Duration
3 days/2 nights/1 stage
Trip type
Biking
Accomodation
Selected
Premium
Accommodations offering top-tier comfort, distinctive character, and unique charm. Includes 5-star hotels, the finest rooms in 4-star hotels when 5-star options are unavailable, historic properties, and intimate boutique hotels with a refined atmosphere.
Selected
Comfortable and hand-picked accommodations in central locations, offering a mix of quality and local charm. Features 4-star hotels, 3-star hotels when 4-star options are unavailable, charming guesthouses, and small traditional accommodations that reflect local culture and hospitality.
Casual
Comfortable and practical accommodations for relaxed travelers. Includes 3-star hotels, 2-star hotels when 3-star options are unavailable, and small, simple lodgings that provide an essential but pleasant stay.
Glamping
A unique and stylish outdoor experience blending nature with comfort. Encompasses luxury tents, elegant bungalows, barrel bungalows, and treehouses, offering an adventurous yet refined retreat.
Accommodations offering top-tier comfort, distinctive character, and unique charm. Includes 5-star hotels, the finest rooms in 4-star hotels when 5-star options are unavailable, historic properties, and intimate boutique hotels with a refined atmosphere.
Selected
Comfortable and hand-picked accommodations in central locations, offering a mix of quality and local charm. Features 4-star hotels, 3-star hotels when 4-star options are unavailable, charming guesthouses, and small traditional accommodations that reflect local culture and hospitality.
Casual
Comfortable and practical accommodations for relaxed travelers. Includes 3-star hotels, 2-star hotels when 3-star options are unavailable, and small, simple lodgings that provide an essential but pleasant stay.
Glamping
A unique and stylish outdoor experience blending nature with comfort. Encompasses luxury tents, elegant bungalows, barrel bungalows, and treehouses, offering an adventurous yet refined retreat.
Levels
Easy
We categorize our trips based on a range of activity levels from leisurely (1) to avid (5) with plenty of options in between.
Route
From 44.8 km/27.8 mi
Recommended airport
Porto Airport
Recommended season
From January to December
Overview
Embark on a captivating 2-day adventure through Porto and its stunning coastline. Start by exploring the city's rich history with a visit to an historic Port Wine Cellar, where you'll enjoy a guided tasting of the world-famous wine and learn about the centuries-old winemaking tradition. Then cycle from Póvoa de Varzim, discovering its architecture and the historic Alfândega Régia, before heading to Vila do Conde, a town rooted in maritime heritage, famous for its fresh seafood and shipbuilding. Continue to Matosinhos, famous for its beautiful beaches and seafood, and end your journey with breathtaking views of Porto at the mouth of the Douro River, where tradition, culture and natural beauty come together in an unforgettable experience.
Itinerary & tour plan
Welcome to Porto, a city with over two thousand years of history and famous for its world-renowned Port wine. Explore its UNESCO-listed historic centre, rich in Roman and medieval landmarks, and enjoy a visit to a port cellar to taste the region's signature wine. Porto seamlessly blends tradition with modern creativity, offering vibrant streets, stunning architecture and lively riverside terraces.
During your first day, step into a historic Port cellar and discover the secrets behind Porto's iconic wine. Enjoy a guided tasting, savoring the rich, complex flavors of Port – a true taste of the city’s centuries-old winemaking tradition.
During your first day, step into a historic Port cellar and discover the secrets behind Porto's iconic wine. Enjoy a guided tasting, savoring the rich, complex flavors of Port – a true taste of the city’s centuries-old winemaking tradition.
Start your cycling adventure in Póvoa de Varzim, exploring the rich architecture and historic Alfândega Régia. Cycle along the coast to Vila do Conde, a town with strong maritime roots, famous for fresh seafood and shipbuilding. Enjoy the charm of Matosinhos, with its beautiful beaches and fresh seafood, before discovering the Pinhais Factory, where tradition and craftsmanship thrive. As you approach Porto, breathtaking views of the city at the mouth of the Douro River await.
At the end of your tour, we will arrange your transfer to the airport according to your flight schedule.
What is included?
What you get on this adventure
- Accommodation 2 nights BB, in standard rooms
- Private airport transfers
- Wine tasting and fado show in Porto on day 1
- Transfer to the starting point of the bike tour on day 2
- 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
- Guided visit to Pinhais Factory on day 2
- Visit and wine tasting in Porto on day 3
What is not included
- Optionals and suplements
- Meals
- Insurance
- E-Bike supplement (optional)
- GPS with loaded tracks (optional)
- Mechanical bike interventions made on the bikes without Authentic Trails permission
- Personal expenses and items not described
- Tips
Tour facts
- Discover two cities on the Atlantic coast that have their origins in ancient times
- Porto, voted Best European City Destination in 2012, 2014 and 2017, renowned for the Port Wine
- Vila do Conde, an iconic portuguese city, where culture and tradition are abundant
- Get to know the material and architectural heritage that represents the authenticity of a region
- Visit cultural establishments that reflect Portugal's strong connection with the sea and its history
- Enjoy the beautiful and relaxing sea view
- Cycling along the Atlantic coast, contemplating the landscapes and the identity of each place