BIKING
PORTUGAL
DAYS 1–2 Start your trip in alluring 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 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 tranquil 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 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 1-4 Premiere Hotels $5,599 to $6,399 / person double occ. See web for date-specific pricing. Choose a Trip for • Couples, Friends & Solos shown here • Your Private Group o \ Search PGLB on backroads.com
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