Portugal: Porto, the Silver Coast & Lisbon
Self-Guided Biking
- Daily Mileage: 15-40 miles|
- Biking: 2-5 hours|
Starting From
10-day Air Package
$4,895
7-day Bike Tour Only
$3,795
Per person, double occupancy
Portugal: Porto, the Silver Coast & Lisbon
If you’re looking for an independent cycling vacation featuring warm Portuguese hospitality, this action-packed self-guided itinerary is it! Explore Portugal’s Silver Coast from Porto to Lisbon—pausing in authentic seaside villages to take a refreshing dip in the Atlantic’s azure waters, or savoring an included dinner showcasing delectable Portuguese cuisine. From the moment you meet your VBT Local host for an orientation and bike-fitting session, you’ll be on your own timetable—cycling from inn to inn, arriving to find your luggage already waiting for you. Linger on the beach at Nazaré, catching a glimpse of its record-breaking waves—or enjoy a vibrant sunset in the historic town of Óbidos with its ancient hilltop castle. With this invigorating self-guided tour of the Portuguese coast, you set the pace of your discovery—with 24/7 local VBT support if you need it.
Tour Highlights
- Stay in diverse locales, from the spa town of Monte Real to the old fishing village of São Pedro Moel
- Cycle along the Silver Coast’s sandy beaches framed by Atlantic waves, pine and cork forests, and stunning rural landscapes
- Indulge in Portugal’s delicious fresh seafood, enticing pastries, espresso, and affordable, excellent wines
- Spend the night exploring the medieval walled city of Óbidos after day trippers have left
- Visit Alcobaça’s Gothic monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage site, founded by Portugal’s first king in the 12th century
Positive Impact
VBT is proud to support Wine to Water with a donation on behalf of each guest on this tour. Wine to Water is an international organization providing access to clean drinking water and emergency supplies in water-challenged regions. We believe in giving back to the places that have enriched the lives of our guests. We’re committed to identifying and supporting sustainable initiatives in a variety of areas including education, world health, economic equality, safe drinking water, the environment, and the preservation of cultural traditions.
What to Expect
This tour offers a combination of easy terrain and moderate hills and is ideal for beginning and experienced cyclists. Rides are on relatively flat paved roads and bike lanes. Expect more undulating terrain when crossing the small hills separating the Atlantic coast from the rolling interior. You will encounter some traffic when entering and exiting historic town centers and beachside bike paths and lanes. Please verify your bike selection for this tour, as it is not always possible to change bikes once you arrive on tour. Travel with your friends and family—we can accommodate multiple guests on this self-guided vacation. Our 24/7 support system is available as needed.
- Daily Mileage: 15-40 miles|
- Biking: 2-5 hours|
Cyclists
System
Air Package |
Tour Only |
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Roundtrip international airfare |
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Detailed information for your independent travel to/from arrival and departure airports |
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One night in Porto and one night in Lisbon in conveniently located hotels with daily breakfast |
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6 nights in town-center boutique hotels and countryside spa hotels |
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7 meals: 6 breakfasts, 1 dinner |
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Transportation from Porto centrally located hotel to first hotel in Monte Real (two-hour drive) |
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Transportation from last hotel in Óbidos to central Lisbon (one-hour drive) |
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Puncture-Protected Tires |
Electric-Assisted Bicycle (E-bike)
See More >Road Bicycle (Carbon frame)
See More >Step-Through (Mixte Hybrid) Comfort Bicycle
See More >Step-Over (Diamond) Comfort Bicycle
See More >Self-Guided Biking Packages Include:
Custom VBT bike with puncture-protected tires
Welcome orientation and bike fitting
Luggage transportation
Ride with GPS and daily route notes
VBT Road Book with destination information
24/7 emergency support from local host
Helmet, bike bag, and tool kit
Your choice of VBT branded gear for your adventure
Accommodations (Please Note: Days are based on the Air Package Itinerary. Accommodations may vary depending on departure date. )
Beautiful scenery with many picturesque views along the coast. The hotels were top notch. We had hybrid 27-speed bikes which performed well. The Ride With GPS app was easy to follow & accurate 99% of the time.
Portugal : Porto, the Silver Coast & Lisbon
We have done 4 VBT cycling trips before we decided to do this self-guided trip as we wanted to spend some time in the part of Portugal - the Silver Coast. All of the hotels, places we stayed and the cycling was wonderful. Despite this, and being a self-guided trip VBT has plenty of room to step up and make improvements. Most guests noticed within the first couple of days that the tire pressures were low and the little hand pumps VBT supplies are completely inadequate. Our VBT support people finally provided a proper foot pump at the end of the trip but the foot pump is something that should be provided and move along with the luggage each day. We also had a mishap and a leg injury and was surprised that a first aid kit was not provided with the bike supplies. And, finally there were 2 dinners provided on the trip mainly because the hotels were in more remote places. I guess because there is no VBT rep there for the dinners to provide feedback the one dinner seemed somewhat inadequate being a buffet style and not too appetizing. All in all, this was a wonderful trip - the Atlantic coast of Portugal is beautiful and the many cities, towns and villages we visited were spectacular.
Portugal Silver Coast Self-Guided Tour!!
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