Spain & Portugal - A World Heritage Grand Tour: Cycling in the Extremadura and Alentejo

A World Heritage Grand Tour: Cycling in the Great Plains, Alentejo and Sintra. On this adventure of a lifetime, visit several of the most important World Heritage sites in Iberia including Merida, Cáceres, Évora and Sintra. We'll cycle through landscapes off the beaten track filled with charming villages and hilltop castle towns offering amazing views. Chat with the locals, visit mysterious prehistoric sites and learn about the local handcrafts and wines. Our tour culminates in Sintra, a magical mountain town, once the summer retreat of Portuguese royalty. » Read More

Portugal - Bike The New Costa Azul to the Algarve Tour

Cycling along the Atlantic coast, from the Greater Lisboa region, tremendously rich in culture, history and nature, as well as famous for its superb cuisine and wines.  Join us and visit some of the most stunning monuments and gardens in the region. Then, the Arrabida Natural Park to the Algarve is a truly memorable experience. In addition to learning about Portugal's fascinating history from Moorish invasions to campaigns to discover new lands, we'll soak up the sun on the endless empty beaches, enjoy superb seafood and bathe in soothing mountain spa waters before descending to the sheer cliffs of the most southwesterly point in Europe. We use our know-how to provide you with an once-in-a-lifetime vacation. » Read More

Spain - Bike Alluring Andalucia

Spain - Alluring Andalucia - Seville, Cordoba and Granada
The vitality of the Andalucian lifestyle and people, combined with fascinating Moorish influences, make our Alluring Andalucia tour an unforgettable experience. In addition to visiting the three most significant Moorish cities of Spain and their spectacular monuments and gardens, we will get a feel for the Andalusian countryside as we follow the route of the original olive train through picturesque orchards, remote white-washed villages and gorgeous natural parks. Scrumptious tapas snacks and sherry await. What are you waiting for? » Read More

Spain - Bike The Mythic Camiño de Santiago

Spain - The Mythic Camiño de Santiago -
Follow the French pilgrimage route from Burgos to Santiago de Compostela and share in a unique pilgrimage experience which originated in the 11th century to visit the relics of the apostle St. James. Scallop shells symbols on roadside markers lead through lush green countryside past ancient Celtic settlements and monasteries to the cathedral city of Santiago de Compostela, a World Heritage site since 1993. » Read More

Spain & Portugal - Bike The Douro River and the Port Wine Journey

This region is all about the river and man, terraces and history, monuments and archaeology, wine cellars and grape harvests, festivals and religious processions, boats and trains. A gift of nature, the scenery is stunning. This Patrimony of Humanity is a structural axis in the north of Portugal. Wine lovers or not, we are confident you will adore our tour of this world-famous wine making region. We'll cycle through an ever-changing landscape ranging from golden plains to rocky peaks where eagles' nests and finally along the impressive man-made landscape of tiered vineyards flanking the river. We'll also learn about the production of Port and table wines.

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Portugal - Bike The Romantic Mini Tour of Greater Lisboa

From Cloisters to Castles & Palaces to Gardens- The Greater Lisboa region is tremendously rich in culture, history and nature,as well as famous for its superb cuisine and wines. Join us and visit some of the most stunning monuments and gardens in the region. We use our know-how to provide you with a once-in-a-lifetime vacation. » Read More

Spain and Portugal: The Portuguese Camiño de Santiago: The Ultimate Cycling Tour

This tour from Lisbon, Portugal to Santiago de Compostela, Spain, is intended for the more seasoned cyclist who is comfortable riding an average of 50 miles / 80 km per day for 11 days, with one day rest in Porto, mid trip. » Read More

Custom Tours: bike, walk, wine-tours or cultural tours - 1 day to 2 weeks

Custom tours - Ask us for advice and we will organize a custom tour for you and your friends in Spain, Portugal or France tailored especially to your interests and fitness level. Just give us your travel dates, accomodation preferences and desired duration. We design active trips which may include bicycling, walking and other sports, such as surfing, canoeing or rock-climbing, among others. We can also arrange tours specializing in themes such as Jewish heritage in Iberia, flora and fauna, specific culinary interests, or other subjects. » Read More

Walking Tours

Avoid the crowds and inhale the temperate sea breezes along the scenic coast of Portugal. Enjoy the coastal views and unique maritime flora and fauna as we strolls along trails atop dramatic cliffs.  Or instead, join us for a hike through the bucolic countryside of cork trees and rolling plains further inland.

Terracotta Journeys Walking Tours have an daily average distance of 15 km (in some days, with extra options for keen hikers, averaging a total of 20 km a day). The terrain varies from easy (Costa Azul) to moderate (along the Douro River and the Camiño). Of course on custom tours we can tailor the daily distances and trails to your particular likings. » Read More