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 $ 1576 £ 755 $ 1,391 € 869 Ft 356784 kr 127607 ₪ 3684 ¥ 147529 Mex$ 19411 NZ$ 1701 kr 10139 zł 3785 S$ 1312 kr 9705 CHF 831 $ 1,024 $ 1304 £ 624 $ 1,151 € 719 Ft 295198 kr 105581 ₪ 3048 ¥ 122064 Mex$ 16060 NZ$ 1407 kr 8389 zł 3132 S$ 1085 kr 8030 CHF 688 $ 847 Self guided Tour "Charm" Accommodations 2 guests 4 guests Twin room/double room $ 1687 £ 808 $ 1,489 € 930 Ft 381828 kr 136565 ₪ 3942 ¥ 157885 Mex$ 20773 NZ$ 1820 kr 10851 zł 4051 S$ 1404 kr 10386 CHF 889 $ 1,096 $ 1431 £ 685 $ 1,263 € 789 Ft 323938 kr 115860 ₪ 3345 ¥ 133948 Mex$ 17624 NZ$ 1544 kr 9206 zł 3437 S$ 1191 kr 8811 CHF 755 $ 929 Supported Tour Standard Accommodation 2 guests 4 guests Twin room/double room $ 3864 £ 1850 $ 3,410 € 2130 Ft 874510 kr 312777 ₪ 9029 ¥ 361607 Mex$ 47578 NZ$ 4169 kr 24852 zł 9278 S$ 3216 kr 23787 CHF 2037 $ 2,509 $ 2884 £ 1381 $ 2,546 € 1590 Ft 652803 kr 233482 ₪ 6740 ¥ 269932 Mex$ 35516 NZ$ 3112 kr 18552 zł 6926 S$ 2400 kr 17757 CHF 1521 $ 1,873 Supported Tour "Charm" Accommodation 2 guests 4 guests Twin room/double room $ 3991 £ 1911 $ 3,522 € 2200 Ft 903249 kr 323057 ₪ 9326 ¥ 373491 Mex$ 49141 NZ$ 4306 kr 25669 zł 9583 S$ 3321 kr 24569 CHF 2104 $ 2,592 $ 2993 £ 1433 $ 2,642 € 1650 Ft 677437 kr 242292 ₪ 6995 ¥ 280118 Mex$ 36856 NZ$ 3230 kr 19252 zł 7187 S$ 2491 kr 18427 CHF 1578 $ 1,944 Guided Tour on set dates Twin room/double room, "Charm" Accommodation $ 3828 £ 1832 $ 3,378 € 2110 Ft 866298 kr 309841 ₪ 8945 ¥ 358212 Mex$ 47131 NZ$ 4130 kr 24619 zł 9191 S$ 3185 kr 23564 CHF 2018 $ 2,486 Private Guided Tour Standard Accommodations 2 guests 4 guests Twin room/double room $ 4707 £ 2254 $ 4,155 € 2595 Ft 1065424 kr 381060 ₪ 11001 ¥ 440550 Mex$ 57964 NZ$ 5080 kr 30278 zł 11304 S$ 3918 kr 28980 CHF 2482 $ 3,057 $ 3909 £ 1872 $ 3,450 € 2155 Ft 884774 kr 316449 ₪ 9135 ¥ 365852 Mex$ 48136 NZ$ 4218 kr 25144 zł 9387 S$ 3253 kr 24066 CHF 2061 $ 2,539 Private Guided Tour Charm Accommodations 2 guests 4 guests Twin room/double room $ 4834 £ 2314 $ 4,267 € 2665 Ft 1094163 kr 391339 ₪ 11297 ¥ 452434 Mex$ 59528 NZ$ 5217 kr 31094 zł 11609 S$ 4023 kr 29762 CHF 2549 $ 3,140 $ 4027 £ 1928 $ 3,554 € 2220 Ft 911461 kr 325993 ₪ 9411 ¥ 376887 Mex$ 49588 NZ$ 4346 kr 25902 zł 9670 S$ 3351 kr 24792 CHF 2123 $ 2,615 Self-guided supplements:
High season supplement twin/double:
Standard: $ 94 £ 45 $ 83 € 52 Ft 21350 kr 7636 ₪ 220 ¥ 8828 Mex$ 1162 NZ$ 102 kr 607 zł 227 S$ 79 kr 581 CHF 50 $ 61 Charm: $ 123 £ 59 $ 109 € 68 Ft 27919 kr 9985 ₪ 288 ¥ 11544 Mex$ 1519 NZ$ 133 kr 793 zł 296 S$ 103 kr 759 CHF 65 $ 80 High season single supplement:
Standard: $ 573 £ 274 $ 506 € 316 Ft 129739 kr 46403 ₪ 1340 ¥ 53647 Mex$ 7058 NZ$ 619 kr 3687 zł 1377 S$ 477 kr 3529 CHF 302 $ 372 Charm: $ 688 £ 329 $ 607 € 379 Ft 155605 kr 55654 ₪ 1607 ¥ 64342 Mex$ 8466 NZ$ 742 kr 4422 zł 1651 S$ 572 kr 4233 CHF 362 $ 446 Single supplement on all other dates:
Standard: $ 441 £ 211 $ 389 € 243 Ft 99768 kr 35683 ₪ 1030 ¥ 41254 Mex$ 5428 NZ$ 476 kr 2835 zł 1059 S$ 367 kr 2714 CHF 232 $ 286 Charm: $ 542 £ 260 $ 479 € 299 Ft 122760 kr 43906 ₪ 1268 ¥ 50761 Mex$ 6679 NZ$ 585 kr 3489 zł 1302 S$ 451 kr 3339 CHF 286 $ 352Supported and Guided supplements:
High season supplement twin/double:
Standard: $ 94 £ 45 $ 83 € 52 Ft 21350 kr 7636 ₪ 220 ¥ 8828 Mex$ 1162 NZ$ 102 kr 607 zł 227 S$ 79 kr 581 CHF 50 $ 61 Charm: $ 123 £ 59 $ 109 € 68 Ft 27919 kr 9985 ₪ 288 ¥ 11544 Mex$ 1519 NZ$ 133 kr 793 zł 296 S$ 103 kr 759 CHF 65 $ 80 High season single supplement:
Standard: $ 573 £ 274 $ 506 € 316 Ft 129739 kr 46403 ₪ 1340 ¥ 53647 Mex$ 7058 NZ$ 619 kr 3687 zł 1377 S$ 477 kr 3529 CHF 302 $ 372 Charm: $ 688 £ 329 $ 607 € 379 Ft 155605 kr 55654 ₪ 1607 ¥ 64342 Mex$ 8466 NZ$ 742 kr 4422 zł 1651 S$ 572 kr 4233 CHF 362 $ 446 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 $ 1741 £ 834 $ 1,537 € 960 Ft 394145 kr 140970 ₪ 4070 ¥ 162978 Mex$ 21443 NZ$ 1879 kr 11201 zł 4182 S$ 1449 kr 10721 CHF 918 $ 1,131 $ 1569 £ 751 $ 1,385 € 865 Ft 355141 kr 127020 ₪ 3667 ¥ 146850 Mex$ 19321 NZ$ 1693 kr 10093 zł 3768 S$ 1306 kr 9660 CHF 827 $ 1,019 Supported Tour Charm Accommodation 2 guests 4 guests Twin room/double room $ 4000 £ 1915 $ 3,530 € 2205 Ft 905302 kr 323791 ₪ 9347 ¥ 374340 Mex$ 49253 NZ$ 4316 kr 25727 zł 9605 S$ 3329 kr 24625 CHF 2109 $ 2,598 $ 3120 £ 1494 $ 2,754 € 1720 Ft 706177 kr 252571 ₪ 7291 ¥ 292002 Mex$ 38419 NZ$ 3367 kr 20068 zł 7492 S$ 2597 kr 19208 CHF 1645 $ 2,026 Guided Tour on set dates Twin room/double room, "Charm" Accommodation $ 3846 £ 1841 $ 3,394 € 2120 Ft 870404 kr 311309 ₪ 8987 ¥ 359910 Mex$ 47354 NZ$ 4150 kr 24736 zł 9235 S$ 3201 kr 23676 CHF 2028 $ 2,497 Private Guided Tour 2 guests 4 guests Twin room/double room $ 4844 £ 2319 $ 4,275 € 2670 Ft 1096216 kr 392073 ₪ 11319 ¥ 453282 Mex$ 59639 NZ$ 5227 kr 31153 zł 11631 S$ 4031 kr 29818 CHF 2554 $ 3,145 $ 4118 £ 1971 $ 3,634 € 2270 Ft 931989 kr 333336 ₪ 9623 ¥ 385375 Mex$ 50705 NZ$ 4444 kr 26486 zł 9888 S$ 3427 kr 25351 CHF 2171 $ 2,674 High season supplement (July 1 to September 16): $ 98 £ 47 $ 86 € 54 Ft 22171 kr 7930 ₪ 229 ¥ 9168 Mex$ 1206 NZ$ 106 kr 630 zł 235 S$ 82 kr 603 CHF 52 $ 64 Single supplement: $ 564 £ 270 $ 498 € 311 Ft 127687 kr 45668 ₪ 1318 ¥ 52798 Mex$ 6947 NZ$ 609 kr 3629 zł 1355 S$ 470 kr 3473 CHF 297 $ 366 High season single supplement: $ 787 £ 377 $ 695 € 434 Ft 178186 kr 63730 ₪ 1840 ¥ 73680 Mex$ 9694 NZ$ 850 kr 5064 zł 1891 S$ 655 kr 4847 CHF 415 $ 511 Supplement for special tour start day: $ 145 £ 69 $ 128 € 80 Ft 32845 kr 11748 ₪ 339 ¥ 13581 Mex$ 1787 NZ$ 157 kr 933 zł 348 S$ 121 kr 893 CHF 77 $ 94 Solo traveler: on request
Upgrades:
5 star Mar de Ar Aqueduto, Evora (2 nights):
Double/twin: $ 91 £ 43 $ 80 € 50 Ft 20528 kr 7342 ₪ 212 ¥ 8488 Mex$ 1117 NZ$ 98 kr 583 zł 218 S$ 75 kr 558 CHF 48 $ 59 Single room: $ 181 £ 87 $ 160 € 100 Ft 41057 kr 14684 ₪ 424 ¥ 16977 Mex$ 2234 NZ$ 196 kr 1167 zł 436 S$ 151 kr 1117 CHF 96 $ 118 Pousada dos Lóios, Evora (2 nights):
Regular season:
Double/twin: $ 209 £ 100 $ 184 € 115 Ft 47215 kr 16887 ₪ 488 ¥ 19523 Mex$ 2569 NZ$ 225 kr 1342 zł 501 S$ 174 kr 1284 CHF 110 $ 135 Single: $ 490 £ 234 $ 432 € 270 Ft 110853 kr 39648 ₪ 1145 ¥ 45838 Mex$ 6031 NZ$ 529 kr 3150 zł 1176 S$ 408 kr 3015 CHF 258 $ 318 High season:
Double/twin: $ 238 £ 114 $ 210 € 131 Ft 53784 kr 19237 ₪ 555 ¥ 22240 Mex$ 2926 NZ$ 256 kr 1528 zł 571 S$ 198 kr 1463 CHF 125 $ 154 Single room: $ 490 £ 234 $ 432 € 270 Ft 110853 kr 39648 ₪ 1145 ¥ 45838 Mex$ 6031 NZ$ 529 kr 3150 zł 1176 S$ 408 kr 3015 CHF 258 $ 318Extra Options
2017:
E bike: $ 181 £ 87 $ 160 € 100 Ft 41057 kr 14684 ₪ 424 ¥ 16977 Mex$ 2234 NZ$ 196 kr 1167 zł 436 S$ 151 kr 1117 CHF 96 $ 118 GPS Rental: $ 91 £ 43 $ 80 € 50 Ft 20528 kr 7342 ₪ 212 ¥ 8488 Mex$ 1117 NZ$ 98 kr 583 zł 218 S$ 75 kr 558 CHF 48 $ 59 Phone Rental: $ 18 £ 9 $ 16 € 10 Ft 4106 kr 1468 ₪ 42 ¥ 1698 Mex$ 223 NZ$ 20 kr 117 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: $ 181 £ 87 $ 160 € 100 Ft 41057 kr 14684 ₪ 424 ¥ 16977 Mex$ 2234 NZ$ 196 kr 1167 zł 436 S$ 151 kr 1117 CHF 96 $ 118 Groups of four or more: $ 118 £ 56 $ 104 € 65 Ft 26687 kr 9545 ₪ 276 ¥ 11035 Mex$ 1452 NZ$ 127 kr 758 zł 283 S$ 98 kr 726 CHF 62 $ 77 Last hotel to Airport
Groups of two: $ 218 £ 104 $ 192 € 120 Ft 49268 kr 17621 ₪ 509 ¥ 20372 Mex$ 2680 NZ$ 235 kr 1400 zł 523 S$ 181 kr 1340 CHF 115 $ 141 Groups of four or more: $ 127 £ 61 $ 112 € 70 Ft 28740 kr 10279 ₪ 297 ¥ 11884 Mex$ 1564 NZ$ 137 kr 817 zł 305 S$ 106 kr 782 CHF 67 $ 82 2018 supplements:
Self- guided:
E bike: $ 181 £ 87 $ 160 € 100 Ft 41057 kr 14684 ₪ 424 ¥ 16977 Mex$ 2234 NZ$ 196 kr 1167 zł 436 S$ 151 kr 1117 CHF 96 $ 118 Tour start other than Saturday: $ 145 £ 69 $ 128 € 80 Ft 32845 kr 11748 ₪ 339 ¥ 13581 Mex$ 1787 NZ$ 157 kr 933 zł 348 S$ 121 kr 893 CHF 77 $ 94 Transfers (price is per person):
Airport to first hotel: $ 127 £ 61 $ 112 € 70 Ft 28740 kr 10279 ₪ 297 ¥ 11884 Mex$ 1564 NZ$ 137 kr 817 zł 305 S$ 106 kr 782 CHF 67 $ 82 Last hotel to Airport: $ 127 £ 61 $ 112 € 70 Ft 28740 kr 10279 ₪ 297 ¥ 11884 Mex$ 1564 NZ$ 137 kr 817 zł 305 S$ 106 kr 782 CHF 67 $ 82 GPS rental: $ 91 £ 43 $ 80 € 50 Ft 20528 kr 7342 ₪ 212 ¥ 8488 Mex$ 1117 NZ$ 98 kr 583 zł 218 S$ 75 kr 558 CHF 48 $ 59 Phone rental: $ 18 £ 9 $ 16 € 10 Ft 4106 kr 1468 ₪ 42 ¥ 1698 Mex$ 223 NZ$ 20 kr 117 zł 44 S$ 15 kr 112 CHF 10 $ 12 Guided:
E bike: $ 363 £ 174 $ 320 € 200 Ft 82114 kr 29369 ₪ 848 ¥ 33954 Mex$ 4467 NZ$ 391 kr 2334 zł 871 S$ 302 kr 2234 CHF 191 $ 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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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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