HISPANIA TOURS 15YEARS PORTUGAL CASTLES AND HISTORY. Official Partner of BMW Motorrad

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1 15YEARS HISPANIA TOURS PORTUGAL CASTLES AND HISTORY

2 Welcome to the world of What converts a motorcycle tour into an exclusive one. PARTNER OF HISPANIA TOURS Content Welcome Our fleet Tour bus Tour Portugal - Castles and History Course of events Prices and services Hotels How to book your tour? On our website select the tour that you are interested in. Click on Booking and fill the booking form in. This is the easiest and fastest way to make your reservation and to inform us about your wishes. We will send you an immediate confirmation with all the details you need to prepare for your trip FULL COMFORT TOUR FULL COMFORT... The FULL Comfort Tours stand for unique motorcycle tours with all amenities for you and your companion! Fantastic tracks through stunning landscapes, sightseeing at cultural highlights, restdays, top-notch hotels, 5 star dinners, small groups on the road, trained and experienced tourguides, support vehicle / luggage transport and spare bike. You enjoy the experience of exploring the country and its people by riding your motorcycle on the trip of a lifetime....and ADVENTURE! Travelling, discovering new horizons, experiencing unusual, sometimes strange, but always interesting cultures. Spending time on the best motorbikes in unique landscapes, off the beaten track, experiencing the freedom of 2 wheels in some of the most beautiful places. With our combined know-how and experience we are best equipped to accompany you on your journey, develop individual and inventive routes and make your trip as memorable as possible. We offer a perfect balance of beautiful scenery, fantastic bike roads, and cities worth seeing and unforgettable places. Our offers are completed with inviting hotels and culinary delights from the local cuisine. The motorcycle rental fleet at our station in Andalusia The tour bus logistics and transport Our motorcycle tours are an adventure, a unique experience, and an unforgettable memory. We look forward to getting acquainted with you. Johannes Suppan, CEO and Founder Individual customer service: Our goal is to provide you with an unforgettable motorcycle tour. Personal commitment and attention to detail will make the tour a special experience for you. Camaraderie: The feeling of friendship defines our trips together we are en route, together we discover the country. Safety: Safety always comes first with Hispania Tours! Our main focus lies in the completion of an incident-free trip. Our tour guides will brief you on stages of the trip where special attention is needed. Experienced tour guides: Our multilingual tour guides are at your disposal with their motorcycle and cultural experience. They will guide you safely through the daily stages, and will show you the history and culture of the country, as well as hidden secrets along the road. Professional tour preparation: All of our tours are carefully researched and prepared. We work constantly, trying to improve our tours and to incorporate new information into the tour to make them even more attractive for you. Before the start of the tour you will get an extensive information package with a map, list of hotels and tour description so you can become familiar with the tour in your own time. Small groups: Normally no more than eight motorcycles per tour guide. This guarantees maximum personal freedom for each participant. Of course you can also discover parts of the tour on your own. Comfortable accommodation: After a whole day riding we understand that comfortable accommodation with authentic atmosphere is of great importance. In each selected hotel you will find a hospitable and cultivated atmosphere with lots of charm and comfort. Travelling without luggage: Upon your arrival at the hotel your luggage will be waiting for you in the room. During the daily legs you can ride with out worrying about heavy suitcases, as your luggage will be transported in the tour bus. The tour bus: Our tour bus will always accompany our tours. Besides your luggage we also carry spare parts and a spare motorcycle. In case of an incident, we have a spare motorcycle ready so we can continue our tour without major delays. There is always a place for passengers in the tour bus. BMW Motorcycles: Our fleet consists of new BMW motorcycles which are ideal for our tours. All our motorcycles are maintained and serviced at BMW Service Centres and are equipped with side cases and tank bags.

3 Portugal - Castles and history. The Tour. Cabo de Roca TOMAR LISBON Cabo San Vicente ALGARVE PORTUGAL Serra da Estrela Guadiana Bridge MANTEIGAS CASTLES AND H I S T O R Y SPAIN TOUR Alcantara Bridge ARACENA ZAFRA Seville PORTUGAL TOUR 11 DAYS Sierra Grazalema FULL COMFORT Highlights of the tour Serra da Estrela The Parque Natural da Serra da Estrela surrounds the westernmost part of the Iberian dividing range, which is home to the highest mountains of the Portuguese mainland. The Serra is characterized by natural forests and lakes, bizarre rock formations, wild ravines, streams, great views and above all, the wonderfully fresh mountain air! Lisbon As Portugal s largest city, with the country s main port, the seat of government, the supreme state government agencies, six universities and the Academy of Sciences, Lisbon is the political, economic and cultural center of the country. Due to its location on the Tagus, for a long time the only way south from Lisbon was via ferry. The Ponte 25 de Abril (1013m span and 2287m in length) was completed in 1966 and for the first time connected Lisbon with Almada on the south of the Tagus. For booking please call or visit for further information. Alcantara bridge DISCOVER THE COUNTRY TOGETHER Portugal The history of this seafaring nation is characterised by explorers and conquerors, while the natural beauty of this diverse country is virtually second to none. Extensive lowlands and kilometres of spectacular shoreline, fertile river valleys and imposing mountain ranges create the backdrop for this fascinating motorbike tour. Historic cities, hospitable people, delicious cuisine and fabulous wines are just waiting to be discovered. MALAGA Our trip goes over Sierra Morena towards the mountains of the Serra Estrella. Here we find the highest mountains of Portugals, where we will spend an extra day before we travel further towards the most westerly point in Europe, the Cabo de Roca. In Lisbon we take another restday to explore this fascinating metropole. Our tour will go on along the Atlantic to Sagres before returning via Aracena and Seville to the starting point of our tour. The tour offers complete motorcycling pleasure on winding mountain and country roads. The roads throughout the entire route are asphalted. Alcántara The bridge of Alcántara is a Roman stone arch bridge in Spain, in the eponymous town of Extremadura about 5 km before the Portuguese border spans the River Tagus. It is regarded as the most significant surviving Roman bridge in the world. Legend has it that a golden sword is walled up in the foundations of the bridge; a further legend says that this is the sword of Roderick, the last Visigoth King of Toledo. Tomar Under the modern city lies the Roman city of Sellium. After the conquest of the region from the Moors in the Portuguese Reconquista, the land was granted in 1159 as a fief to the Order of the Knights Templar. Its Grand Master in Portugal, and Tomar s somewhat mythical founder, Gualdim Pais, laid in 1160 the first stone of the Castle and Monastery that would become the headquarters of the Order in Portugal. 25th April bridge ON THE WAY TO MANTEIGAS 4 THE CHARME OF LISBON CABO SAN VICENTE BIG FUN FOR COUPLES Scattered throughout the town there are many interesting houses with Renaissance, Baroque and Romantic façades. By the river Nabão, near the bridge, there is a park and garden that offer wonderful views of the city and surroundings. At the grave of Vasco da Gama

4 For booking please call or visit for further information. Portugal - Castles and history. The Tour. At a glance: Start/Finish: Malaga Duration: 11 days Total distance: Approx km Tour character: Mountain and panoramic roads Accommodation: Selected 4* hotels Highlights: Serra Estrela, Lissabon, Alcantara Day 1: Arrival in Malaga Arrival at Malaga airport and transfer to the Hotel. Introductions over dinner with Spanish wine while giving us an opportunity to discuss our tour. Day 2: Malaga Zafra On a spectacular mountain road, the first stage of our motorbike tour takes us through Andalusia s fascinating mountains welcome to Andalusia the motorbiking paradise and we continue on these winding roads until we reach our destination for today Zafra. Day 3: Zafra bridge of Alcantara Manteigas Over the bridge of Alacantara (until now the best preserved Roman bridge) we reach Portugal. This border area between Spain and Portugal conveys the impressions that time here has simply stood still. Cork oak forests, a sea of flowers, picturesque lakes and ancient Spanish villages adorn our route through the mountains of the Serra Estrella. Day 4: Manteigas Serra Estrella Manteigas We extend our stay in the Serra Estrella by one day as this mountainous region tempts us with magnificent mountain passes and wonderful panoramic views. This region is home to Portugal s highest mountains with their winding roads serving as a yardstick for any serious biker. In the evening we can relax in a grand Pousada in the middle of the nature reserve. SELECTED LODGES with great AMBIANCE COMFORT AND RELAX AT THE END OF RIDING Day 5: Manteigas - Tomar We stay with our bikes on the panoramic roads. Also on this part of the tour you can enjoy the impressive views and perfect roads. We drive through de Serra de Lousa and pass ancient authentic, partly deserted, villages. Day 6: Tomar - Lisbon We are only a few kilometres separates from the capital of Portugal, Lisbon (Lisboa), which is located on the left bank of the river Tejo. The best way to to get an impression of the atmosphere of the old city of Lisbon, is to stroll through the bairro (district) Alfama. Here you will find a labyrinth of small streets and alleys with old houses, former palaces and bars. Day 7: Lisbon Restday We visit the beautiful capital of Lisbon - you have the choice to be on your own or join our guide during the day. At night we will vibe to the local Fado tunes with a glass of Port wine. Day 8: Lisbon - Algarve After the hustle and bustle of the city, we drive further along the Atlantic coast. Our route will take us to Cabo des Sinnes, Cabo de Sao Vicente, and to the southwestern point of the continent Europe. Some splendid views over ocean are guaranteed here. ENJOY THE PORTUGISE COUISINE TOGETHER WITH GOOD LOCAL WINES Day 9: Algarve Aracena Today we ride through the province of Alentejo through cork oak forests, past grain fields and olive trees. The roads lined with eucalyptus trees seem to wind endlessly through the countryside. In the afternoon we still have enough time to visit Aracena in the Extremadura region. Aracena is undoubtedly one of Spain s most exciting and fascinating villages. Day 10: Aracena - Grazalema Malaga On the last day we still have the motorcycle paradise of Andalusia to enjoy and conquer the Sierra Grazalema mountains. Back in Málaga over a farewell dinner we look back at some of the fantastic impressions of the past weeks. Day 11: Return journey Note: We reserve the right to make minor changes to the tour. AND vibrant Fado Sessions TOURRATES Price per rider Pillion Single room surcharge Your own motorcycle BMW F 700 GS BMW F 800 GS BMW R 1200 GS BMW R 1200 R BMW R 1200 RT BMW R 1200 XR INCLUDED SERVICES Tourdates 2018: 30 May - 09 Jun 2018 Tourdates 2019: 22 May - 01 Jun 2019 Transfer in Malaga Rental bike incl. comprehensive insurance Accommodation in first class 4* Hotels Breakfast and Dinner English/Spanish speaking tour guide Chase vehicle Information package / Maps Souvenir 6

5 YOU ENJOY THE COMFORT OF OUR SELECTED TOURHOTELS WITH THE WONDERFUL AND CHARGE NEW ENERGY PORTUGUESE CUISINE