Jewels of Portugal
Portugal Bike Tours
A Road Bike Tour in Portugal around Lisbon and beautiful Alentejo beaches
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- Skill Level
- Length14 days
- Prices from€2370 Rates
Overview
Portugal is a country of great diversity. You can find evidence of its rich history at every turn and also the influence of the Discovery Journeys during the 15th and 16th centuries. Everything is mingled in the culture, architecture, landscape, and gastronomy.
On this cycling vacation in Porgutal you will ride along beautiful and quiet roads through many typical small towns and villages that are common of Portugal and admire the vast landscapes inland and along the coast. The bike tour includes two shorter days that were intentionally designed to give you time to explore two towns: Óbidos, the most preserved medieval village in Portugal nd Évora, a town classified as World Heritage by UNESCO.
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Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival at Lisbon airport, transfer to Sintra
Day 2: Free day in Evora
Day 3: Towards the Convent within the cork-oak forest, 31 miles (50 km)
Day 4: Marble, the white gold of Alentejo, 29 miles (47 km)
Day 5: Experiencing Portuguese History, 52 miles (84 km)
Day 6: Cycling towards the border with Spain, 34 miles (54 km)
Day 7: Leaving border area to the center of Portugal, 72 miles (116 km)
Day 8: The sanctuary and limestone caves, 43 miles (69 km)
Day 9: Free Day
Day 10: Towards the well preserved medieval town, 50 mi. (81 km)
Day 11: The Silver Coast and the Peninsula, 33 mi (53 km)
Day 12: The rural area near the coast, 55 mi. (89 km)
Day 13: Free day in Sintra: The luxuriant vegetation and romantic environment
Day 14: Departure*All distances are approximate.
Day 1: Arrival at Lisbon airport, transfer to Sintra
Arrival and welcome at Lisbon airport. Transfer to Sintra, one of the most beautiful old towns in Portugal, classified as World Heritage by UNESCO. Here you will be briefed about the tour and have dinner with the group (included with guided tour only). Lodging in a 4* hotel in the center of Sintra town.Day 2: Sintra - Peniche, 60 mi (96 km)
Today you leave Sintra, cycling through the Natural Park of Sintra-Cascais until reaching the sea. Lodging in a 4* Hotel located in a ravishing green exterior space overlooking the beautiful blue Atlantic Ocean.Day 3: Peniche - Óbidos, 33 miles (53 km)
After a difficult day, this route will be a more relaxing one until arriving in Óbidos, the most-well preserved medieval town, with its narrow and winding roads, whitewashed houses, and the castle at the top. This is a shorter day in order to give you the opportunity of visiting this Jewel of Portugal, after having admired the beautiful sea sceneries in Peniche. Lodging in a charming 4* hotel whose building is dated from the 14th century.Day 4: Óbidos - Fátima, 58 miles (94 km)
The Portugal cycling tour continues along the Atlantic Coast, past several beaches, of which Nazaré is the most popular. You will then cycle Portugal inland and pass the grandiose Batalha Monastery. Today's destination is Fátima, a place of many pilgrimages and prayers, and a town that several Popes have visited due to it. Lodging in 4* hotel very near to the Sanctuary in Fátima town.Day 5: Fátima - Castelo de Bode, 40 miles (65 km)
This is a light day of cycling and on today's agenda is boat tour which takes you to visit to a small castle (entry fee included in guided tour only) in the middle of Tagus river (the same river you see in Lisbon). Lodging in a 4* hotel located in a rural area where you can enjoy the quietness of water and nature.Day 6: Castelo de Bode - Marvão, 78 miles (125 km)
This is the longest and most difficult day. However, the route includes many flat roads that allow for easier cycling. The route leads through the vast region of Alentejo and the day ends with the climb to Marvão, another medieval village on the top of the hill, which once defended Portuguese borders from the Spanish invaders. Lodging in a cozy 3* hotel in Marvão, the highest medieval village of Portugal.Day 7: Marvão - Crato, 35 miles (52 km)
Today is an easy day and a chance to rest after a yesterday's difficult route. You ride from Marvão to another medieval village, Castelo de Vide. Both of these villages are included in the Natural Park of São Mamede Hill. After leaving the Natural Park, cycle to a 14th century Monastery which is located in the middle of nowhere in the plain. Lodging in a Pousada that combines the genuine characteristics of the former monastery with modern luxury.Day 8: Crato - Redondo, 51 miles (82 km)
Alentejo is a region that keeps many secrets, charms and relics. Along today's route, you cycle past olive trees, cork oak trees, and vineyards. This is the land of olives, cork, and wine. We will find another hidden treasure at the end of the day. Lodging in an impressive Convent built in 1182 by monks, recently converted in a 4* hotel, with its impressive private collection of eighteenth century Portuguese tile work.Day 9: Redondo - Evora, 32 miles (52 km)
This day gives you the opportunity to visit the last Jewel of Portugal, Évora, which was classified as World Heritage by UNESCO, due to its ancient History which dates back to Roman times. There are numerous ancient evidences and monuments in this strategic region. A visit to a pottery workshop is recommended. Lodging in a 4* hotel with swimming-pool, located in the middle of the historical center of Évora, next to the 14th century city wall.Day 10: Towards the well preserved medieval town, 50 mi. (81 km)
You continue cycling towards the coast until reaching the most typical beach in Portugal where the fishermen work their nets and dry the fish under the sun. The tour continues with gorgeous sea sceneries and then we get to the most well-preserved medieval town, another Jewel of Portugal, with its narrow and winding roads and its whitewashed houses and the castle at the top. Lodging in a charming 4* hotel whose building is dated from the 14th century.Day 11: The Silver Coast and the Peninsula, 33 mi (53 km)
This long coast north of Lisbon is called the Silver Coast because of the reflection of the sun on the sea water. You will see the wonderful view when you cycle around a small peninsula. Lodging in a renovated 3* hotel.Day 12: The rural area near the coast, 55 mi. (89 km)
As you continue cycling south and closer to Lisbon, ou will start to see more traffic and some original fishermen villages which are now used as vacation spots. Lodging tonight in a charming 4* hotel very close to the sea.Day 13: The luxuriant vegetation and romantic environment, 26 mi. (38 km)
This last day on the bicycle takes you to one of the most important Jewels of Portugal - Sintra, the place where Kings and Queens spent their vacations. The cycling day is short (but not easy) so that you have time to visit this special romantic place in the forest. Lodging in a 4* hotel located in the historic center in Sintra.Day 14: Departure
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Accommodation
Accommodations in 3 and 4 star hotels and guesthouses
Inclusions
What’s Included
- 13 nights’ accommodations including breakfasts
- Luggage transfers
- Route descriptions and maps
- Personal Accident Insurance and Liability Insurance.
- Road Bike rental with helmet
- Transfers to and from Lisbon Airport
- Guided tour only:
- Tour guide
- 10 x dinners (including wines, cheese, and dessert)
- Daily energy-bars and water
- First-aid assistance on location
- Techno-Mechanical Assistance
- Permanent Backup Vehicle
- Visit to Pottery Workshop
- Visit to winery and wine tasting
- Visit to the Marble Museum
- Visit to the Marble Quarry
- Visit to Roman Ruins
- Visit to cave with limestone formations
What’s Not Included
- Lunches and Dinners (self-guided tour)
- Bicycle protection
- Trip Insurance
- Electric bicycle rental (available on request)
Dates & Pricing
Dates
January 10, January 31, Febuary 28, April 17, October 2, and December 2016
Please Note
- Rates are per person, based on double occupancy
- Tour prices are based on the fuel costs at time prices are set, often months or years in advance. In rare cases, additional fees may apply for fuel cost increases.
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Pricing
Guided Self-Guided Single suppl. Jan. 10 $ 5989 £ 3123 $ 5,336 € 3570 kr 546623 ₪ 14860 ¥ 607882 Mex$ 67203 NZ$ 6557 NOK 42833 zł 15711 S$ 5309 kr 42515 $ 3,906 $ 3976 £ 2073 $ 3,542 € 2370 kr 362884 ₪ 9865 ¥ 403552 Mex$ 44614 NZ$ 4353 NOK 28435 zł 10430 S$ 3525 kr 28224 $ 2,593 $ 755 £ 394 $ 673 € 450 kr 68902 ₪ 1873 ¥ 76624 Mex$ 8471 NZ$ 827 NOK 5399 zł 1980 S$ 669 kr 5359 $ 492 Jan. 31 $ 5989 £ 3123 $ 5,336 € 3570 kr 546623 ₪ 14860 ¥ 607882 Mex$ 67203 NZ$ 6557 NOK 42833 zł 15711 S$ 5309 kr 42515 $ 3,906 $ 3976 £ 2073 $ 3,542 € 2370 kr 362884 ₪ 9865 ¥ 403552 Mex$ 44614 NZ$ 4353 NOK 28435 zł 10430 S$ 3525 kr 28224 $ 2,593 $ 755 £ 394 $ 673 € 450 kr 68902 ₪ 1873 ¥ 76624 Mex$ 8471 NZ$ 827 NOK 5399 zł 1980 S$ 669 kr 5359 $ 492 Feb. 28 $ 6425 £ 3351 $ 5,724 € 3830 kr 586433 ₪ 15943 ¥ 652153 Mex$ 72098 NZ$ 7035 NOK 45953 zł 16855 S$ 5696 kr 45611 $ 4,191 $ 4328 £ 2257 $ 3,856 € 2580 kr 395039 ₪ 10739 ¥ 439310 Mex$ 48567 NZ$ 4739 NOK 30955 zł 11354 S$ 3837 kr 30725 $ 2,823 $ 755 £ 394 $ 673 € 450 kr 68902 ₪ 1873 ¥ 76624 Mex$ 8471 NZ$ 827 NOK 5399 zł 1980 S$ 669 kr 5359 $ 492 April 17 $ 7063 £ 3683 $ 6,292 € 4210 kr 644617 ₪ 17525 ¥ 716858 Mex$ 79251 NZ$ 7733 NOK 50512 zł 18528 S$ 6261 kr 50137 $ 4,606 $ 4882 £ 2546 $ 4,349 € 2910 kr 445567 ₪ 12113 ¥ 495500 Mex$ 54779 NZ$ 5345 NOK 34914 zł 12807 S$ 4328 kr 34655 $ 3,184 $ 805 £ 420 $ 717 € 480 kr 73496 ₪ 1998 ¥ 81732 Mex$ 9036 NZ$ 882 NOK 5759 zł 2112 S$ 714 kr 5716 $ 525 Oct. 2 $ 7080 £ 3692 $ 6,307 € 4220 kr 646149 ₪ 17566 ¥ 718561 Mex$ 79439 NZ$ 7751 NOK 50632 zł 18572 S$ 6276 kr 50256 $ 4,617 $ 4882 £ 2546 $ 4,349 € 2910 kr 445567 ₪ 12113 ¥ 495500 Mex$ 54779 NZ$ 5345 NOK 34914 zł 12807 S$ 4328 kr 34655 $ 3,184 $ 822 £ 429 $ 732 € 490 kr 75027 ₪ 2040 ¥ 83435 Mex$ 9224 NZ$ 900 NOK 5879 zł 2156 S$ 729 kr 5835 $ 536 Dec. 4 $ 5989 £ 3123 $ 5,336 € 3570 kr 546623 ₪ 14860 ¥ 607882 Mex$ 67203 NZ$ 6557 NOK 42833 zł 15711 S$ 5309 kr 42515 $ 3,906 $ 3976 £ 2073 $ 3,542 € 2370 kr 362884 ₪ 9865 ¥ 403552 Mex$ 44614 NZ$ 4353 NOK 28435 zł 10430 S$ 3525 kr 28224 $ 2,593 $ 755 £ 394 $ 673 € 450 kr 68902 ₪ 1873 ¥ 76624 Mex$ 8471 NZ$ 827 NOK 5399 zł 1980 S$ 669 kr 5359 $ 492 Extra Options
Supplement for electric bicycle rental: $ 453 £ 236 $ 404 € 270 kr 41341 ₪ 1124 ¥ 45974 Mex$ 5083 NZ$ 496 NOK 3239 zł 1188 S$ 402 kr 3215 $ 295
Extra Info
Skill Level — Moderate–Difficult
This is a moderate to difficult road bike tour with average daily distances ranging from 32 to 78 miles (52 to 125 km).
Airport Info
Fly to Lisbon.
Local Travel
Transfers to and from Lisbon airport are included.
Climate
Check local conditions upon arrival. Average high/low temperature for Lisbon, Portugal: June 76/60º, September 79/63º, and December 59/49º.
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