The Cherries Path Lisboa-Marvão-Salamanca
This
is the perfect tour to combine countryside sightseeing and
scenic quiet roads riding!
Travel from the Portuguese capital city of Lisboa to Salamanca,
the "small Rome", as it is known in Spain for
its high concentration of monuments. Discover the unspoilt
landscapes of Alentejo, hidden megalithic monuments, Roman
Ruins and the well-conserved Iberian landscape, culture
and gastronomy! You can't miss a ride through the cherry
orchards to taste the local cherries!
These 2 regions of Iberia present great conditions for both
hiking and cycling discoveries. You will discover a bucolic
and scenic landscape, mostly rolling plains in Alentejo,
and fairly hilly south of Salamanca. On the way you will
find chapels, Megalithic monuments, Roman ruins and castles.
The Alentejo; Extremadura and Castilla are very well preserved
areas, not only the landscape, heritage and architecture,
but also its culture and ancient knowledge, which we will
take you to experience it at its best.
Alentejo is a must with its Turismo Rural houses, traditional
food, with fish and meat meals, of renowned quality in typical
tascas, where the quality local wine and atmosphere makes
all the difference. In Spain you will discover the Castillian
monumental city of Salamanca, an unforgettable experience
both during the day and on lively nights!
Price includes: 5 days, 4 nights accommodation w/
breakfast, 3 dinners w/ wine or beer, 3 picnics, guide,
daily itinerary details, back-up vehicle w/ luggage shuttling
and transfers from/to Lisboa.
Day-by-day details
Day 1
Early morning pick up and transfer
to your accommodation in Marvão.
Marvão - Castle to Castle Ride
Marvão by itself deserves some attention and therefore
we will spend a night there. You must ride along scenic
roads to discover the beautiful fortified and whitewashed
medieval villages of Marvão and Castelo de Vide,
where people are living their lives on the old way! Here
you can visit the Synagogue and stroll through the steep
streets of the Jewish quarter. (32 k/20 m or Optional sightseeing/shopping)
Welcome Dinner
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Day 2
We will drive North to appreciate
the natural beauty of Monsanto da Beira.
The village of Monsanto has been carefully built on the
top of a hill covered with granite boulders, and there streets
are narrow and steep! In the 1940's it was awarded The Most
Genuine Portuguese Village prize! From the castle you can
enjoy a 360º panoramic view over the lowlands and into
Extremadura-Spain.
Riding downhill from here and then along rolling hills we
will stop at some of many the interesting archeological
sites to discover the legacies from ancient times.
(40 k/25 m)
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Day 3
We enter Spain in the morning and
en route to Salamanca we will ride in the nature reserve
of Sierra de Francia.
We will go on a loop ride across this beautiful area covered
mostly on oak and chestnut trees, which features a 10 kms/6
miles gentle downhill on 35 kms ride!!! You will also ride
on the shade of incredible cherry orchards, and taste right
there this juicy fruit! At the end you will be prepared
to eat the best veal beef we know in Iberia... tasty grilled
meat… we are always willing to ride here so we can
eat at one of our favorite local restaurants! (35 kms/22
miles)
We will arrive to Salamanca in the evening, and you will
love this lively town! Please bring your "dance shoes"!
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Day 4
Salamanca
Sight seeing and shopping at this amazingly charming monumental
town!
A day for your own time discovery!
Our Farewell Dinner will be at a traditional restaurant
in Salamanca!
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Day 5 - Last Day
We will drive you (and your bike)
to Lisboa. Or you may choose to proceed with your Iberian
journey e.g. to Madrid or on a self-guided bike tour to
Santiago de Compostela!
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