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Bicycle Tour - Biking, Cooking, Yoga in Portugal
offered by supplier M14951 (view this supplier profile)
Key Information:
Tour Duration: 8
day(s)
Group Size: 4
- 16
people
Destination(s):
Portugal
Specialty Categories:
Bicycle Touring
Yoga & Spiritual Experience
Season: January - December
Airfare Included: No
Tour Customizable: Yes
Minimum Per Person Price: 2200 Euro (EUR)
Maximum Per Person Price: 2600 Euro (EUR)
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Combine fun with a healthy lifestyle while visiting one of the most beautiful and remote regions of Portugal - the Beira Baixa.
Level: Intermediate. Total distance: 267km/167miles. Shortest day: 30km/19miles. Longest day: 55km/34miles. Accommodations: Luxury (4 star inns).
Dates: October 18-25,2008.
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Fundao-Castelo Novo (36km/23miles). Meeting at the airport in Lisbon and van transfer to Fundao. After lunch we will ride to Castelo Novo, a 12th Century historical village. Castelo Novo was one of the many villages that was offered to the Tem¬plars Order as a payment for their victory over the Moors. The short walking tour of this village includes visits to the local museum, castle and typical product store. Back in Fundao, we will have our first Yoga class, before dinner. Lodging - Hotel Principe da Beira
Day 2: Fundao-Janeiro de Cima (46km/29miles). Ride from Fundao to the pretty little village of Janeiro de Cima, enjoying great views of the Zezere River. After the ride, relax with a Yoga class by the river. We will then have our first traditional Portuguese cuisine class, at Fiado’s Restaurant. Lodging - Casa de Janeiro (rural tourism)
Day 3: Janeiro de Cima-Janeiro de Cima (30km/19miles). Today’s loop ride explores the beautiful scenery of the Beira Baixa region. We will stop to visit honey producers and local weavers. In the afternoon, we will have another Yoga class, followed by the second Portuguese cuisine class at Fiado’s Restaurant. After dinner we have a surprise for you! Lodging - Casa de Janeiro (rural tourism)
Day 4: Janeiro de Cima-Fundao (50km/31miles). On the way back to Fundao, ride on back roads that take you through small villages lost in the mountains. You will be riding in one of the most remote areas of Portugal. In the afternoon, we have two classes prepared for you - yoga and dancing. Choose one or do both! Lodging - Hotel Principe da Beira
Day 5: Fundao-Monsanto (50km/31miles). Another great day of riding on our way to Monsanto, another Historical Village of Portugal, once considered the most typical of all Portuguese villages. Monsanto is set on a granite formation, offering amazing views from the top. Back in Fundao we will relax with our daily Yoga class. Our own dinner will be made during the Portuguese cuisine class with Hotel Principe da Beira’s chef. Lodging - Hotel Principe da Beira
Day 6: Fundao-Sortelha (55km/34miles). Today our itinerary takes us to Sortelha, one of the most charming historical villages of Portugal. After visiting this unique village we will have our daily Yoga class by the medieval walls of Sortelha, over viewing the 13th Century castle. Afternoon transfer to Lisbon, free night for dinner in Lisbon, lodging - Hotel Britania
Day 7: Free day for urban walking/shopping in Lisbon. We are sure that you will fall in love with the capital of Portugal and its unique mix of people and cultures. Lisbon has very interesting museums and historical buildings that you can visit. Farewell dinner in a Fado (traditional Portuguese music) restaurant in Bairro Alto. Lodging - Hotel Britania
Day 8: Morning van transfer to Lisbon’s airport. Obrigado e boa viagem!
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Included: All accommodations, 6 dinners, 1 picnic, rental bike, 2 guides, all classes, daily snacks, transfers, A2Z Adventures t-shirt and A2Z Adventures water bottle.
Single supplement: 400 euros.
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