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Mallorca, Heaven on wheelsDay One: Mallorca LoopOur guides will pick you up at the airport and transfer you to our luxury hotel. Here you will be professionally fitted with your custom carbon bicycle and start out with a nice loop along Mediterranean landscapes with blue skies. The ride begins with a gradual ascent into the Sierra Tramuntana mountain range, take time to marvel at the historic architecture and some of the most beautiful villages on Majorca. We will stay overnight in a beautiful hotel and have a gourmet welcome dinner. Meal: Dinner
Day Two: monastery of BonanyToday we ride on very quiet country roads through orchards, fields and small villages toward the agricultural center of the island. Today's only and optional climb takes you up to the monastery of Bonany were we enjoy quietness and an awesome view across the interior of Majorca. Next we are ready for a long winding and exiting downhill ride into Soller, before we begin the climb to Bunyola. On our way we will pass many picturesque villages surrounded by orange plantations. Next we head back to our luxury hotel, to enjoy an included dinner complete with wine! Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day Three: Tramuntana mountainsToday you will have the option of going the hilly route-a true test on your cycling legs or take the flatter route. Our guide will review both options with you prior to make sure it’s a fit for you. Get ready for a memorable ride through the Southern Tramuntana mountains. Five passes with seemingly endless switchback climbs on moderate grades and exciting downhill rides. You will experience Majorca's truly spectacular coastline for the first time. The flat option is lovely through tiny villages on small roads passing olive groves. On your way to Deià, you will enjoy amazing views of the Mediterranean from high. We will pass the artistic village of Valldemossa. Upon arrival back to the hotel you will have the choice of just relaxing, walking on the beach or to have a massage before an included dinner. Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day four: Cap FormentorAfter a warm up ride along the flats we will head up the gorgeous Coll de Sa Bataia. Here you have the option of continuing for a truly epic ride, or you can have lunch at the monastery at Lluc followed by an exciting downhill back to Pollenca. We will also pass Cap Formentor, the very northern tip of the island, is our destination for today. A winding road along steep cliffs offers an entertaining ride with breathtaking views of the deep blue sea. This switch backing and twisting roads are well-known training rides of many pros. After you top out you will be rewarded with another fast descent to Pollensa. On our way we will rest at an isolated beach and have a look at the world famous Hotel Formentor, a hide out for political refugees during WWII. Our return journey will allow us to explore the village of Puerto Pollenca. Meal: Breakfast and Dinner
Day Five: Champion RideToday will challenge you once again or you can choose a flatter route We will have again two options of some more epic climbs to challenge your abilities or take a nice inland ride along winding roads through orchards, plantations and small historic villages with their colorful markets. You will get to see many of the traditional windmills which were once used for irrigation. Back at the hotel you will be awaited by a wonderful farewell dinner. Share your memories of your trip with your fellow travelers over a glass of wine with dinner and start planning your next Duvine Adventure. Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day Six: PalmaToday you will be transferred to the airport or your hotel for an extended stay. If time allows we will visit the cathedral of Palma de Mallorca, also known as the Cathedral of light, which is one of Spain's most impressive cathedrals. Then it is time to say good-bye after an exciting journey that leaves you with great memories to think about and bring you back again. Meal: Breakfast Accomplished: Total Satisfaction
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