Starting in Sesimbra, you will ride to a winery where you will learn about the famous Moscatel wine and also taste it. Then you will enter one of the lushest areas south of Lisbon – the Natural Park of Arrabida. On one side of the park, you’ll admire beautiful Mediterranean landscapes and at the other side, the gorgeous coast with accessible beaches where the fine sand and clear sea waters provide a strong contrast of unusual colours. You will ride along the coast to Setubal and after crossing the Sado river, you’ll reach Troia and then Sines where the Natural Park of SW Alentejo and Vicentine Coast begins. It extends itself along the Portuguese coast and is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean. This SW landscape is 300 million years old and it is one of the most preserved landscapes all over Europe; human intervention is less visible throughout the area’s long history. Once submerged (about 2 million years ago), this is a vast area with many different coastal habitats and countless beaches and cliffs.
Daily tours include going to the wonderful beaches of this Natural Park and taking a swim in the limpid and clear sea. Numerous cliffs and isolated islets complete this beautiful and unique scenery. This area boasts a diversity of rare botanical species, with very interesting flora and a variety of maritime birds that nest here. Cape S. Vicente is a passing area for thousands of birds of prey. This tour also goes to Sagres, which is the south-westernmost point in continental Europe, the place from where our brave forefathers sailed on their caravels seeking new peoples and continents. Finally, you have the opportunity to visit some of the beaches of our famous Algarve and the cosmopolitan city of Lagos. This is one of the oldest towns in the Algarve. You can still see evidence of the wall surrounding the town for protection.
Distance: 337km (209mi)
Average: 67km/day (42mi/day).
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival. Welcome at Lisbon airport followed by dinner. Lodging in a 4* Estalagem surrounded by Nature and offering a beautiful and breathtaking landscape.
Day 2: Riding along the wonderful coast of Arrabida Natural Park. Visit to the winery and wine tasting - 41km (25mi), level 3 (+ Beach). Lodging in a 5* Estalagem with a romantic environment and an amazing view over Setubal.
Day 3: Crossing the river Sado to Troia – 82km (51mi), level 3 (+ Beach). Lodging in a 4* charming Hotel where you can find numerous references to Portugal’s greatest navigator “Vasco da Gama”.
Day 4: The beautiful beaches of the Natural Park – 101km (63mi), level 4 (+ Beach). Lodging in a typical Alentejo country house (Rural Tourism) with swimming-pool.
Day 5: Riding towards South to Sagres – 70km (43mi), level 3 (+ Beach). Lodging in a 4* new hotel with swimming-pool, surrounded by stunning deserted beaches and the wild nature of an unforgettable beauty.
Day 6: The coast of Algarve – 43km (27mi), level 3 (+ Beach). Lodging in a 4* hotel with swimming-pool, that epitomises the Algarve culture, with blue and white corridors which link the rooms, patios, restaurants and bar.
Day 7: Departure. Farewell at Lisbon airport. 3H00 drive to airport.
Dates & Prices:
27 February- 5 March
PortugalBike Guided Tour: EUR 1630 (Single Suppl. + € 220)
PortugalBike Self-Guided Tour: EUR 1120 (Single Suppl. + € 220).
3-09 April
PortugalBike Guided Tour: EUR 1700 (Single Suppl. + € 270)
PortugalBike Self-Guided Tour: EUR 1190 (Single Suppl. + € 270).
26 June - 2 July
PortugalBike Guided Tour: EUR 1670 (Single Suppl. + € 240)
PortugalBike Self-Guided Tour: EUR 1160 (Single Suppl. + € 240).
24-30 July
PortugalBike Guided Tour: EUR 1710 (Single Suppl. + € 270)
PortugalBike Self-Guided Tour: EUR 1200 (Single Suppl. + € 270).
23-29 October
PortugalBike Guided Tour: EUR 1660 (Single Suppl. + € 240)
PortugalBike Self-Guided Tour: EUR 1150 (Single Suppl. + € 240).
Member discount:
10% discount for InfoHub customer. Request a free gift certificate.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price Includes:
- 7 days with PortugalBike
- Road Bike rental (BH L41 Carbon Spirit Ultegra) with helmet
- Transfers from and to Lisbon Airport
- Accommodations (usually a 4 star-quality hotel, double bedroom occupancy)
- 6 Breakfasts
- Luggage transport from Inn to Inn
- Documentation about PortugalBike Tour
- Liability Insurance
- Personal Accident Insurance
- Techno-Mechanical Assistance
- First-Aid assistance on location.
Price Excludes:
- Road Bike Tour with a Guide
- 4 nourishing and energetic picnics
- Permanent Backup Vehicle.
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