive oils. Dinner features authentic regional food including local cheeses, sausages, fresh baked bread, and homemade wines. Later, you'll take a night walk under the clear Transmontano sky to see the area from a different perspective.
- Meals
- Lunch (Light picnic with a little surprise courtesy of Authentic Trails), Dinner (Dinner with regional delicacies including cheeses, sausages, baked bread, homemade oranges, olive oil, and wine)
Included Activities
- Cycling along Douro River
- Light picnic with surprise from Authentic Trails
- Dinner with regional delicacies and wines
Optional Activities
- Night walk under the stars
Landmarks Douro River - Day 6
Peso da Régua
You'll cycle through Douro valleys on scenic pathways that lead down toward the river, with vineyards all around cooling the air. Arriving in Peso da Régua, you'll participate in wine tastings covering white, red, and liqueur varieties. Accommodation is at a rural location with views across the Douro valleys, and breakfast includes regional jams, hams, and local wines.
- Meals
- Lunch (Picnic accompanied by wine producer visit and tasting), Dinner (Dinner at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Cycling through Douro valleys
- Rabelo boat trip from Tua to Pinhão
- Visit and tasting at a wine producer accompanied by a picnic
- Dinner at the hotel
Optional Activities
- Additional wine tastings in Peso da Régua
Landmarks Peso da Régua Douro Valley - Day 7
Peso da Régua
Your final cycling day takes you through Douro valleys on scenic pathways down to the river, with vineyards creating cooling breezes around you. You'll spend time in Peso da Régua before heading to a local restaurant for a farewell dinner accompanied by wines, giving you a chance to reflect on the trip.
- Meals
- Lunch (Picnic), Dinner (Farewell dinner in a local restaurant accompanied by wines)
Included Activities
- Cycling through Douro valleys
- Picnic
- Farewell dinner in a local restaurant accompanied by wines
Landmarks Douro Valley 
- Day 8
Porto
You'll transfer to Porto airport today. The programme ends here.
- End point
- Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro (OPO), Pedras Rubras, Vila Nova da Telha, Porto 4470-750, Portugal (Meeting point - Reception at the hotel and transfer to Porto airport. Early flight subject to charge, 11:00 - 11:15)
Included Activities
- Transfer to Porto airport
