Begin your journey in Santiago de Compostela, whose cathedral is a legendary Catholic pilgrimage destination • Try fresh zamburiñas (scallops) or merluza a la gallega (hake with paprika and potatoes) at a luxe coastal diner • The province of Galicia is known in Spain for its lush green coast, showcased on our first ride of the trip • Make yourself at home in an oceanfront parador, or castle guesthouse • Taste the wines (and climbs!) of the Rias Baixas wine region as you ascend into the woods of Monte Aloia Natural Park • Experience sections of the famed Camino de Santiago by bike.  

Head inland to the Ribeira Sacra wine region, whose vineyards cling to aerie-like perches atop a mountainous maze of rocky canyons • Ride a roller coaster of quiet roads with soaring views • Enjoy a fresh local lunch spread at a winery along the way • Try the thermal waters at our chic abode in a historic palace • Behold the fjord-like Sil River from a beautiful cycling route.

Cross the border into Portugal’s remote region of Trás-os-Montes, which translates to “Beyond-the-Mountains” • Discover the traditional farming practices of Barroso province, which have been recognized by the United Nations as a “Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System” • Wander the cobblestone streets of Chaves and stroll its Roman bridge arching over the Tâmega River • Spin through serene pine forests • End your trip oceanside in the incomparable city of Porto, where you may want to extend your vacation.