Madrid to Porto Bike Tour

Couples, Friends & Solos

Small Group Adventures for:

Couples, Friends & Solos Adults 18+

Women's Adventures Women 18+

Families with Young Adults 20s & Beyond Best for ages 20+ (min. age 18)

Families with Older Teens & 20s Best for ages 16-23 (min. age 14)

Families with Kids & Teens Best for ages 7-17 (min. age 4)

6 days

5 nights

Activity Levels 2-4

We categorize our trips based on a range of activity levels from leisurely (1) to avid (5) with plenty of options in between.

Casual & Deluxe Hotels

Premiere Hotels - Experience the world’s best, from lavish luxury to chic retreats with prestigious alliances.

Deluxe Hotels - Find modern comforts in extraordinary settings, with great ambience and ample amenities.

Casual Hotels - Known for their character, charm and proximity to outdoor adventures and Backroads activities.

Small Luxury Ships - Unpack once and cover more distance on an intimate ship with spacious staterooms and superb amenities.

Madrid to Porto Bike Tour

Couples, Friends & Solos

Small Group Adventures for:

Couples, Friends & Solos Adults 18+

Women's Adventures Women 18+

Families with Young Adults 20s & Beyond Best for ages 20+ (min. age 18)

Families with Older Teens & 20s Best for ages 16-23 (min. age 14)

Families with Kids & Teens Best for ages 7-17 (min. age 4)

6 days

5 nights

Activity Levels 2-4

We categorize our trips based on a range of activity levels from leisurely (1) to avid (5) with plenty of options in between.

Casual & Deluxe Hotels

Premiere Hotels - Experience the world’s best, from lavish luxury to chic retreats with prestigious alliances.

Deluxe Hotels - Find modern comforts in extraordinary settings, with great ambience and ample amenities.

Casual Hotels - Known for their character, charm and proximity to outdoor adventures and Backroads activities.

Small Luxury Ships - Unpack once and cover more distance on an intimate ship with spacious staterooms and superb amenities.

2025: Mar-Jun, Aug-Oct

From $3,799 - $4,099 /person

Spain's Castile & León to Portugal's Northern Coast

Journey from northwestern Spain's golden fields to Northern Portugal's lush slopes. Compare and contrast the best of these countries as you see how each one has shaped its piece of the Iberian Peninsula. 

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Highlights

  • Gaze in awe at stunning architecture in the World Heritage cities of Salamanca and Porto 
  • Cycle through a beautiful patchwork of Spanish pastureland, rolling hills and dehesa (grassland) landscapes
  • Immerse yourself in dazzling shades of green as you bike through the terraced hillsides of the Douro River Valley 
  • Sample regional culinary delights, like Porto's sweet Port wine and Spain's jamón ibérico
  • Follow riverside bike paths to the charming Portuguese village of Amarante, perched on the banks of the Tâmega 
Spain Madrid to Portugal Porto Bike Tour map

Spain & Portugal

Start Madrid

End Porto

Airports & Travel details*

* Start/End locations may vary. Do not book flights until your trip details are confirmed.

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Itinerary

Days 1-2

Description

Try your first taste of classic Castilian cuisine as you look out at unbeatable views of the medieval city of Alba de Tormes • Trace the Tormes River through Spain's wild countryside • Rest your head at a former convent turned hotel • Pedal into dehesa—vast expanses of pastureland dotted with holm and cork oak trees • Lunch at an eco-farm and learn about its efforts to rewild the Tormes River ecosystem • Explore vibrant Salamanca’s elaborate sandstone architecture, baroque-style town square and lively restaurant culture. 

Accommodations

Nights 1-2

Hospes Hotel Palacio de San Esteban
Salamanca
Casual Hotel

Formerly the Convent of San Esteban, this romantic hotel combines tradition and modernity in a privileged location right next to Salamanca's Old Town and one of the city's biggest golf courses. (pool)

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

Day 3

Description

Cross the border into the Douro River Valley, a World Heritage site known for its breathtaking scenery and premium wines • Take in vineyards and terraced landscapes as you weave through Ervedosa do Douro • Settle in at our family-owned winery-hotel and savor its sweet Port.  

Accommodations

Night 3

Quinta De La Rosa
Gouvães do Douro
Casual Hotel

Perched on the banks of the Douro River, this family-run hotel offers a charming blend of luxury and warmth along with premium wines grown from its carefully tended vineyards. (pool)

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

Days 4-6

Description

Follow the snaking Douro River on heavenly routes to a Portuguese-style lunch at a local quinta • Swap rivers as we pedal to the verdant shores of the Tâmega • Walk through charming Amarante, where Romanesque houses cluster on either side of the arched São Gonçalo bridge • Continue exploring lush topography and endless mountains as you bike back to our exquisite hotel • Toast to a wonderful week in Spain and Portugal at our gastronomic farewell dinner • Extend your stay in picturesque Porto.

Accommodations

Nights 4-5

Lavandeira Douro Nature & Wellness
Ancede
*Deluxe Hotel

Rural charm abounds at this historic manor house, set on a family-run winemaking quinta (farm estate) in the heart of the Douro River Valley. (pool, spa)

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

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Hotels

Adventure-Ready Hotels

Ideally located with ready access to trip activities, our Casual hotels are also known for their character and charm.

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

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Nights 1-2

Hospes Hotel Palacio de San Esteban
Salamanca

Casual Hotel

Formerly the Convent of San Esteban, this romantic hotel combines tradition and modernity in a privileged location right next to Salamanca's Old Town and one of the city's biggest golf courses. (pool)

Night 3

Quinta De La Rosa
Gouvães do Douro

Casual Hotel

Perched on the banks of the Douro River, this family-run hotel offers a charming blend of luxury and warmth along with premium wines grown from its carefully tended vineyards. (pool)

Nights 4-5

Lavandeira Douro Nature & Wellness
Ancede

*Deluxe Hotel

Rural charm abounds at this historic manor house, set on a family-run winemaking quinta (farm estate) in the heart of the Douro River Valley. (pool, spa)

From $3,799 /person

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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.

Bike with drop handlebars and a "New" label on the top left
Backroads Next Generation Performance Road Bike

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
Backroads Touring Bike
Backroads Touring Bike

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
Backroads Electric-Assist Bike
Backroads Electric-Assist Bike

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+

Co-Motion Torpedo Tandem Bike
Tandem Bike
  • $400 rental fee
  • Hand-built frame features Co-Motion's custom-designed Cro-Moly steel tubeset, powerful Avid disc brakes, Shimano Ultegra drive train
  • Custom upgraded wheelset
  • Best for riders with some tandem experience.

From $3,799 /person

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