The Douro Valley is the perfect playground for people who love to ride and indulge in tasting local wines. Our Douro Valley tour meanders along the Douro river and up into the surrounding hills.
Stay in beautiful hotels along the route and enjoy the camaradrie of like-minded cyclists. Enjoy some challenging climbs mixed with relaxed riding along the river.
The tour is fully supported by our friendly local guides – all you have to do is sit back, relax and pedal your way through paradise.
Rated 2 out of 4 our Intermediate tours are designed for sporty people who are looking to enjoy some more challenging rides. E-bikes are available on all of our tours.
Meet the group in Porto centre for a group transfer along the river to Ribodouro, where our journey begins. Enjoy a light lunch on arrival before getting set up on the bikes and heading out on a beautiful warm-up ride along the river valley.
Enjoy a magical loop up into the mountains. This is a ride of two halves – a long climb up to lunch and a long descent home!
It’s time to say farewell to Ribodouro and journey east along the river to Peso da Ragua. A shorter ride today means we’ll enjoy a relaxed lunch and wine tasting on arrival to our wine-hotel.
Continue again to ride east along the river to Pinhão and the heart of the Douro wine region. On arrival to the town we’ll climb north into the hills on a spectacular loop finishing back by the river in Pinhão.
For our last ride of the trip ride a loop to the south of the river, taking in a pretty loop to the village of Sao Joao de Pesqueria
Sadly, it’s time to say goodbye! A group transfer leaves for Porto at 10:00 AM.
FULL SUPPORT
Enjoy full ride support from our professional guide team & support vehicle.
The ride support vehicle is stocked with natural ride nutrition, electrolytes and water, as well as a full set of tools to resolve any mechanicals. On selected days the support crew will serve a delicious picnic lunch in a scenic location en route. Enjoy local foods chosen to keep you feeling energized and healthy.
Eat Sleep Cycle guides are experienced riders from all walks of life united by a love of cycling who’ll help to keep the group safe, motivated and savouring the trip of a lifetime.
All guests will receive access to our digital Road Book and routes, giving everyone the flexibility to ride at their own pace.
Hotels shown are examples and are subject to change
Douro Royal Valley Hotel & Spa offers a relaxing, charming setting surrounded by old vineyards in the Douro region, which has been declared a World Heritage Site. Modern and elegant, this establishment enables guests to get close to nature through the quiet waters of the Douro River.
Ex-libris of Quinta da Pacheca, The Wine House Hotel is one of the most well-known units of ‘tourism of charm’ of the Douro Valley.
This magnificent hotel, which used to house a former 19th Century winery, lies within an idyllic and tranquil riverside setting, surrounded by hills and mountains covered with vines. The hotel is of classic design, with elegant and comfortable interiors.
Bike hire is not included in the tour. Add bike rental to the trip from €40 per day
A comfortable e-road bike with a lightweight carbon frameset and a clean-cut design featuring fully integrated cable routing. The Garda Hybrid uses the proven and reliable Mahle X35+ drive unit with 250 Wh motor inserted in the rear hub while the battery is housed in the down tube. The groupset is Shimano 105 Di2. The Garda has an autonomy of 1,000-2,000m of elevation, or constant use 1.5-2hrs – it’s possible to rent a range extender to double the range for an additional fee.
The ultimate bike for climbers. The Diamante features a lightweight fully integrated frameset, a Shimano Ultegra Di2 groupset and a carbon ERC 1400 wheelset from DT Swiss. The Diamante has gearing for climbing – a 50/34 chainset and an 11-34 cassette.
An endurance all-road bike that increases versatility with features that lean closer to gravel. Enojy a comfortable performance carbon frameset, an electronic SRAM Force AXS groupset and a MicroTech RE38 Carbon wheelset. 48/35 chainrings and 10-36 cassette
Raimon is a Catalan who made a new life for himself and his family on the Algarve. Raimon is a professional dog trainer and has a deep understanding of both animals & humans, something that makes him an excellent guide! Raimon can mostly be found exploring new gravel roads close to his home.
Portugal's southern-most region, the Algarve, offers a diverse and beautiful landscape for all kinds of cycling, as well as warm temperatures all year round, making it the perfect destination for riders of all disciplines. With flat roads (up to around 300 m in elevation) along the coast and more hills and climbs further inland, the Algarve presents a veritable hotbed of exciting routes and incredible views. With over 200 km of coastline, the Atlantic Ocean and the region's many beaches are never far away!
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