{"id":2889,"date":"2025-09-08T17:09:52","date_gmt":"2025-09-08T21:09:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aesu.com\/?page_id=2889"},"modified":"2026-01-25T13:56:37","modified_gmt":"2026-01-25T18:56:37","slug":"26pad-options","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/bobeckmedia.com\/aesu\/26pad-options\/","title":{"rendered":"Portugal Adventure &#8211; Optional Activities"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"background-color:#f2f2f2\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/bobeckmedia.com\/aesu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/duoro-wine.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-629\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bobeckmedia.com\/aesu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/duoro-wine.jpg 720w, https:\/\/bobeckmedia.com\/aesu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/duoro-wine-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\"> \n<div data-block=\"gutenkit\/container\" data-post-id=\"2889\" id=\"block-e6a0eb61-d2d0-4fb2-b2da-2d83f01fdf08\" class=\"wp-block-gutenkit-container gkit-block-custom-wide gkit1fdf08 gutenkit-block\"><div class=\"gkit-block__inner\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8cf370e7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Excursion to the Douro Valley<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"wp-rich-text-font-awesome-icon wp-font-awesome-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"credit-card\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-credit-card \" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M64 32C28.7 32 0 60.7 0 96l0 32 576 0 0-32c0-35.3-28.7-64-64-64L64 32zM576 224L0 224 0 416c0 35.3 28.7 64 64 64l448 0c35.3 0 64-28.7 64-64l0-192zM112 352l64 0c8.8 0 16 7.2 16 16s-7.2 16-16 16l-64 0c-8.8 0-16-7.2-16-16s7.2-16 16-16zm112 16c0-8.8 7.2-16 16-16l128 0c8.8 0 16 7.2 16 16s-7.2 16-16 16l-128 0c-8.8 0-16-7.2-16-16z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span> <strong>$<\/strong>225<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Switch to a different mode of transportation today and join us an all-day adventure through the Douro Valley vineyards. Walk along part of the old R\u00e9gua\/Lamego train line, overlooking the Douro River and the city of Peso da R\u00e9gua. Hop on a bike and enjoy amazing Douro landscapes. We travel this beautiful route in a valley of one of the rivers that flow into the Douro. The landscape alternates between vineyards, olive groves, small forests, and occasional villages. Some experience and dexterity is needed to navigate dirt tracks and some winding paths. Afterwards enjoy a tasty lunch of local ingredients and taste some of the delicious wines of the region at Quinta da Avessada in the Favaios vineyards.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tour starts from hotel: 7.30 AM<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tour ends at hotel: approx. 6 PM<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Round-trip transportation by private motor coach<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 hour bike ride<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wine tasting at Quinta da Avessada<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3-course lunch at Quinta da Avessada<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>A minimum of 15 participants is required to operate this excursion. Max. 15 guests per group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cost per person: $175 (surcharge for e-bike $33, subject to availability)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Times and prices are subject to change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:32px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"background-color:#f2f2f2\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"487\" src=\"https:\/\/bobeckmedia.com\/aesu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/horses.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-630\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bobeckmedia.com\/aesu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/horses.jpg 650w, https:\/\/bobeckmedia.com\/aesu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/horses-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\"> \n<div data-block=\"gutenkit\/container\" data-post-id=\"2889\" id=\"block-68ae7486-880c-4652-b899-94fdbca7cc5c\" class=\"wp-block-gutenkit-container gkit-block-custom-wide gkita7cc5c gutenkit-block\"><div class=\"gkit-block__inner\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8cf370e7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>Horseback Ride on the Beach<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"wp-rich-text-font-awesome-icon wp-font-awesome-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"credit-card\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-credit-card \" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M64 32C28.7 32 0 60.7 0 96l0 32 576 0 0-32c0-35.3-28.7-64-64-64L64 32zM576 224L0 224 0 416c0 35.3 28.7 64 64 64l448 0c35.3 0 64-28.7 64-64l0-192zM112 352l64 0c8.8 0 16 7.2 16 16s-7.2 16-16 16l-64 0c-8.8 0-16-7.2-16-16s7.2-16 16-16zm112 16c0-8.8 7.2-16 16-16l128 0c8.8 0 16 7.2 16 16s-7.2 16-16 16l-128 0c-8.8 0-16-7.2-16-16z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><strong> $<\/strong>105<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On our way from Lisbon to the Algarve coast you have an opportunity to join us for a horseback ride at Praia Melides! 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