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Madeira | David Holmes
Madeira Island Walking
8 DAY SELF GUIDED WALK HOTEL / PENSION / GUESTHOUSE
The wonderful coastline of the western Algarve
Cycle the Alentejo to the Algarve
7 DAY SELF GUIDED CYCLE
Cycle Portugal’s coastline from the Alentejo to the Algarve to discover unspoilt beaches and impressive coastal towns ITINERARY: DAY 1 | Arrive Odeceixe (38 km)
2 | Circular route via Carvalhal and Zambujeira (35
or 40km) 3 | Cycle to Aljezur via Amoreira beach
(30km) 4 | Continue to Peralva after visiting the
Follow the Levadas to discover the dramatic and
rugged mountain scenery on the island of Madeira
GRADE 3
HOTEL / COTTAGE
GRADE 2
Zambujeira Odeceixe
Portugal Aljezur
Aldeia da Pedralva
DATES
Daily from 1 Jan to 16 Dec
ITINERARY: DAY 1 | Arrive Funchal airport, transfer to Machico 2 | Walk to Ribeira de Machico (3hrs) 3 | Transfer by road to Monte, walk to Camacha (4.5hrs) 4 | Walk to Santo da Serra (4hrs) 5 | Walk to Ribeiro Frio following the Levada do Furado up into the forested hills of the Madeira Natural Park (4.5hrs) 6 | Walk along the highest ridge in the centre of the island, overnight Encumeada (6hrs) 7 | Walk towards the coast via valley route (3‐4hrs) or challenging route (sometimes closed, 5‐6hrs) Transfer by public bus to Funchal 8 | Trip concludes
INCLUSIONS: MEALS: 7 breakfasts, 3 dinners ACCOMMODATION: 5 nights in pensions & guesthouses & 2 nights in 4 star hotels on a twin share basis with ensuite facilities BACKUP & SUPPORT: information pack including route notes and maps, luggage transfer, emergency hotline TRANSPORT: airport transfers & vehicle transfers day 3, 4, 5 & 6
NOTES: If trails are closed for maintenance alternative walks will be supplied
Douro Rambler
7 DAY SELF GUIDED WALK
Madeira
castle ruins of Aljezur (27.5 or 44km) 5 | Circular route via the surf beach Praia do Amado (24.5km) 6 | Cycle to Cape San Vicente, the south westernmost corner of Portugal (35.5km) 7 | Trip concludes
INCLUSIONS: MEALS: 6 breakfasts ACCOMMODATION: 1 night hotel and 5 night cottage in tourism village (3‐5 star) on a twinshare basis with private facilities and swimming pool BACKUP & SUPPORT: information pack including route notes and maps per room booked (GPS tracks available), luggage transfer on days 3 & 4, emergency hotline EQUIPMENT: 24 speed high quality rental bike and helmet (childrens bikes and e‐bikes available with supplement) PLUS dinner reservation on days 1 and 4
NOTES: high season is from 1 Jul to 31 Aug, mid season is from 1 Jun to 30 Jun and 1 Sep to 30 Sep ‐ supplement applies to mid and high season departures.
Enjoy the Douro Valley’s best walks and
wines between Porto and Pinhão
ITINERARY: DAY 1 | Arrive Porto, transfer to Vilarinho de Sao Romeo 2 | Circular walk into the valley of the Pinhão River (14.1km/5hrs) 3 | Circular walk to Vilela and Fermentoes (11.3km/4.5hrs) 4 | Walk (or optional taxi) to Pinhão (11.5km/5hrs), optional activities 5 | Morning in Pinhao, optional activities then afternoon train to Porto 6 | Walking tour and wine tasting possibilities 7 | Trip concludes
INCLUSIONS: MEALS: 6 breakfasts, 3 dinners ACCOMMODATION: 3 nights in a rural pension in Vilarinho de Sao Romeo, 1 night in a 5 star hotel in Pinhão, 2 nights in a 4 star Hotel in Porto twin share with ensuite facilities BACKUP & SUPPORT: information pack including route notes and maps per rooom booked, luggage (or personal) transfer from Vilarinho to Pinhão & emergency hotline
NOTES: The Vintage Hotel in Pinhao has variable and seasonal pricing. The closer to departure you book the more likely that a supplement will apply.
Porto
DATES
HOTEL / PENSION
GRADE 2
Spain
Vilarinho Portugal Pinhão
Encumeada Funchal
DATES
Daily
Machico
Daily from 01 Apr to 30 Jun and 1 Sep to15Oct
Vineyards above the Douro Valley
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