Castles and Wine
Portugal Bike & Hotel 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 $ 1439 £ 764 $ 1,424 € 869 Ft 316354 kr 127293 ₪ 2971 ¥ 163945 Mex$ 17837 NZ$ 1760 kr 9540 zł 3751 S$ 1318 kr 9592 CHF 808 $ 1,031 $ 1190 £ 632 $ 1,178 € 719 Ft 261747 kr 105320 ₪ 2458 ¥ 135646 Mex$ 14758 NZ$ 1456 kr 7893 zł 3103 S$ 1090 kr 7936 CHF 668 $ 853 Self guided Tour "Charm" Accommodations 2 guests 4 guests Twin room/double room $ 1540 £ 818 $ 1,524 € 930 Ft 338561 kr 136228 ₪ 3180 ¥ 175454 Mex$ 19089 NZ$ 1883 kr 10210 zł 4014 S$ 1410 kr 10265 CHF 865 $ 1,104 $ 1306 £ 694 $ 1,293 € 789 Ft 287231 kr 115574 ₪ 2698 ¥ 148853 Mex$ 16195 NZ$ 1598 kr 8662 zł 3405 S$ 1196 kr 8709 CHF 733 $ 936 Supported Tour Standard Accommodation 2 guests 4 guests Twin room/double room $ 3527 £ 1873 $ 3,490 € 2130 Ft 775413 kr 312006 ₪ 7283 ¥ 401845 Mex$ 43720 NZ$ 4313 kr 23384 zł 9193 S$ 3230 kr 23511 CHF 1980 $ 2,528 $ 2633 £ 1398 $ 2,605 € 1590 Ft 578830 kr 232906 ₪ 5436 ¥ 299969 Mex$ 32636 NZ$ 3220 kr 17455 zł 6863 S$ 2411 kr 17550 CHF 1478 $ 1,887 Supported Tour "Charm" Accommodation 2 guests 4 guests Twin room/double room $ 3643 £ 1935 $ 3,605 € 2200 Ft 800896 kr 322260 ₪ 7522 ¥ 415051 Mex$ 45157 NZ$ 4455 kr 24152 zł 9495 S$ 3336 kr 24283 CHF 2045 $ 2,611 $ 2732 £ 1451 $ 2,704 € 1650 Ft 600672 kr 241695 ₪ 5642 ¥ 311289 Mex$ 33868 NZ$ 3341 kr 18114 zł 7122 S$ 2502 kr 18212 CHF 1534 $ 1,958 Guided Tour on set dates Twin room/double room, "Charm" Accommodation $ 3494 £ 1856 $ 3,457 € 2110 Ft 768132 kr 309077 ₪ 7214 ¥ 398072 Mex$ 43310 NZ$ 4273 kr 23164 zł 9107 S$ 3199 kr 23290 CHF 1962 $ 2,504 Private Guided Tour Standard Accommodations 2 guests 4 guests Twin room/double room $ 4297 £ 2282 $ 4,252 € 2595 Ft 944693 kr 380120 ₪ 8873 ¥ 489572 Mex$ 53265 NZ$ 5255 kr 28488 zł 11200 S$ 3935 kr 28643 CHF 2412 $ 3,080 $ 3568 £ 1895 $ 3,531 € 2155 Ft 784514 kr 315668 ₪ 7368 ¥ 406562 Mex$ 44233 NZ$ 4364 kr 23658 zł 9301 S$ 3268 kr 23786 CHF 2003 $ 2,558 Private Guided Tour Charm Accommodations 2 guests 4 guests Twin room/double room $ 4413 £ 2344 $ 4,367 € 2665 Ft 970177 kr 390374 ₪ 9112 ¥ 502778 Mex$ 54701 NZ$ 5396 kr 29257 zł 11502 S$ 4041 kr 29416 CHF 2477 $ 3,163 $ 3676 £ 1952 $ 3,638 € 2220 Ft 808177 kr 325190 ₪ 7591 ¥ 418825 Mex$ 45567 NZ$ 4495 kr 24372 zł 9582 S$ 3366 kr 24504 CHF 2064 $ 2,635 Self-guided supplements:
High season supplement twin/double:
Standard: $ 86 £ 46 $ 85 € 52 Ft 18930 kr 7617 ₪ 178 ¥ 9810 Mex$ 1067 NZ$ 105 kr 571 zł 224 S$ 79 kr 574 CHF 48 $ 62 Charm: $ 113 £ 60 $ 111 € 68 Ft 24755 kr 9961 ₪ 233 ¥ 12829 Mex$ 1396 NZ$ 138 kr 747 zł 293 S$ 103 kr 751 CHF 63 $ 81 High season single supplement:
Standard: $ 523 £ 278 $ 518 € 316 Ft 115038 kr 46288 ₪ 1080 ¥ 59616 Mex$ 6486 NZ$ 640 kr 3469 zł 1364 S$ 479 kr 3488 CHF 294 $ 375 Charm: $ 628 £ 333 $ 621 € 379 Ft 137973 kr 55517 ₪ 1296 ¥ 71502 Mex$ 7779 NZ$ 767 kr 4161 zł 1636 S$ 575 kr 4183 CHF 352 $ 450 Single supplement on all other dates:
Standard: $ 402 £ 214 $ 398 € 243 Ft 88463 kr 35595 ₪ 831 ¥ 45844 Mex$ 4988 NZ$ 492 kr 2668 zł 1049 S$ 368 kr 2682 CHF 226 $ 288 Charm: $ 495 £ 263 $ 490 € 299 Ft 108849 kr 43798 ₪ 1022 ¥ 56409 Mex$ 6137 NZ$ 605 kr 3282 zł 1291 S$ 453 kr 3300 CHF 278 $ 355Supported and Guided supplements:
High season supplement twin/double:
Standard: $ 86 £ 46 $ 85 € 52 Ft 18930 kr 7617 ₪ 178 ¥ 9810 Mex$ 1067 NZ$ 105 kr 571 zł 224 S$ 79 kr 574 CHF 48 $ 62 Charm: $ 113 £ 60 $ 111 € 68 Ft 24755 kr 9961 ₪ 233 ¥ 12829 Mex$ 1396 NZ$ 138 kr 747 zł 293 S$ 103 kr 751 CHF 63 $ 81 High season single supplement:
Standard: $ 523 £ 278 $ 518 € 316 Ft 115038 kr 46288 ₪ 1080 ¥ 59616 Mex$ 6486 NZ$ 640 kr 3469 zł 1364 S$ 479 kr 3488 CHF 294 $ 375 Charm: $ 628 £ 333 $ 621 € 379 Ft 137973 kr 55517 ₪ 1296 ¥ 71502 Mex$ 7779 NZ$ 767 kr 4161 zł 1636 S$ 575 kr 4183 CHF 352 $ 450 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 $ 1590 £ 844 $ 1,573 € 960 Ft 349482 kr 140623 ₪ 3282 ¥ 181113 Mex$ 19705 NZ$ 1944 kr 10539 zł 4143 S$ 1456 kr 10596 CHF 892 $ 1,139 $ 1432 £ 761 $ 1,417 € 865 Ft 314898 kr 126707 ₪ 2958 ¥ 163191 Mex$ 17755 NZ$ 1752 kr 9496 zł 3733 S$ 1312 kr 9548 CHF 804 $ 1,027 Supported Tour Charm Accommodation 2 guests 4 guests Twin room/double room $ 3651 £ 1939 $ 3,613 € 2205 Ft 802716 kr 322992 ₪ 7539 ¥ 415995 Mex$ 45260 NZ$ 4465 kr 24207 zł 9517 S$ 3343 kr 24338 CHF 2050 $ 2,617 $ 2848 £ 1513 $ 2,818 € 1720 Ft 626155 kr 251949 ₪ 5881 ¥ 324495 Mex$ 35304 NZ$ 3483 kr 18882 zł 7424 S$ 2608 kr 18985 CHF 1599 $ 2,041 Guided Tour on set dates Twin room/double room, "Charm" Accommodation $ 3510 £ 1864 $ 3,474 € 2120 Ft 771773 kr 310542 ₪ 7249 ¥ 399959 Mex$ 43515 NZ$ 4293 kr 23274 zł 9150 S$ 3215 kr 23400 CHF 1971 $ 2,516 Private Guided Tour 2 guests 4 guests Twin room/double room $ 4421 £ 2348 $ 4,375 € 2670 Ft 971997 kr 391107 ₪ 9129 ¥ 503722 Mex$ 54804 NZ$ 5407 kr 29312 zł 11524 S$ 4048 kr 29471 CHF 2482 $ 3,169 $ 3759 £ 1996 $ 3,720 € 2270 Ft 826379 kr 332514 ₪ 7761 ¥ 428258 Mex$ 46594 NZ$ 4597 kr 24920 zł 9798 S$ 3442 kr 25056 CHF 2110 $ 2,694 High season supplement (July 1 to September 16): $ 89 £ 47 $ 88 € 54 Ft 19658 kr 7910 ₪ 185 ¥ 10188 Mex$ 1108 NZ$ 109 kr 593 zł 233 S$ 82 kr 596 CHF 50 $ 64 Single supplement: $ 515 £ 274 $ 510 € 311 Ft 113218 kr 45556 ₪ 1063 ¥ 58673 Mex$ 6384 NZ$ 630 kr 3414 zł 1342 S$ 472 kr 3433 CHF 289 $ 369 High season single supplement: $ 719 £ 382 $ 711 € 434 Ft 157995 kr 63573 ₪ 1484 ¥ 81878 Mex$ 8908 NZ$ 879 kr 4765 zł 1873 S$ 658 kr 4790 CHF 403 $ 515 Supplement for special tour start day: $ 132 £ 70 $ 131 € 80 Ft 29123 kr 11719 ₪ 274 ¥ 15093 Mex$ 1642 NZ$ 162 kr 878 zł 345 S$ 121 kr 883 CHF 74 $ 95 Solo traveler: on request
Upgrades:
5 star Mar de Ar Aqueduto, Evora (2 nights):
Double/twin: $ 83 £ 44 $ 82 € 50 Ft 18202 kr 7324 ₪ 171 ¥ 9433 Mex$ 1026 NZ$ 101 kr 549 zł 216 S$ 76 kr 552 CHF 46 $ 59 Single room: $ 166 £ 88 $ 164 € 100 Ft 36404 kr 14648 ₪ 342 ¥ 18866 Mex$ 2053 NZ$ 202 kr 1098 zł 432 S$ 152 kr 1104 CHF 93 $ 119 Pousada dos Lóios, Evora (2 nights):
Regular season:
Double/twin: $ 190 £ 101 $ 188 € 115 Ft 41865 kr 16845 ₪ 393 ¥ 21696 Mex$ 2360 NZ$ 233 kr 1262 zł 496 S$ 174 kr 1269 CHF 107 $ 136 Single: $ 447 £ 237 $ 442 € 270 Ft 98292 kr 39550 ₪ 923 ¥ 50938 Mex$ 5542 NZ$ 547 kr 2964 zł 1165 S$ 409 kr 2980 CHF 251 $ 320 High season:
Double/twin: $ 217 £ 115 $ 215 € 131 Ft 47690 kr 19189 ₪ 448 ¥ 24714 Mex$ 2689 NZ$ 265 kr 1438 zł 565 S$ 199 kr 1446 CHF 122 $ 155 Single room: $ 447 £ 237 $ 442 € 270 Ft 98292 kr 39550 ₪ 923 ¥ 50938 Mex$ 5542 NZ$ 547 kr 2964 zł 1165 S$ 409 kr 2980 CHF 251 $ 320Extra Options
2017:
E bike: $ 166 £ 88 $ 164 € 100 Ft 36404 kr 14648 ₪ 342 ¥ 18866 Mex$ 2053 NZ$ 202 kr 1098 zł 432 S$ 152 kr 1104 CHF 93 $ 119 GPS Rental: $ 83 £ 44 $ 82 € 50 Ft 18202 kr 7324 ₪ 171 ¥ 9433 Mex$ 1026 NZ$ 101 kr 549 zł 216 S$ 76 kr 552 CHF 46 $ 59 Phone Rental: $ 17 £ 9 $ 16 € 10 Ft 3640 kr 1465 ₪ 34 ¥ 1887 Mex$ 205 NZ$ 20 kr 110 zł 43 S$ 15 kr 110 CHF 9 $ 12 2017:
Transfers for self guided (price is per person)
Airport to first hotel
Groups of two: $ 166 £ 88 $ 164 € 100 Ft 36404 kr 14648 ₪ 342 ¥ 18866 Mex$ 2053 NZ$ 202 kr 1098 zł 432 S$ 152 kr 1104 CHF 93 $ 119 Groups of four or more: $ 108 £ 57 $ 107 € 65 Ft 23663 kr 9521 ₪ 222 ¥ 12263 Mex$ 1334 NZ$ 132 kr 714 zł 281 S$ 99 kr 717 CHF 60 $ 77 Last hotel to Airport
Groups of two: $ 199 £ 106 $ 197 € 120 Ft 43685 kr 17578 ₪ 410 ¥ 22639 Mex$ 2463 NZ$ 243 kr 1317 zł 518 S$ 182 kr 1325 CHF 112 $ 142 Groups of four or more: $ 116 £ 62 $ 115 € 70 Ft 25483 kr 10254 ₪ 239 ¥ 13206 Mex$ 1437 NZ$ 142 kr 768 zł 302 S$ 106 kr 773 CHF 65 $ 83 2018 supplements:
Self- guided:
E bike: $ 166 £ 88 $ 164 € 100 Ft 36404 kr 14648 ₪ 342 ¥ 18866 Mex$ 2053 NZ$ 202 kr 1098 zł 432 S$ 152 kr 1104 CHF 93 $ 119 Tour start other than Saturday: $ 132 £ 70 $ 131 € 80 Ft 29123 kr 11719 ₪ 274 ¥ 15093 Mex$ 1642 NZ$ 162 kr 878 zł 345 S$ 121 kr 883 CHF 74 $ 95 Transfers (price is per person):
Airport to first hotel: $ 116 £ 62 $ 115 € 70 Ft 25483 kr 10254 ₪ 239 ¥ 13206 Mex$ 1437 NZ$ 142 kr 768 zł 302 S$ 106 kr 773 CHF 65 $ 83 Last hotel to Airport: $ 116 £ 62 $ 115 € 70 Ft 25483 kr 10254 ₪ 239 ¥ 13206 Mex$ 1437 NZ$ 142 kr 768 zł 302 S$ 106 kr 773 CHF 65 $ 83 GPS rental: $ 83 £ 44 $ 82 € 50 Ft 18202 kr 7324 ₪ 171 ¥ 9433 Mex$ 1026 NZ$ 101 kr 549 zł 216 S$ 76 kr 552 CHF 46 $ 59 Phone rental: $ 17 £ 9 $ 16 € 10 Ft 3640 kr 1465 ₪ 34 ¥ 1887 Mex$ 205 NZ$ 20 kr 110 zł 43 S$ 15 kr 110 CHF 9 $ 12 Guided:
E bike: $ 331 £ 176 $ 328 € 200 Ft 72809 kr 29296 ₪ 684 ¥ 37732 Mex$ 4105 NZ$ 405 kr 2196 zł 863 S$ 303 kr 2208 CHF 186 $ 237 -
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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