An indulgent week of cycling, wine & delightful cuisine
An indulgent week of cycling, wine & delightful cuisine
This cycling holiday in the Douro will acquaint you with fascinating and magical surroundings, delicious cuisine and some of the world's finest wines (including, of course Port Wine, for which the region is famous). The ride begins in Castelo Rodrigo, a medieval village close to where Portugal borders Spain, and home to an ancient castle and arched palace gates. Your cycling heads across the highland plain to the Spanish border and on through historical villages to the River Douro. You'll cycle through uniquely terraced vineyards and take in the typical towns and villages of the region, including Pinhao, where many of the famous Port wine estates are located. The accommodation is all chosen with the greatest care and you'll stay in different types, from delightful rural houses to 3 and 4 star hotels.
Average maximum temperatures in Douro Valley range from 17 degrees in April, up to 34 degrees in July & August. During July and August, temperature can be up to 40 degrees with high fire risks. We recommend to choose a departure before or after this period.
Cycling conditionsThis is a self-guided cycling trip for those who like to cycle independently, but with back up to take out the hard work and planning. We arrange your accommodations and provide you with route notes so that you can cycle at your own pace, while your bags are transported from one hotel to the next. Please see the introductory pages of the cycling holidays brochure or our website for more important information on classification and grading.Average daily ride: 41km (25 miles).No. of days cycling: 5Terrain & route: Mostly on cycle paths or roads. Whilst the majority of the cycling is on paved roads there will also be times you are cycling on cycle paths - these can be of mixed terrain and are sometimes affected by adverse weather conditions (i.e. they can get muddy). You will be warned at the introductory briefing if there are any sections of the route where you need to take extra care because of this. The route is mainly undulating. Please bear in mind that towns and cities in Portugal frequently have cobbled surfaces and you will encounter these at times on this route.Vehicle Support: A representative will be there to meet you, make sure the bikes are all set up and will be on call throughout the trip should you need. It is important that you are happy reading maps and following route notes, we make these as accurate as possible and they are regularly checked. Where possible we stick to cycle tracks and quiet roads to make the journeys as pleasant as possible, however, on occasion we have to use busier routes. As this is a self-guided holiday there is no group and no leader. There may be others on the same departure date as you, but you will not be organised together. The route notes contain an emergency assistance telephone number should you need it and in emergencies, the local representative is normally able to dispatch a taxi or pick you up themselves. They may wish to charge for this service. FamiliesSelf-guided cycling holidays are a perfect option for families as they offer the freedom for you to take your holiday at your own pace. You can stop as and when you want and need, at the cafes and restaurants that suit your family and the sites that interest you. As a guide we have suggested that 14 years is the minimum age for this trip, but as it is self-guided and you will be leading your own family we will ultimately leave this decision up to you. The daily distances are all published in the trip notes along with a description of each days cycling so you have a good idea of what to expect. On this trip, children should be expected to ride on roads with traffic. If you have any further questions please do not hesitate to contact one of our experts. The principle idea is that these holidays can be as flexible as you like, with logistical support but no group or leader to dictate the daily activities.
Genom att skriftligen acceptera vårt erbjudande bekräftar du/ni att våra villkor både har lästs och förståtts och att avbokningsavgifter kan tillkomma om resan ställs in.
sdsd TILLGÄNGLIGA DATUM | PRIS (1 VUXEN) | PRIS (1 BARN) | Enkelrumstillägg | STATUS RESA | |
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tor, 05 sep 2024 / ons, 11 sep 2024 | NOK 27 000 | På förfrågan | NOK 4 265 | Tillgängliga | |
tor, 12 sep 2024 / ons, 18 sep 2024 | NOK 27 000 | På förfrågan | NOK 4 265 | Tillgängliga | |
tor, 19 sep 2024 / ons, 25 sep 2024 | NOK 27 000 | På förfrågan | NOK 4 265 | Tillgängliga | |
tor, 26 sep 2024 / ons, 02 okt 2024 | NOK 27 000 | På förfrågan | NOK 4 265 | Tillgängliga | |
tor, 03 okt 2024 / ons, 09 okt 2024 | NOK 24 295 | På förfrågan | NOK 4 265 | Tillgängliga | |
tor, 10 okt 2024 / ons, 16 okt 2024 | NOK 24 295 | På förfrågan | NOK 4 265 | Tillgängliga | |
tor, 17 okt 2024 / ons, 23 okt 2024 | NOK 24 295 | På förfrågan | NOK 4 265 | Tillgängliga |
TILLGÄNGLIGA DATUM | PRIS (1 VUXEN) | PRIS (1 BARN) | ENKELRUMSTILLÄGG | STATUS RESA | |
tor, 05 sep 2024 / ons, 11 sep 2024 | NOK 27 000 | På förfrågan | NOK 4 265 | På förfrågan | |
tor, 12 sep 2024 / ons, 18 sep 2024 | NOK 27 000 | På förfrågan | NOK 4 265 | På förfrågan | |
tor, 19 sep 2024 / ons, 25 sep 2024 | NOK 27 000 | På förfrågan | NOK 4 265 | På förfrågan | |
tor, 26 sep 2024 / ons, 02 okt 2024 | NOK 27 000 | På förfrågan | NOK 4 265 | På förfrågan | |
tor, 03 okt 2024 / ons, 09 okt 2024 | NOK 24 295 | På förfrågan | NOK 4 265 | På förfrågan | |
tor, 10 okt 2024 / ons, 16 okt 2024 | NOK 24 295 | På förfrågan | NOK 4 265 | På förfrågan | |
tor, 17 okt 2024 / ons, 23 okt 2024 | NOK 24 295 | På förfrågan | NOK 4 265 | På förfrågan |
Vi återkommer till dig med ett erbjudande för den efterfrågade resan/paketet inom 48 timmar. Alla erbjudanden är icke bindande och gäller vanligtvis i 7 dagar. Observera att reserverade tjänster kan avbokas inom dessa 7 dagar och att priset kan ändras tills en slutlig beställning tas emot.
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