Porto to Lisbon Atlantic Ride

What's Included

• Local bike hire

• Airport transfers for group flights

• All accommodation

• All breakfasts, 1 wine tasting

What's Not Included

• Travel insurance

• Visas & vaccinations

• E-bike hire supplement

• Single accommodation (available on request)

• Local city taxes (approx. €10)

Food

*All breakfasts, 1 wine tasting and 1 dinner included.*

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. Eggs are usually available and there are frequently other cooked
options; the breakfasts on this trip are always plentiful and perfect to set
us up for a day of cycling.

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 its naturally delicious flavour. 'Francesinha' is an iconic
dish originating from Porto and involves layers of different meats (usually
beef, ham, grilled pork, linguica (smoke-cured pork sausage) and sausage),
between two slices of bread, covered by melted cheese and immersed in a spicy
beer and 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-strength 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!

There are an incredible amount of different desserts available and if you
have a sweet tooth it will be possible to try a different one each day! Local
favourites include bolo de bolacha (cookie cake), leite creme (cream eggs and
sugar), pao de lo (sponge cake made with lots of eggs), arroz doce (a
traditional rice pudding) and of course, the famous pastel de nata, which you
will find at most cafes on your route!

Accommodation

We use a selection of four-star hotels. All are high quality and individual and have been selected for their location, comfort and character. Some have a swimming pool or are located directly on the coast with exceptional sea views.



Examples of hotels used:



Porto: Neya Hotel (night 1)



On the banks of the Douro, this four-star hotel used to be a convent and many original features have been preserved. The Skybar provides wonderful views over the river and city.



Ovar: Aqua Hotel (night 2)



A four-star centrally located in the historic town.



Praia de Mira: Macarico Beach Hotel (night 3)



A four-star property with a contemporary design and excellent rooftop pool.



Figueira da Foz: Universal Boutique Hotel (night 4)



A four-star hotel that’s just one block from the beach, or EXE Wellington, a four-star hotel that reflects the town’s maritime heritage throughout.



São Pedro do Moel: Mar & Sol Hotel (night 5)



A four-star hotel with a seafront location, modern style, spa, and rooftop deck.



Óbidos: Josefa D'Óbidos Hotel or The Literary Man (night 6)



The Josefa D'Óbidos Hotel is a boutique four-star property with elegant, well-designed rooms and only a couple minutes walk to the walled old town of Óbidos.



A four-star, unique literary hotel and the biggest in the world of its kind. A former convent converted into a hotel in 1965 with traditional decoration and an eco and modern style. It has a gin bar and a lounge with an antique fireplace.



Lisbon: Marquês de Pombal (night 7)



With an unrivalled location on the central Avenida da Liberdade, this four-star hotel has a gym and spa facilities. Alternatively, we stay at Olissippo Saldanha, a four-star hotel with a central location, spacious rooms, and facilities including a bar and restaurant.



Worth knowing



Hotels might change on certain departures. For more up-to-date information about the hotels used, please contact our customer operations team closer to your travel date.

Book with Confidence

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  Up to 70 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.