Excursions & day trips
Free Cancellation
Language:
English
,
Spanish
,
Portuguese
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 8 Hours
Do this because
You will explore the beautiful countryside of Coimbra
Ride the 49.3 km Ecopista at your own pace
Roundtrip transportation from Coimbra and equipment included
What to expect
Join this full-day cycling tour on a 130-year-old railway branch converted into a bike-friendly Ecopista!After picking you up in Coimbra, you'll drive to the city of Viseu to enjoy the “Pastel Viriato”, a typical regional sweet. Then, you'll start the bike trip on a 49.3 km linear route in self-guide mode, almost always descending. You'll cross orchards, and vineyards, and discover all the old Ecopista stations and stops, of which Torredeita Station stands out with an old locomotive. The views are magnificent, the northern area is abundant in cork, chestnut, and oak trees. In the south, you'll pass by huge strawberry trees and the Granjal Bridge over the Aguieira reservoir. The route ends in Santa Comba Dão where you'll pack the bikes in the car and drive back to the starting point in Coimbra.
What's included
Lunch
Helmet
Roundtrip transportation
Bike tour
Tour guide
What to remember
Know in advance:
Minimum of 2 people per booking
Maximum of 8 people per booking
Please confirm your language desired at the checkout
Your guide will accompany you halfway and will wait for you at the starting point
Remember to bring:
Comfortable shoes and clothing
Booking Fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation Fee
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins
Where
Largo da Portagem 2, Coimbra, Portugal
Meeting point:
Meet your guide in front of Hotel Astoria. Make sure to be at the meeting point 10 minutes before the tour starts.