Portugal Bike - The Seven Castles Route
SUMMARY:
This PortugalBike Tour is full of history. The routes will take you to remote times and places where great battles were fought and great conquests were achieved. These are places where we can almost breathe power and glory. The Seven Castles Route starts in the Alentejo tourist region by visiting Castelo de Vide. You will see its castle and typical rows of white houses that surround it; and then the beautiful and grandiose Marvao castle, located at the top of a walled village, once eagerly desired by ancient peoples. The trails in this region are mostly medieval paved paths and we can see evidence of Roman times. This is a unique and incredible landscape with the constant presence of enormous rocks that have existed for millions of years. The third castle is Almourol, an interesting little castle that is located on the river Tagus. A small boat is used to cross the river. The next day, en route to Obidos, you will ride along the Baleal Peninsula and have the opportunity to take a refreshing swim in the ocean. The medieval village of Obidos is enclosed and protected by the great wall that belongs to Obidos castle – this is the fourth castle.
The Tour continues with a visit to Sesimbra Castle, which presents a beautiful view over the beach of Sesimbra and the sea. You will also visit Palmela castle which also provides a wonderful view. The Tour ends with a challenging climb to the Castelo dos Mouros (Moorish Castle) in the majestic and grandiose Sintra Hills - classified as World Heritage by UNESCO.
TECHNICAL DATA:
Regions of Portugal: Lisbon region and Alentejo
Time: 8 days / 7 nights / 5 days cycling / 1 day rest
Begin: Castelo de Vide (Alentejo)
End: Sintra (Lisbon region)
Type of Course: Technical and mountainous. Medieval paved paths.
Overall difficulty level: 1 2 3 4 5
Skill Level: Advanced. You are fit and in good shape.
Distance: 211km / 131mi
Average: 42km/day (26mi/day)
Trails: 65% off road; 35% road
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WHAT DOES THE PRICE OF THIS PORTUGALBIKE GUIDED TOUR INCLUDE?
- 8 days with PortugalBike
- Mountain Bike Tour with a guide
- Transfers from and to Lisbon Airport
- Accommodations (usually a 3/4 star-quality hotel, double bedroom occupancy)
- 7 Breakfasts
- 5 nourishing and energetic picnics
- 5 Dinners (including our famous wines, our amazing cheeses and lovely desserts)
- Daily energy-bars and water
- Luggage transport from Inn to Inn
- Car connections at some stages (when necessary)
- Documentation about PortugalBike Tour
- Liability Insurance
- Personal Accident Insurance
- Techno-Mechanical Assistance
- First-Aid assistance on location
- Permanent Backup Vehicle
- Boat tour
- Entrance fee to Moorish Castle in Sintra
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1. The Almourol Castle in the middle of Tagus river
2. The medieval village of Obidos and its Castle
3. Cape Espichel and the Sesimbra Castle
4. The blue ocean and the Peninsula of Troia
5. The Palmela Castle in the Natural Park of Arrabida
6. The romantic village of Sintra – classified as World Heritage
7. The Moorish Castle in Natural Park of Sintra-Cascais
8. Castelo de Vide - the medieval village
9. Medieval cobblestone paths
10. The majestic Marvao Castle in the Natural Park of S. Mamede Hills
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13~20 April
27 July~03 August
02~09 November
PROGRAMME:
1st day: Arrival – Welcome at Lisbon airport. 2H30 drive to Castelo de Vide followed by dinner.
2nd day: Castelo de Vide and Marvao Castles (Natural Park of S.Mamede Hills), 42km (26mi), level 5
3rd day: Almourol Castle (Entroncamento) – 29km (18mi), level 2
4th day: Obidos Castle (Obidos) – 49km (30mi), level 3(26mi), level 3
5th day: FREE. Visit to the medieval village of Obidos.
6th day: Sesimbra and Palmela Castles (Natural Park of Arrabida) – 52km (32mi), level 4
7th day: Moorish Castle (Natural Park of Sintra-Cascais – 39km (24mi), level 4
8th day:Departure – Farewell at Lisbon airport
TESTIMONIALS:
»»»» I would have to say that it was one of the best holidays we have had as a family. The trips on the internet were described in detail hence there were no surprises about the trips. PortugalBike is a well run company. Whether your trip is guided or not you are provided with interesting and important information about the treks. Our guide was friendly, polite and well informed about each area we visited. Most important, because we took the self-guided tour, we felt if we had any mechanical difficulties help was close by. PortugalBike thinks of everything you need for a healthy active sport holiday. After our first experience with PortugalBike, we are already planning our next trip. We were extremely pleased with the professionalism and the selection of treks available. PortugalBike was also flexible to meet the needs of our family. The accommodations were super! What a wonderful way to experience the beauty and history of Portugal; it is full of surprises! Thanks for the wonderful trip in Portugal. We enjoyed it very much and was a great experience for all of us! = David, Susan and Eric White (U.S.A.), 2007 =
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Experienced
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Optional
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- Licensed by D.G.T. (Portuguese Tourism Board). License no. 12/2003.
- APECATE Member Associated (Portuguese Association of Professional Organisers of Congresses, Tourism Animation and Events).
- PACTA Member Associated (Portuguese Association of Cultural Animation and Nature and Adventure Tourism Companies).
- ARPTA Member Associated (Regional Association for the Promotion of Tourism in Alentejo).
- In 2006 we were Finalists in the PUBLITURIS Travel Trade & Hotel Guide 2005 Awards for the «Best Company of Active and Animation Tourism in Portugal».
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