TOUR DETAILS:
««HIGHLIGHTS»»:
1. The medieval town of Castelo de Vide
2. Narrow roads rounded with old stones
3. The Natural Park landscape of S. Mamede Hills
4. Majestic Marvao Castle from the top
5. The ancient and medieval small town of Elvas
6. Vast vineyards fields
7. The medieval white village of Monsaraz at the top
8. The amazing landscape in Alentejo and the charming villages
9. Fields of Cork and Olive trees
10. Evora city - classified as World Heritage by UNESCO
««SUMMARY»»:
You’ll start your tour in Marvao, a small medieval town on the top of the hill, surrounded by walls and with a majestic castle that defended this small town from the Spanish people many times. There you can admire a spectacular view and then ride down along a medieval narrow road with ancient stone walls. You will climb to Senhora da Penha, a little chapel on the top of a hill where there is an amazing view over Castelo de Vide, another medieval town, and its rows of whitewashed houses. You will ride along narrow roads, either sided by cork trees or stone walls and now you will get to Castelo de Vide, a beautiful town in Alentejo located in the cool mountains of the Natural Park of Sao Mamede, among dense olive groves and chestnut trees. The town is full of monuments, fountains and ancient houses. You will see medieval monuments, dozens of churches, enchanting alleys and some of the best Gothic porticos in Portugal. Then you will go to Elvas, a typical border town with its castle, again surrounded by walls. Elvas also has a star-shaped fort, several churches, the monumental Amoreira Aqueduct, a unique pillory dating back to the 16th century and many interesting details. Continuing the ride to Vila Vicosa, you will pass by many marble quarries and finally climb to Monsaraz, which is a little medieval village at the top of a hill with a castle and whitewashed houses along narrow cobblestone roads. This is one of Portugal’s traditional wine regions. You can visit a vineyard and taste the world famous Alentejo wine. This PortugalBike Tour ends in Evora, a wonderful walled town with many Roman vestiges, medieval churches and buildings, fountains, the aqueduct, charming streets, etc. Evora is a city classified as World Heritage by UNESCO.
««TECHNICAL DATA»:
Region of Portugal: Alentejo (inland)
Duration: 7 days / 6 nights / 5 days cycling
Begin: Marvao (Alentejo)
End: Evora (Alentejo)
Overall difficulty level: 3 (1-5)
Skill Level: Intermediate. You must be in good shape.
Distance: 395km (245mi)
Average: 79km/day (49mi/day)
««PROGRAMME»»:
» Day 1: Arrival – Welcome at Lisbon airport. 3H00 drive to Marvao followed by dinner.
Lodging in a cosy 4* Albergaria in Marvao, the highest medieval village of Portugal.
» Day 2: The beautiful village of Marvao and its castle – 71km (44mi), level 4.
Lodging in a classic Manor House (Rural Tourism) that was built in the 17th century.
» Day 3: The medieval village of Castelo de Vide and the narrow roads – 76km (47mi), level 3.
Lodging in a 4* Hotel that was built conserving the old architectonic structures of the convent and the military hospital.
» Day 4: The medieval village of Monsaraz and its castle – 79km (49mi), level 4.
Lodging in a historic building (4* Estalagem) that benefits from a privileged view over the plains.
» Day 5: Cork trees, Olive trees and Vineyards – 96km (60mi), level 3.
Lodging in a 15th century castle converted into a Pousada. What used to be the agricultural land of a medieval castle, is now a superb garden.
» Day 6: Towards Evora – classified as World Heritage by UNESCO – 80km (50mi), level 2.
Lodging in a 4* Hotel located in the middle of the historical centre of Evora, next to the 14th century city wall.
» Day 7: Departure – Farewell at Lisbon airport - 2H00 drive
««DATES AND PRICES FOR 2009»»:
» 07 ~ 13 March:
PortugalBike Guided Tour: Euro 1700 (Single Suppl. + € 220)
PortugalBike Self-Guided Tour: Euro 1140 (Single Suppl. + € 220)
» 04 ~ 10 April:
PortugalBike Guided Tour: Euro 1750 (Single Suppl. + € 260)
PortugalBike Self-Guided Tour: Euro 1190 (Single Suppl. + € 260)
» 06 ~ 12 June:
PortugalBike Guided Tour: Euro 1750 (Single Suppl. + € 260)
PortugalBike Self-Guided Tour: Euro 1190 (Single Suppl. + € 260)
» 08 ~ 14 August:
PortugalBike Guided Tour: Euro 1770 (Single Suppl. + € 280)
PortugalBike Self-Guided Tour: Euro 1210 (Single Suppl. + € 280)
» 10 ~ 16 October:
PortugalBike Guided Tour: Euro 1750 (Single Suppl. + € 260)
PortugalBike Self-Guided Tour: Euro 1190 (Single Suppl. + € 260)
=> Prices per person, double bedroom occupancy, 4* quality Hotel.
=> If you want a different date, ask us about prices and availability.
««PRICE INCLUDES»»:
- 7 days with PortugalBike
- Road Bike Tour with a Guide (*)
- 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
- 5 nourishing and energetic picnics (*)
- 6 Dinners (including our famous wines, our amazing cheeses and lovely desserts) (*)
- Daily energy-bars and water (*)
- Luggage transport from Inn to Inn
- Car connections at some stages (when necessary)
- Documentation about PortugalBike Tour
- Liability Insurance
- Personal Accident Insurance
- Techno-Mechanical Assistance
- First-Aid assistance on location
- Permanent Backup Vehicle (*)
(*) Not included in Self-Guided Tours
Member discount:
10% discount for InfoHub customer. Request a free gift certificate.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
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