PORTUGAL DEFINITIVE • APRIL 15–30, 2027
Portugal Definitive 2027 — From Cabo da Roca to Cabo de São Vicente
16 days riding the complete Portugal loop — Atlantic coast, Serra da Estrela, the Douro, Peneda-Gerês, Alentejo and Algarve. Lisboa to Lisboa.
2,247 km · BMW R1300GS included · Moderate level.
Portugal has some of the best asphalt in the world, landscapes that change every 200 kilometers, and a culture you eat, drink and live on the road. Portugal Definitive was built for riders who want to discover the country for real — not on the highways, but on the nacionais that cross the interior, climb sierras, descend into vineyards and reach the end of the world with the sun setting into the Atlantic.
16 days and 2,247 km on the complete loop. Out of Lisbon north along the Atlantic — Cabo da Roca, Sintra, Nazaré, Óbidos. Then into the wild interior: Piódão in the Schist Villages, Torre da Serra da Estrela at Portugal’s highest point, the Glacial Valley of Zêzere on the epic descent to Manteigas. Then the Douro — the N222, voted best road in the world, following the river and the vineyards to Pinhão.
From the Douro we climb north: Guimarães (birthplace of Portugal), Peneda-Gerês National Park on the most praised N304 in the country, and Porto with sunset over the Arrábida Bridge. Then the great descent through the interior to the Alentejo — Évora, Monsaraz, the silence of Alqueva. And the closing through the Algarve: Mértola, the Serra de Monchique, Cabo de São Vicente in Sagres. Return through the Vicentina Coast and Serra da Arrábida back to Lisbon.
Europe-tour format: BMW R1300GS rental in Europe is always included in the price. UpSerra handles the bike pickup at the Lisbon airport, hotels, the support vehicle, route planning and bilingual guides. You bring your motorcycle license and your gear — flight to Lisbon (LIS) is on the rider. Moderate level — 100% asphalt with technical sierra sections and one long transit day to the Alentejo.
DEPARTURE
April 15 — 30, 2027
THE ROUTE
The complete Portugal loop — Lisbon to Lisbon
Lisbon → Cabo da Roca → Óbidos → Piódão (Schist Villages) → Serra da Estrela · Torre → Manteigas → Pinhão (Douro) → Guimarães → Peneda-Gerês · N304 → Porto → Évora → Monsaraz (Dark Sky) → Tavira → Sagres (Cabo de São Vicente) → Setúbal → Serra da Arrábida → Lisbon
16 days riding Portugal north to south
DAY 01 · WED APR 15 · ARRIVAL
Lisbon — arrival
Arrival in Lisbon, hotel check-in and group introduction. Free evening to explore the city — dinner in Baixa or Bairro Alto to settle into the Portuguese mood.
DAY 02 · THU APR 16 · 174 KM · CABO DA ROCA
Lisbon → Óbidos
The opening. We leave Lisbon along the Tagus River via the Marginal to Estoril and Cascais. Mandatory stop at Cabo da Roca — westernmost point of Continental Europe. Climb through the Serra de Sintra (narrow, wooded, technical roads). Lunch in Sintra with the famous Travesseiros. Afternoon along the coastal road past the Ericeira cliffs. Arrival at the medieval village of Óbidos — toast with Ginjinha in a chocolate cup inside the castle.
DAY 03 · FRI APR 17 · 225 KM · NAZARÉ + COIMBRA
Óbidos → Piódão
From Óbidos to Nazaré — stop at the Sítio lighthouse to see the Canyon of giant waves. Lunch in Coimbra by the Mondego River. Afternoon on the most technical stretch of the day: climb through the Schist Villages region to Piódão, hidden in the Serra do Açor.
DAY 04 · SAT APR 18 · 107 KM · SERRA DA ESTRELA
Piódão → Manteigas
Day of altitude and alpine scenery. Climb via N230 / N339 through Unhais da Serra — one of the best climb stretches in Portugal: wide asphalt, long-radius curves and constant gradient. Group photo at Torre (Serra da Estrela), the highest point in Portugal. Epic descent on N338 through the Glacial Valley of Zêzere — 15 km of U-shaped canyon with granite walls. The most photogenic stretch of the trip.
DAY 05 · SUN APR 19 · 167 KM · DOURO
Manteigas → Pinhão
From mountain to liquid gold. N232 to Gouveia (technical descent with hairpins). Cross the Beira plateau via N102 through Trancoso. At Vila Nova de Foz Côa we enter the N222 — voted best driving road in the world — descending toward the Douro River. Arrival at Pinhão, heart of the Douro Valley. Stay at a Quinta with paired dinner overlooking the terraced vineyards.
DAY 06 · MON APR 20 · DOURO REST DAY
Pinhão · free day · Quinta de la Rosa / Bomfim
Visit Pinhão’s tiled train station, optional historic train ride to Tua. Late lunch at Quinta de la Rosa or Quinta do Bomfim. Afternoon: private boat ride at sunset with Port Wine toast. Relaxed dinner in the village.
DAY 07 · TUE APR 21 · 102 KM · GUIMARÃES
Pinhão → Guimarães
The heart of the Douro and the cradle of the nation. Out via N222 to Peso da Régua — 27 km along the left bank of the Douro with impeccable asphalt and constant-radius curves. Climb to Vila Real via N2 (last panoramic views over the valley). Continue via N101 through Amarante. Triumphant arrival in Guimarães, where Portugal was born — dinner among the medieval houses lit on Praça da Oliveira.
DAY 08 · WED APR 22 · 100 KM · N304 PERFECT ROAD
Guimarães → Vila do Gerês
The granite paradise and “the perfect road.” Out to Braga via the slope of Bom Jesus do Monte. Then the gem: N304 — the most praised technical stretch in Portugal: impeccable asphalt, wide curves with excellent visibility and natural bends through the heart of Peneda-Gerês National Park.
DAY 09 · THU APR 23 · 164 KM · PORTO
Vila do Gerês → Porto
From stone villages to the “Invicta.” Cross Mata da Albergaria and the Portela do Homem border. Stop at Lindoso for the 64 granite espigueiros — the photo that sums up the Alto Minho. Smooth descent through the Lima Valley with passage on the Roman bridge of Ponte de Lima. Arrival in Porto via the Arrábida Bridge with panoramic views of the Douro mouth at sunset.
DAY 10 · FRI APR 24 · 382 KM · ALENTEJO
Porto → Évora
The great transition to the Alentejo plains. Smooth ride from Porto to Santarém. Cross the Tagus — the mountains disappear and the first cork-oak montados appear. Quick stop at Santarém (Portas do Sol) before diving into the Alentejo. Arrival in Évora, World Heritage Site — dinner on a typical terrace with local olive oils and wines.
DAY 11 · SAT APR 25 · 60 KM · MONSARAZ DARK SKY
Évora → Monsaraz
Free morning in Évora — Temple of Diana, the Cathedral and the famous Chapel of Bones. Afternoon along N18 / N256 cutting across the Alentejo horizon of montados and vines to Monsaraz. The approach is cinematic: technical climb to the top of the fortified village with unbeatable view over the Great Lake of Alqueva. At night, as a Dark Sky Reserve, Monsaraz offers one of the most impressive star spectacles in the world.
DAY 12 · SUN APR 26 · 234 KM · MÉRTOLA + ALGARVE
Monsaraz → Tavira
The Guadiana and the back door to the Algarve. Descent south with the Guadiana River as a guide — landscape reminiscent of North Africa. Stop at Mértola: the Castle and the unique Mosque-Church, preserved Moorish heritage. Technical crossing of the Serra do Caldeirão — pure riding through rolling hills with no traffic. Arrival in Tavira with dinner on the Roman Bridge.
DAY 13 · MON APR 27 · 200 KM · CABO DE SÃO VICENTE
Tavira → Sagres
The conquest of the south. Technical challenge of the day: the Fóia climb (Serra de Monchique) — chained curves on high-grip asphalt. From Aljezur to Sagres the road opens up and the immensity of the cliffs takes over. The UpSerra moment: parking the bikes at Cabo de São Vicente to watch the sun plunge into the Atlantic at the southwestern tip of continental Europe.
DAY 14 · TUE APR 28 · 224 KM · TRÓIA FERRY
Sagres → Setúbal
The great Atlantic climb. Up the N120 with brief stops in Zambujeira do Mar and lunch in Vila Nova de Milfontes. Highlight: arrival at the Tróia Peninsula and ferry boarding to Setúbal — crossing the Sado Estuary with the bikes on board as the sun sets. Dinner with the famous Choco Frito at the Setúbal port.
DAY 15 · WED APR 29 · 108 KM · SERRA DA ARRÁBIDA
Setúbal → Lisbon
The crystal road and the Portuguese Riviera. The visual climax of the trip: the Serra da Arrábida via N379-1 — the road seems to float over the turquoise ocean. Mandatory stop for the final group photo. Then the epic moment: crossing the 25 de Abril Bridge over the Tagus — the sound of tires on metal grating, Cristo Rei and Lisbon in the distance. Relaxed riding via the Marginal back to Cascais. Closing in style.
DAY 16 · THU APR 30 · CLOSING
Lisbon — closing
Farewell dinner at the Cascais Marina or Lisbon historic centre. The moment to celebrate 16 days of asphalt, curves and friendship. Return flights home.
What’s included
Included
- BMW R1300GS rental in Europe (always included)
- Bilingual rider-guide for the full 16 days
- Mechanical support vehicle
- 15 nights in selected hotels (incl. Quinta in Pinhão Douro)
- Welcome briefing in Lisbon + closing dinner
- Quinta de la Rosa / Bomfim experience (Douro)
- Professional photography and video coverage
- Full route and refueling planning
Not included
- International flight to Lisbon (LIS)
- Fuel during the tour
- Meals (breakfast included; some group dinners noted)
- Wine tastings beyond the Douro experience
- Tróia ferry passenger fee
- Travel insurance with motorcycle activity coverage
- Personal expenses
- Riding gear (jacket, pants, gloves, boots, helmet)
Pricing
BMW R1300GS rental in Europe always included. Flight to Lisbon (LIS) on the rider.
⚠️ 2026 reference values held — 2027 update coming soon. Lock pricing on signup.
| Package | Price (EUR) | ≈ USD |
|---|---|---|
| Rider — Twin Room (BMW R1300GS included) | EUR 10,000 | ≈ USD 11,000 |
| Rider — Single Room (BMW R1300GS included) | EUR 12,000 | ≈ USD 13,200 |
| Couple — Double Room (BMW R1300GS included) | EUR 12,000 | ≈ USD 13,200 |
Pricing in EUR (Europe-tour standard). USD shown as approximate at current exchange rate. Final billing in EUR at signup.
International wire / SWIFT
Lock-in EUR rate at signup
Credit card
Up to 12 installments · Check rates
Down payment + balance
Until trip date · Flexible split with the team
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Frequently asked questions
Which airport — Lisbon (LIS)?
Yes — fly into Lisbon LIS by D1 (April 15, 2027). The tour starts and ends in Lisbon, so the same airport works for arrival and departure. UpSerra meets at the hotel; the BMW handover happens at the welcome briefing.
How does the BMW R1300GS rental work?
UpSerra rents the BMW R1300GS in Europe through its partner network for this tour. The bike is included in the package — you don’t pay separately. Comprehensive insurance, registration and roadside assistance are part of the rental. Damage deposit (refundable) at handover, around EUR 1,500.
What’s the weather like in late April in Portugal?
Spring in Portugal — one of the best windows of the year. 12-22°C across most of the country. Mountain stretches (Serra da Estrela, Peneda-Gerês) can drop to 5-10°C in the morning. The Algarve and Lisbon are warmer, often 18-24°C. Layered gear required, with a rain layer for the sierra sections.
How tough is this tour?
Moderate level. 100% asphalt with some technical sierra sections (N304 in Peneda-Gerês, N338 in Serra da Estrela, Fóia in Monchique). One longer transit day (D10 Porto → Évora at 382 km). The N222 Douro section is famous for its perfect-radius curves. For riders comfortable on big bikes (700cc+) with experience on European or mountain riding.
Do I need an international driver’s license?
Yes — international permit recommended (or your Brazilian / national category-A license accompanied by a valid passport). Portugal is part of the EU, so a category-A license issued in any EU country is accepted natively. UpSerra advises during pre-trip preparation.
I don’t drink alcohol — does the tour still work?
Absolutely. The Douro and Quinta experiences are part of the cultural and gastronomic program — non-drinkers can enjoy the landscapes, architecture, paired food (without wine) and the riverside setting. Many participants choose to taste sparingly without compromising the riding the next day.
SPOT RESERVATION
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