Cycle to Ancient Dolmens in Central Portugal: Uncover 6000-Year-Old History Together
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Coimbra
Uncover the 6000-year-old history of Central Portugal on a Dolmens Mystery Tour. Cycle to seven rarely visited neolithic sites and participate in rituals to connect with the land and your ancestors.
Duration: 4 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Cara Creek Eco Lodge - Our welcoming guide will complete your registration in the main lodge and provide you with complimentary refreshments.
    They will provide you with an orientation of the facilities including natural pool, river beach and swimming creek which tour guests are free to use.
  • Mondego River - Your guide will cycle with you to the first stop ‘The River of Poets’

Regular water stops are included on your 3.7km route to the Archaeological complex.

  • Azenha - A short stop at a local cafe with delicious artesanal meats, cheese and knitwear on offer. Your guide will buy you a refreshment included in your tour admission.
  • Circuito Pre-historico Fiais/Azenha - Your guide will take you to 7 sites for you to enjoy spectacular views, learn of Portuguese history and folklore surrounding the ancient dolmen sites, and come together to perform 7 simple chakra based rituals to connect with the impressive land, your own good self and acknowledge the ancestors that have come before us.
  • Fiais da Telha - Enter into one of the larger remaining passage mound dolmens in the world dating back to 3500bc. Your guide will provide some light snacks for some mindful eating and then lead you through a short breathwork meditation.
  • Azenha - Return to the Café for a quick stop before heading downhill with the wind in your hair returning to Cara Creek Eco Lodge where you are welcome to take a shower or enjoy a quick dip in the pool to cool down.
What's Included
  • Bicycle use
  • Tea and coffee
  • Use of Cara Creek Eco Lodge facilities including Natural Pool, Riverside Beach & Sauna
Additional Information

Join us for a journey through time on our Dolmens Mystery Tour. We’ll be exploring seven seldom-visited neolithic landmarks, with some dating back over six millennia.

Experience the mystique and grandeur of the ancient spirits at the renowned Orca Dolmen complex, positioned within the stunning expansive region of Central Portugal.

This area, once, a thriving region, termed Lusitania, will be our playground as we delve into the history of the locale and its people, including the valorous Viriato, a wartime hero who successfully thwarted numerous Roman invasions.

We’ll familiarize you with the officially recorded history of the dolmens and discuss various hypotheses about the purpose of these neolithic sites.

Take part in modest ceremonies for a unique connection with the land, our ancestors, and yourself.

Venture into Portugal’s tenth-largest dolmen structure.

Enjoy a scenic bike ride through majestic landscapes.

We’ll supply the mountain bike and all necessary safety gear.

Location
Cara Creek Eco Lodge
Come to Cara Creek Ecolodge. Park at the top car park and walk down past the pool and sauna to meet at the main lodge for registration. Try to arrive 15 mins early, Tea and Coffee are complimentary for tour guests.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Jentebuijs
May 30, 2022
Amazing views and stories - Had an amazing time exploring this beautiful area by bike, with great company and even greater stories. Ross tells his tales with humor and dedication, while leaving enough space to truly connect with nature. Despite the hot sun, I ended this tour with renewed energy and appreciation for my surroundings. Would recommend 100%!
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Miss-c-mora
Jun 8, 2021
Beautiful memorable magical - From giants to princesses and gods to warriors, this tour was a fairytale bike ride through the history of ancient points on this beautiful land. Ross has a wonderful energy and enthusiasm he transmits through the stories he tells on the tour. Thanks for a great journey, highly recommend.
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Mangofarai
Jun 4, 2021
Magical experience - A fun-filled and informative, adrenaline pumping and endorphin rush/inducing bicycle tour! Ross is an excellent, well-informed and excited guide. The paths he chooses and the tales he shares are transformative and they leave a lasting impression. Some parts are slightly physically demanding but oh so rewarding. If you are in the area and have the possibility to partake I would strongly recommend it!
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Helen-c-photo
Jun 4, 2021
Magical Dolmens! - Cycling round the dolmens with Ross felt like escaping reality for a while, the magic of the area is impossible to miss and the history, mythology and humor of the tour is brilliant! Ross is such an engaging guide and storyteller who has a lot of love and enthusiasm for this area and it’s mythology.
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878samanthab
Jun 3, 2021
Most magical tour!! - Had such an amazing experience on this tour! The guide Ross was incredible with his knowledge of the beautiful ancient sites and made the tour not only extremely fun but truly magical! 🤩 would highly recommend to everyone!
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C5048jmwilliamd
Jun 3, 2021
Great tour! - Ross is a great guide who knows what he is talking about. Great tour an magic scenery as well!We had a lovely time!
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