Sun tour Porto charming, crazy and unforgettable.

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1 Radial tour Porto TOUR DESCRIPTION Sun tour Porto charming, crazy and unforgettable. Look forward to Porto, one of the oldest European cities, which is idyllically situated at the mouth of the Douro. With its historic buildings, baroque churches, the Port wine cellars and fantastic bridges the old city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site since Not too hot summers, due to its location on the Atlantic Ocean, a mild spring and a sun-soaked autumn offer ideal conditions for beautiful day trips. You will be enchanted by the city of Porto and will discover on your trips the picturesque Guimaraes - which, birthplace of Portugal ', Braga - the religious capital' and Aveiro - that Portuguese Venice '. You will cycle along the north coast and the south coast on well-developed bike paths through the middle of the dunes always near the beach and enjoy beautiful views of the Atlantic Ocean. Pure bathing fun! On small roads you cycle the hilly inland mostly downhill and along small rivers and in the Douro valley by vineyards and sparse forests. In the evening, Porto offers a wide variety of options from quaint eatery in the old town to small restaurants in the fishing district and international restaurants along the picturesque coast. You stay in the Old Town either stylish in a 4 star hotel or relaxed in modern holiday apartments.

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3 1. day Porto arrival and city tour km In Porto is where the heart of the North beats. The picturesque Old Town with its Baroque church treasure is UNESCO World Heritage Site, the modern Porto shines with lively culture and nightlife, and the shore line presents itself in a Mediterranean style. On the opposite side of the river Port wine is aged in the cellars and uniquely spans the historic bridge of Gustave Eiffel deeply incised Douro. The closely nested old town is dominated by the Baroque Bishop's Palace and the cathedral and beautiful pedestrian streets invite you to stroll. Here you can go to right on the day of arrival to explore and indulge in the special atmosphere of the beautiful city. From many European airports, there are inexpensive direct flights to Porto. The airport is directly connected to the old town by Metro (30 minutes travel time). Use your time today for a first city tour. During this city tour by bike you can easily spend a whole day or you just make an extensive round till you reach the Port wine cellars. You start in the old town right a way with a stop at the Cathedral and cycle to the famous Iron Bridge over the Douro with fantastic views of the historic center. In a large curve you cycle directly down to the bank and may take a first break at the river beach. It continues now along the water to the famous Port wine cellars, where you can take your time for a visit incl. Port wine tasting. An entire neighborhood is here dominated by countless historical warehouses and on your route you will be spoiled for choice. Once again you follow the Douro and just before the mouth you take a small passenger ferry over the river. From here you will cycle back constantly on a bike path through green parks up to the Serralves Museum with many outdoor exhibits and a colorful flower garden in the middle of the city. Next the path leads through the vast city park, which was opened in 1993, down to the sea and then at the end into the midst of the old harbor district Matosinhos, with its typical inexpensive seafood restaurants. Here you should definitely take a break before you comfortably return to the Old Town by metro. 2. day Dunes and beaches on the southern coast km This tour leads first across the historic iron bridge and then right on the Douro shore along the broad estuary in the Atlantic. On this first competitive kilometers you will be still trapped by the many panoramic views of the picturesque Old Town, but the picture changes when you arrive at the wide sandy beaches at the coast. On wide cycle lanes on the promenade you roll relaxed, undisturbed by traffic, always overlooking the gentle waves of the Atlantic. Subsequently, the varied path leads partly on own boardwalks through the vast dune landscape in ever new sandy coves and small coastal towns. Again and again small beach cafes and restaurants invites to linger and secluded swimming areas lure to take a cooling swim before you can visit the modern biological station with Fisheries Museum and Aquarium on the beach of Aguda. Arrived in Espinho the most beautiful beaches south of Porto are waiting for you with a diverse tourist offer of restaurants, bars and a casino. The route continues on the new bike trails through coastal forests to Furadouro with the wide beach promenade. From here you cycle the last 6 km to the train station from Ovary to start the return trip to Porto. Alternatively, you can also shorten the stage and enter practically anywhere along the coast in the train. 3. day Guimaraes, World Heritage of Humanity 22 km In the morning you comfortably take the the modern railway and reach in 80 minutes Guimaraes, Portugal's first capital and European Capital of Culture The medieval town center has been changed only very little since the 15th century and has been recognized in

4 its entirety by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. Here you can immerse yourself in the pedestrianized historic quarter streets with beautifully restored town houses and palaces and numerous street cafés that invite you to idyllic places to stay. The partly preserved medieval city walls, the Palace of the Dukes (Museum), the Romanesque chapel S. Miguel and the accessible city castle are worth seeing before you take the cable car (incl. Bike transport) from the city up to the 400m high mountain Penha. From the steps of the local pilgrimage church you have breathtaking panoramic views of the city and to the surrounding areas. Here you continue your bike ride with a beautiful descent through the well wooded area which is dominated by eucalyptus trees. Then you follow on mostly flat roads the river Vizela which is surrounded by vineyards of the famous Vinho Verde. You arrive in the spa town of the same name, where already the Romans loved and used the bubbling springs. From here you can take again the train to get back to Porto without any efforts. 4. day Douro, 3 Rivers Tour 30 km With a short ride (30 min) you come today to the hinterland of Porto right to Valongo. Directly here the nature reserve Serra de Valongo begins. The small river Rio Ferreira leads romanticly through the nature area. A small road follows the river valley and like this you cycle without effort into this wooded recreational area where anglers, climbers and mountain bikers feel comfortable. After 13 km the river feeds the Rio Sousa and in its valley you cycle till you reach the Douro. Here it get lively, excursion boats and rowing boats are on their way, small villages and tourist cafes line the shore. The scenery is unique and a real treat is the entrance to Porto, because during the last 7 km you will cycle back to the newly built waterfront with a beautifully landscaped bike path directly to the old town. 5. day Seaside resort on the north coast km Today you spend the whole day at the flat coast and cycle on the well-developed bike paths along the stilts paths and beautiful sandy beaches through the vast dune landscape. First in the morning you take the train either to the village Povoa de Varzim with its 2 km long beach promenade and the old port district, or you leave the train already earlier, to get to the coast. This allows you to shape today's stage length individually and spend more or less time on the 30 km long sandy beach. In the afternoon you again reach the Douro estuary and cycle here always right on the banks of the river back to the old town of Porto. 6. day Braga, religious capital 22 km In the morning you take the train directly to Braga, the oldest city in Portugal and religious center of the country. Numerous evidence can be seen in the center of the city such as the oldest cathedral of Portugal, the Episcopal Palace, chapels dating from the 7th century and more richly decorated churches as well as two major sanctuaries the surrounding area. Stroll through the old streets with many cafes before starting to climb the mountain by bike. About 100 meters difference in altitude you cope in the saddle, you reach the station of the oldest functional "water ballast train" in the world. This funicular dates back to 1882 and brings you, included your bicycle another 100 meters up, directly to the Sanctuary 'Bom Jesus do Monte'. This saves you the climb of the 600 steps with 14 chapels which the pious pilgrims do. Through the associated park it goes further up mountain, you have another 100 vertical meters to master in the saddle until the second pilgrimage church 'Santuario do Sameiro'. The wide view from to the city and surrounding area rewards for the exhausting mountain tour before the 8km wooded descent begins which takes you back to Braga. From here it goes by train back to Porto.

5 7. day The historic fishing village of Aveiro 30 km Once again you use the train to head south to the small town of Estarreja. From here you will cycle directly into the unique lagoon landscape, which is criss-crossed by small canals with adjacent bike paths. At the biological station canoes are ready for a round trip, but also in the saddle you can explore perfectly the flat landscape. Then you reach the beautiful fishing town of Aveiro, known with its picturesque canals as the 'Venice of Portugal'. Just outside of the city the white mountains of sea salt shine and in the old town dominated by Art Nouveau colorful traditional boats from the fisherman offer small canal cruises. Immerse yourself in this storybook town, visit the Cathedral and make a break in the numerous cafes or fish restaurants on the waterfront. For the return trip to Porto you take again the train and you let pass the beautiful scenery. 8. day Porto departure You have learned how to get to know and love Porto. The old town as well as the beaches, the Douro Valley and the surrounding areas, the Vinho Verde and Port Wine but you still have plenty of reasons to come back again in this unique town - guaranteed! Boat trip through the Douro Valley Look forward to an exciting day trip by train and boat through the Douro Valley. The beautiful terraced slopes of the Douro valley, which have been planted with countless of vines, testify to the impressive man-made landscape. In former times, the barrels from this wine-growing village and its historical center, Peso da Régua, were shipped on boats to Porto. Look forward to the wine-growing region of Alto Douro, which has been the world's first protected wine-growing area since 1756 and a UNESCO World Heritage site since In the morning you take the ship to Pinhao (travel time 9 hours). Enjoy the beautiful boat trip, marvel at the vineyards and enjoy breakfast and lunch on board and always discover new fantastic views during your trip to Pinhao where you also cross 3 barrages. Being back on shore, you take the bus back to Porto (arrival in Porto at 20:30)Services and prices 2017:Monday to friday (April, May und October): 77,- EUR per person Monday to friday (June - September): 82,- EUR per person Saturday: 100,- EUR per person Services: Shipping to Pinhao, breakfast and lunch on board, bus ride back to PortoServices and prices 2018 available on request

6 WORTH KNOWING Worth knowing about the Porto radial tour Please find more information about the bike trip "radial tour Porto" below. If you have any further questions feel free to contact us by phone: (0) Arrival by plane Porto can be reached from many German and European airports. From the airport in Porto you will reach downtown Porto by metro (journey time approx. 30 minutes).ryanair Lufthansa TAP Easyjet Swiss The hotel Teatro The 4-star Hotel Teatro is located just 5 minutes from some of the major attractions in the heart of Porto. You are walking in no time to the lovely bookstore Lello, the bell tower Torre dos Clérigos and the Theatre Coliseu do Porto. The pedestrian street Santa Catarina with the famous Café Majestic is located within 250 m. The Hotel Teatro has been build at the same spot where once the old Theatre Baquet stood which was built in The Hotel Teatro offers 74 rooms on six floors and presents itself completely in contemporary design renovated in a refined and relaxed atmosphere. Each room at Hotel Teatro offers a unique and modern design. The elegant bathrooms are equipped with modern fittings. The gallery rooms include 1 double or 2 single beds, a flat-screen satellite TV, a work desk, safe, minibar and hairdryer. Wi-Fi is free throughout the hotel. The former ticket office of the old theatre is now home to the reception. The former stage and the spectator areas have been converted into a restaurant and a bar. In case you want to do even more sport in addition to the daily bike rides, simply visit the fitness centre on the top floor of the hotel. The holiday apartments These modern holiday apartments are located in a lovingly restored house in the historic center of the city. The apartments usually have a sleeping area, a private bathroom, a cozy living area and a well-equipped kitchenette. Bed linen and towels are provided, the final cleaning is included, breakfast you prepare yourself. Shops, small cafes and bars are within walking distance. We recommend the holiday apartments to all guests who would like spend the week in their own city apartment and prefer to have much space to cozily spread themselves out. Condition of cycle paths You cycle to 90% on paved roads and only a few km on gravel roads. Available rental bikes The bikes are equipped with a large luggage bag and a tool set. As good as new bikes are available as women's and men's bicycles in various frame heights. 24-speed bicycle gearing system. Other rental bikes or E-bikes are available on request. Your Velociped Contact at the location Also in Porto, we offer a reliable all-round service. Our English-speaking, born in Porto, local partner is available daily. He welcomes you when you arrival, takes care of the rental bikes, knows all routes personally and helps if necessary, with insider tips and everyday

7 information. The individual day tours During this radial tour we offer 7 different day trips to choose from. You can decide which of these routes you would like to take. Aldo you can decide yourself whether you would prefer rather flat stages or if you want to experience hillier day trips. For some daily stages you can also choose individually how many kilometers you want to cycle, there is a shorter and a longer version for choice. Like this you can spontaneously decide how much time you want to spend in the saddle. In total there are three flat stages and four hilly day trips. Apply/rent a GPS device as a navigational aid You are often going to cycle on small roads and paths with turnoffs in a very much diversified landscape. Cycle path signs or town signs are rare. In order to facilitate orientation here and to avoid constantly reading detailed route descriptions, you will get a GPS on site. The device (for example at the handlebars) guarantees that you always find the right way. Operation of the device is easy to understand. You will be pleasantly surprised how easy the route finding is with the GPS. You will receive the device, together with a short briefing, at the reception desk of your initial hotel. So as not to be dependent on the technique, you'll still get more detailed maps, with the route marked on site. This will take you directly and without long searching always to the desired destination - we guarantee it! Travel times Starting in March, daytime temperatures are well suited for leisurely cycling and from April you can expect balmy evenings. From May is high season and then in June shady areas are already sought. The bathing season is in July and August, then even the locals are in large numbers on the waterfront. From September, the pleasant temperatures for cyclists are predominant again. Also October is still a good travel month for bike tours only the Atlantic is already too fresh for a long bath. Extra services not included in your package The journeys with the inexpensive public transport (metro, train) are not included in the price. All transfer together cost approx. 20, - EUR per person, to take the bicycles is free of charge. 7 day hotline service Just in case the bike chain is broken, flooding makes it impossible to continue your tour or any other nasty surprise: you can reach us seven days a week and we will do anything to help you as fast as possible.

8 PRICES & SERVICES TOUR Radial tour Porto tour: tour type: individual duration: 8 days dates of arrival: daily level: moderate Velociped-Tour min. participants: 2 please note: Velociped can withdraw from the tour twenty-one days before the starting date of the tour, at the latest, in case the minimum number of participants stated under the tour description is not attained. You will duly be informed without any delay in case of a withdrawal. Velociped will of course refund the paid tour price immediately. Please note our General Terms and Conditions. PRICES (PER PERSON) Double room: Cat.A: 555,00 Cat.B: 455,00 Single room: Cat.A: 855,00 Cat.B: 705,00 tourer: 70,00 electric bike: 170,00 season surcharge: Cat.A: 45,00 season surcharge: Cat.B: 25,00 BOOKABLE ADDITIONAL SERVICES (PER PERSON) Boat trip through Douro Valley Mo - Fr (April, May & October) 0,00 Boat trip through Douro Valley Mo - Fr (June - September) 0,00 Boat trip through Douro Valley Saturday 0,00 BOOKABLE ADDITIONAL NIGHTS (PER PERSON) Porto Double room Category A 85,00 Porto Single room Category A 135,00 Porto Double room Category B 70,00 Porto Single room Category B 90,00 TRAVEL SERVICES Cat.A: 7 nights in the 4-star-hotel Teatro incl. breakfast Cat.B: 7 nights in modern holiday apartments incl. bed linen and towels personal tour information welcome drink GPS rental unit with all tour tracks 7 days hotline service

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