"Travel Into Time. Biking Tour along history at the southern rural landscape of Portugal."

Moorish, Castellan and Portuguese habitated the Castles, the Fortress and the Convents where we'll sleep in. Gastronomy, landscape, white washed villages along this biking tour.



Day01
Meet&Greet at Lisbon International Airport and transfer to Palmela Pousada. One of the most important conquers of our first king D. Afonso Henriques during battles with the Moors on the 12th century.
(D) [Palmela Castle Pousada-Palmela]

Day 02
We’ll cross the Arrábida Mountain by it valleys, passing by vineyards, and local farms, a stop at handicraft tiles production, nearby the famous Wine Cellars of José Maria da Fonseca, where we taste wines after the visit to the old cellars. After a short visit to the Azeitão village we’ll proceed on the way to the Arrábida Mountain top road, for the amazing views from the Atlantic Ocean and Lisbon.
(BL) [São Filipe Pousada-Setúbal] +-50km

Day 03
We’ll depart for a short river cruise, looking for the wild dolphins that live at the river. We’ll arrive in Tróia. Start our biking day on the way to Alcacer do Sal (A village with more than 5000 years of history the ancient village was an Episcopal Visigoth city in times gone by), rice paddies, the typical fishing villages by the river will be our guests.
(BL) [Dom Afonso II Pousada-Alcacer do Sal] +-60km

Day 04
For a very beautiful biking day on the way to Alvito. A XV century fortress built in a variety of architectural styles, including Gothic, Manueline and Mudejar, will be our destiny. On an early arrival, free time to explore this particular southern village,
(BL) [Alvito Castle Pousada-Alvito] +-65km

Day 05
From Alvito village we depart, throughout the Moorish heritage in this region, megalithic stones, Moorish battles heritage, and the white washed southern villages will be part of the southern charm. Beja, the southern pearl, discover why. Dinner at the Pousada.
(BLD) [São Francisco Convent Pousada-Beja] +-45km

Day 06
Dedicated day to departures, tour connections or long stay. Contact your guide for more information.
(B)

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Price/Person: 1890 EUR
Number of participants
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Area: Alentejo
Accomodation is included in this tour: This tour includes: a local English speaking biking tour leader/guide. Transportation from and to Lisbon airport. Accommodation based on twin sharing room. 5 dinners; 4 lunches; 5 breakfasts. Luggage transportation. Travel insurance. Run year round with fixed departures every Sunday. Easy and soft biking route. Prices are per person based on double shared room. Meals & Activities as per itinerary [(B) Breakfast, (L) Lunch on tour, (D) Dinner at local restaurant]. All transfers as specified. Road Guide. Support Vehicle. Bike and Helmet Rental. Taxes. Single room supplement: 580€ Price per person based on double shared room: 1890€ Conditions: Minimum 2 Pax Details: Itinerary almost flat with one hilly day Total biking kilometers ±220 Depart/End: Lisbon Airport. Run year round with fixed departures every Sunday of each month.

The Guide is able to understand this language also    
   english
   french
   portuguese
   spanish

Special Hints: Moorish, Castellan and Portuguese habitated the Castles, the Fortress and the Convents where we'll sleep in. Gastronomy, landscape, white washed villages along this biking tour.

edited at 27.04.07 | 8:16 PM
last update 15.10.07 | 7:11 PM

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Bartolomeu - Planeta Terra

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Vita
Life is the biggest adventure we can achieve!
Planeta Terra is a Portugal based Tour Operator. Having nature and adventure as pillars for tourism services.
Walking, Biking, Sailing, Over landing, and Adventure Event Management for groups and private. Built in a
multidisciplinary team of dedicated professionals, Planeta Terra beliefs are that tourism can change mentalities
as mentalities can change tourism. Traveling open people horizons, show us other cultures, traditions and
people, brings us new experiences, new feelings and many more strong stimulations that might help human
kind to grow up as individuals so all of us can increase society standards on a global understanding scale to
achieve happiness and quality of life. Currently we offer as destinations: Portugal (mainland) and Spanish
border areas of Galicia, Extremadura, and Andalusia for Walking/Biking/Sailing tours, and Morocco, Mauritania,
Mali, Niger, Senegal, Burkina Faso, Libya and Algeria for Overland Expeditions.

edited at 27.04.07 | 7:30 PM
last update 21.06.07 | 11:46 AM

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