Photos from Motoxplorers, the motorcycle rental company.
Your guides, Kyle and Beau, are veteran missionaries with decades of experience in church planting, leadership development, and missionary care. This trip offers far more than adventure—you’ll see what God is doing in Western Europe, visit a growing church plant and a school for Missionary Kids, pray for local ministries, spend daily time in God’s Word, and worship as you take in the beauty of His creation.
Our hope is that you’ll return with a deeper vision of missions and a clearer sense of your role—whether through prayer, encouragement, or support. We also want you to grow in your awareness of how to be a faithful witness wherever you go, living out of the overflow of your heart. Because in the end, the real adventure is deepening your walk with God and following wherever He leads.
Each day, Kyle will share devotionals from his book Overflowing: Ministry and Missions That Flow From the Heart to encourage and refresh your soul. This is a time to step away from the norm and be replenished.
For me (Kyle), motorcycle trips have been a rhythm of renewal since 2009. Every year, those days on the bike—spent in prayer, soaking in God’s creation, worshiping Him, journaling without distraction, and sharing meaningful conversations with Christian friends—become the spiritual highlight of my year.
We pray this will be a spiritual retreat that leaves your soul refreshed and energized.
Day 1 Arrival in Lisbon, Check-in at Lisbon Hotel, Lisbon Tour.
Day 2 Visit our international church plant and MK school. Lisbon tour. Tour Briefing and Bike Pick-Up at Motoxplorers.
Day 3 Lisbon to Sagres on the Atlantic Route visiting Portugal's most unspoiled beaches.
Day 4 Sagres to Vilamoura through the best beaches and the most preserved Algarve mountains.
Day 5 Cross the border to Spain where the Guadiana River valley is a Natural Wonder. Visit Roman ruins in Mérida.
Day 6 Wind through the Alentejo Wine Route retuning to the coastal town of Ericeira.
Day 7 Visit Nazarés giant waves, Obidos Castle and ride down the stunning coast to Cascais, passing the Westernmost point in Europe. Ride back to Lisbon and bike drop-off.
Day 8 Depart.
It's possible to book extra nights in Lisbon before or after the tour for your own personal sightseeing.
Dates:
September 12-19, 2026
Start/Finish:
Lisbon, Portugal
Nearest Airport:
Lisbon (LIS)
Duration:
8 days, 7 nights total (depart on day 8)
2 days & nights in Lisbon before the ride (Lisbon tour and visit International church plant ministry)
Ride: 5 days & 4 nights
1 night in Lisbon after the ride
Route:
Daily Distances: From 125 to 200 miles. The entire route is on good asphalted roads away from the main highways.
3-5 hours riding per day.
Accommodation:
4-star hotels
Breakfast, lunch & dinner included (with one water or soft drink)
Highlights:
Arrábida National Park, Atlantic Coast, Sines, Sagres, Algarve Mountains of Monchique, Portimão Racing Track, Algarve Beaches, Vilamoura, Guadiana National Park, Castle of Monsaraz, Mérida Roman ruins, Nazaré, Obidos Castle, Ericiera, Sintra, Cabo da Roca and Estoril Coast.
Passengers:
Individual riders or couples are welcome
Cost:
From COMING SOON € (Euros)
Availability:
Ride with a close-knit group—only 12 bikes per tour for maximum connection and safety.
Registration closes April 12, 2026, or when the 12-bike limit is reached.
Enjoy fabulous roads, away from the tourist crowds, visiting small, preserved villages, experiencing genuine Portuguese hospitality, and savoring the world's finest seafood.
Heading south, you will ride the Alentejo coast to the south-westernmost tip of Europe in Sagres. Climbing the Monchique Mountains through roads perfectly designed for our motorcycling riding pleasure, you arrive at the South Coast of the Algarve.
The Guadiana River Valley will take you to Spain and to the UNESCO Heritage city of Mérida, where you will get to see incredible Roman ruins and an amphitheatre.
The Alentejo Vineyard Route will guide you back to the Atlantic and the stunning surfing town of Ericeira.
The giant waves of Nazaré and the Obidos Castle will send you off on your return to Lisbon, always near the ocean, passing Cabo da Roca - the westernmost point in Europe, and places like Guincho and Cascais.
"Perpetual Sunshine" will follow you on this outstanding ride in the South of Portugal and Spain.
Photos from Motoxplorers, the motorcycle rental company.
PRICES COMING SOON
*Single Room
**Couple sharing a double room
√ 7 nights at carefully selected 4-star hotels
√ Meals included: Breakfast (with coffee, tea, and juice), Lunch and Dinner (water or soft drink included)
√ BMW GS Rental, last model, fully equipped
√ Complete luggage system (top case + side cases + inner bags)
√ Touring screen (Tall windshield)
√ Flip-up helmet for pilot and passenger
√ Low seat option
√ Electronic toll payment system (no stop)
√ Motorcycle Rental Insurance with theft and total loss coverage
√ 24h assistance on the road by BMW Motorrad and with included insurance
√ All taxes
√ Airport transfer to/from hotel
√ Suitcase storage at motorcycle rental shop
√ Sightseeing during the tour (Castles, Cathedrals, Fortresses, Roman Ruins)
Flights
Fuel
Snacks, coffee, and additional drinks
Age > 25 years old
Valid motorcycle license (Your USA license from your state is accepted in Portugal and Spain. You do not need an International Driving Permit (IDP).
For safety, riders should have at least one year of experience on a bike in the same class as the rental: 450–850cc or 851–1300cc.
For the safety of all participants, riders must wear protective gear (jacket, gloves, durable jeans & helmet). Helmets are provided. Other gear can be rented.
Rental Insurance deposit
Valid credit card for bike deposit
Passport must be valid 6 months beyond travel dates: (March 19, 2027).
Payment is made in Euros.
The initial €550 payment is non-refundable. For cancellations made more than 30 days before the tour, 50% of the remaining payments will be refunded. Cancellations within 30 days of the tour start date are not eligible for a refund, as the funds will have been committed to final arrangements.
Once booking is completed, we will send you payment details that can be paid by credit card.
Schedule flights to arrive the morning of September 12 (usually an overnight flight, so departing on September 11th from the USA)
Depart on September 19
Booking early will usually give you the best price.
For flight details, see the Travel page
If you wish to add sightseeing days before or after the tour, you are welcome to do so. You can let us know your plans. We recommend Booking.com to book additional nights in Lisbon. Feel free to reach out with questions or for tips on what to see and where to stay.
Once you have your flights, please email Kyle your flight itinerary. kfarran@abwe.org
Registration closes April 12, 2026, or when the 12-bike limit is reached.
Questions? Feel free to contact Kyle
Email: kfarran@abwe.org
Phone: (517) 639-0355 (5 hours ahead of EST)
WhatsApp: +351 967 855 715
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