{"id":4059,"date":"2025-07-29T15:33:20","date_gmt":"2025-07-29T15:33:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europcarbikes.com\/tour\/big-tour\/"},"modified":"2026-04-27T09:05:22","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T09:05:22","slug":"portugal-big-tour","status":"publish","type":"tour","link":"https:\/\/www.europcarbikes.com\/en\/tour\/portugal-big-tour\/","title":{"rendered":"The soul of Portugal"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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The soul of portugal<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t
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<\/path><\/svg><\/div>aprox. 2200 km<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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10-Day Motorcycle Tour Through the Soul of Portugal.\r\nRide Portugal\u2019s most legendary roads \u2014 from Sintra and Nazar\u00e9 to the mythical N304, the iconic N222, and the commanding mountain passes of Serra da Estrela.\r\nDesigned for experienced riders seeking flow, rhythm, technical curves, and dramatic landscapes, this is one of the best motorcycle touring experiences in Europe.\r\nEnjoy challenging mountain riding, vineyard valleys, historic villages, and epic sunset finishes. Rent your BMW R 1300 GS \/ GS Adventure, BMW F 800 GS, Ducati Multistrada, or Honda Africa Twin and live your adventure with total peace of mind.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The journey begins with the Atlantic Ocean as your constant horizon. Riding through the Sintra Mountains and along the Atlantic coastline, the tour heads north, following some of Portugal\u2019s most scenic coastal roads.<\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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The ocean remains a constant presence. Today you ride through the \u201cVenice of Portugal\u201d before continuing towards Porto, arriving with a majestic entrance into the city.<\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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The scenery changes dramatically. Leaving the city behind, the ride continues towards Braga \u2014 the gateway to one of Portugal\u2019s most beautiful and iconic regions: Peneda-Ger\u00eas National Park.<\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Leaving Ger\u00eas behind, we briefly cross into Spain before riding one of the most beautiful roads in the world \u2014 the legendary N304 \u2014 towards the breathtaking Douro Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.<\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Portugal is home to more than one legendary road \u2014 and the iconic N222 is an essential part of our route. From the Douro Valley to the country\u2019s deep interior, the landscape transforms once again as you ride into the true soul of Portugal. A day of open scenery and rich historical heritage.<\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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A relaxed riding day dedicated to exploring the wonders of Serra da Estrela, the highest mountain range in mainland Portugal. Expect a true sense of achievement and complete connection with the road.<\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Leaving Serra da Estrela, the route follows Portugal\u2019s remote interior \u2014 through landscapes featured in Game of Thrones<\/em>, along quiet secondary roads and through villages untouched by modern Europe.<\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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We enter the heart of the Alentejo, where the landscape transforms once again. Culture, gastronomy, and one of Europe\u2019s largest artificial lakes shape the journey. Remote, lesser-explored places that truly deserve to be discovered.<\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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From the endless Alentejo straights to the Serra do Caldeir\u00e3o, the ride returns to flowing curves and technical mountain roads as you head south. Discover hidden corners and scenic backroads known only to locals.<\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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The return leads back to the sea, crossing one of Portugal\u2019s most beautiful mountain ranges with a turquoise-blue backdrop. The road winds along the coastline before a memorable entrance into the city, closing the journey with a powerful mix of emotion and accomplishment.<\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t