Cycling holidays in Portugal where you set the pace and we provide the support
GUIDED -
ALENTEJO MEGALITHS
Beginner / Intermediate level, 2 to 16 people
Dates for 2010 will be available soon
Alentejo is a scarcely populated region with open horizons and it is perfect for riding a bicycle and experiencing an unforgettable adventure. This is a land with an amazing heritage.
This tour will take you to see remarkable traces of ancient Cultures where dolmens and cromlechs, and Roman and Arab ruins mingle with the most recent signs of Christianity of which the numerous medieval castles are great examples. The rolling horizons scattered with whitewashed villages make for a picturesque landscape and you will have time to visit Evora, which is classified as World Heritage in UNESCO's International Heritage list, and some other beautiful villages, including Estremoz, Vila Vicosa and Monsaraz.
This tour is for the beginner / intermediate with an average of 46km a day with no real climbs & is offered in conjunction with Portugalbike.
Included in this holiday
• 6 night's accommodation in 3-4 star hotel in a twin / double room with breakfast
• 4 dinners & 4 picnics
• transfers to and from Lisbon airport
• guide / leader back up support with drinks and snacks
• luggage transfers transfers by road to start of ride on some days
• guided visit to winery with wine tasting
• hybrid bike (BH Trekking Sport K30K Silvertip) with helmet
• liability insurance
Back up support is always available.
Not included
• flights
• holiday insurance
• 1 lunch
• 2 dinners
Cost per person
£1386.00 or €1710.00
Itinerary
Day 1 – arrival and transfer to Santiago de Escoural in the Alentejo. Overnight S. Escoural.
Day 2 – an absolutely fascinating 60km circular ride around the famous cromlechs and dolmens of the Alentejo. Overnight S. Escoural.
Day 3 – free day to visit the UNESCO World Heritage site of Evora (no lunch or dinner on this day). Overnight Evora.
Day 4 – transfer to Evoramonte and today you pass forests of cork oaks and rolling fields to the old town of Estremoz, 42km. Overnight Rio dos Moinhos, near Estremoz.
Day 5 – a fascinating journey through the famous marble quarries of the Alentejo to Villa Vicosa with its famous palace, 47km. Overnight Terena.
Day 6 – on our way to the amazing walled town of Monsaraz you pass ancient standing stones and dolmens (burial chambers) that are scattered throughout the region, 42km. Overnight Monsaraz.
Day 7 – transfer back to Lisbon after breakfast.
Booking Procedure and Conditions
Before booking a tour be sure to read our booking procedure and conditions. Read More >
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Beginner / Intermediate level, 2 to 16 people
Dates for 2010 will be available soon
Alentejo is a scarcely populated region with open horizons and it is perfect for riding a bicycle and experiencing an unforgettable adventure. This is a land with an amazing heritage.This tour will take you to see remarkable traces of ancient Cultures where dolmens and cromlechs, and Roman and Arab ruins mingle with the most recent signs of Christianity of which the numerous medieval castles are great examples. The rolling horizons scattered with whitewashed villages make for a picturesque landscape and you will have time to visit Evora, which is classified as World Heritage in UNESCO's International Heritage list, and some other beautiful villages, including Estremoz, Vila Vicosa and Monsaraz.
This tour is for the beginner / intermediate with an average of 46km a day with no real climbs & is offered in conjunction with Portugalbike.
Included in this holiday
• 6 night's accommodation in 3-4 star hotel in a twin / double room with breakfast
• 4 dinners & 4 picnics
• transfers to and from Lisbon airport
• guide / leader back up support with drinks and snacks
• luggage transfers transfers by road to start of ride on some days
• guided visit to winery with wine tasting
• hybrid bike (BH Trekking Sport K30K Silvertip) with helmet
• liability insurance
Back up support is always available.
Not included
• flights
• holiday insurance
• 1 lunch
• 2 dinners
Cost per person
£1386.00 or €1710.00
Itinerary
Day 1 – arrival and transfer to Santiago de Escoural in the Alentejo. Overnight S. Escoural.
Day 2 – an absolutely fascinating 60km circular ride around the famous cromlechs and dolmens of the Alentejo. Overnight S. Escoural.
Day 3 – free day to visit the UNESCO World Heritage site of Evora (no lunch or dinner on this day). Overnight Evora.
Day 4 – transfer to Evoramonte and today you pass forests of cork oaks and rolling fields to the old town of Estremoz, 42km. Overnight Rio dos Moinhos, near Estremoz.
Day 5 – a fascinating journey through the famous marble quarries of the Alentejo to Villa Vicosa with its famous palace, 47km. Overnight Terena.
Day 6 – on our way to the amazing walled town of Monsaraz you pass ancient standing stones and dolmens (burial chambers) that are scattered throughout the region, 42km. Overnight Monsaraz.
Day 7 – transfer back to Lisbon after breakfast.
Booking Procedure and Conditions
Before booking a tour be sure to read our booking procedure and conditions. Read More >
Algarve Day Tours
You may be interested to know that we also offer guided cycling tours in the Algarve. Read More >