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 $ 1458 £ 760 $ 1,433 € 869 Ft 322728 kr 125864 ₪ 3104 ¥ 160689 Mex$ 17675 NZ$ 1739 kr 9732 zł 3823 S$ 1308 kr 9760 CHF 827 $ 1,020 $ 1206 £ 629 $ 1,185 € 719 Ft 267021 kr 104138 ₪ 2568 ¥ 132952 Mex$ 14624 NZ$ 1439 kr 8052 zł 3163 S$ 1082 kr 8075 CHF 684 $ 844 Self guided Tour "Charm" Accommodations 2 guests 4 guests Twin room/double room $ 1560 £ 813 $ 1,533 € 930 Ft 345382 kr 134699 ₪ 3322 ¥ 171968 Mex$ 18915 NZ$ 1861 kr 10415 zł 4091 S$ 1400 kr 10445 CHF 885 $ 1,092 $ 1323 £ 690 $ 1,301 € 789 Ft 293017 kr 114277 ₪ 2819 ¥ 145896 Mex$ 16048 NZ$ 1579 kr 8836 zł 3471 S$ 1188 kr 8862 CHF 750 $ 926 Supported Tour Standard Accommodation 2 guests 4 guests Twin room/double room $ 3573 £ 1862 $ 3,512 € 2130 Ft 791036 kr 308504 ₪ 7609 ¥ 393863 Mex$ 43322 NZ$ 4262 kr 23855 zł 9370 S$ 3207 kr 23923 CHF 2026 $ 2,500 $ 2667 £ 1390 $ 2,621 € 1590 Ft 590491 kr 230292 ₪ 5680 ¥ 294011 Mex$ 32339 NZ$ 3181 kr 17807 zł 6995 S$ 2394 kr 17858 CHF 1512 $ 1,866 Supported Tour "Charm" Accommodation 2 guests 4 guests Twin room/double room $ 3690 £ 1923 $ 3,627 € 2200 Ft 817032 kr 318643 ₪ 7859 ¥ 406807 Mex$ 44746 NZ$ 4402 kr 24639 zł 9678 S$ 3312 kr 24709 CHF 2093 $ 2,582 $ 2768 £ 1442 $ 2,720 € 1650 Ft 612774 kr 238982 ₪ 5894 ¥ 305105 Mex$ 33559 NZ$ 3301 kr 18479 zł 7258 S$ 2484 kr 18532 CHF 1569 $ 1,937 Guided Tour on set dates Twin room/double room, "Charm" Accommodation $ 3539 £ 1845 $ 3,479 € 2110 Ft 783608 kr 305607 ₪ 7538 ¥ 390165 Mex$ 42915 NZ$ 4222 kr 23631 zł 9282 S$ 3177 kr 23698 CHF 2007 $ 2,477 Private Guided Tour Standard Accommodations 2 guests 4 guests Twin room/double room $ 4353 £ 2269 $ 4,278 € 2595 Ft 963726 kr 375853 ₪ 9270 ¥ 479847 Mex$ 52780 NZ$ 5192 kr 29062 zł 11416 S$ 3907 kr 29146 CHF 2468 $ 3,046 $ 3615 £ 1884 $ 3,553 € 2155 Ft 800320 kr 312125 ₪ 7698 ¥ 398486 Mex$ 43831 NZ$ 4312 kr 24135 zł 9480 S$ 3244 kr 24204 CHF 2050 $ 2,529 Private Guided Tour Charm Accommodations 2 guests 4 guests Twin room/double room $ 4470 £ 2330 $ 4,394 € 2665 Ft 989723 kr 385992 ₪ 9520 ¥ 492791 Mex$ 54204 NZ$ 5332 kr 29846 zł 11723 S$ 4012 kr 29932 CHF 2535 $ 3,128 $ 3724 £ 1941 $ 3,660 € 2220 Ft 824460 kr 321539 ₪ 7931 ¥ 410505 Mex$ 45153 NZ$ 4442 kr 24863 zł 9766 S$ 3342 kr 24934 CHF 2112 $ 2,606 Self-guided supplements:
High season supplement twin/double:
Standard: $ 87 £ 45 $ 86 € 52 Ft 19312 kr 7532 ₪ 186 ¥ 9615 Mex$ 1058 NZ$ 104 kr 582 zł 229 S$ 78 kr 584 CHF 49 $ 61 Charm: $ 114 £ 59 $ 112 € 68 Ft 25254 kr 9849 ₪ 243 ¥ 12574 Mex$ 1383 NZ$ 136 kr 762 zł 299 S$ 102 kr 764 CHF 65 $ 80 High season single supplement:
Standard: $ 530 £ 276 $ 521 € 316 Ft 117356 kr 45769 ₪ 1129 ¥ 58432 Mex$ 6427 NZ$ 632 kr 3539 zł 1390 S$ 476 kr 3549 CHF 301 $ 371 Charm: $ 636 £ 331 $ 625 € 379 Ft 140752 kr 54893 ₪ 1354 ¥ 70082 Mex$ 7709 NZ$ 758 kr 4245 zł 1667 S$ 571 kr 4257 CHF 361 $ 445 Single supplement on all other dates:
Standard: $ 408 £ 212 $ 401 € 243 Ft 90245 kr 35196 ₪ 868 ¥ 44934 Mex$ 4942 NZ$ 486 kr 2721 zł 1069 S$ 366 kr 2729 CHF 231 $ 285 Charm: $ 502 £ 261 $ 493 € 299 Ft 111042 kr 43306 ₪ 1068 ¥ 55289 Mex$ 6081 NZ$ 598 kr 3349 zł 1315 S$ 450 kr 3358 CHF 284 $ 351Supported and Guided supplements:
High season supplement twin/double:
Standard: $ 87 £ 45 $ 86 € 52 Ft 19312 kr 7532 ₪ 186 ¥ 9615 Mex$ 1058 NZ$ 104 kr 582 zł 229 S$ 78 kr 584 CHF 49 $ 61 Charm: $ 114 £ 59 $ 112 € 68 Ft 25254 kr 9849 ₪ 243 ¥ 12574 Mex$ 1383 NZ$ 136 kr 762 zł 299 S$ 102 kr 764 CHF 65 $ 80 High season single supplement:
Standard: $ 530 £ 276 $ 521 € 316 Ft 117356 kr 45769 ₪ 1129 ¥ 58432 Mex$ 6427 NZ$ 632 kr 3539 zł 1390 S$ 476 kr 3549 CHF 301 $ 371 Charm: $ 636 £ 331 $ 625 € 379 Ft 140752 kr 54893 ₪ 1354 ¥ 70082 Mex$ 7709 NZ$ 758 kr 4245 zł 1667 S$ 571 kr 4257 CHF 361 $ 445 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 $ 1610 £ 839 $ 1,583 € 960 Ft 356523 kr 139044 ₪ 3429 ¥ 177516 Mex$ 19526 NZ$ 1921 kr 10751 zł 4223 S$ 1445 kr 10782 CHF 913 $ 1,127 $ 1451 £ 756 $ 1,426 € 865 Ft 321242 kr 125284 ₪ 3090 ¥ 159949 Mex$ 17593 NZ$ 1731 kr 9687 zł 3805 S$ 1302 kr 9715 CHF 823 $ 1,015 Supported Tour Charm Accommodation 2 guests 4 guests Twin room/double room $ 3699 £ 1928 $ 3,635 € 2205 Ft 818889 kr 319367 ₪ 7877 ¥ 407732 Mex$ 44848 NZ$ 4412 kr 24695 zł 9700 S$ 3320 kr 24765 CHF 2097 $ 2,588 $ 2885 £ 1504 $ 2,836 € 1720 Ft 638770 kr 249121 ₪ 6144 ¥ 318049 Mex$ 34983 NZ$ 3442 kr 19263 zł 7566 S$ 2589 kr 19318 CHF 1636 $ 2,019 Guided Tour on set dates Twin room/double room, "Charm" Accommodation $ 3556 £ 1853 $ 3,495 € 2120 Ft 787322 kr 307056 ₪ 7573 ¥ 392014 Mex$ 43119 NZ$ 4242 kr 23743 zł 9326 S$ 3192 kr 23811 CHF 2017 $ 2,488 Private Guided Tour 2 guests 4 guests Twin room/double room $ 4479 £ 2334 $ 4,402 € 2670 Ft 991580 kr 386716 ₪ 9538 ¥ 493716 Mex$ 54305 NZ$ 5342 kr 29902 zł 11745 S$ 4020 kr 29988 CHF 2540 $ 3,134 $ 3808 £ 1984 $ 3,743 € 2270 Ft 843029 kr 328781 ₪ 8109 ¥ 419751 Mex$ 46170 NZ$ 4542 kr 25423 zł 9986 S$ 3418 kr 25495 CHF 2159 $ 2,664 High season supplement (July 1 to September 16): $ 91 £ 47 $ 89 € 54 Ft 20054 kr 7821 ₪ 193 ¥ 9985 Mex$ 1098 NZ$ 108 kr 605 zł 238 S$ 81 kr 606 CHF 51 $ 63 Single supplement: $ 522 £ 272 $ 513 € 311 Ft 115499 kr 45044 ₪ 1111 ¥ 57508 Mex$ 6325 NZ$ 622 kr 3483 zł 1368 S$ 468 kr 3493 CHF 296 $ 365 High season single supplement: $ 728 £ 379 $ 716 € 434 Ft 161178 kr 62859 ₪ 1550 ¥ 80252 Mex$ 8827 NZ$ 868 kr 4861 zł 1909 S$ 653 kr 4874 CHF 413 $ 509 Supplement for special tour start day: $ 134 £ 70 $ 132 € 80 Ft 29710 kr 11587 ₪ 286 ¥ 14793 Mex$ 1627 NZ$ 160 kr 896 zł 352 S$ 120 kr 899 CHF 76 $ 94 Solo traveler: on request
Upgrades:
5 star Mar de Ar Aqueduto, Evora (2 nights):
Double/twin: $ 84 £ 44 $ 82 € 50 Ft 18569 kr 7242 ₪ 179 ¥ 9246 Mex$ 1017 NZ$ 100 kr 560 zł 220 S$ 75 kr 562 CHF 48 $ 59 Single room: $ 168 £ 87 $ 165 € 100 Ft 37138 kr 14484 ₪ 357 ¥ 18491 Mex$ 2034 NZ$ 200 kr 1120 zł 440 S$ 151 kr 1123 CHF 95 $ 117 Pousada dos Lóios, Evora (2 nights):
Regular season:
Double/twin: $ 193 £ 101 $ 190 € 115 Ft 42708 kr 16656 ₪ 411 ¥ 21265 Mex$ 2339 NZ$ 230 kr 1288 zł 506 S$ 173 kr 1292 CHF 109 $ 135 Single: $ 453 £ 236 $ 445 € 270 Ft 100272 kr 39106 ₪ 965 ¥ 49926 Mex$ 5492 NZ$ 540 kr 3024 zł 1188 S$ 406 kr 3032 CHF 257 $ 317 High season:
Double/twin: $ 220 £ 115 $ 216 € 131 Ft 48651 kr 18974 ₪ 468 ¥ 24224 Mex$ 2664 NZ$ 262 kr 1467 zł 576 S$ 197 kr 1471 CHF 125 $ 154 Single room: $ 453 £ 236 $ 445 € 270 Ft 100272 kr 39106 ₪ 965 ¥ 49926 Mex$ 5492 NZ$ 540 kr 3024 zł 1188 S$ 406 kr 3032 CHF 257 $ 317Extra Options
2017:
E bike: $ 168 £ 87 $ 165 € 100 Ft 37138 kr 14484 ₪ 357 ¥ 18491 Mex$ 2034 NZ$ 200 kr 1120 zł 440 S$ 151 kr 1123 CHF 95 $ 117 GPS Rental: $ 84 £ 44 $ 82 € 50 Ft 18569 kr 7242 ₪ 179 ¥ 9246 Mex$ 1017 NZ$ 100 kr 560 zł 220 S$ 75 kr 562 CHF 48 $ 59 Phone Rental: $ 17 £ 9 $ 16 € 10 Ft 3714 kr 1448 ₪ 36 ¥ 1849 Mex$ 203 NZ$ 20 kr 112 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: $ 168 £ 87 $ 165 € 100 Ft 37138 kr 14484 ₪ 357 ¥ 18491 Mex$ 2034 NZ$ 200 kr 1120 zł 440 S$ 151 kr 1123 CHF 95 $ 117 Groups of four or more: $ 109 £ 57 $ 107 € 65 Ft 24140 kr 9414 ₪ 232 ¥ 12019 Mex$ 1322 NZ$ 130 kr 728 zł 286 S$ 98 kr 730 CHF 62 $ 76 Last hotel to Airport
Groups of two: $ 201 £ 105 $ 198 € 120 Ft 44565 kr 17381 ₪ 429 ¥ 22189 Mex$ 2441 NZ$ 240 kr 1344 zł 528 S$ 181 kr 1348 CHF 114 $ 141 Groups of four or more: $ 117 £ 61 $ 115 € 70 Ft 25996 kr 10139 ₪ 250 ¥ 12944 Mex$ 1424 NZ$ 140 kr 784 zł 308 S$ 105 kr 786 CHF 67 $ 82 2018 supplements:
Self- guided:
E bike: $ 168 £ 87 $ 165 € 100 Ft 37138 kr 14484 ₪ 357 ¥ 18491 Mex$ 2034 NZ$ 200 kr 1120 zł 440 S$ 151 kr 1123 CHF 95 $ 117 Tour start other than Saturday: $ 134 £ 70 $ 132 € 80 Ft 29710 kr 11587 ₪ 286 ¥ 14793 Mex$ 1627 NZ$ 160 kr 896 zł 352 S$ 120 kr 899 CHF 76 $ 94 Transfers (price is per person):
Airport to first hotel: $ 117 £ 61 $ 115 € 70 Ft 25996 kr 10139 ₪ 250 ¥ 12944 Mex$ 1424 NZ$ 140 kr 784 zł 308 S$ 105 kr 786 CHF 67 $ 82 Last hotel to Airport: $ 117 £ 61 $ 115 € 70 Ft 25996 kr 10139 ₪ 250 ¥ 12944 Mex$ 1424 NZ$ 140 kr 784 zł 308 S$ 105 kr 786 CHF 67 $ 82 GPS rental: $ 84 £ 44 $ 82 € 50 Ft 18569 kr 7242 ₪ 179 ¥ 9246 Mex$ 1017 NZ$ 100 kr 560 zł 220 S$ 75 kr 562 CHF 48 $ 59 Phone rental: $ 17 £ 9 $ 16 € 10 Ft 3714 kr 1448 ₪ 36 ¥ 1849 Mex$ 203 NZ$ 20 kr 112 zł 44 S$ 15 kr 112 CHF 10 $ 12 Guided:
E bike: $ 335 £ 175 $ 330 € 200 Ft 74276 kr 28968 ₪ 714 ¥ 36982 Mex$ 4068 NZ$ 400 kr 2240 zł 880 S$ 301 kr 2246 CHF 190 $ 235 -
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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