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6 Days Portugal Biking Tour Package
Duration: 6 Days / 5 Nights
Priced From: $3,498 pp dbl. occ. (Premiere Inns)
Dates: May, Jun, Sep, Oct
Pastoral Alentejo to Seaside Sintra - Premiere Inns
Pastoral Alentejo to Seaside Sintra
From countryside to dramatic windswept coastline, the Portuguese landscape is an untouched gem, its raw beauty and authenticity both stunning and timeless. Take in the Alentejo region’s rich culture and unspoiled terrain as you ride over rolling terrain marked by vineyards and groves of cork and olive trees. Ride through small villages, witness the rituals of daily rural life, and end in the regal coastal town of Sintra. With its lush misty hillsides, magnificent castles and exotic gardens, Sintra was once the summer retreat of Portuguese royalty—a sparkling jewel in Portugal’s historic crown. Evenings are spent at lovely hotels and pousadas brimming with history.
Itinerary
Day 1 arraiolos
Meet in Lisbon
In Évora, a World Heritage site, visit Roman ruins and medieval monuments
Pedal across rolling fields and past olive groves and small villages en route to Arraiolos, famous for its carefully handcrafted carpets.
Day 2 redondo
Bike over gentle hills, passing fields of sunflowers and admiring the blue and white farmhouses typical of the Portuguese countryside
Learn about our hotel’s exquisite tile collection—the largest private collection in the country—during an informal lecture A traditional Portuguese barbecue and a folkloric fado music performance add a final flourish to the day.
Days 3-4 vila viçosa
Spin to Estremoz, where lively shops burst with colorful Alentejo pottery and other handicrafts
Stop for a tour and a traditional lunch at Quinta do Carmo, one of Portugal’s premier wineries
Tour Vila Viçosa’s 13th-century Old Town and its wealth of historic monuments and buildings
Note the liberal use of marble as an ornamental element in this “town of white gold”
Bike across open plains and serene farmland, sharing the road with horse-drawn carriages
Journey to the medieval fortified town of Monsaraz Discover the finer nuances of port during a private tasting.
Days 5-6 sintra
On the way to Sintra, enjoy lunch on your own at one of the many delightful seafood restaurants at Praia das Maçãs (Apple Beach)
Bike along eucalyptus-shaded roads with views of the water, or join a local guide to explore continental Europe’s westernmost point on a hike along the rugged coastline to Cabo da Roca.
Lodging
HISTORIC HAVENS : Premiere Inns
Pousada Nossa Senhora da Assuncao
Arraiolos (1 night): A 16th-century convent bordered by olive trees, with modern marble bathrooms and a swimming pool.
Hotel Convento de São Paulo
Redondo (1 night): Built in 1182, this former monastery features two Florentine-style fountains, formal gardens and a pool.
Pousada de D. João IV (right)
Vila Viçosa (1 night): Behind its white façade are ornate ceilings, colorful marble hallways and a pool surrounded by gardens.
Hotel Palacio de Seteais
Sintra (2 nights): An 18th-century jewel with frescoes, period décor, a pool, tennis court and a superb Sintra Mountain setting.
Rating
Day 1
* Level 1 2 Route Options Available
* 14, 15 miles
* 500 - 100 feet elevation gain
Day 2
* Levels 2 to 4 3 Route Options Available
* 25, 43, 44 miles
* 500 - 1500 feet elevation gain
Day 3
* Levels 2 to 5 3 Route Options Available
* 21, 45, 56 miles
* 500 - 1500 feet elevation gain
Day 4
* Levels 2 to 5 3 Route Options Available
* 28, 49, 62 miles
* 500 - 1500 feet elevation gain
Day 5
* Level 1 2 Route Options Available
* Hiking 1.6, 4 miles
* 0 - 500 feet elevation gain
Day 6
* Conclusion of Trip
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10/08
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