DATES AND PRICES FOR 2009:
21 ~ 27 March: Euro 1490 (Single Suppl. + € 200)
25 April ~ 01 May: Euro 1500 (Single Suppl. + € 210)
05 ~ 11 September: Euro 1600 (Single Suppl. + € 280)
26 September ~ 02 October: Euro 1570 (Single Suppl. + € 270)
31 October ~ 06 November: Euro 1480 (Single Suppl. + € 190)

=> Prices per person, double bedroom occupancy, 4* quality Hotel.
=> If you want a different date, ask us about prices and availability.



PROGRAMME:
1st day: Arrival – Welcome at Lisbon airport. 2H00 drive to Sines followed by dinner. Lodging in a 4* charming Albergaria where you can find numerous references to Portugal’s greatest navigator “Vasco da Gama”.
2nd day: The Islet of Pessegueiro and its Fortress – 38km (24mi), level 2 (+ Beach). Lodging in a small town classified as a Touristic Paradise, near the beach.
3rd day: The cliffs of Vicentine Coast – 65km (40mi), level 2 (+ Beach). Lodging in a typical Alentejo country house (Rural Tourism) where a refreshing swimming-pool is waiting for you.
4th day: The beautiful Beaches at Vicentine Coast – 81km (50mi), level 3 (+ Beach). Lodging in a 4* new hotel surrounded by stunning deserted beaches and the wild nature of an unforgettable beauty.
5th day: FREE. Visit to Sagres, its Fortress and beaches. Lodging in a 4* new hotel surrounded by stunning deserted beaches and the wild nature of an unforgettable beauty.
6th day: The Coast of Algarve – 50km (31mi), level 4 (+ Beach). Lodging in a 4* hotel that epitomises the Algarve culture, with blue and white corridors which link the rooms, patios, restaurants and bar.
7th day: Departure – Farewell at Lisbon airport. 3H00 drive to airport.


TESTIMONIALS
»»»» We have recently returned from a memorable bicycle tour of the Alentejo arranged by PortugalBike Tours. The west coast of Portugal is extraordinarily beautiful and unspoiled. PortugalBike Tours knows the area intimately and gave huge advantages over "outside tours". Owner and guide Jose and his charming wife Christina are the ultimate hosts. They know the best local inns, restaurants, picnic spots, secluded beaches and scenic views. Their stated goal is to give the best possible holiday and they "deliver" to the highest standard.
= Rebecca & Donald Munnings (Mississauga, Ontario – Canada), 2008 =

»»»» I fall asleep at night thinking about some of the beautiful places I saw during my tour along the Alentejo coast. You need to be surprised in life. For me, that's one of the greatest things about travelling. During my Portugal holiday I was constantly surprised by the sights, smells and tastes of your country. It enriched my soul.
= Brien Christie (Toronto, Ontario – Canada), 2008 =

»»»» (…) The tour not only MET my wishes and expectations, it far EXCEEDED them. I loved every bit of it (even having to walk on 2 of the steepest hills), and would do it again "in a heartbeat" as we say here in the USA. (…)The fact that we were hardly ever on a busy road in Portugal increased our enjoyment of the scenery tenfold! (…) Beyond that, I want to add how much I appreciated "the little things" that were actually quite big... like picnic tables in beautiful spots, delicious cheeses, bread, and other treats, luggage waiting for us in the lobby of our hotel, and some of the best dinners I've ever had on a vacation. = Martha C. Scala (California – U.S.A.), 2007 =

»»»» (…) PortugalBike provides a glorious combination of stunning scenery, challenging but fun biking, and a fantastic culinary experience. The bike route Beaches of Alentejo took us along the beautifully rugged and windy Atlantic west coast to the beginning of the famous Algarve. On hybrids bikes we were able to go where cars could not, and were rewarded with spectacular untouched landscapes. Jose and Cristina were fantastic hosts and guides, providing everything from choosing the best daily routes to the most scenic picnic spots and restaurants. Every detail was well organized and thought-out. I could not have asked for anything more in a biking adventure. = Maria Pacella (Canada), 2007 =

»»»» (...) We consider ourselves very fortunate to have had Jose as our guide. Not only does he operate an exemplary business but he is a well informed person who willingly shares Portugal's history and culture and he truly cares about the people on his tour. He provides excellent service to his customers. (...) We were so pleased that our tour travelled along the west coast as we saw breathtaking scenery. We were fortunate to bike not only along the coast but across pastoral areas. We view ancient fortresses and castles, farmyards olive groves, and cork trees (...)
= Wesley and Beverley Mazer (Canada) 2006 =