Portugal's Douro River Cruise Bike Tour
Couples, Friends & Solos
8 days
7 nights
Activity Levels 2-4
Small Luxury Ship
Portugal's Douro River Cruise Bike Tour
Couples, Friends & Solos
8 days
7 nights
Activity Levels 2-4
Small Luxury Ship
2025: Apr-Oct 2026: Apr-Oct
From $8,630 - $11,530 /person
Includes port fees
Splendid Salamanca to Historic Porto
The Douro River Valley—an idyllic place to venture off the beaten track. From Spain to Portugal, discover old-world Europe along this enchanting river. Jumbled hillside villages and sun-soaked vineyards. Churches clad in gleaming azulejos. Port wine in Porto and homemade comfort food at local quintas. Be our guest through a landscape that unfolds like a garden-fresh meal where every day is a course.
Highlights
- Behold Porto's colorful history in its splendid plazas, churches and houses adorned with brilliantly tiled façades
- Bike amid terraced vineyards along some of the wildest parts of the Douro River valley, which are best accessed by boat
- Savor the full-bodied reds, crisp whites and luscious aromatic Port of this world-renowned wine region
- Connect with the rich history of Portuguese music, including the mournful sounds of fado
Start Salamanca, Spain
End Porto or Lisbon, Portugal
* Start/End locations may vary. Do not book flights until your trip details are confirmed.
Itinerary
Days 1-2
From Salamanca, a World Heritage site, venture to the sleepy village of Lumbrales • Savor sweeping views as you bike into the Douro Valley and arrive at our ship • Pedal amid a patchwork of pastures, almond orchards and olive groves • Cycle to a fortified hilltop village for epic vistas into Portugal and Spain.
Nights 1-7
This beautiful ship envelops you in timeless elegance, whether you're soaking up views from the Sun Deck, relaxing with a massage or enjoying fine cuisine alfresco with new friends. (pool)
Days 3-4
Check out the dazzling tiles in Pinhão, a mecca for wine lovers • Ride through lush forests and the World Heritage Alto Douro region, with showstopping panoramas • A scenic ride brings you to hilltop villages before descending back to the river • Enjoy lunch at a family-run quinta (country estate) accompanied by beautiful views of the riverscape • Visit Lamego, known for its baroque architecture and fine wine.
Nights 1-7
This beautiful ship envelops you in timeless elegance, whether you're soaking up views from the Sun Deck, relaxing with a massage or enjoying fine cuisine alfresco with new friends. (pool)
Days 5-6
Ride along the Douro with a lovely backdrop of wine estates, perhaps catching a glimpse of the ship from high above • Admire the countryside from the vantage point of our ship • Bike or cruise the final stretch of the Douro into Porto, where a private guided walking tour awaits • This alluring World Heritage city will charm you with its splendid architecture, winding alleyways and ever-changing views.
Nights 1-7
This beautiful ship envelops you in timeless elegance, whether you're soaking up views from the Sun Deck, relaxing with a massage or enjoying fine cuisine alfresco with new friends. (pool)
Days 7-8
Breathe in fresh ocean air along a bike path that traces the Atlantic coast • Get a feel for local life in the Vila Nova da Gaia neighborhood • Back at our ship, take in superb vistas of Porto from the deck.
Nights 1-7
This beautiful ship envelops you in timeless elegance, whether you're soaking up views from the Sun Deck, relaxing with a massage or enjoying fine cuisine alfresco with new friends. (pool)
What's Included
See moreStraight Talk
We want to make sure you're on the trip that's right for you. Every Backroads trip is unique and this one is no exception.
Most port conditions require that ships tie up alongside each other, in which case you may need to walk through another ship to access our ship. This is a part of river cruising due to its popularity. You may experience obstructed views from your stateroom when the ship is double-docked, but as soon as we set sail again your beautiful views will be restored.
Accommodations
Small Ships, Big Adventures
Our small ships feel more like boutique retreats, offering an experience a world away from the typical large cruise.
Ship may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.
Nights 1-7
This beautiful ship envelops you in timeless elegance, whether you're soaking up views from the Sun Deck, relaxing with a massage or enjoying fine cuisine alfresco with new friends. (pool)
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Bikes
Choose Your Perfect Bike
Our bikes are designed and built with specific cyclists and riding styles in mind, so we can always offer you a perfect ride. Please note that bike requests are subject to availability and prioritized based on the date they're submitted.
Included in your trip price
- Ideal for avid cyclists
- Redesigned for 2024
- Next gen titanium frame with carbon wheels
- Responsive, efficient and comfortable
- Drop handlebars only
Included in your trip price
- Suited for a wide range of cyclists
- Comfortable ergonomic seat
- Long wheel base adds to the bike's control and stability
- Upright handlebars only
Included in your trip price
- One of the lightest e-bikes available
- Provides plenty of power and more than enough battery
- Lower top tubes for easier mounting and dismounting
- Upright handlebars only
- Limited availability on Unplugged Bike Tours; learn more
Min. age to ride e-bike: 16+
Dates & Prices
Dates & Prices
Click on dates for pricing, itinerary variations and to book your trip.
Note: Your stateroom will be assigned based on availability. Please contact us if you are interested in booking multiple Stateroom Categories for your party, selecting a specific stateroom, or Single Supplement pricing.
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