Portugal

In 1998 my wife and I joined a bicycle tour led by Maggie Deffense. She did both

essential jobs extremely well. However, we expect that of any competent tour

outfit. But we got more: Maggie's friendly, out-going personality, which made us feel

like we really "belonged", that we were part of her gang of adventurers. We felt

her warmth at the dinner table or "on the road", a quality that made our tour all the more memorable and leaving us with the

desire for more?

Ted Hamaan, Cambridge, ma

...Some of the Trip Highlights● explore the remarkable UneSCO heritage site of Sintra and stay in a 17th century Palace.

● Hike the westernmost trail in europe, with breathtaking views over the crashing waves below.

● Spend the night in a restored monastery, nestled in a valley above the wide atlanic ocean.

● enjoy the freshest catch, right over the sea in the charming coastal town of Cascais.

Castles and Coastline

Trip Details3 Day Mini BreakDates: available on request Price: €980 Single Supplement: €500 Duration: 3 nights / 4 daysIncluded: all transfers, breakfasts, picnic & 3 dinners & w/ wine + moreAccommodation: restored monastery & palace, boutique hotelDaily Mileage: 30 km / 18 miles daily averageActivity Level: moderate to ChallengingTour Interests: History, Food, Wine, Hiking, Seaside, Coastline

experience the mystical beauty of Sintra and it’s majestic

Palaces and ancient moorish Castle; the sparkling coastline

of Cascais and the singular charm of old Lisbon. along the

way, you’ll sample some of the culinary treats that are making

headlines around the world, while enjoying first class accomo-

dation to the the very most of your bite sized break.

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Sintra

Lisbon

Cascais

Cabo da Roca