Minho Bike Tour: The true portugal North

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Located in the North of Portugal, Minho borders with Galicia. The region is linked to green landscapes, with water, and a rugged morphology of great beauty. The traditional landscape is marked by small fields, vineyards and cornfields and villages. Various religious expressions date back to the Romanesque and through the Renaissance and the Baroque until de m...
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Overview

Trip type
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • Explore Guimarães
    • Vieira do Minho, we will cycle throughout the lands where the famous Rally of Portugal took place.
    • Visit Braga
    • We will eyesight the Serra da Labruja
    • Explore one of the major shipbuilding yards in the North of Portugal
    • We visit the Cabedelo’s beach

What's this trip about?

    Located in the North of Portugal, Minho borders with Galicia. The region is linked to green landscapes, with water, and a rugged morphology of great beauty. The traditional landscape is marked by small fields, vineyards and cornfields and villages. Various religious expressions date back to the Romanesque and through the Renaissance and the Baroque until de modern times. Religion was, and still is, a strong identity.  

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Details

Itinerary focusActive and Outdoor Sports
Group sizeIndependent
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityPorto
End CityPorto

Travel Themes

  • Cycling & Biking

Destinations

  • Europe
  • Portugal

Attractions

  • Porto
  • Santiago de Compostela

Activities

  • Culture
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Historic sightseeing
  • Nature

Trip includes

    • GPS route with accommodation waypoints
    • SOS number, that works 24 hours / day
    • Accommodation in double room with breakfasts
    • Rural houses or farms
    • Airport transfers
    • Train or Bus
    • Fold n'Visit Road Book

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: Porto – Guimarães (53 km).

We will take the central Portuguese path, from the city of Maia, that will eventually leads to Santiago de Compostela. Guimarães, an incredible historical city, whose role is connected with the construction of Portugal, which in the Middle Ages was called "Vimaranes",...

Day 2: Guimarães – Vieira do Minho (58 km).

Nearby the Gerês and Serra da Cabreira landscapes, we will cycle throughout the lands where the famous Rally of Portugal took place.

In Vieira do Minho, the most significant feature is the landscape, holding beautiful colors. These are lands are suitable for diverse leisure time, including mountain biking, hiking, paintball, archery and much more.

Day 3: Vieira do Minho – Braga (51 km).

Braga, former Roman toponymy "Bracara Augusta", a city with 2000 years of history, was founded by Romans and nowadays is considered the third largest city in the country. A city filled with culture, tradition and Catholic Church religion, as well as the college studen...

Day 4: Braga – Ponte de Lima (34 km).

Ponte de Lima is a mythical place that leads to Santiago de Compostela. The region holds quite an importance due to its medieval atmosphere, frank fairs, stone bridge’s archways and its gastronomy. From here, we will eyesight the Serra da Labruja.

Day 5: Ponte de Lima – Viana do Castelo (30 km).

Explore one of the major shipbuilding yards in the North of Portugal, with famous beaches for its ecological conditions and water sports. Since you’re here, you must not forget to see the Hill of Santa Luzia.

Day 6: Viana do Castelo – Póvoa de Varzim (61 km).

After we visit the Cabedelo’s beach, we will towards Barcelos and then taking the central Portuguese pathway to Santiago de Compostela. At Rates we take a detour to Póvoa de Varzim, famous city in this region, casino and its windy beaches, but loaded with

 
iodine, very good for your health.

Day 7

Train transfer to Porto

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Dates & Availability

Price From $885
Price per day$126
Last Updated: 2/23/2024

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Founded in 2013, Fold n 'Visit is a very young company with experience in pedestrian and cycling tours in Porto and long distance cycling routes to the north of the Iberian Peninsula. Our activities are coordinated by tourism professionals, with a huge knowledge of heritage and sports.

What do we do?

Fold n 'Visit is a provider of holiday’s packages and routes, which offers an incredible holiday experience, entertainment and leisure activities based on quality and value.

Our main product, Cycling Holidays, is a service, guided or unguided, over a week, behaving cycling holiday packages based on luxury accommodation and some meals. This tested package encompasses not only bicycle shed, but also places great emphasis on history, architecture, cuisine and local enology.

We are here to ensure you have the best vacation possible!

We know that everyone is different and individual, with different needs, goals and expectations. Even so, we believe that with our experience, we are able to achieve satisfaction with their needs, goals and expectations!

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    • Personal Expenses
Cancellation policy

1. Contact us to confirm the availability of the Bike tour

2 Deposit: After receiving notification from Fold N'Visit that your tour has been confirmed, you will need to forward a 35% deposit. Payment can be made via PayPal or by bank transfer.

3. The final payment must be made 60 days before the beginning of the bike tour.

4. If we do not receive final payment by the mentioned deadline in paragraph 3, we will consider it cancelled and the deposit you paid will not be refunded (don’t forget, it must be 60 days before they must settle the remaining amount, via email).

5. Outdoor activities are subject to weather conditions and the company saves the right to change itineraries when it feels that there are issues concerning the safety of its customers.

6. Withdrawal of reservations: a) Entire amount paid (except a cancellation’s fee of 10% of the reservation value) – the cancellation must be notified 60 days before to Fold N'Visit, by email b) 50% of the amount paid – the company must be notified by email at least 30 days before c) All cancellations communicated to Fold N'Visit, less than 30 days in advance are not entitled to refund.

7. Fold N'Visit is not responsible for refunding any amount paid for services that weren’t used by you.

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