48 - 65 km
600 - 1.100 m
7 Days & 6 Nights
1.600 EUR
Heritage, culture, and charm of the beautiful Portuguese Historical Villages
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Historical Villages by Bike
Cycle by the natural wonders and discover the iconic Historical Villages of Portugal.
Strategically placed, Portugal's historical villages are the resulting work of many generations of Kings. The people saw each victory as a miracle, and so, century after century, our heritage was built, destroyed, and then rebuilt again. Nowadays, it still echoes in the entire history of Portugal. Discover some villages that are lost in time and be inspired by the breathtaking views. Take some time to taste traditional products (cheese, wine, lamb, sausages, and olive oil) and decide if you like them or not! Let medieval Portugal and the age of the discoveries take you away in one of Portugal's best biking experiences.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Tour Information
SELF-GUIDED 2024 PRICES
Low Season1.600 EUR
Single Room+ 400 EUR
04 Jan - 24 Mar
01 Apr - 26 Jun
27 Sep - 15 Dec
High Season1.680 EUR
Single Room+ 480 EUR
25 Mar - 31 Mar
27 Jun - 26 Sep
Price Notes
• prices per person for a minimum of 2 people in double/twin room
• solo traveler supplement on request
Included and Optional Services
Bikes
Hybrid Bike UNISEX
Includes: handlebar bag, rear bag, rear rack, pedals, spare tubes, helmet, water bottle, tools, and pump.
Portugal Nature Trails125 EUR
E-Bike UNISEX
Includes: handlebar bag, rear bag, rear rack, pedals, spare tubes, helmet, water bottle, tools, and pump.
Portugal Nature Trails225 EUR
Carbon Road Bike UNISEX
Includes: handlebar bag, pedals, spare tubes, helmet, water bottle, tools, and pump.
Portugal Nature Trails200 EUR
Itinerary
Transfer from Lisbon or Porto to Fundão
Welcome to Portugal!
On your first day you will be greeted by our guide at the airport of your choice Lisbon or Porto, and transferred to Fundão, located at the heart of Serra da Gardunha mountain range. Seated on a hilltop in a natural park and ecological reserve, Natura Glamping is awaiting you and promises to blend with the surrounding natural landscape as to leave no trace. A magical place overlooking the Serra da Estrela mountain range.
Bike from Fundão to Idanha
After a typical breakfast, we start this first day riding south.
Our goal destination will be Idanha! As you cycle, you will pass by some historical villages like Alpedrinha, Póvoa da Atalaia, and Castelo Novo, with the latter standing out for its concentrated yet harmonious design. You will find some breathtaking views, ancient bridges, and some cork and oak forests that guarantee a gorgeous cycling day marked by our history.
Bike from Idanha to Penamacor
After you leave Idanha-a-Nova, you will pass by a beautiful lake located in Idanha-a-Velha, a picturesque village and one of the oldest in Portugal
Founded by the Romans, it was descended upon by civilizations including the Visigoths, Moors, and the Order of the Knights Templar. Then, engraved into the slope of a great steep elevation, rises Monsanto with its granite houses, swollen by rocks themselves. The day will end at Penamacor, another historical village which has a castle sitting at its summit.
Bike from Penamacor to Belmonte
The beautiful mountain views and bucolic rural landscapes will make this day a unique one.
Some amazing little roads will take you until Belmonte, perhaps the Portuguese town with the strongest Jewish presence. The presence of Hebrew culture and tradition has prevailed in this area since the early 16th century! And because there’s also history in our food and wine, today you will have the special opportunity of participating in a wine tasting at Quinta dos Termos.
Bike Belmonte Loop (Sortelha)
Admire the granite houses that are built into the rocks and feel the authentic rural Portuguese life.
The historical villages were created in an area full of natural assets, known as the Portuguese Beira, located near the Serra da Estrela, Gardunha, and other national parks. With this surrounding setting, it is impossible to resist the desire of discovering the numerous ways that take you through the traditional villages, such as Sortelha, a gothic-inspired town with a 14th-century parish church.
Bike Belmonte Loop (Valhelhas)
From the landscapes of the Zêzere Valley to the charm and mystery of the surrounding bridges, villages, and the stories of ancestral life.
Belmonte is a village as old as Portugal. Today, it is your turn to conquer all the culture and heritage of this region, which you can take with you and always remember! After leaving Belmonte, you will ride towards the Serra da Estrela Natural Park, an exceptional place. It holds the record for the largest protected area in the country. Then, you will ride south, where historical villages like Verdelhos await you. By the end of the day, you will be coming back to Belmonte. Be inspired by the breathtaking views and taste some of the most traditional products of this area!
Transfer from Belmonte to Lisbon or Porto
That's it! The day has come to take back all the incredible memories you have made and new interesting things you discovered.
It has most definitely been a great adventure and, we truly want you to come back and discover some more of Portugal's Nature Trails.