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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Map
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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 $ 1438 £ 740 $ 1,395 € 869 Ft 322086 kr 121316 ₪ 3148 ¥ 156573 Mex$ 18400 NZ$ 1781 kr 9346 zł 3898 S$ 1267 kr 9776 CHF 810 $ 988 $ 1190 £ 612 $ 1,154 € 719 Ft 266490 kr 100375 ₪ 2604 ¥ 129546 Mex$ 15224 NZ$ 1473 kr 7733 zł 3225 S$ 1049 kr 8088 CHF 670 $ 817 Self guided Tour "Charm" Accommodations 2 guests 4 guests Twin room/double room $ 1539 £ 792 $ 1,493 € 930 Ft 344696 kr 129832 ₪ 3369 ¥ 167563 Mex$ 19692 NZ$ 1906 kr 10002 zł 4172 S$ 1356 kr 10462 CHF 867 $ 1,057 $ 1306 £ 672 $ 1,266 € 789 Ft 292435 kr 110148 ₪ 2858 ¥ 142159 Mex$ 16706 NZ$ 1617 kr 8486 zł 3539 S$ 1151 kr 8876 CHF 735 $ 897 Supported Tour Standard Accommodation 2 guests 4 guests Twin room/double room $ 3524 £ 1813 $ 3,419 € 2130 Ft 789464 kr 297357 ₪ 7715 ¥ 383774 Mex$ 45100 NZ$ 4365 kr 22909 zł 9555 S$ 3106 kr 23961 CHF 1985 $ 2,422 $ 2631 £ 1353 $ 2,552 € 1590 Ft 589318 kr 221970 ₪ 5759 ¥ 286479 Mex$ 33666 NZ$ 3258 kr 17101 zł 7133 S$ 2319 kr 17887 CHF 1482 $ 1,808 Supported Tour "Charm" Accommodation 2 guests 4 guests Twin room/double room $ 3640 £ 1873 $ 3,531 € 2200 Ft 815409 kr 307129 ₪ 7969 ¥ 396386 Mex$ 46582 NZ$ 4508 kr 23662 zł 9869 S$ 3208 kr 24749 CHF 2051 $ 2,501 $ 2730 £ 1404 $ 2,648 € 1650 Ft 611557 kr 230347 ₪ 5977 ¥ 297290 Mex$ 34937 NZ$ 3381 kr 17746 zł 7402 S$ 2406 kr 18561 CHF 1538 $ 1,876 Guided Tour on set dates Twin room/double room, "Charm" Accommodation $ 3491 £ 1796 $ 3,386 € 2110 Ft 782051 kr 294565 ₪ 7643 ¥ 380170 Mex$ 44677 NZ$ 4324 kr 22694 zł 9466 S$ 3077 kr 23736 CHF 1967 $ 2,399 Private Guided Tour Standard Accommodations 2 guests 4 guests Twin room/double room $ 4294 £ 2209 $ 4,165 € 2595 Ft 961812 kr 362273 ₪ 9400 ¥ 467556 Mex$ 54946 NZ$ 5317 kr 27910 zł 11641 S$ 3784 kr 29192 CHF 2419 $ 2,950 $ 3566 £ 1834 $ 3,459 € 2155 Ft 798730 kr 300847 ₪ 7806 ¥ 388278 Mex$ 45629 NZ$ 4416 kr 23178 zł 9667 S$ 3143 kr 24242 CHF 2009 $ 2,450 Private Guided Tour Charm Accommodations 2 guests 4 guests Twin room/double room $ 4410 £ 2268 $ 4,277 € 2665 Ft 987757 kr 372045 ₪ 9653 ¥ 480168 Mex$ 56428 NZ$ 5461 kr 28663 zł 11955 S$ 3886 kr 29980 CHF 2484 $ 3,030 $ 3673 £ 1890 $ 3,563 € 2220 Ft 822822 kr 309921 ₪ 8041 ¥ 399990 Mex$ 47006 NZ$ 4549 kr 23877 zł 9959 S$ 3238 kr 24974 CHF 2069 $ 2,524 Self-guided supplements:
High season supplement twin/double:
Standard: $ 86 £ 44 $ 83 € 52 Ft 19273 kr 7259 ₪ 188 ¥ 9369 Mex$ 1101 NZ$ 107 kr 559 zł 233 S$ 76 kr 585 CHF 48 $ 59 Charm: $ 113 £ 58 $ 109 € 68 Ft 25204 kr 9493 ₪ 246 ¥ 12252 Mex$ 1440 NZ$ 139 kr 731 zł 305 S$ 99 kr 765 CHF 63 $ 77 High season single supplement:
Standard: $ 523 £ 269 $ 507 € 316 Ft 117122 kr 44115 ₪ 1145 ¥ 56935 Mex$ 6691 NZ$ 648 kr 3399 zł 1418 S$ 461 kr 3555 CHF 295 $ 359 Charm: $ 627 £ 323 $ 608 € 379 Ft 140473 kr 52910 ₪ 1373 ¥ 68287 Mex$ 8025 NZ$ 777 kr 4076 zł 1700 S$ 553 kr 4264 CHF 353 $ 431 Single supplement on all other dates:
Standard: $ 402 £ 207 $ 390 € 243 Ft 90066 kr 33924 ₪ 880 ¥ 43783 Mex$ 5145 NZ$ 498 kr 2614 zł 1090 S$ 354 kr 2734 CHF 226 $ 276 Charm: $ 495 £ 255 $ 480 € 299 Ft 110821 kr 41742 ₪ 1083 ¥ 53872 Mex$ 6331 NZ$ 613 kr 3216 zł 1341 S$ 436 kr 3364 CHF 279 $ 340Supported and Guided supplements:
High season supplement twin/double:
Standard: $ 86 £ 44 $ 83 € 52 Ft 19273 kr 7259 ₪ 188 ¥ 9369 Mex$ 1101 NZ$ 107 kr 559 zł 233 S$ 76 kr 585 CHF 48 $ 59 Charm: $ 113 £ 58 $ 109 € 68 Ft 25204 kr 9493 ₪ 246 ¥ 12252 Mex$ 1440 NZ$ 139 kr 731 zł 305 S$ 99 kr 765 CHF 63 $ 77 High season single supplement:
Standard: $ 523 £ 269 $ 507 € 316 Ft 117122 kr 44115 ₪ 1145 ¥ 56935 Mex$ 6691 NZ$ 648 kr 3399 zł 1418 S$ 461 kr 3555 CHF 295 $ 359 Charm: $ 627 £ 323 $ 608 € 379 Ft 140473 kr 52910 ₪ 1373 ¥ 68287 Mex$ 8025 NZ$ 777 kr 4076 zł 1700 S$ 553 kr 4264 CHF 353 $ 431 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 $ 1588 £ 817 $ 1,541 € 960 Ft 355815 kr 134020 ₪ 3477 ¥ 172969 Mex$ 20327 NZ$ 1967 kr 10325 zł 4307 S$ 1400 kr 10799 CHF 895 $ 1,091 $ 1431 £ 736 $ 1,388 € 865 Ft 320604 kr 120758 ₪ 3133 ¥ 155852 Mex$ 18315 NZ$ 1772 kr 9303 zł 3880 S$ 1261 kr 9731 CHF 806 $ 983 Supported Tour Charm Accommodation 2 guests 4 guests Twin room/double room $ 3649 £ 1877 $ 3,539 € 2205 Ft 817262 kr 307827 ₪ 7987 ¥ 397287 Mex$ 46688 NZ$ 4518 kr 23715 zł 9892 S$ 3216 kr 24805 CHF 2055 $ 2,507 $ 2846 £ 1464 $ 2,761 € 1720 Ft 637501 kr 240119 ₪ 6230 ¥ 309902 Mex$ 36419 NZ$ 3524 kr 18499 zł 7716 S$ 2508 kr 19349 CHF 1603 $ 1,956 Guided Tour on set dates Twin room/double room, "Charm" Accommodation $ 3508 £ 1805 $ 3,402 € 2120 Ft 785758 kr 295961 ₪ 7679 ¥ 381972 Mex$ 44888 NZ$ 4344 kr 22801 zł 9510 S$ 3092 kr 23849 CHF 1976 $ 2,410 Private Guided Tour 2 guests 4 guests Twin room/double room $ 4418 £ 2273 $ 4,285 € 2670 Ft 989610 kr 372743 ₪ 9671 ¥ 481069 Mex$ 56534 NZ$ 5471 kr 28717 zł 11978 S$ 3894 kr 30036 CHF 2489 $ 3,036 $ 3756 £ 1932 $ 3,643 € 2270 Ft 841354 kr 316901 ₪ 8222 ¥ 408999 Mex$ 48064 NZ$ 4651 kr 24414 zł 10183 S$ 3310 kr 25536 CHF 2116 $ 2,581 High season supplement (July 1 to September 16): $ 89 £ 46 $ 87 € 54 Ft 20015 kr 7539 ₪ 196 ¥ 9729 Mex$ 1143 NZ$ 111 kr 581 zł 242 S$ 79 kr 607 CHF 50 $ 61 Single supplement: $ 515 £ 265 $ 499 € 311 Ft 115269 kr 43417 ₪ 1126 ¥ 56035 Mex$ 6585 NZ$ 637 kr 3345 zł 1395 S$ 454 kr 3499 CHF 290 $ 354 High season single supplement: $ 718 £ 369 $ 697 € 434 Ft 160858 kr 60588 ₪ 1572 ¥ 78196 Mex$ 9189 NZ$ 889 kr 4668 zł 1947 S$ 633 kr 4882 CHF 405 $ 493 Supplement for special tour start day: $ 132 £ 68 $ 128 € 80 Ft 29651 kr 11168 ₪ 290 ¥ 14414 Mex$ 1694 NZ$ 164 kr 860 zł 359 S$ 117 kr 900 CHF 75 $ 91 Solo traveler: on request
Upgrades:
5 star Mar de Ar Aqueduto, Evora (2 nights):
Double/twin: $ 83 £ 43 $ 80 € 50 Ft 18532 kr 6980 ₪ 181 ¥ 9009 Mex$ 1059 NZ$ 102 kr 538 zł 224 S$ 73 kr 562 CHF 47 $ 57 Single room: $ 165 £ 85 $ 160 € 100 Ft 37064 kr 13960 ₪ 362 ¥ 18018 Mex$ 2117 NZ$ 205 kr 1076 zł 449 S$ 146 kr 1125 CHF 93 $ 114 Pousada dos Lóios, Evora (2 nights):
Regular season:
Double/twin: $ 190 £ 98 $ 185 € 115 Ft 42624 kr 16054 ₪ 417 ¥ 20720 Mex$ 2435 NZ$ 236 kr 1237 zł 516 S$ 168 kr 1294 CHF 107 $ 131 Single: $ 447 £ 230 $ 433 € 270 Ft 100073 kr 37693 ₪ 978 ¥ 48647 Mex$ 5717 NZ$ 553 kr 2904 zł 1211 S$ 394 kr 3037 CHF 252 $ 307 High season:
Double/twin: $ 217 £ 112 $ 210 € 131 Ft 48554 kr 18288 ₪ 475 ¥ 23603 Mex$ 2774 NZ$ 268 kr 1409 zł 588 S$ 191 kr 1474 CHF 122 $ 149 Single room: $ 447 £ 230 $ 433 € 270 Ft 100073 kr 37693 ₪ 978 ¥ 48647 Mex$ 5717 NZ$ 553 kr 2904 zł 1211 S$ 394 kr 3037 CHF 252 $ 307Extra Options
2017:
E bike: $ 165 £ 85 $ 160 € 100 Ft 37064 kr 13960 ₪ 362 ¥ 18018 Mex$ 2117 NZ$ 205 kr 1076 zł 449 S$ 146 kr 1125 CHF 93 $ 114 GPS Rental: $ 83 £ 43 $ 80 € 50 Ft 18532 kr 6980 ₪ 181 ¥ 9009 Mex$ 1059 NZ$ 102 kr 538 zł 224 S$ 73 kr 562 CHF 47 $ 57 Phone Rental: $ 17 £ 9 $ 16 € 10 Ft 3706 kr 1396 ₪ 36 ¥ 1802 Mex$ 212 NZ$ 20 kr 108 zł 45 S$ 15 kr 112 CHF 9 $ 11 2017:
Transfers for self guided (price is per person)
Airport to first hotel
Groups of two: $ 165 £ 85 $ 160 € 100 Ft 37064 kr 13960 ₪ 362 ¥ 18018 Mex$ 2117 NZ$ 205 kr 1076 zł 449 S$ 146 kr 1125 CHF 93 $ 114 Groups of four or more: $ 108 £ 55 $ 104 € 65 Ft 24092 kr 9074 ₪ 235 ¥ 11711 Mex$ 1376 NZ$ 133 kr 699 zł 292 S$ 95 kr 731 CHF 61 $ 74 Last hotel to Airport
Groups of two: $ 199 £ 102 $ 193 € 120 Ft 44477 kr 16752 ₪ 435 ¥ 21621 Mex$ 2541 NZ$ 246 kr 1291 zł 538 S$ 175 kr 1350 CHF 112 $ 136 Groups of four or more: $ 116 £ 60 $ 112 € 70 Ft 25945 kr 9772 ₪ 254 ¥ 12612 Mex$ 1482 NZ$ 143 kr 753 zł 314 S$ 102 kr 787 CHF 65 $ 80 2018 supplements:
Self- guided:
E bike: $ 165 £ 85 $ 160 € 100 Ft 37064 kr 13960 ₪ 362 ¥ 18018 Mex$ 2117 NZ$ 205 kr 1076 zł 449 S$ 146 kr 1125 CHF 93 $ 114 Tour start other than Saturday: $ 132 £ 68 $ 128 € 80 Ft 29651 kr 11168 ₪ 290 ¥ 14414 Mex$ 1694 NZ$ 164 kr 860 zł 359 S$ 117 kr 900 CHF 75 $ 91 Transfers (price is per person):
Airport to first hotel: $ 116 £ 60 $ 112 € 70 Ft 25945 kr 9772 ₪ 254 ¥ 12612 Mex$ 1482 NZ$ 143 kr 753 zł 314 S$ 102 kr 787 CHF 65 $ 80 Last hotel to Airport: $ 116 £ 60 $ 112 € 70 Ft 25945 kr 9772 ₪ 254 ¥ 12612 Mex$ 1482 NZ$ 143 kr 753 zł 314 S$ 102 kr 787 CHF 65 $ 80 GPS rental: $ 83 £ 43 $ 80 € 50 Ft 18532 kr 6980 ₪ 181 ¥ 9009 Mex$ 1059 NZ$ 102 kr 538 zł 224 S$ 73 kr 562 CHF 47 $ 57 Phone rental: $ 17 £ 9 $ 16 € 10 Ft 3706 kr 1396 ₪ 36 ¥ 1802 Mex$ 212 NZ$ 20 kr 108 zł 45 S$ 15 kr 112 CHF 9 $ 11 Guided:
E bike: $ 331 £ 170 $ 321 € 200 Ft 74128 kr 27921 ₪ 724 ¥ 36035 Mex$ 4235 NZ$ 410 kr 2151 zł 897 S$ 292 kr 2250 CHF 186 $ 227 -
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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