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Self-Guided Epic Bike Tour from Madrid to Lisbon Spans 1000km Over 10 Days

Portugal Nature Trails is providing support for a 1000 km self-guided epic bike tour from Madrid to Lisbon.
Portugal Nature Trails is providing support for a 1000 km self-guided epic bike tour from Madrid to Lisbon.

The rewards are abundant for those willing to work their two legs to power two wheels between two European capitals on a 1000km Portugal Nature Trails bicycle tour. Featured are two countries, two capitals, 15 major mountains, six days of mountainous riding and two along the sea.

The per person, double, rate is 1499€ for this self-guided Madrid-Lisbon Road Bike tour that concludes with a two-day respite on the Atlantic. For 10 days and nine nights departing July 11, 2015, history, culture and unsurpassed scenery combine with the highs of slow living on the road.

Included in the rate are:

An over 1000 km fully vehicle supported tour

GPS tracking for navigation

Accommodation in quality hotels and inns

All  meals (dinner, buffet lunch en route and breakfast)

Luggage transfers

Transfers from and to the airport (Madrid and Lisbon)

Mechanical assistance for bikes

Participants are welcome to bring their own bike or rent a Carbon bike for 200€. Bikes are not included in the tour price. Cyclists will average 128km per day. Approximately half the route is in Spain; the other half traverses Portugal’s schist (metamorphic rock) mountains.

This epic bicycle tour was designed to meet expectations of modern travelers who have taken to the bike as a way to travel slowly, at a pedal pace through a country and its culture. Guests will follow a mountain route said to be one of Europe’s most beautiful yet challenging. For details see: http://www.portugalnaturetrails.com/madrid-lisbon-road-bike/4587497218

For more information, trip availability, itineraries and reservations contact call 888 752 0244, Email: [email protected] or visit online: http://www.portugalnaturetrails.com/

NOTE ON UPCOMING MOUNTAIN BIKE VERSION: Portugal Nature Tours is also offering a fat tire version of the Madrid to Lisbon ride. Madrid Lisbon MTBike, June 13-27, 2015 is one of the biggest mountain biking adventures in Europe. The 17 day / 16 night fully guided tour is priced at 2750€ per person, double. See: http://www.bikemadridlisbon.com/#/mtb/4586591908

Portugal Nature Trails is a premier adventure travel tour company offering guided and self-guided walking, hiking and cycling tours. Guided tours feature the expertise of local guides. All of the tours, guided or not, feature handcrafted itineraries, authentic cuisine, accommodations reflecting locale and an in-depth introduction to local culture. Customized Adventures designed for personalized small-group travel are available

 

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