Castles and Wine
Portugal Bike Tours
Cycling through Alentejo
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Tour Type
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Skill Level
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Length8 days
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Prices from€719 Rates
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Overview
This picturesque bike tour in Portugal is all about discovery on two wheels. Your itinerary showcases castles, churches, artisans, wine producers, and typical family owned cafés by day, and accommodations in palaces, convents, castles, or lovely farms by night. The landscape is diverse and varied, from olive groves, vineyards, and cork oaks to granite, schist, and marble.
Your adventure begins in the small village of Arraiolos, famous for its embroidery (Tapetes Arraiolos) and leads you to beautiful Évora, an impressive medieval city classified by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. You will cycle to Monsaraz, the lovely white castled village with a panoramic view over the biggest artificial lake of Europe, and then through Terena and its impressive sanctuary.
The perfect finish to you vacation is Estremoz, the city of the "white gold", surrounded by an old protective wall.
Highlights
- Accomodations in castles, palaces and farmhouses
- Tastings of Internationally awarded wine
- Cycling through beautiful landscapes with vineyards, olive groves, cork oaks
- Évora historical center, classified by UNESCO as World Heritage Site
- Medieval villages
- Fantastic gastronomy of Portugal and the Alentejo, always present at our wonderful gourmet picnics and selected restaurants.
You can choose how you want to cycle; guided, supported, or self guided.
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Itinerary
Day 1: Individual arrival and transfer to Arraiolos
Day 2: Arraiolos - Evora, 22 or 26 miles (35 or 42 km)
Day 3: Cycling around Evora or Arraiolos to Evora, 28 miles (45 km)
Day 4: Evora - Reguengos de Monsarez, 31 or 35 miles (50 or 57 km)
Day 5: Reguengos to Monsaraz, 22 miles (35 km)
Day 6: Monsaraz to Vila Viçosa, 31 miles (50 km)
Day 7: Vila Viçosa to Estemoz, 22 miles (35 km)
Day 8: Departure*All distances are approximate.
Day 1: Individual arrival and transfer to Arraiolos
Upon arrival to the airport, you will be transferred to Arraiolos, a lovely medieval village with a gorgeous castle. At 6 pm, you will have a tour briefing. For those who have booked a supported or guided tour, you will enjoy a welcome drink and dinner. Accommodations this evening in Pousada de Arraiolos built in a lovely 16th century convent.Day 2: Arraiolos - Evora, 22 or 26 mi. (35 or 42 km)
Your destination today will be Arraiolos village, with its rich historical center and famous for its carpets and the delicious Pastéis de Toucinho. There will be an opportunity to visit a cheese farm and a winery for lunch. Riding past small farms through idyllic landscapes you will reach your final destination, finally riding in the ecotrail, a green lane built on top of an old railway. From the hilltop castle in Evora, you can see for miles! There are two possibilities for accommodations this evening. One is in a lovely guesthouse outside of Evora. Distance then will be 35 km. Another possibilities is a 4 star hotel in the historical center of Evora. Cycling distance will then be 42 km. Total ascent, 400 m. Upgrade possible to Hotel Mar de Ar Aqueduto or Pousada dos Loios.Day 3: Cycling around Evora, 28 miles (45 km)
Today you will have the opportunity to visit some of the most important megalithic monuments of the region. The landscape is lovely and filled with holm oak and cork trees. You will learn about the cork extraction and about the people that inhabited the region more than 5,000 years ago. Also, visit the Dolmen of Zambugeiro, one of the largest stone tombs in Europe. Also among the highlights are the Cromlech of Almendres and the roman ruins of Tourega. In the afternoon you cycle in the city of Évora and discover the amazing history of this beautiful city. You can visit the surreal Bone’s chapel and the impressive cathedral, originally from the 13th century. End the day with wine tasting in the Évora Wine Tour Shop. If your accommodations are the guesthouse, you will have a transfer in the beginning of the day. Total ascent, 500 m.Day 4: Evora - Reguengos de Monsarez, 31 or 35 miles (50 or 57 km)
Cycle along olive groves to reach the small and traditional village of Nossa Srª de Machede. Here you should stop at a local café for a drink, visit the leather factory and an when in season, an olive mill to see how olive oil is made. Also cycle past Castle of Valongo and visit a cheese factory in Reguengos de Monsaraz. Arriving to Reguengos de Monsaraz, you still have plenty of time for some wine tasting in a gorgeous traditional winery where they still store their wine in old clay pots. If accommodations are the guesthouse, distance will be 57 km. Total ascent, 500 m. Accommodations in Solar de Alqueva with swimming pool.Day 5: Reguengos to Monsaraz, 22 miles (35 km)
Today, visit the famous pottery village of S. Pedro do Corval. Here, you can see the men working the clay, transforming it into beautiful pots and plates, and the ladies painting them with flowers. Conquer the climb to the gorgeous village of Monsaraz, built in a castle on top of a hill. Monsaraz a beautiful view over the lake of the Alqueva dam, the largest artificial lake of Europe. After a hard climb, you can relax by the lake and enjoy lunch. Total ascent, 380 m. Accommodation in Hotel Rural Horta da Moura, 4*, a charming hotel with swimming pool.Day 6: Monsaraz to Vila Viçosa, 31 miles (50 km)
Today you leave behind the schist land and discover the marble kingdom. The route begins with a gentle rolling hills. Along the way, visit the impressive sanctuary of Nossa Srª da Boa Nova and the flowery village of Terena. You will pass the marble quarries of Bencatel area with its moon-like landscape. From here, the white gold was extracted to build gorgeous cities such as Estremoz and Borba. We arrive at Vila Viçosa, a favorite resting place for many kings whose noble subjuects built beautiful manor houses in the area. Total ascent, 680 m. Accommodation in Pousada D. João IV, built in a convent, with swimming pool.Day 7: Vila Viçosa to Estremoz, 22 miles (35 km)
The day begins with a visit to the marble museum in Vila Viçosa, and the ducal palace, followed by pedaling to Borba. In Borba, you can visit one of those typical local cafés where the wine served is produced in the clay pots that also decorate the space. All of the wine served is locally produced. You will ride through some typical villages where you can stop for traditional "petiscos" (local snacks) for lunch. The route then leads to Gloria, where you will visit the Church of Nossa Srª dos Martires, a marble gothic church. Arriving to Estremoz, you will be impressed by the beautiful architecture and the imposing tower of the castle which will be your accommodation for the night! Theres is a possibility to eliminate some of these climbs by paying a small supplement fee. Total ascent, 680 m. Accommodations in Pousada Rainha St Isabel.Day 8: Departure
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Accommodation
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Inclusions
What’s Included
- Self-guided:
- 7 nights’ accommodations in charming hotels (some castles, convents, or palaces) including breakfasts
- Bike rental with front bag, back rack, pannier, and tool kit
- Luggage transfers
- Route descriptions and maps including notes of historical interest
- Transfer from the farm to Megalithic tour (if you sleep at the farm in Evora)
- 24 hour emergency contact
- Souvenir
- Gastronomic surprises each day
- Personal accident insurance
- VAT tax
- Supported tour
- All of the above
- Transfer on private bus from Lisbon’s airport to Arraiolos
- Transfer on private bus from Estremoz to Lisbon’s airport
- Support Vehicle during 6 cycling days
- Guide who drives the vehicle and provides interesting information
- Water and fruit for the day
- 2 picnic lunches per person
- 1 “petisco’s”/snack lunch
- 3 lunches at regional restaurants
- 5 dinners with wine
- 2 wine tastings at wineries
- Entrance fee at Bones chapel, in Évora
- Entrance fee at Évora’s cathedral
- Entrance fee at Vila Viçosa’s Ducal Palace
- Portugal Best Cycling jersey
- GUIDED TOUR ONLY
- All the above
- Cycling guide
What’s Not Included
- Lunches (Self-guided tour)
- Dinners (Self-guided tour)
- Transfer from Lisbon airport to Arraiolos (Self-guided tour)
- Transfer from Estremoz to Lisbon airport (Self-guided tour)
- Entrance fees (Self-guided tour)
- Bicycle protection
- 2 dinners (Guided and supported tour)
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Dates & Pricing
Dates
2017:
*Guided: November 11, 2017
Private guided dates are available for groups of two or more.
**Supported: Arrival possible any day for groups of two or more people
Self-Guided: Arrival possible any day for groups of two or more people
(July and August is not recommended as it is very hot!)
2018:
Self guided and Van supported: Every Saturday with minimum of 2 people. Special tour start day can be arranged for a supplement. See pricing.
Guided: March 17, April 7, May 5, and October 20, 2018. Private dates can be arranged for minimum of 2. See pricing.
*Guided tours: Accompanied by one or two cycling guides and support vehicle. Driver will prepare picnic lunches, transfer luggage, and be available for support if needed.
**Supported tours: Driver (who will also serve as guide) and van will be available at all times for support. The guide will stop at important and interesting places to give explanation or provide some history but will not cycle with group.Please Note
- Rates are per person, based on double occupancy
- Tour prices are based on the fuel costs at time prices are set, often months or years in advance. In rare cases, additional fees may apply for fuel cost increases.
- Information to read before you book
- We recommend purchasing trip insurance
- Please see our FAQ
Pricing
Self guided Tour Standard Accommodations 2 guests 4 guests Twin room/double room $ 1581 £ 753 $ 1,396 € 869 Ft 358419 kr 129506 ₪ 3659 ¥ 143652 Mex$ 19743 NZ$ 1700 kr 10476 zł 3784 S$ 1321 kr 9741 CHF 831 $ 1,010 $ 1308 £ 623 $ 1,155 € 719 Ft 296551 kr 107152 ₪ 3027 ¥ 118856 Mex$ 16335 NZ$ 1407 kr 8668 zł 3131 S$ 1093 kr 8059 CHF 688 $ 835 Self guided Tour "Charm" Accommodations 2 guests 4 guests Twin room/double room $ 1692 £ 806 $ 1,494 € 930 Ft 383578 kr 138597 ₪ 3915 ¥ 153736 Mex$ 21129 NZ$ 1820 kr 11211 zł 4050 S$ 1413 kr 10424 CHF 890 $ 1,080 $ 1435 £ 683 $ 1,267 € 789 Ft 325423 kr 117584 ₪ 3322 ¥ 130428 Mex$ 17925 NZ$ 1544 kr 9512 zł 3436 S$ 1199 kr 8844 CHF 755 $ 917 Supported Tour Standard Accommodation 2 guests 4 guests Twin room/double room $ 3874 £ 1845 $ 3,421 € 2130 Ft 878517 kr 317432 ₪ 8968 ¥ 352105 Mex$ 48392 NZ$ 4167 kr 25678 zł 9276 S$ 3237 kr 23875 CHF 2038 $ 2,475 $ 2892 £ 1377 $ 2,554 € 1590 Ft 655795 kr 236957 ₪ 6694 ¥ 262839 Mex$ 36123 NZ$ 3111 kr 19168 zł 6924 S$ 2416 kr 17822 CHF 1521 $ 1,847 Supported Tour "Charm" Accommodation 2 guests 4 guests Twin room/double room $ 4002 £ 1906 $ 3,534 € 2200 Ft 907389 kr 327864 ₪ 9262 ¥ 363677 Mex$ 49982 NZ$ 4304 kr 26522 zł 9580 S$ 3343 kr 24660 CHF 2105 $ 2,556 $ 3001 £ 1429 $ 2,650 € 1650 Ft 680542 kr 245898 ₪ 6947 ¥ 272758 Mex$ 37486 NZ$ 3228 kr 19891 zł 7185 S$ 2507 kr 18495 CHF 1578 $ 1,917 Guided Tour on set dates Twin room/double room, "Charm" Accommodation $ 3838 £ 1828 $ 3,389 € 2110 Ft 870268 kr 314452 ₪ 8883 ¥ 348799 Mex$ 47937 NZ$ 4128 kr 25437 zł 9189 S$ 3207 kr 23651 CHF 2019 $ 2,451 Private Guided Tour Standard Accommodations 2 guests 4 guests Twin room/double room $ 4720 £ 2248 $ 4,168 € 2595 Ft 1070306 kr 386731 ₪ 10925 ¥ 428973 Mex$ 58956 NZ$ 5077 kr 31283 zł 11301 S$ 3944 kr 29087 CHF 2482 $ 3,015 $ 3920 £ 1867 $ 3,462 € 2155 Ft 888828 kr 321158 ₪ 9073 ¥ 356238 Mex$ 48960 NZ$ 4216 kr 25979 zł 9384 S$ 3275 kr 24155 CHF 2062 $ 2,504 Private Guided Tour Charm Accommodations 2 guests 4 guests Twin room/double room $ 4848 £ 2309 $ 4,281 € 2665 Ft 1099178 kr 397163 ₪ 11220 ¥ 440545 Mex$ 60546 NZ$ 5214 kr 32127 zł 11605 S$ 4050 kr 29872 CHF 2549 $ 3,096 $ 4038 £ 1923 $ 3,566 € 2220 Ft 915638 kr 330845 ₪ 9346 ¥ 366983 Mex$ 50436 NZ$ 4344 kr 26763 zł 9668 S$ 3374 kr 24884 CHF 2124 $ 2,579 Self-guided supplements:
High season supplement twin/double:
Standard: $ 95 £ 45 $ 84 € 52 Ft 21447 kr 7750 ₪ 219 ¥ 8596 Mex$ 1181 NZ$ 102 kr 627 zł 226 S$ 79 kr 583 CHF 50 $ 60 Charm: $ 124 £ 59 $ 109 € 68 Ft 28047 kr 10134 ₪ 286 ¥ 11241 Mex$ 1545 NZ$ 133 kr 820 zł 296 S$ 103 kr 762 CHF 65 $ 79 High season single supplement:
Standard: $ 575 £ 274 $ 508 € 316 Ft 130334 kr 47093 ₪ 1330 ¥ 52237 Mex$ 7179 NZ$ 618 kr 3809 zł 1376 S$ 480 kr 3542 CHF 302 $ 367 Charm: $ 689 £ 328 $ 609 € 379 Ft 156318 kr 56482 ₪ 1596 ¥ 62652 Mex$ 8611 NZ$ 742 kr 4569 zł 1650 S$ 576 kr 4248 CHF 363 $ 440 Single supplement on all other dates:
Standard: $ 442 £ 211 $ 390 € 243 Ft 100225 kr 36214 ₪ 1023 ¥ 40170 Mex$ 5521 NZ$ 475 kr 2929 zł 1058 S$ 369 kr 2724 CHF 232 $ 282 Charm: $ 544 £ 259 $ 480 € 299 Ft 123322 kr 44560 ₪ 1259 ¥ 49427 Mex$ 6793 NZ$ 585 kr 3605 zł 1302 S$ 454 kr 3351 CHF 286 $ 347Supported and Guided supplements:
High season supplement twin/double:
Standard: $ 95 £ 45 $ 84 € 52 Ft 21447 kr 7750 ₪ 219 ¥ 8596 Mex$ 1181 NZ$ 102 kr 627 zł 226 S$ 79 kr 583 CHF 50 $ 60 Charm: $ 124 £ 59 $ 109 € 68 Ft 28047 kr 10134 ₪ 286 ¥ 11241 Mex$ 1545 NZ$ 133 kr 820 zł 296 S$ 103 kr 762 CHF 65 $ 79 High season single supplement:
Standard: $ 575 £ 274 $ 508 € 316 Ft 130334 kr 47093 ₪ 1330 ¥ 52237 Mex$ 7179 NZ$ 618 kr 3809 zł 1376 S$ 480 kr 3542 CHF 302 $ 367 Charm: $ 689 £ 328 $ 609 € 379 Ft 156318 kr 56482 ₪ 1596 ¥ 62652 Mex$ 8611 NZ$ 742 kr 4569 zł 1650 S$ 576 kr 4248 CHF 363 $ 440 Single supplement on all other dates:Upgrade to Pousada or 5 * Hotel in Evora (two nights):
Upgrade for Pousada dos Loios in Evora (two nights):(There will be additional charge for upgrade in July and August. Please ask us.)
2018:
Self guided Tour Charm Accommodations 2 guests 4 guests Twin room/double room $ 1746 £ 832 $ 1,542 € 960 Ft 395951 kr 143068 ₪ 4042 ¥ 158695 Mex$ 21810 NZ$ 1878 kr 11573 zł 4181 S$ 1459 kr 10761 CHF 918 $ 1,115 $ 1573 £ 749 $ 1,389 € 865 Ft 356769 kr 128910 ₪ 3642 ¥ 142991 Mex$ 19652 NZ$ 1692 kr 10428 zł 3767 S$ 1315 kr 9696 CHF 827 $ 1,005 Supported Tour Charm Accommodation 2 guests 4 guests Twin room/double room $ 4011 £ 1910 $ 3,542 € 2205 Ft 909451 kr 328610 ₪ 9283 ¥ 364503 Mex$ 50096 NZ$ 4314 kr 26582 zł 9602 S$ 3351 kr 24716 CHF 2109 $ 2,562 $ 3129 £ 1490 $ 2,763 € 1720 Ft 709413 kr 256330 ₪ 7241 ¥ 284329 Mex$ 39077 NZ$ 3365 kr 20735 zł 7490 S$ 2614 kr 19279 CHF 1645 $ 1,998 Guided Tour on set dates Twin room/double room, "Charm" Accommodation $ 3856 £ 1836 $ 3,405 € 2120 Ft 874393 kr 315942 ₪ 8925 ¥ 350452 Mex$ 48164 NZ$ 4148 kr 25557 zł 9232 S$ 3222 kr 23763 CHF 2028 $ 2,463 Private Guided Tour 2 guests 4 guests Twin room/double room $ 4857 £ 2313 $ 4,289 € 2670 Ft 1101240 kr 397908 ₪ 11241 ¥ 441372 Mex$ 60660 NZ$ 5224 kr 32188 zł 11627 S$ 4058 kr 29928 CHF 2554 $ 3,102 $ 4129 £ 1966 $ 3,646 € 2270 Ft 936260 kr 338296 ₪ 9557 ¥ 375248 Mex$ 51572 NZ$ 4441 kr 27365 zł 9885 S$ 3450 kr 25444 CHF 2172 $ 2,637 High season supplement (July 1 to September 16): $ 98 £ 47 $ 87 € 54 Ft 22272 kr 8048 ₪ 227 ¥ 8927 Mex$ 1227 NZ$ 106 kr 651 zł 235 S$ 82 kr 605 CHF 52 $ 63 Single supplement: $ 566 £ 269 $ 500 € 311 Ft 128272 kr 46348 ₪ 1309 ¥ 51411 Mex$ 7066 NZ$ 608 kr 3749 zł 1354 S$ 473 kr 3486 CHF 298 $ 361 High season single supplement: $ 789 £ 376 $ 697 € 434 Ft 179003 kr 64679 ₪ 1827 ¥ 71744 Mex$ 9860 NZ$ 849 kr 5232 zł 1890 S$ 660 kr 4865 CHF 415 $ 504 Supplement for special tour start day: $ 146 £ 69 $ 129 € 80 Ft 32996 kr 11922 ₪ 337 ¥ 13225 Mex$ 1818 NZ$ 157 kr 964 zł 348 S$ 122 kr 897 CHF 77 $ 93 Solo traveler: on request
Upgrades:
5 star Mar de Ar Aqueduto, Evora (2 nights):
Double/twin: $ 91 £ 43 $ 80 € 50 Ft 20622 kr 7451 ₪ 211 ¥ 8265 Mex$ 1136 NZ$ 98 kr 603 zł 218 S$ 76 kr 560 CHF 48 $ 58 Single room: $ 182 £ 87 $ 161 € 100 Ft 41245 kr 14903 ₪ 421 ¥ 16531 Mex$ 2272 NZ$ 196 kr 1206 zł 435 S$ 152 kr 1121 CHF 96 $ 116 Pousada dos Lóios, Evora (2 nights):
Regular season:
Double/twin: $ 209 £ 100 $ 185 € 115 Ft 47432 kr 17138 ₪ 484 ¥ 19010 Mex$ 2613 NZ$ 225 kr 1386 zł 501 S$ 175 kr 1289 CHF 110 $ 134 Single: $ 491 £ 234 $ 434 € 270 Ft 111361 kr 40238 ₪ 1137 ¥ 44633 Mex$ 6134 NZ$ 528 kr 3255 zł 1176 S$ 410 kr 3026 CHF 258 $ 314 High season:
Double/twin: $ 238 £ 113 $ 210 € 131 Ft 54031 kr 19523 ₪ 552 ¥ 21655 Mex$ 2976 NZ$ 256 kr 1579 zł 570 S$ 199 kr 1468 CHF 125 $ 152 Single room: $ 491 £ 234 $ 434 € 270 Ft 111361 kr 40238 ₪ 1137 ¥ 44633 Mex$ 6134 NZ$ 528 kr 3255 zł 1176 S$ 410 kr 3026 CHF 258 $ 314Extra Options
2017:
E bike: $ 182 £ 87 $ 161 € 100 Ft 41245 kr 14903 ₪ 421 ¥ 16531 Mex$ 2272 NZ$ 196 kr 1206 zł 435 S$ 152 kr 1121 CHF 96 $ 116 GPS Rental: $ 91 £ 43 $ 80 € 50 Ft 20622 kr 7451 ₪ 211 ¥ 8265 Mex$ 1136 NZ$ 98 kr 603 zł 218 S$ 76 kr 560 CHF 48 $ 58 Phone Rental: $ 18 £ 9 $ 16 € 10 Ft 4124 kr 1490 ₪ 42 ¥ 1653 Mex$ 227 NZ$ 20 kr 121 zł 44 S$ 15 kr 112 CHF 10 $ 12 2017:
Transfers for self guided (price is per person)
Airport to first hotel
Groups of two: $ 182 £ 87 $ 161 € 100 Ft 41245 kr 14903 ₪ 421 ¥ 16531 Mex$ 2272 NZ$ 196 kr 1206 zł 435 S$ 152 kr 1121 CHF 96 $ 116 Groups of four or more: $ 118 £ 56 $ 104 € 65 Ft 26809 kr 9687 ₪ 274 ¥ 10745 Mex$ 1477 NZ$ 127 kr 784 zł 283 S$ 99 kr 729 CHF 62 $ 76 Last hotel to Airport
Groups of two: $ 218 £ 104 $ 193 € 120 Ft 49494 kr 17884 ₪ 505 ¥ 19837 Mex$ 2726 NZ$ 235 kr 1447 zł 523 S$ 182 kr 1345 CHF 115 $ 139 Groups of four or more: $ 127 £ 61 $ 112 € 70 Ft 28871 kr 10432 ₪ 295 ¥ 11572 Mex$ 1590 NZ$ 137 kr 844 zł 305 S$ 106 kr 785 CHF 67 $ 81 2018 supplements:
Self- guided:
E bike: $ 182 £ 87 $ 161 € 100 Ft 41245 kr 14903 ₪ 421 ¥ 16531 Mex$ 2272 NZ$ 196 kr 1206 zł 435 S$ 152 kr 1121 CHF 96 $ 116 Tour start other than Saturday: $ 146 £ 69 $ 129 € 80 Ft 32996 kr 11922 ₪ 337 ¥ 13225 Mex$ 1818 NZ$ 157 kr 964 zł 348 S$ 122 kr 897 CHF 77 $ 93 Transfers (price is per person):
Airport to first hotel: $ 127 £ 61 $ 112 € 70 Ft 28871 kr 10432 ₪ 295 ¥ 11572 Mex$ 1590 NZ$ 137 kr 844 zł 305 S$ 106 kr 785 CHF 67 $ 81 Last hotel to Airport: $ 127 £ 61 $ 112 € 70 Ft 28871 kr 10432 ₪ 295 ¥ 11572 Mex$ 1590 NZ$ 137 kr 844 zł 305 S$ 106 kr 785 CHF 67 $ 81 GPS rental: $ 91 £ 43 $ 80 € 50 Ft 20622 kr 7451 ₪ 211 ¥ 8265 Mex$ 1136 NZ$ 98 kr 603 zł 218 S$ 76 kr 560 CHF 48 $ 58 Phone rental: $ 18 £ 9 $ 16 € 10 Ft 4124 kr 1490 ₪ 42 ¥ 1653 Mex$ 227 NZ$ 20 kr 121 zł 44 S$ 15 kr 112 CHF 10 $ 12 Guided:
E bike: $ 364 £ 173 $ 321 € 200 Ft 82490 kr 29806 ₪ 842 ¥ 33062 Mex$ 4544 NZ$ 391 kr 2411 zł 871 S$ 304 kr 2242 CHF 191 $ 232 -
Extra Info
Skill Level — Moderate
This is a moderate bike tour on slightly undulating, mostly paved roads. Average daily distances cycling between 22 and 35 miles (35 and 57 km).
Airport Info
Fly to Lisbon.
Local Travel
From Lisbon airport, take a taxi to the bus station, Sete Rios, or the train station, Oriente. A taxi from departures (not arrivals) is recommended for better service. From the bus station, travel to Alvito is approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes. From the train station, travel to Alvito is approximately 2 hours with one change in Casa Branca. A private transfer may be included and if not can also be arranged at an additional cost. Please see pricing.
Climate
Check local conditions prior to arrival. Average high/low temperature for the area in degrees Fahrenheit: May 70/52º, June 79/58º, September 81/60º, and October 71/54º.
Tour Operator
This tour is run by Portugal Best Cycling.
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We do not inflate tour prices.
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Photos
![Biking past vineyards, and castles on this tour. Photo courtesy of Tour Operator.]()
![Cobbled street in the "white gold" city of Estremoz, Alentejo, Portugal. Photo courtesy of Tour Operator.]()
![Colorful pottery in Portugal. Photo courtesy of Tour Operator.]()
![Evora is so well-preserved, it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Alentejo, Portugal. Photo via Flickr:lulyo]()
![Megalithic Monuments are scattered throughout the Alentejo region. Photo courtesy of Tour Operator.]()
![Monsaraz, Portugal. Photo courtesy of Tour Operator.]()
![Pedaling in Portugal. Photo courtesy of Tour Operator.]()
![Alentejo Wine in Evora, Portugal. Photo via Flickr:zone41]()
![Picnic lunching in Portugal. Photo courtesy of Tour Operator.]()
![Pastéis de nata - a popular Portuguese egg tart pastry. Photo courtesy of Tour Operator.]()
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