Portuguese Camino Cycle - Lisbon to Porto

What's Included

• Accommodation
  9 nights in hotels and guesthouses

• 9 breakfasts. Breakfasts are usually continental inclusive of breads, cheese, ham, tea, coffee & juices.

• 9 nights in a combination of 3-4 star hotels & farmhouse B&Bs on a twin share basis with ensuite facilities

• Mountain bike (MTB) rental (standard model) with helmet, repair kit, lock, panniers, water bottle & pump. Bike options available on request: Trekking (non-MTB) bike, or with supplement: Premium MTB or electric MTB or e-Trekking bike. Equipment available:

• Luggage Transfer, 1 piece maximum 20kg, supplement applies for excess

• Digital information pack with route notes & GPX

• Pilgrim's Passport

• Emergency hotline

• Travel to Lisbon and from Porto

• Meals not listed as included, drinks

• Travel insurance - mandatory

• Guide – this is a self guided cycling holiday

• A supplement will apply if you are travelling solo or book a single room

• Bike upgrade models, helmet purchase (if you prefer not to use the rental helmet provided) - supplement applies

• Toe clips, gel saddle, SPD pedals - please ask for our rates

• Entrance fees not listed as included

• Transfers not listed as included. An optional transfer is available between Lisbon and Azambuja - additional costs apply

• Transfers by taxi or public transport if you need to skip a stage

• Excess luggage

• We recommend bringing a handlebar phone holder – to follow the route more easily using the GPX files

• Hotel taxes - if applicable are payable directly to the hotel

• Items of a personal nature

What's Not Included

• Travel to Lisbon and from Porto

  Travel to Lisbon and from Porto.
  
  

• Meals Not Listed

  Meals not listed as included, drinks.
  
  

• Travel Insurance

  Travel insurance - mandatory.
  
  

• Bike Upgrades

  Advanced MTB or electric bikes: e-touring, e-MTB, supplement applies.
  
  

• Entrance Fees

  Entrance fees.
  
  

• Guide

  Guide – this is a self guided cycling trip.
  
  

• Solo Traveller Supplement

  A supplement will apply if you are travelling solo or book a single room.
  
  

• Additional Entrance Fees

  Entrance fees not listed as included.
  
  

• Additional Transfers

  Transfers not listed as included.
  
  

• Optional Transfers

  Transfers (an optional transfer is available between Lisbon and Villa Franca de Xira - additional costs apply).
  
  

• Stage Skipping Transfers

  Transfers by taxi or public transport if you need to skip a stage.
  
  

• Excess Luggage

  Excess luggage.
  
  

• Handlebar Phone Holder

  Handlebar phone holder – to follow the route more easily using the GPX files.
  
  

• Items of a Personal Nature

  Items of a personal nature.
  
  

• Lunches, Drinks, and Dinners

  Lunches, drinks, and dinners.
  
  

• Tour Guide

  Tour guide – this is a self guided cycling trip.
  
  

• Excess Baggage Charges

  Excess baggage charges - please advise us if you will have more than one bag weighing a max of 20kgs as extra charges will apply for additional pieces of luggage.
  
  Please do not tie smaller bags onto your main luggage as we only include one bag and they will be charged as extra.
  
  

• Helmet Rental

  Helmet rental.
  
  Helmets are available for purchase or bring your own.
  
  

Grading

GRADE 4
The cycling is moderate to challenging (4) grade with daily cycling distances from 30 to 60km / 18.5 to 37mi over diverse terrain – from relatively flat to hilly. There will be some dirt roads as well as the occasional rocky path used during this tour. The accent is on keeping a relaxed pace to take in all of the attractions, with time to stop and take photos. It is considered suitable for cyclists with a good to high level of fitness. Minor roads with reduced traffic are customary on this trip and we recommend that you familiarise yourself with road cycling in light traffic in order to participate. *For safety reasons, we insist that cycle helmets be included as a compulsory item on your equipment list.
CYCLING THE CAMINO - All Camino cycling routes have some demanding parts requiring some technical skills and physical preparation. Some have signposted detours for cyclists but in the main cyclists continue along the Camino, having to get off bikes to avoid obstacles and walkers. The Portuguese 'Central' route is more demanding than the Portuguese Coastal route and in Spain - mainly due to signposting (it's not as well prepared for cyclists as in Spain) and the terrain is more marked.

What You Carry

During the cycle day you will carry your daily requirements in the pannier provided with the bike. This may include your lunch, wet weather gear, mobile phone and water. A small daypack which can be kept inside the pannier is useful for sightseeing.

Mode of Transport

Travel includes mountain bike rental with repair kit, lock, panniers, water bottle, and pump. Luggage transfer is provided, and optional transfers are available between Lisbon and Villa Franca de Xira.

Accommodation

Enjoy 9 nights in a combination of 3-4 star hotels and farmhouse B&Bs, all on a twin share basis with ensuite facilities, providing comfort and local charm throughout your journey.