BIKING
PORTUGAL
DAYS 1–2 Discover the allure of Lisbon, where old-world charm meets cosmopolitan culture | Bike past olive and cork trees and endless vineyards in Portugal’s agricultural heart | Visit an olive oil farm and learn about the centuries-old process behind this regional delight | Relish a typical Alentejo- style dinner in one of the area’s most beautiful villages and enjoy luxury Ancient villages, world-class Mediterranean wine and cuisine. From off-the-beaten-path rides in Alentejo to Relais & Châteaux elegance on the Algarve’s golden coast. From Lisbon to Vineyards, Castles & Beaches PORTUGAL’S ALGARVE & ALENTEJO
Lisbon
SPAIN
Evora
Monsaraz
Alqueva
Atlantic Ocean
PARIS
COSTA VICENTINA NATIONAL PARK
BARCELONA
Monchique
Portimao
Sagres
6 DAYS ACTIVITY LEVELS 2–4 ACCOMMODATIONS Premiere Hotels $5,399 to $6,099 per person double occ. CHOOSE A TRIP FOR • Couples, Friends & Solos shown here • Your Private Group Price & availability varies based on date & group size o \ Search PGLB on backroads.com
accommodations in historic Monsaraz. » São Lourenço do Barrocal - Premiere
DAY 3 Admire the warm tones of terra-cotta in Portugal’s pottery capital and fill up on souvenirs before picnicking at a traditional family-run herdade (farmhouse) | Bike amid a bucolic rolling landscape en route to Évora | Discover Alentejo’s spectacular capital—a World Heritage site, vibrant university town and member of the Most Ancient European Towns Network. » Convento do Espinheiro Hotel & Spa - Premiere DAYS 4–6 Experience dramatically different landscapes in the neighboring Algarve region | Take in majestic coastal views from the Monchique Mountains toward honey-hued limestone cliffs | Enjoy the fragrance of orange blossom flowers as you bike quiet country roads | Swing through a Moorish hamlet before settling into our beachfront Relais & Châteaux hotel | Ride along the rugged coast near Sagres, protected by Costa Vicentina National Park | Adventure to Vasco da Gama’s home port | Savor local flavors at our farewell dinner | Close out your journey with an early morning ride through a fishing village or a walk on the beach. » Bela Vista Hotel & Spa - Premiere
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