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Duration
16 days - 15 nights
Distance
2 250 km
Meal
15 bkf, 22 meals
Riding
14 days
Price
price from 2 485,00 € /pers
Lusitanian ride
PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS
- Douro Valley and its vineyard
- Alentejo's historic villages
- Charming accommodations
- Serra da Estrela Natural Park
- Algarve and its rugged coastline
- The north aera and its majestic castles
- Lisbon, Porto and their History
- Fresh backed bacalhau and natas
PROGRAMME EXTRACT
16 days
Day 2
BATALHA
140 km / 3h15
Making a detour by one of the most famous surf spots in the world will confirm that Portugal is a growing star in this sport activity with its extraordinary waves. The next stage will take us to one of the most beautiful monasteries erected during the Portuguese monarchy in the 14th century.progress.
Day 3
AVEIRO
160 km - 4h00
Before reaching the little Portuguese Venice with its gondolas, we will have a stop at one of the oldest universities in Europe. Founded at the end of the 13th century, it still welcomes students to this day and has a sumptuous Baroque library.
Day 5
GERES
160 km - 3h30
We leave city life and driving to the north to one of the most beautiful castles in Portugal. It is called Guimarães castle and is looking like it was build only 100 years ago, as it is well preserved. Dom Henrique, future king of Protugal was born here in 1394. We end the day near the Gerês National Park.
Day 7
PINHAO
170 km - 4h15
Known for being the first wine area in Portugal, the Douro Valley has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2001. Some call it "the enchanting" so its beauty is amazing. Banks, hillsides and winding roads will probably turn into your crush of this road trip. Cruising on the Douro and tasting in the evening will enhance the end of this day.
Day 8
COVILHA
180 km - 4h00
Portugal is known for its sun, its beaches, its wine, its gastronomy; it is less known for its ski slopes in winter. It is in the heart of the Serra da Estrela that we will ride our motorcycles to discover some curious mountainous features. This day will also give us the opportunity to discover one of the villages where all Portuguese are saying to come from.
Day 10
MONSARAZ
180 km - 4h00
The Alentejo plains are overflowing with stories of invasion, conquest, and monarchy, but like the Elvas Viaduct, the region still retains traces of Roman occupation. Dressed in white color, another historic village welcomes us for our evening stopover.
Day 12
ALBUFEIRA
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Day off ... Some like it for the sun, others equate it to the French Riviera, the extreme south of the Algarve will offer us a day off for a rest at the beach or, for those who wish it, an immensity of historical, architectural or even natural curiosities like the steeped coastline.
Day 14
CASCAIS
205 km - 4h30
Partly punctuated by a ferry crossing, our route takes us to the heart of the capital and then towards to the western suburbs for an afternoon in the wonderful Pena National Park.We end our day in the historic heart of Cascais.
WHOLE PROGRAMME AVAILABLE ON REQUEST
Road-book
2 250 km
Price & Practical information
price from 2 485,00 € /pers
PRICE INCLUDES
Only Group packageFrom Paris, return flights on regular airline & airport taxes,
Reception at the airport and all transfers,
Accommodation in standard or higher quality lodgings based on two people sharing,
All local taxes and meals according to the detailed programme,
Visits, tolls and ferry crossings provided for in the programme,
Rental of a motorcycle in category 1 and unlimited mileage,
Expected fuel and a fully comprehensive motorcycle insurance,
A French/English-speaking motorcyclist attendant,
Transportation of luggage and mechanical assistance,
A road book delivered before departure.
PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE
All packagesCost of administrative formalities for entering Portugal,
Transport to the point of departure,
Meals not included in the programme (lunch ~ 10-15 € & dinner ~ 15-20 €),
Payment of all or part of the excess in the event of the motorcycle getting damaged,
Rental of additional equipment for the bike and the rider(s),
Comprehensive, cancellation, repatriation, medical assistance & third-party insurances,
Personal expenses, travel-related costs during evening free time,
Drinks are not covered in the programme,
Luggage weight excess & everything is not listed in the programme,
Driving offences.
REGISTRATION CONDITIONS
Formalities: For foreign citizens (No French), please refer to the authorities of your country for more information.
Access: Unless otherwise provided, participants must be over 25 years of age and be the holder of a valid driving license for over three years.
Accommodation: If available and unless an explicit request is made, participants registering alone may share a twin room in order to avoid having to pay an additional charge for a single room.
Price validity: The prices are applicable at brochure's publication and for the coming season. They may be revised according to the regulation in force. Air Moto Tours reserves the right to cancel the tour or request approval from the customers to readjust the variable cost if the number of participants on the tour should not be reached (see brochure).
Payment conditions: 30% down payment of the total amount of the service per person - Balance to be settled 45 days prior to departure.
GeNERAL Terms
Available motorcycles
Subject to availability - Possible evolution without notice
- Category: C1
- Category: C2
- Category: C2
- Category: C2
- Category: C1
- Category: C1
