Bike Tour in the Silver Coast of Portugal

/ Discover the portuguese Silver Coast, riding by the Atlantic Ocean, starting in Alcobaça and Óbidos and finishing in Sintra and the oceanic retreat of Cascais. Visit the historical villages and monuments of Óbidos, Sintra and Pena Palace,  considered world heritage sites by UNESCO. Taste the gastronomical delicacies of this region, with the highlight being the fresh fish that is truly wonderful; we should pair it with the region wines and the local monastic pastries and sweets. Relax in the historical Pousadas and charm hotels, while you have the Atlantic Ocean, an historical castle or the Leiria pinewoods as backdrop, exploring the trails that lead you from beach to beach.

In this bike tour you will get to ride from the northern Silver Coast city of Alcobaça, with its iconic Monastery, immerse in the medieval village of Óbidos and make your way towards the south, discovering the piscatorial villages and amazing natural beauty of this coast. Ride by Sintra and visit its UNESCO world heritage sites.

Day 1: Arrival in Lisbon: Transfer to Alcobaça

Pick up at the airport and transfer to Real Abadia Velha, your hotel  in Alcobaça, where you'll find one of the most magnificent gothic monuments in the country, the Alcobaça Monastery. Free day to discover Alcobaça, after private briefing and bike setup.

Hotel - Real Abadia Velha ( room upgrade in "premium" option)

Day 2: Bike tour in the Silver Coast Portugal: Serra de Aire e Candeeiros - Alcobaça - Foz do Arelho - Óbidos ( 45km, 650 meters accumulated height)

Start of your bike tour, from Alcobaça, where you can visit the city center and monastery, before heading to the coast line, by the amazing beaches and bay of São Martinho do Porto and the Óbidos lagoon at Foz do Arelho. Reaching Óbidos, you'll visit the best conserved fortified city in Portugal and one of the 7 wonders of Portugal. Check in at the Pousada de Óbidos historical hotel or Josefa D'Obidos Hotel. Free day to visit Óbidos, nicknamed the “village of queens”.

Hotel – Pousada de Óbidos (included in “premium” option) or Josefa D'Obidos Hotel

Day 3: Bike tour in the Silver Coast Portugal: Óbidos  – Peniche - Vimeiro ( 68km, 750 meters accumulated height)

Breakfast at the hotel and start of the Silver Coast bike tour, towards the piscatorial village of Peniche. Stop at Baleal, an island curiously attached to the mainland by a narrow piece of land. Ride by the silver coast and its beaches like Santa Catarina, Santa Cruz and São Lourenço, entering the world’s first surf reserve. Check in at Areias do Seixo Eco Resort ( "premium" option) by the beach in Santa Rita and relax at his amazing location, or West Beach Hotel, at Porto novo beach.

Hotel - Areias do Seixo (included in “premium” option) or West Beach Hotel

Day 4: Bike tour in the Silver Coast Portugal: Vimeiro - Santa Cruz - Ericeira ( 37km, 535 meters accumulated height)

Breakfast at the hotel and start of the Silver Coast bike tour, by the balneary village of Santa Cruz, Praia Azul and many others, as the cliffs and Arribas of the region reveal breathtaking views over the Atlantic ocean. Check in at Hotel Vila Galé Ericeira Hotel, by the beach.

Hotel: Vila Galé Ericeira Hotel ( room upgrade in "premium" option)

Day 5: Bike tour in the Silver Coast Portugal: Ericeira – Mafra – Sintra ( 44km, 810 meters accumulated height)

Breakfast at the hotel. Start of the Silver Coast bike tour, from Ericeira to Mafra, where you can visit the National Palace and Convent, masterpiece of the baroque from the 17^th century. Afterwards, we’ll ride by the ocean, towards Sintra, to the Maçãs beach and climb towards the historical enter, checking in at the Sintra Boutique Hotel  (included in the "premium" option), right in front of the old palace or the Casa do Valle a few meters down the hill.

Hotels: Sintra Boutique Hotel (included in “premium” option) or Casa do Valle

Day 6: Bike tour in the Silver Coast Portugal: Sintra - Cascais - Sintra ( 60km, 1100 meters accumulated height)

Breakfast at the hotel. Start of your bike tour, exploring the SIntra natural park, on a ride by Palacio da Pena, Quinta da Regaleira and the best landmarks in the area. Ride towards Cabo da Roca, Europe’s westernmost point and amazing viewpoint and then towards Cascais, a cosmopolitan maritime village and one of the wealthiest municipalities in Portugal,before riding back to your hotel in Sintra

Hotels: Sintra Boutique Hotel (included in “premium” option) or Casa do Valle

Day 7: Bike tour in the Silver Coast Portugal: Transfer to Lisbon airport/hotel

Breakfast at the hotel. Go on a bike ride during the morning or enjoy the Sintra's city center. Check-out at the hotel. Transfer to Lisbon airport/hotel or stay an extra day at Sintra.

EXTENDED STAY IN LISBON/SINTRA: On Demand

Extend your stay in Lisbon or Sintra for an extra day before or after this trip.

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1390€ per person for the self-guided experience of 7 days;

1990€ per person for the guided experience of 7 days;

2890€ per person for the premium experience of 7 days;

High season supplement (1st May to 31st October) - 100€

Add-ons:

Half-Board - All dinners at the hotel (6 meals): 210€, drinks not included

Full-Board (only available for guided and premium tours) - Lunches and Dinners at hand-picked restaurants throughout the tour: 420€, drinks not included

What's Included in the Self-Guided, Guided and Premium tours:

- Transfer from Lisbon airport/hotel to the beggining of the tour and return;

- 6 nights in charm 4 star hotels (5 star)*, in shared double/twin bedroom with breakfast included;

- Rental of a Road or Touring bike (Scott Addict 20 or Scott Aspect 930), helmet and spares;

- Garmin GPS for daily navigation;

- Luggage transfer between hotels, everyday;

- Detailed briefing and routebook provided pre tour;

- Liability and personal accidents Insurance;

- Portuguese mobile cellphone for contact with your travel agent;

- Personal guide accompanying your group, providing daily guided cyling tours, restaurant reservations, booking of local experiences and all passenger transfers throughout the tour;

- Support vehicle (SAG Wagon) and mechanical support throughout all the rides;

- Nutrition, hydration and snacks during our rides;

- Live Love Ride complete cycling kit (jersey, cap and bib shorts);

- 2nd guide, riding with the group;

- Entrance in museums, wineries and other selected experiences (wine tasting and visit to local wine cellars)**; 

- Hotel upgrade or upgrade to or superior rooms during the entire experience

* - Premium tour option or Premium hotel upgrade

Not Included:

- Meals, except when specified (optional);

- Personal expenses

- Flights;

- Gratuities (optional);

Extra nights:

Extra night in Lisbon before or after this tour - on demand;

Group discounts:

Non cyclists - 20% discount;

Children up to 10 years old - 35% discount;

Children from 11 to 14 years old - 25% discount;

Children from 15 to 17 years old - 20% discount;

Private and Customized cycling tours and dates

If you have a group and want to make this a private bike tour, or want to schedule a different date than the ones listed above, we are available to customize this and other bycling experiences to better suit your needs and availability. Please contact us at ricardo.costa@liveloveride.pt for more information.

Additional information:

All prices include VAT and may be subject to change. The information in this program is valid up to 31/12/2019, and may suffer from additional changes, due to the availability of the hotels and activities listed in the program. Does not dispense confirmation from Live love Ride.