Fr
Duration
17 days - 16 nights
Distance
2 400 km
Meal
16 bkf, 8 meals
Riding
15 days
Price
price from 2 350,00 € /pers
Lusitanian ride
Programme and highlights
Douro Valley and its vineyard
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, "Lusitanian ride"
The whole 17 days programme is available on request, Or here, in french
Day 2
OBIDOS
170 km - 4h00
Using the longest way, we head to our first medieval and typically Portuguese destination. The city of Obidos, whose cobblestones street and fortifications have remained authentic, is in a remarkable state of conservation. Let’s spend the rest of the day, like people lived in the middle ages.
Day 4
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 6
GERES
160 km - 3h45
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 built only 100 years ago, as it is well preserved. Dom Henrique, future king of Portugal was born here in 1394. We end the day near the Gerês National Park.
Day 8
PINHAO
180 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 10
MARVAO
200 km - 4h30
We leave the mountainous area and head to the Aletenjo which has the most beautiful villages in the Portugal. Built on hillsides, on promontories and in the heart of fortress, they commonly dominate the surroundings. It’s in one of them we will spend the rest of the day and have accommodation.
Day 12
ALBUFEIRA
265 km - 5h45
In the heart of the Serra do Caldeirão, grow trees highly appreciated by the NASA, by artists but firstly by our Champagne winegrowers. One of the most beautiful roads in Portugal, called the 66 Portuguese Mother Road, takes us through cork oak crops, to our next stopover and to one relaxing day in the Algarve.
Day 14
SANTIAGO
200 km - 4h15
The far west of the Algarve has also full of fascinating views along the coastal. We stop for a little cruise to appreciate, very close, this wonderful steep coast. After lunch, we get back to the bike and head to the north.
Day 16
LISBONNE
30 km - 1:00
Along the Tag, we enjoyed our last km and Returning our bikes during the morning. Until end of the next day, depending on our respective interests, we can strolling through the heart of Lisboa and freely surrender ourselves to joys and pleasures of the Portuguese capital.
Road-book
2 400 km
Price & Practical information
price from 2 350,00 € /pers
PRICE INCLUDES
Only Group package
From 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 packages
Cost 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: C1
Category: C2
Category: C2
Category: C2
Category: C1
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