Itinerary Include flights Leave this field blank Expand allPorto to Lisbon Fly to Porto; afternoon orientation tour and guided wine tasting at a Port wine cellar.Those arriving on the group flight will be met by the tour leader at the airport and transferred to the start hotel by private minibus. Depending on the time of arrival of the flight, your leader will arrange a short orientiation tour in the historic centre. Porto is a UNESCO World Heritage city and a real historic jewel with more than 150 listed monuments. There is plenty to see and for this reason we recommend travelling a day earlier if you are interested in exploring more of its vibrant centre. Before dinner, we will enjoy a guided visit and wine tasting at a traditional Port wine cellar. Overnight in Porto. Day 1 Start Porto; afternoon orientation tour and guided wine tasting at a Port wine cellar.Start in Porto. Depending on the time of your arrival, your leader will arrange a short orientiation tour in the historic centre. Porto is a UNESCO World Heritage city and a real historic jewel with more than 150 listed monuments. There is plenty to see and for this reason we recommend travelling a day earlier if you are interested in exploring more of its vibrant centre. Before dinner, we will enjoy a guided visit and wine tasting at a traditional Port wine cellar. Overnight in Porto. Day 2 Gentle coastal ride to historic Ovar via the lively seaside town of Furadouro.This morning we leave the hustle and bustle of the city behind and immerse ourselves in the more peaceful atmosphere of the Atlantic shore. Starting from Porto, we will ride along the Douro River until its estuary. We then follow the coast, mostly on cycling paths, enjoying some inspiring views of beautiful sandy beaches along the way. During this ride there will be some opportunities to stop for drinks or snacks in traditional Portuguese cafes, right by the Atlantic Ocean! After following a cycling path which crosses a pine tree forest, we reach lively Furadouro, a seaside town renowned for its excellent fish. Free time for a swim (seasonal), before riding to historic Ovar. The pretty town is famous for the glazed tiles known as “azulejos”, which adorn many of the local houses in the old part of the town. Overnight in Ovar. Meals included: Breakfast Day 3 Cycle to Mira via the protected Natural Reserve of the São Jacinto dunes; en route visit to the pretty coastal town of Costa Nova.Today's ride follows the Aveiro lagoon and the nature reserve of São Jacinto, one of Europe's last remaining untouched coastal marshland and habitat of numerous bird species. We pedal through a scenery of sandy beaches, marshland and rolling dunes peppered with grasses and creepers. This is home to a plethora of birds, insects, small animals and unusual flowers and plants. After a short transfer by ferry, we leave the lagoon and continue cycling to the small town of Costa Nova, a picturesque village characterised by multi-coloured striped houses. Our ride ends in the seaside town of Mira, known for its infinitely long beach rated as one of the best in Portugal. Overnight in Mira. Meals included: Breakfast Day 4 Follow the Portuguese Silver Coast and ride to Figueira da Foz.Today's ride takes us through one of the biggest dune systems in the area covered in pine tree forest. The route is mainly flat or undulating and the roads quiet and peaceful making the cycling very pleasant. There is a final short but relatively steep climb up the beautiful Serra da Boa Viagem before reaching the lively town of Figueira da Foz. The rest of the day is free to explore the town of Figueira da Foz and its extensive beach (nicknamed 'Rainha das Praias' - Queen of Beaches) - there are lots of lovely cafes and bars to enjoy a pre-dinner drink, and some excellent restaurants. Overnight in Figueira da Foz. Meals included: Breakfast Day 5 Forest and coastal ride to the village of São Pedro de Moel; free time to relax by the beach or explore the town.Today we enter the Portuguese Silver Coast and ride a cycleway that follows the Estrada Atlântica (Atlantic Road). We’ll be riding mainly through pastoral land and the remains of vast pine forest, the Pinhal de Leiria (Leiria Pine Forest), which was originally planted in the 15th Century to provide timber for the construction o the Portuguese shipbuilding industry during the Portuguese Discoveries. Unfortunately, vast areas of the forest were destroyed in 2017 by one of the fiercest forest fires of the past 100 years. Little more than 1,500 hectares remain, out of a total of 11,000. Although maritime pine is considered a fast-growing tree, it will take many more years for the forest to regenerate. Exodus is supporting the regeneration of the forests, working with local schools and communities to replant trees.On our exit from the forest, we take a coastal route in the afternoon to reach the picturesque town of São Pedro de Moel and enjoy some time to relax at the beach or at the comfortable hotel with sea-view. Overnight in São Pedro do Moel. Meals included: Breakfast Day 6 Cycle to the famous town of Nazaré, where some of the highest waves in the world are recorded annually; pedal to Óbidos, a stunning fortified medieval village.This morning you can opt to either transfer or cycle (adding approx. 20km to today's ride) to Nazaré, one of the most famous fishing towns in Portugal. Here fisherwomen still wear seven colourful layers of skirts, as well as wooden clogs and a traditional black headscarf. There will be the opportunity to enjoy some spectacular ocean views from the popular panoramic terrace. It was in Nazaré's Praia Norte that the world record for the largest wave ever surfed was set, an estimated 30m high! From Nazaré we ride all the way to Óbidos, a charming small fortified town which resembles a medieval film set. It has been carefully preserved by its inhabitants who take real pride in maintaining the architectural image of the village characterised by narrow winding streets and white-washed houses. Overnight in Óbidos. Meals included: Breakfast Day 7 Private transfer to Lisbon. Free day for individual sightseeing.A morning private transfer (approx. 1hr) takes us to the great capital city of Lisbon; here we enjoy a full free day of independent sightseeing. Please note that your leader will leave the group after breakfast and the remainder of the trip will be self-guided, but you will be provided with plenty of tips, maps and directions to make the most of your time in Lisbon. An optional guided city tour, conducted by a university student of tourism, can also be booked for a fee. Begin with the two landmark monuments, the Tower of Belém and the Monastery of Jerónimos, both of which have been designated UNESCO World Heritage status. For some great views, head to the old Alfama district and walk from the iconic Praça do Comercio in the heart of Lisbon, to the elegant neighbourhood of Chiado and trendy Barrio Alto. You may also decide to end the trip with a traditional dinner accompanied by Fado music. Overnight in Lisbon. Meals included: Breakfast Fly to London. Day 8 End Lisbon.The tour ends in Lisbon. Meals included: Breakfast
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Comfortable Hotels We use a selection of comfortable 4-star hotels. All hotels are high quality and individual and have been selected for their location, comfort, and character. Some hotels have a swimming pool or a sea view.Examples of hotels used:Porto: Neya Hotel. 4-star hotel offering a health club with an indoor swimming pool. The spacious rooms are air‐conditioned and feature a bright décor.Ovar: Aqua Hotel. 4-star, centrally located in the historic townPraia de Mira: Flag Hotel Miravillas. 4-star hotel offering extensive gardens and a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, or Maçarico Beach Hotel, a 4-star property with a contemporary design and excellent rooftop pool.Figueira da Foz: Universal Boutique Hotel. 4-star, charming style, one block from the beach, or EXE Wellington, a 4-star hotel that reflects the town's maritime heritage throughout.São Pedro do Moel: Mar & Sol Hotel. 4-star, seafront location, modern style, spa, and rooftop deck.Obidos: The Literary Man. 4-star, unique literary hotel and the biggest in the world of its kind. A former convent converted into a hotel in 1965 with traditional decoration and an eco and modern style. Offers a gin bar and a lounge with an antique fireplace.Lisbon: Marquês de Pombal. 4 -star hotel with an unrivalled location on the city's central Avenida da Liberdade. The hotel has gym and spa facilities, along with an on-site restaurant and bar.Please note some hotels might change on certain departures. For more up-to-date information about the hotels used, please contact our Customer Operations Team closer to your travel date. Bookings within 30 days are subject to availability and may incur a supplement of approximately £145 per person (based on a twin share).
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Reviewed July 2022 David PrincepWell organised trip, good hotels with excellent guides Trip May/June. Cycling generally leisurely with only one notable hill. Route follows the coast on quite roads and/ or cycle lanes for much of the way. (Poor road surface on one day) Hotels generally good 4 star quality, cafes and lunch / picnic stops were an excellent mix with evening meal venues being fantastic quality. Rubén’s and Rogerio were excellent guides who were very knowledgeable, helpful and good company, just a pity they had no control over the unusually inclement and windy weather. Recommend the trip.What was the most inspirational moment of your trip? Obidos on last day of cyclingWhat did you think of your group leader? ExcellentDo you have any advice for potential travellers? Try to spend extra few days in Lisbon area to allow time to visit Sintra &/or Cascais.
Reviewed July 2022 Sarah ChesserOutstanding Well crafted trip showing off Portugal’s rural and unspoilt Atlantic coastWhat was the most inspirational moment of your trip? The pure vastness of the coastlineWhat did you think of your group leader? Outstanding - calm, totally customer focussed, with a strong sense of making the trip work for our group as well as individual needs - and a great sense of humour too!Do you have any advice for potential travellers? A relatively easy cycle as the distances are spread over a day including stops for coffee/lunch - but therefore time to take in all the info and the scenery - a holiday with cycling in the sun and unspoilt coastline.Is there anything else you would like to add? Highly recommend the three guides we had - Reuben, Chris and Rogerio
Reviewed July 2022 Wendi DaviesPorto to Lisbon - A fun cycle of the sunny coast This was a great trip. Ruben our leader/guide was excellent - enthusiastic and knowledgeable. The scenery, weather (end May), hotels and food were all super - and the cycling was fun and not too strenuous for people who regularly cycle. The distance cycled was about 40 miles a day which meant not too early a start - and adequate time in the evening to visit most of the places where we were staying, and have a good meal. Ruben's recommendations for evening meals were ideal. The group were also lucky to have Rogerio as the driver and support, who was always keen to help in any way. A really enjoyable holiday.What was the most inspirational moment of your trip? The views from some of the cycle routes over the last few days especially, and visiting Obidos.What did you think of your group leader? Always smiling. Nothing was too much trouble. Organised and committed.Do you have any advice for potential travellers? Check the Exodus information about required fitness levels for the trip you're interested in. Be prepared to get along with others and enjoy yourself with the group.Is there anything else you would like to add? I would nominate Ruben for the leader of the year.
Reviewed July 2022 Sue OrmerodFabulous trip with outstanding guides, Reuben the lead guide was fabulous. A fabulous trip with brilliant Portuguese guides. Reuben, the lead guide was outstanding and his team had a genuine passion for their country which was truly infectious. Nothing was ever too much trouble. The cycle paths meandered their way through beautiful pine forests, villages, coastal areas and farms. The pace of the trip is relaxed but their were also many opportunities to cycle faster and the guides were very flexible. The restaurant recommendations were all excellent and the Portuguese people were most welcoming. The perfect trip if you want to cycle 35-40 miles per day on fairly flat terrain using cycle paths - you won’t find better guides! Thank you Reuben, Christofe and Rogerio.What was the most inspirational moment of your trip? Looking at the incredible view of the coastline following the steep ascent and visiting Navarro.What did you think of your group leader? Reuben was simply outstanding, he has a wonderful, cheerful disposition which is truly infectious, his love for his country shone through everyday. He shared lots of information and stories about Portugal. Nothing was too much trouble. The bikes were in excellent condition and the lunches were delicious.
Reviewed June 2022 Karen SandlerPleasant, but not an Atlantic Ride. Needs another guide with 16 people. This was described as an Atlantic ride. We did not even glimpse the Atlantic until the end of day 3 out of 5. After that, we saw it in parts and it was lovely. It was hopelessly misdescribed. The ride was reasonable, but incredibly slow, particularly on the first 2 days, and on main roads. I am not a fast cyclist, but to travel at an average of 10 to 12kph on a flat main road is ludicrous, and dangerous. It was very hard to control the bike at these speeds and to keep stopping and starting on busy main roads is far from ideal. The problem was that there was only one guide and no support vehicle following us, so the guide had to keep stopping and then riding very slowly. This was incredibly frustrating and annoying, especially as the scenery was boring for the first 2 days. This was not good enough. The accommodation was a bit hit and miss. It was okay, with a couple of very poor and cramped rooms. In one hotel, not only did we get the booby prize of an unsafe room, it was also the venue for the group dinner. The food was inedible, and my husband and I ate very little. The hotel was quirky and very interesting, in Obidos, but we drew the short straw. Overall, I would not particularly recommend this trip.What was the most inspirational moment of your trip? I enjoyed most of the company, and the food and the wine, when not organised for us. The picnics were mainly good.What did you think of your group leader? He was good, on the whole, and the support driver was excellent.Do you have any advice for potential travellers? I would not advise people to do this trip. I just do not think the cycling works.Is there anything else you would like to add? There were health and safety issues with the cycling and some of the rooms. It needs looking at carefully for future rides. For example, in the hotel room in Obidos, the bedside lamp could not be plugged in as there was no socket. There was a bare, live hole where the socket should be. We were also on what looked like camp beds, with a metal frame and rock hard mattress. Another room we saw was gorgeous.
Reviewed October 2019 Lazzaro AmanzioPorto to Lisbon bike tour October 2019 It was a great tour along Atlantic coast with good weather, many good views, excellent guide and driver and great&fun group.What was the most inspirational moment of your trip? The day we arrived in Nazarè with beautiful views of the ocean and of the beaches.What did you think of your group leader? Ruben (our guide) was great. Always smiling and having a good word for every person of the group. He supported the all group very efficiently and in a friendly/professional manner.Do you have any advice for potential travellers? Some bike training is recommended before to start the tour due to some hilly parts and eventually rent an e-bike to have full fun.Is there anything else you would like to add? I would like to mention Tiago (our driver) for taking care of all the logistics and food along the all week in a very professional and friendly manner.
Reviewed October 2019 Celia MurrayPerfection in Portugal Fantastic week of cycling, sightseeing, good company and excellent guiding in coastal Portugal.What was the most inspirational moment of your trip? Fantastic sunsets over the breaking waves of the Atlantic Ocean. Great seafood and wine. Boutique accommodation, especially the Literary Man in Obidos.What did you think of your group leader? Ruben is an exemplary ambassador for his country. He is a remarkable and engaging young man. I doubt we have had a better leader in any previous Exodus trips. After a leisurely first day's ride he was able to accurately gauge everybody's level of competency and ensured that each individual had the best experience possible. He was well supported by Rafael who was in charge of transportation and excellent picnics. Between them their calm and friendly nature made our whole experience delightful.Do you have any advice for potential travellers? Book an extra night in Porto at the start of your holiday. It is a smaller city than Lisbon and easier to explore on foot. We ate in Volta e Meia in Figueira da Foz on Ruben's recommendation and it was fantastic. If you want to go as a group be sure to book as it is very small and intimate. The first 2 days of cycling are predominantly flat and easily managed by infrequent cyclists. The following 3 days are more challenging so either get some practice in, hire an e-bike or take up the offer of a ride in the support van for the longer hills.Is there anything else you would like to add? Don't forget the sunscreen, an extra layer for chilly mornings and evenings and padded shorts. A fantastic holiday, our only constructive criticism is that we would have preferred a later transfer to Lisbon to allow us more time to explore Obidos.
Reviewed September 2019 Pau PauToo leisurely trip The itinerary is beautiful, except for some bits were you ride in some areas devastated by the fires in 2017. Expect a very leisurely pace, less than 20 km/h in average and four stops a day, and do some hills after lunch. You should expect to arrive at the hotel at 4 pm or more by the plan. The average age of the group is 55-65 years old. Generally, good hotels are chosen, however, the Literary Man in Obidos is not worth it, except for its breakfast.What was the most inspirational moment of your trip? Great to meet people from all over the world. Also, is very stunning to watch the sunset in the Atlantic.What did you think of your group leader? He didn't have a very good level of English and had poor organization skills.Do you have any advice for potential travellers? Do it with self-guided if you can cycle for 30 km around 2 hours non-stop and you want to do some exercise. The group is guided at a very leisurely pace and does four stops each day at least, adding some extra photo stops.
Reviewed September 2019 Mark WalkerAbsolutely fantastic Portugal This trip was an amazing experience with absolutely stunning scenery, around every bend was a picture postcard view of the ocean. The guides were excellent and their spoken English was great. This being my first premium trip I was very impressed with the hotels and watching the sunsets over the Atlantic from our hotel balconies and resteraunt tables was a highlight for everyone. The cycling was a bit harder than I anticipated, the trip is graded a two but is as hard / a bit harder than the indochina trip I did earlier in the year which was graded as a three. The first few days are definitely leisurely, but on later days there are a couple of hills one long climb and one short but steep one, the last day is more undulating. I wouldn’t let these put you off though they are manageable by anyone that’s done a bit of prep or cycles regularly and there’s always the van or an ebike. The bikes were trek dual sport 3’s and were excellent hybrids with hydraulic disc brakes giving confidence on the way down. The trip was mainly on excellent quality cycle paths with only a limited amount of road riding to link them together. We were generally in the hotel for 330 each day with most starts about 930What was the most inspirational moment of your trip? Eating a group dinner after a hard days cycling on a cliff top resteraunt as the sun set over the Atlantic & getting to the top of the hill with a smile in my face.What did you think of your group leader? Paulo was excellent, really great full confidence in his abilities and adjusted the plan to cope with hotter than expected days and when we wanted to stay loneger in the town or wanted an extra coffee break.Do you have any advice for potential travellers? Pack light, I took way too much stuff
Reviewed July 2019 Angela JacksonPleasant cycling trip This is a pleasant cycling trip but as some reviewers have previously highlighted despite the grade 2 we were often arriving at the hotel about 5.00pm or later and so we didn't have much time for relaxation off the bikes. This was not too much of a problem until the arrival in Obidos which is worthy of some time to look around. There are some diversions from the original route following the devastating fires in 2017. Generally good hotels are used, The Literary Man in Obidos is very interesting and quirky.What was the most inspirational moment of your trip? Not really inspirational - but overall this is a very pleasant relaxing trip. We had great company. We had a short guided tour of Porto prior to the wine tasting.What did you think of your group leader? Ricardo worked really hard all week and was well supported by Ruben. He took some videos of us cycling which he tried to edit each evening for viewing whilst giving the next days briefing. Both were really nice guys who were enthusuatic about the outdoors and Portugal.Do you have any advice for potential travellers? The kitty for lunches worked out great and I would recommend as everything was ready prepared on our arrival with a good choice of food, this included picnic lunches as well. Book extra nights in Porto and Lisbon as they are both worthy of more time.Is there anything else you would like to add? The last group meal is really the one in Obidos with suggestions of places to go in Lisbon if you wanted to experience Fado. We did not get a guided tour in Lisbon but we were dropped off right in the centre, a guided tour is really not practical given the size of the city. I think it would be better to give everyone a city map with the hotel and nearest metro station marked on it - so you know the way back and with some recommendations of places to go depending on your interests. For the nights when group meals are not organised it would also be useful to be provided with a map and suggestions for restaurants. We can highly recommend the Wine Bar by Cristal in Figueiro de Foz which was very close to the hotel - don't be put off by the name as this was a great little tapas bar with fantastc food.
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