- Multi-colored fields with various crops - Peniche and Baleal Peninsulas - Amazing rocks cut by the sea and the wind - The Islet of Berlenga - Natural Reserve - Fatima - the sacred place and the pilgrims - Obidos castle and its high medieval walls - Nazare - the most typical beach in Portugal - The tasty fresh fish of the Silver Coast - Obidos – the most preserved medieval town in Portugal - Narrow streets and charming houses decorated with flowers. Technical Data: - Class: Landscape Tour - Region of Portugal: North of Lisbon (coast) - Duration: 7 days/ 6 night / 3 days cycling/ 1 day walking/ 1 day rest - Begin: Fatima – a religious place - End: Peniche – a small fishing town - Overall difficulty level: Intermediate. You must be in good shape - Distance: 151km (94mi) - Average: 50km/day (31mi/day) - Trails: 82% asphalt – 18% dirt-roads. This Tour begins in Fatima, a Catholic sanctuary located not far from Lisbon and which several times visited by Pope John Paul II. Then you will ride towards the coast to Nazare, the most typical beach in Portugal. This is a place full of old traditions and today we can still see fishermen drying fish under the sun as they did in the past. This is also a wonderful place to refresh ourselves in the blue waters or take a walk along the golden sand. You will ride along the sea admiring the beautiful view and you will ride along agrarian fields with different crops and different colors. One of the highlights of this tour is the Medieval Town of Obidos. Originally a Roman village, it was taken from the Moors in 1148. Its castle is classified as a national monument and it is a perfect example of a medieval fortress. This is a “village-museum”, perfectly preserved and walled by its high walls which perpetuate its medieval character. Another interesting point of this tour is the Peniche Peninsula, a place of fishing traditions and from where you can admire one of the largest fishing and diving sanctuaries – the Wild Islet of Berlenga, also known as Berlenga Natural Reserve. This is a wonderful place where you will go by boat, leaving your bicycles on the other side, and take a swim in the clear waters on the coast of this islet, near S. Joao Batista fortress. This very ancient and small fortress defended our coast from the pirate’s attacks that came from the sea, between the 16th century and the 19th century. Tour Itinerary: Day 1: Arrival – Welcome at Lisbon airport. 1H30 drive to Fátima, briefing about the tour followed by dinner. Lodging in 4* hotel very near to the Sanctuary in Fátima town. Day 2: Towards the ocean – 55km (34mi), level 4 ( Beach). After breakfast we start our day with a visit to the limestone caves. We visit Porto de Mós with its enchanted castle and the day ends in Nazaré, the most typical beach in Portugal. Picnic on the way. Dinner with the group. Lodging in a 4* hotel decorated with maritime elements and it is characterized by a fresh and relaxing design. Day 3: The Silver Coast – 43km (27mi), level 3 ( Beach). After breakfast we ride to S. Martinho do Porto, we ride round Óbidos Lagoon in a paradisiacal environment. Picnic on the way. Lodging in a charming 4* hotel whose building is dated from the 14th century. Day 4: FREE day. After breakfast visit to the medieval town of Óbidos. This is the most well preserved medieval village in Portugal. …It’s a charm! Lodging in a charming 4* hotel whose building is dated from the 14th century. Day 5: Peniche Peninsula – 53km (33mi), level 2 ( Beach). After breakfast we can admire the touristic region of Serra d’El Rei, the beautiful two-sided beach in Baleal (north side and south side) and the fishing peninsula of Peniche, where the wind and the sea have shaped the rocks along the centuries: this is unique in Portugal. Picnic near the cliffs. Dinner with the group. Lodging in a 4* Hotel located in a ravishing green exterior space overlooking the beautiful blue Atlantic Ocean. Day 6: The Wild Islet of Berlenga – Walking tour. Visit to the caves ( Beach). After breakfast we take a small boat to Berlenga Islet, this is a seagull paradise classified as Natural Reserve and with a Fortress in the Atlantic Ocean to protect the continent from the pirates. Lodging in a 4* Hotel located in a ravishing green exterior space overlooking the beautiful blue Atlantic Ocean. Day 7: Departure – After breakfast transfer to Lisbon airport. 1H00 drive to airport. Dates and Prices for 2012: May 27 -02 June: Guided: Euro 1680 (Single Suppl. + € 180) Self-Guided: Euro 1320 (Single Suppl. + € 180) June 17 - 23: Guided: Euro 1680 (Single Suppl. + € 180) Self-Guided: Euro 1320 (Single Suppl. + € 180) July 01 - 07: Guided: Euro 1790 (Single Suppl. + € 220) Self-Guided: Euro 1440 (Single Suppl. + € 220) Notes: Prices per person, double bedroom occupancy, 4* quality Hotel. If you want a different date, ask us about prices and availability. Member discount: Notes: The price includes: 
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