Madrid to Porto Bike Tour

Duration
6 days
Guided Status
Guided
Difficulty
2-5
D-Score™
D3 - Advanced

Overview

Journey from northwestern Spain's golden fields to Northern Portugal's lush slopes. Compare and contrast the best of these countries as you see how each one has shaped its piece of the Iberian Peninsula. It includes gazing in awe at stunning architecture in the World Heritage cities of Salamanca and Porto and cycling through a beautiful patchwork of Spanish pastureland, rolling hills and dehesa (grassland) landscapes.

Daily Ride Schedule

Day 1: Try your first taste of classic Castilian cuisine at a local eco-farm and learn about its efforts to rewild the Tormes River ecosystems

23 km 1000 m

D1

Try your first taste of classic Castilian cuisine at a local eco-farm and learn about its efforts to rewild the Tormes River ecosystems

Day 2: Cycle through a beautiful patchwork of Spanish pastureland, rolling hills and _dehesa_ (grassland) landscapes

29 km 1500 m

D1

Cycle through a beautiful patchwork of Spanish pastureland, rolling hills and _dehesa_ (grassland) landscapes

Day 2: Cycle through a beautiful patchwork of Spanish pastureland, rolling hills and _dehesa_ (grassland) landscapes

44 km 1900 m

D1

Cycle through a beautiful patchwork of Spanish pastureland, rolling hills and _dehesa_ (grassland) landscapes

Day 2: Cycle through a beautiful patchwork of Spanish pastureland, rolling hills and _dehesa_ (grassland) landscapes

63 km 2500 m

D2

Cycle through a beautiful patchwork of Spanish pastureland, rolling hills and _dehesa_ (grassland) landscapes

Day 3: Cross the border into the Douro River Valley, a World Heritage Site known for its breathtaking scenery and premium wines

22 km 2000 m

D1

Cross the border into the Douro River Valley, a World Heritage Site known for its breathtaking scenery and premium wines

Day 3: Cross the border into the Douro River Valley, a World Heritage Site known for its breathtaking scenery and premium wines

32 km 3100 m

D1

Cross the border into the Douro River Valley, a World Heritage Site known for its breathtaking scenery and premium wines

Day 3: Cross the border into the Douro River Valley, a World Heritage Site known for its breathtaking scenery and premium wines

44 km 3300 m

D2

Cross the border into the Douro River Valley, a World Heritage Site known for its breathtaking scenery and premium wines

Day 4: Follow the snaking Douro River on heavenly routes to a Portuguese-style lunch at a local quinta

15 km 2100 m

D1

Follow the snaking Douro River on heavenly routes to a Portuguese-style lunch at a local quinta

Day 4: Follow the snaking Douro River on heavenly routes to a Portuguese-style lunch at a local quinta

30 km 3200 m

D1

Follow the snaking Douro River on heavenly routes to a Portuguese-style lunch at a local quinta

Day 4: Follow the snaking Douro River on heavenly routes to a Portuguese-style lunch at a local quinta

47 km 4800 m

D2

Follow the snaking Douro River on heavenly routes to a Portuguese-style lunch at a local quinta

Day 5: Continue exploring lush topography and endless mountains as you bike back to our exquisite hotel

22 km 1900 m

D1

Continue exploring lush topography and endless mountains as you bike back to our exquisite hotel

Day 5: Continue exploring lush topography and endless mountains as you bike back to our exquisite hotel

30 km 3100 m

D1

Continue exploring lush topography and endless mountains as you bike back to our exquisite hotel

Day 5: Continue exploring lush topography and endless mountains as you bike back to our exquisite hotel

44 km 4500 m

D2

Continue exploring lush topography and endless mountains as you bike back to our exquisite hotel

Day 6: Toast to a wonderful week in Spain and Portugal at our gastronomic farewell dinner

15 km 1700 m

D1

Toast to a wonderful week in Spain and Portugal at our gastronomic farewell dinner

Accommodation & Services

Accommodation

Hotel

What's Included

Airport transfers
Catering services
Accommodation arrangements
Bike rental
Mechanical support
Support vehicle following all rides

About the Castile & Leon

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