PORTUGAL - Towards Roman Évora
Our tour will take us along the remarkable traces of successive cultures: dolmens and cromlechs, Roman and Arab vestiges mingling with the most recent signs of Christianity of which the numerous mediaeval castles are but one example. We will ride along vast wheat-fields and vineyards where the intense green and golden colours are the main characteristic of the plains in Alentejo. One of the most typical sights in this region is a vast field with some cork trees here and there and the herds (sometimes sheep, sometimes pigs or cows) usually enjoying the shade of the trees. The villages with their whitewashed one-floor houses are a picturesque landscape in Alentejo.
We will have the opportunity of visiting Évora, which is classified in UNESCO’s International Heritage list. The people here are very proud of their heritage and they preserve the ancient vestiges and also the ancient practices.
This is a region that has a very rich handicraft – pottery, embroideries, hand-painted furniture, wrought-iron works, etc. The local gastronomy is variegated and very tasty and perfectly matches the famous local wines.
This is a spectacular tour characterized by a moderate physical and technical difficulty which takes us to the most ancient vestiges of our History and Heritage.
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| Group Sizes |
4 to 7 people
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| Durations |
1 day
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| Required Skill Level |
Beginner
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| Required Equipment |
Included
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| Targeted Activities |
Cycling, Mountain Biking |
| Our Certificatons |
- We have been operating for 10 years.
- BTTour/PortugalBike is a company licensed by Direcçăo-Geral do Turismo (D.G.T. – the Portuguese governmental entity that rules these activities).
- We have Post-graduate studies on Adventure Tourism Planning and Management.
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Group Types |
Private |
Groups |
Kids/Youth |
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Elderly |
Workshops/Seminars |
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Mountain Biking Skills & Disciplines |
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Road Cycling |
Urban Terrain |
Lap Racing |
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Offroad Biking |
Cross-country |
Hill Climb |
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Downhill |
FreeStyle |
Dirt Jumping |
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Contact wild nature and the heritage in our Natural Parks!
PortugalBike offers you a First-Class Adventure!
Duration: 1 day
Distance: 49km (30mi)
Maximal Altitude: 415m (1362ft)
Climbing Gain: 800m (2625ft)
Technical Difficulty: 1 (1~5)
Physical Difficulty: 3 (1~5)
Overal Dificulty: 3 (1~5)
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| Meals |
Not Applicable
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| Local Transport |
Included
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| Insurance |
Included
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| Additional |
WHAT DOES THE PRICE OF PORTUGALBIKE GUIDED TOURS INCLUDE?
- PortugalBike Tour with a Guide
- Car connections
- Permanent Backup Vehicle
- 27-speed MTB bicycle with disc brakes and front Suspension (GT Avalanche 1.0 Disc)
- Helmet (Bell) and Backpack
- Nourishing and energetic picnic
- Personal Accident Insurance and Liability Insurance
- Mechanical assistance and first-aid assistance
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| Nearby Attractions |
- You can visit interesting historical places, such as Dolmens, Menhirs and Roman ruins.
- You can visit Évora classified as World Heritage by UNESCO.
- You can see the manufacture of some products as they were manufactured 100 years ago.
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