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 $ 1564 £ 779 $ 1,434 € 869 Ft 344315 kr 128347 ₪ 3337 ¥ 157988 Mex$ 18984 NZ$ 1784 kr 10299 zł 3763 S$ 1333 kr 9676 CHF 822 $ 1,025 $ 1294 £ 645 $ 1,186 € 719 Ft 284882 kr 106193 ₪ 2761 ¥ 130717 Mex$ 15707 NZ$ 1476 kr 8521 zł 3113 S$ 1103 kr 8006 CHF 680 $ 848 Self guided Tour "Charm" Accommodations 2 guests 4 guests Twin room/double room $ 1674 £ 834 $ 1,534 € 930 Ft 368484 kr 137357 ₪ 3572 ¥ 169078 Mex$ 20316 NZ$ 1910 kr 11022 zł 4027 S$ 1427 kr 10355 CHF 880 $ 1,097 $ 1420 £ 708 $ 1,302 € 789 Ft 312617 kr 116532 ₪ 3030 ¥ 143444 Mex$ 17236 NZ$ 1620 kr 9351 zł 3417 S$ 1210 kr 8785 CHF 747 $ 931 Supported Tour Standard Accommodation 2 guests 4 guests Twin room/double room $ 3833 £ 1911 $ 3,514 € 2130 Ft 843948 kr 314591 ₪ 8180 ¥ 387244 Mex$ 46531 NZ$ 4374 kr 25244 zł 9223 S$ 3267 kr 23716 CHF 2016 $ 2,513 $ 2861 £ 1426 $ 2,623 € 1590 Ft 629989 kr 234836 ₪ 6106 ¥ 289069 Mex$ 34734 NZ$ 3265 kr 18844 zł 6885 S$ 2439 kr 17704 CHF 1505 $ 1,876 Supported Tour "Charm" Accommodation 2 guests 4 guests Twin room/double room $ 3959 £ 1973 $ 3,629 € 2200 Ft 871683 kr 324930 ₪ 8449 ¥ 399970 Mex$ 48060 NZ$ 4517 kr 26074 zł 9526 S$ 3375 kr 24495 CHF 2082 $ 2,595 $ 2969 £ 1480 $ 2,722 € 1650 Ft 653762 kr 243697 ₪ 6337 ¥ 299978 Mex$ 36045 NZ$ 3388 kr 19555 zł 7145 S$ 2531 kr 18372 CHF 1562 $ 1,947 Guided Tour on set dates Twin room/double room, "Charm" Accommodation $ 3797 £ 1893 $ 3,481 € 2110 Ft 836023 kr 311637 ₪ 8103 ¥ 383608 Mex$ 46094 NZ$ 4333 kr 25007 zł 9137 S$ 3237 kr 23493 CHF 1997 $ 2,489 Private Guided Tour Standard Accommodations 2 guests 4 guests Twin room/double room $ 4670 £ 2328 $ 4,281 € 2595 Ft 1028190 kr 383269 ₪ 9966 ¥ 471783 Mex$ 56689 NZ$ 5328 kr 30755 zł 11237 S$ 3981 kr 28893 CHF 2456 $ 3,062 $ 3878 £ 1933 $ 3,555 € 2155 Ft 853853 kr 318283 ₪ 8276 ¥ 391789 Mex$ 47077 NZ$ 4425 kr 25541 zł 9332 S$ 3306 kr 23994 CHF 2040 $ 2,542 Private Guided Tour Charm Accommodations 2 guests 4 guests Twin room/double room $ 4796 £ 2390 $ 4,396 € 2665 Ft 1055925 kr 393608 ₪ 10235 ¥ 484509 Mex$ 58218 NZ$ 5472 kr 31585 zł 11540 S$ 4088 kr 29673 CHF 2522 $ 3,144 $ 3995 £ 1991 $ 3,662 € 2220 Ft 879607 kr 327884 ₪ 8526 ¥ 403606 Mex$ 48497 NZ$ 4558 kr 26311 zł 9613 S$ 3406 kr 24718 CHF 2101 $ 2,619 Self-guided supplements:
High season supplement twin/double:
Standard: $ 94 £ 47 $ 86 € 52 Ft 20603 kr 7680 ₪ 200 ¥ 9454 Mex$ 1136 NZ$ 107 kr 616 zł 225 S$ 80 kr 579 CHF 49 $ 61 Charm: $ 122 £ 61 $ 112 € 68 Ft 26943 kr 10043 ₪ 261 ¥ 12363 Mex$ 1485 NZ$ 140 kr 806 zł 294 S$ 104 kr 757 CHF 64 $ 80 High season single supplement:
Standard: $ 569 £ 283 $ 521 € 316 Ft 125205 kr 46672 ₪ 1214 ¥ 57450 Mex$ 6903 NZ$ 649 kr 3745 zł 1368 S$ 485 kr 3518 CHF 299 $ 373 Charm: $ 682 £ 340 $ 625 € 379 Ft 150167 kr 55977 ₪ 1456 ¥ 68904 Mex$ 8279 NZ$ 778 kr 4492 zł 1641 S$ 581 kr 4220 CHF 359 $ 447 Single supplement on all other dates:
Standard: $ 437 £ 218 $ 401 € 243 Ft 96281 kr 35890 ₪ 933 ¥ 44179 Mex$ 5308 NZ$ 499 kr 2880 zł 1052 S$ 373 kr 2706 CHF 230 $ 287 Charm: $ 538 £ 268 $ 493 € 299 Ft 118470 kr 44161 ₪ 1148 ¥ 54360 Mex$ 6532 NZ$ 614 kr 3544 zł 1295 S$ 459 kr 3329 CHF 283 $ 353Supported and Guided supplements:
High season supplement twin/double:
Standard: $ 94 £ 47 $ 86 € 52 Ft 20603 kr 7680 ₪ 200 ¥ 9454 Mex$ 1136 NZ$ 107 kr 616 zł 225 S$ 80 kr 579 CHF 49 $ 61 Charm: $ 122 £ 61 $ 112 € 68 Ft 26943 kr 10043 ₪ 261 ¥ 12363 Mex$ 1485 NZ$ 140 kr 806 zł 294 S$ 104 kr 757 CHF 64 $ 80 High season single supplement:
Standard: $ 569 £ 283 $ 521 € 316 Ft 125205 kr 46672 ₪ 1214 ¥ 57450 Mex$ 6903 NZ$ 649 kr 3745 zł 1368 S$ 485 kr 3518 CHF 299 $ 373 Charm: $ 682 £ 340 $ 625 € 379 Ft 150167 kr 55977 ₪ 1456 ¥ 68904 Mex$ 8279 NZ$ 778 kr 4492 zł 1641 S$ 581 kr 4220 CHF 359 $ 447 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 $ 1728 £ 861 $ 1,584 € 960 Ft 380371 kr 141787 ₪ 3687 ¥ 174532 Mex$ 20972 NZ$ 1971 kr 11378 zł 4157 S$ 1473 kr 10689 CHF 909 $ 1,133 $ 1557 £ 776 $ 1,427 € 865 Ft 342730 kr 127756 ₪ 3322 ¥ 157261 Mex$ 18896 NZ$ 1776 kr 10252 zł 3746 S$ 1327 kr 9631 CHF 819 $ 1,021 Supported Tour Charm Accommodation 2 guests 4 guests Twin room/double room $ 3968 £ 1978 $ 3,637 € 2205 Ft 873664 kr 325668 ₪ 8468 ¥ 400879 Mex$ 48169 NZ$ 4528 kr 26133 zł 9548 S$ 3383 kr 24551 CHF 2087 $ 2,601 $ 3095 £ 1543 $ 2,837 € 1720 Ft 681498 kr 254036 ₪ 6605 ¥ 312704 Mex$ 37574 NZ$ 3532 kr 20385 zł 7448 S$ 2639 kr 19151 CHF 1628 $ 2,029 Guided Tour on set dates Twin room/double room, "Charm" Accommodation $ 3815 £ 1902 $ 3,497 € 2120 Ft 839985 kr 313114 ₪ 8142 ¥ 385426 Mex$ 46312 NZ$ 4353 kr 25126 zł 9180 S$ 3252 kr 23605 CHF 2006 $ 2,501 Private Guided Tour 2 guests 4 guests Twin room/double room $ 4805 £ 2395 $ 4,405 € 2670 Ft 1057906 kr 394346 ₪ 10254 ¥ 485418 Mex$ 58327 NZ$ 5482 kr 31644 zł 11562 S$ 4096 kr 29729 CHF 2527 $ 3,150 $ 4085 £ 2036 $ 3,745 € 2270 Ft 899418 kr 335268 ₪ 8718 ¥ 412696 Mex$ 49589 NZ$ 4661 kr 26903 zł 9829 S$ 3482 kr 25275 CHF 2148 $ 2,678 High season supplement (July 1 to September 16): $ 97 £ 48 $ 89 € 54 Ft 21396 kr 7976 ₪ 207 ¥ 9817 Mex$ 1180 NZ$ 111 kr 640 zł 234 S$ 83 kr 601 CHF 51 $ 64 Single supplement: $ 560 £ 279 $ 513 € 311 Ft 123224 kr 45933 ₪ 1194 ¥ 56541 Mex$ 6794 NZ$ 639 kr 3686 zł 1347 S$ 477 kr 3463 CHF 294 $ 367 High season single supplement: $ 781 £ 389 $ 716 € 434 Ft 171959 kr 64100 ₪ 1667 ¥ 78903 Mex$ 9481 NZ$ 891 kr 5144 zł 1879 S$ 666 kr 4832 CHF 411 $ 512 Supplement for special tour start day: $ 144 £ 72 $ 132 € 80 Ft 31698 kr 11816 ₪ 307 ¥ 14544 Mex$ 1748 NZ$ 164 kr 948 zł 346 S$ 123 kr 891 CHF 76 $ 94 Solo traveler: on request
Upgrades:
5 star Mar de Ar Aqueduto, Evora (2 nights):
Double/twin: $ 90 £ 45 $ 82 € 50 Ft 19811 kr 7385 ₪ 192 ¥ 9090 Mex$ 1092 NZ$ 103 kr 593 zł 217 S$ 77 kr 557 CHF 47 $ 59 Single room: $ 180 £ 90 $ 165 € 100 Ft 39622 kr 14770 ₪ 384 ¥ 18180 Mex$ 2185 NZ$ 205 kr 1185 zł 433 S$ 153 kr 1113 CHF 95 $ 118 Pousada dos Lóios, Evora (2 nights):
Regular season:
Double/twin: $ 207 £ 103 $ 190 € 115 Ft 45565 kr 16985 ₪ 442 ¥ 20908 Mex$ 2512 NZ$ 236 kr 1363 zł 498 S$ 176 kr 1280 CHF 109 $ 136 Single: $ 486 £ 242 $ 445 € 270 Ft 106979 kr 39878 ₪ 1037 ¥ 49087 Mex$ 5898 NZ$ 554 kr 3200 zł 1169 S$ 414 kr 3006 CHF 256 $ 319 High season:
Double/twin: $ 236 £ 118 $ 216 € 131 Ft 51905 kr 19348 ₪ 503 ¥ 23816 Mex$ 2862 NZ$ 269 kr 1553 zł 567 S$ 201 kr 1459 CHF 124 $ 155 Single room: $ 486 £ 242 $ 445 € 270 Ft 106979 kr 39878 ₪ 1037 ¥ 49087 Mex$ 5898 NZ$ 554 kr 3200 zł 1169 S$ 414 kr 3006 CHF 256 $ 319Extra Options
2017:
E bike: $ 180 £ 90 $ 165 € 100 Ft 39622 kr 14770 ₪ 384 ¥ 18180 Mex$ 2185 NZ$ 205 kr 1185 zł 433 S$ 153 kr 1113 CHF 95 $ 118 GPS Rental: $ 90 £ 45 $ 82 € 50 Ft 19811 kr 7385 ₪ 192 ¥ 9090 Mex$ 1092 NZ$ 103 kr 593 zł 217 S$ 77 kr 557 CHF 47 $ 59 Phone Rental: $ 18 £ 9 $ 16 € 10 Ft 3962 kr 1477 ₪ 38 ¥ 1818 Mex$ 218 NZ$ 21 kr 119 zł 43 S$ 15 kr 111 CHF 9 $ 12 2017:
Transfers for self guided (price is per person)
Airport to first hotel
Groups of two: $ 180 £ 90 $ 165 € 100 Ft 39622 kr 14770 ₪ 384 ¥ 18180 Mex$ 2185 NZ$ 205 kr 1185 zł 433 S$ 153 kr 1113 CHF 95 $ 118 Groups of four or more: $ 117 £ 58 $ 107 € 65 Ft 25754 kr 9600 ₪ 250 ¥ 11817 Mex$ 1420 NZ$ 133 kr 770 zł 281 S$ 100 kr 724 CHF 62 $ 77 Last hotel to Airport
Groups of two: $ 216 £ 108 $ 198 € 120 Ft 47546 kr 17723 ₪ 461 ¥ 21817 Mex$ 2621 NZ$ 246 kr 1422 zł 520 S$ 184 kr 1336 CHF 114 $ 142 Groups of four or more: $ 126 £ 63 $ 115 € 70 Ft 27735 kr 10339 ₪ 269 ¥ 12726 Mex$ 1529 NZ$ 144 kr 830 zł 303 S$ 107 kr 779 CHF 66 $ 83 2018 supplements:
Self- guided:
E bike: $ 180 £ 90 $ 165 € 100 Ft 39622 kr 14770 ₪ 384 ¥ 18180 Mex$ 2185 NZ$ 205 kr 1185 zł 433 S$ 153 kr 1113 CHF 95 $ 118 Tour start other than Saturday: $ 144 £ 72 $ 132 € 80 Ft 31698 kr 11816 ₪ 307 ¥ 14544 Mex$ 1748 NZ$ 164 kr 948 zł 346 S$ 123 kr 891 CHF 76 $ 94 Transfers (price is per person):
Airport to first hotel: $ 126 £ 63 $ 115 € 70 Ft 27735 kr 10339 ₪ 269 ¥ 12726 Mex$ 1529 NZ$ 144 kr 830 zł 303 S$ 107 kr 779 CHF 66 $ 83 Last hotel to Airport: $ 126 £ 63 $ 115 € 70 Ft 27735 kr 10339 ₪ 269 ¥ 12726 Mex$ 1529 NZ$ 144 kr 830 zł 303 S$ 107 kr 779 CHF 66 $ 83 GPS rental: $ 90 £ 45 $ 82 € 50 Ft 19811 kr 7385 ₪ 192 ¥ 9090 Mex$ 1092 NZ$ 103 kr 593 zł 217 S$ 77 kr 557 CHF 47 $ 59 Phone rental: $ 18 £ 9 $ 16 € 10 Ft 3962 kr 1477 ₪ 38 ¥ 1818 Mex$ 218 NZ$ 21 kr 119 zł 43 S$ 15 kr 111 CHF 9 $ 12 Guided:
E bike: $ 360 £ 179 $ 330 € 200 Ft 79244 kr 29539 ₪ 768 ¥ 36361 Mex$ 4369 NZ$ 411 kr 2370 zł 866 S$ 307 kr 2227 CHF 189 $ 236 -
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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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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