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 $ 1427 £ 760 $ 1,424 € 869 Ft 322692 kr 123308 ₪ 3090 ¥ 159619 Mex$ 17527 NZ$ 1779 kr 9574 zł 3864 S$ 1298 kr 10001 CHF 837 $ 1,017 $ 1180 £ 628 $ 1,178 € 719 Ft 266992 kr 102023 ₪ 2556 ¥ 132067 Mex$ 14502 NZ$ 1472 kr 7922 zł 3197 S$ 1074 kr 8275 CHF 692 $ 842 Self guided Tour "Charm" Accommodations 2 guests 4 guests Twin room/double room $ 1527 £ 813 $ 1,524 € 930 Ft 345344 kr 131964 ₪ 3307 ¥ 170824 Mex$ 18757 NZ$ 1904 kr 10247 zł 4135 S$ 1390 kr 10703 CHF 896 $ 1,089 $ 1295 £ 690 $ 1,293 € 789 Ft 292985 kr 111956 ₪ 2805 ¥ 144924 Mex$ 15913 NZ$ 1616 kr 8693 zł 3508 S$ 1179 kr 9081 CHF 760 $ 924 Supported Tour Standard Accommodation 2 guests 4 guests Twin room/double room $ 3497 £ 1862 $ 3,491 € 2130 Ft 790949 kr 302239 ₪ 7573 ¥ 391241 Mex$ 42960 NZ$ 4362 kr 23468 zł 9471 S$ 3183 kr 24514 CHF 2051 $ 2,494 $ 2610 £ 1390 $ 2,606 € 1590 Ft 590427 kr 225615 ₪ 5653 ¥ 292053 Mex$ 32069 NZ$ 3256 kr 17518 zł 7070 S$ 2376 kr 18299 CHF 1531 $ 1,862 Supported Tour "Charm" Accommodation 2 guests 4 guests Twin room/double room $ 3612 £ 1923 $ 3,606 € 2200 Ft 816943 kr 312172 ₪ 7822 ¥ 404099 Mex$ 44372 NZ$ 4505 kr 24239 zł 9782 S$ 3287 kr 25320 CHF 2119 $ 2,576 $ 2709 £ 1442 $ 2,704 € 1650 Ft 612707 kr 234129 ₪ 5867 ¥ 303074 Mex$ 33279 NZ$ 3379 kr 18179 zł 7337 S$ 2465 kr 18990 CHF 1589 $ 1,932 Guided Tour on set dates Twin room/double room, "Charm" Accommodation $ 3464 £ 1844 $ 3,458 € 2110 Ft 783522 kr 299401 ₪ 7502 ¥ 387567 Mex$ 42557 NZ$ 4321 kr 23248 zł 9382 S$ 3153 kr 24284 CHF 2032 $ 2,471 Private Guided Tour Standard Accommodations 2 guests 4 guests Twin room/double room $ 4260 £ 2268 $ 4,253 € 2595 Ft 963621 kr 368221 ₪ 9226 ¥ 476653 Mex$ 52339 NZ$ 5314 kr 28591 zł 11538 S$ 3877 kr 29866 CHF 2499 $ 3,038 $ 3538 £ 1884 $ 3,532 € 2155 Ft 800233 kr 305786 ₪ 7662 ¥ 395833 Mex$ 43465 NZ$ 4413 kr 23743 zł 9582 S$ 3220 kr 24802 CHF 2075 $ 2,523 Private Guided Tour Charm Accommodations 2 guests 4 guests Twin room/double room $ 4375 £ 2329 $ 4,368 € 2665 Ft 989615 kr 378154 ₪ 9475 ¥ 489510 Mex$ 53751 NZ$ 5457 kr 29362 zł 11850 S$ 3982 kr 30672 CHF 2566 $ 3,120 $ 3645 £ 1941 $ 3,639 € 2220 Ft 824370 kr 315010 ₪ 7893 ¥ 407772 Mex$ 44776 NZ$ 4546 kr 24459 zł 9871 S$ 3317 kr 25550 CHF 2138 $ 2,599 Self-guided supplements:
High season supplement twin/double:
Standard: $ 85 £ 45 $ 85 € 52 Ft 19310 kr 7379 ₪ 185 ¥ 9551 Mex$ 1049 NZ$ 106 kr 573 zł 231 S$ 78 kr 598 CHF 50 $ 61 Charm: $ 112 £ 59 $ 111 € 68 Ft 25251 kr 9649 ₪ 242 ¥ 12490 Mex$ 1372 NZ$ 139 kr 749 zł 302 S$ 102 kr 783 CHF 65 $ 80 High season single supplement:
Standard: $ 519 £ 276 $ 518 € 316 Ft 117343 kr 44839 ₪ 1124 ¥ 58043 Mex$ 6373 NZ$ 647 kr 3482 zł 1405 S$ 472 kr 3637 CHF 304 $ 370 Charm: $ 622 £ 331 $ 621 € 379 Ft 140737 kr 53779 ₪ 1348 ¥ 69615 Mex$ 7644 NZ$ 776 kr 4176 zł 1685 S$ 566 kr 4362 CHF 365 $ 444 Single supplement on all other dates:
Standard: $ 399 £ 212 $ 398 € 243 Ft 90235 kr 34481 ₪ 864 ¥ 44635 Mex$ 4901 NZ$ 498 kr 2677 zł 1080 S$ 363 kr 2797 CHF 234 $ 285 Charm: $ 491 £ 261 $ 490 € 299 Ft 111030 kr 42427 ₪ 1063 ¥ 54921 Mex$ 6031 NZ$ 612 kr 3294 zł 1329 S$ 447 kr 3441 CHF 288 $ 350Supported and Guided supplements:
High season supplement twin/double:
Standard: $ 85 £ 45 $ 85 € 52 Ft 19310 kr 7379 ₪ 185 ¥ 9551 Mex$ 1049 NZ$ 106 kr 573 zł 231 S$ 78 kr 598 CHF 50 $ 61 Charm: $ 112 £ 59 $ 111 € 68 Ft 25251 kr 9649 ₪ 242 ¥ 12490 Mex$ 1372 NZ$ 139 kr 749 zł 302 S$ 102 kr 783 CHF 65 $ 80 High season single supplement:
Standard: $ 519 £ 276 $ 518 € 316 Ft 117343 kr 44839 ₪ 1124 ¥ 58043 Mex$ 6373 NZ$ 647 kr 3482 zł 1405 S$ 472 kr 3637 CHF 304 $ 370 Charm: $ 622 £ 331 $ 621 € 379 Ft 140737 kr 53779 ₪ 1348 ¥ 69615 Mex$ 7644 NZ$ 776 kr 4176 zł 1685 S$ 566 kr 4362 CHF 365 $ 444 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 $ 1576 £ 839 $ 1,573 € 960 Ft 356484 kr 136220 ₪ 3413 ¥ 176334 Mex$ 19362 NZ$ 1966 kr 10577 zł 4269 S$ 1434 kr 11049 CHF 925 $ 1,124 $ 1420 £ 756 $ 1,418 € 865 Ft 321207 kr 122740 ₪ 3075 ¥ 158884 Mex$ 17446 NZ$ 1771 kr 9530 zł 3846 S$ 1292 kr 9955 CHF 833 $ 1,013 Supported Tour Charm Accommodation 2 guests 4 guests Twin room/double room $ 3620 £ 1927 $ 3,614 € 2205 Ft 818799 kr 312881 ₪ 7840 ¥ 405017 Mex$ 44473 NZ$ 4515 kr 24294 zł 9804 S$ 3295 kr 25377 CHF 2123 $ 2,582 $ 2824 £ 1503 $ 2,819 € 1720 Ft 638701 kr 244062 ₪ 6115 ¥ 315932 Mex$ 34691 NZ$ 3522 kr 18951 zł 7648 S$ 2570 kr 19796 CHF 1656 $ 2,014 Guided Tour on set dates Twin room/double room, "Charm" Accommodation $ 3480 £ 1853 $ 3,475 € 2120 Ft 787236 kr 300820 ₪ 7538 ¥ 389404 Mex$ 42759 NZ$ 4341 kr 23358 zł 9426 S$ 3168 kr 24399 CHF 2042 $ 2,482 Private Guided Tour 2 guests 4 guests Twin room/double room $ 4383 £ 2334 $ 4,376 € 2670 Ft 991471 kr 378863 ₪ 9493 ¥ 490429 Mex$ 53852 NZ$ 5467 kr 29417 zł 11872 S$ 3989 kr 30729 CHF 2571 $ 3,126 $ 3727 £ 1984 $ 3,721 € 2270 Ft 842936 kr 322105 ₪ 8071 ¥ 416956 Mex$ 45784 NZ$ 4648 kr 25010 zł 10093 S$ 3392 kr 26126 CHF 2186 $ 2,658 High season supplement (July 1 to September 16): $ 89 £ 47 $ 89 € 54 Ft 20052 kr 7662 ₪ 192 ¥ 9919 Mex$ 1089 NZ$ 111 kr 595 zł 240 S$ 81 kr 621 CHF 52 $ 63 Single supplement: $ 511 £ 272 $ 510 € 311 Ft 115486 kr 44130 ₪ 1106 ¥ 57125 Mex$ 6273 NZ$ 637 kr 3427 zł 1383 S$ 465 kr 3579 CHF 300 $ 364 High season single supplement: $ 712 £ 379 $ 711 € 434 Ft 161161 kr 61583 ₪ 1543 ¥ 79718 Mex$ 8753 NZ$ 889 kr 4782 zł 1930 S$ 648 kr 4995 CHF 418 $ 508 Supplement for special tour start day: $ 131 £ 70 $ 131 € 80 Ft 29707 kr 11352 ₪ 284 ¥ 14694 Mex$ 1614 NZ$ 164 kr 881 zł 356 S$ 120 kr 921 CHF 77 $ 94 Solo traveler: on request
Upgrades:
5 star Mar de Ar Aqueduto, Evora (2 nights):
Double/twin: $ 82 £ 44 $ 82 € 50 Ft 18567 kr 7095 ₪ 178 ¥ 9184 Mex$ 1008 NZ$ 102 kr 551 zł 222 S$ 75 kr 575 CHF 48 $ 59 Single room: $ 164 £ 87 $ 164 € 100 Ft 37134 kr 14190 ₪ 356 ¥ 18368 Mex$ 2017 NZ$ 205 kr 1102 zł 445 S$ 149 kr 1151 CHF 96 $ 117 Pousada dos Lóios, Evora (2 nights):
Regular season:
Double/twin: $ 189 £ 101 $ 188 € 115 Ft 42704 kr 16318 ₪ 409 ¥ 21123 Mex$ 2319 NZ$ 235 kr 1267 zł 511 S$ 172 kr 1324 CHF 111 $ 135 Single: $ 443 £ 236 $ 443 € 270 Ft 100261 kr 38312 ₪ 960 ¥ 49594 Mex$ 5446 NZ$ 553 kr 2975 zł 1201 S$ 403 kr 3107 CHF 260 $ 316 High season:
Double/twin: $ 215 £ 115 $ 215 € 131 Ft 48645 kr 18588 ₪ 466 ¥ 24062 Mex$ 2642 NZ$ 268 kr 1443 zł 582 S$ 196 kr 1508 CHF 126 $ 153 Single room: $ 443 £ 236 $ 443 € 270 Ft 100261 kr 38312 ₪ 960 ¥ 49594 Mex$ 5446 NZ$ 553 kr 2975 zł 1201 S$ 403 kr 3107 CHF 260 $ 316Extra Options
2017:
E bike: $ 164 £ 87 $ 164 € 100 Ft 37134 kr 14190 ₪ 356 ¥ 18368 Mex$ 2017 NZ$ 205 kr 1102 zł 445 S$ 149 kr 1151 CHF 96 $ 117 GPS Rental: $ 82 £ 44 $ 82 € 50 Ft 18567 kr 7095 ₪ 178 ¥ 9184 Mex$ 1008 NZ$ 102 kr 551 zł 222 S$ 75 kr 575 CHF 48 $ 59 Phone Rental: $ 16 £ 9 $ 16 € 10 Ft 3713 kr 1419 ₪ 36 ¥ 1837 Mex$ 202 NZ$ 20 kr 110 zł 44 S$ 15 kr 115 CHF 10 $ 12 2017:
Transfers for self guided (price is per person)
Airport to first hotel
Groups of two: $ 164 £ 87 $ 164 € 100 Ft 37134 kr 14190 ₪ 356 ¥ 18368 Mex$ 2017 NZ$ 205 kr 1102 zł 445 S$ 149 kr 1151 CHF 96 $ 117 Groups of four or more: $ 107 £ 57 $ 107 € 65 Ft 24137 kr 9223 ₪ 231 ¥ 11939 Mex$ 1311 NZ$ 133 kr 716 zł 289 S$ 97 kr 748 CHF 63 $ 76 Last hotel to Airport
Groups of two: $ 197 £ 105 $ 197 € 120 Ft 44561 kr 17028 ₪ 427 ¥ 22042 Mex$ 2420 NZ$ 246 kr 1322 zł 534 S$ 179 kr 1381 CHF 116 $ 141 Groups of four or more: $ 115 £ 61 $ 115 € 70 Ft 25994 kr 9933 ₪ 249 ¥ 12858 Mex$ 1412 NZ$ 143 kr 771 zł 311 S$ 105 kr 806 CHF 67 $ 82 2018 supplements:
Self- guided:
E bike: $ 164 £ 87 $ 164 € 100 Ft 37134 kr 14190 ₪ 356 ¥ 18368 Mex$ 2017 NZ$ 205 kr 1102 zł 445 S$ 149 kr 1151 CHF 96 $ 117 Tour start other than Saturday: $ 131 £ 70 $ 131 € 80 Ft 29707 kr 11352 ₪ 284 ¥ 14694 Mex$ 1614 NZ$ 164 kr 881 zł 356 S$ 120 kr 921 CHF 77 $ 94 Transfers (price is per person):
Airport to first hotel: $ 115 £ 61 $ 115 € 70 Ft 25994 kr 9933 ₪ 249 ¥ 12858 Mex$ 1412 NZ$ 143 kr 771 zł 311 S$ 105 kr 806 CHF 67 $ 82 Last hotel to Airport: $ 115 £ 61 $ 115 € 70 Ft 25994 kr 9933 ₪ 249 ¥ 12858 Mex$ 1412 NZ$ 143 kr 771 zł 311 S$ 105 kr 806 CHF 67 $ 82 GPS rental: $ 82 £ 44 $ 82 € 50 Ft 18567 kr 7095 ₪ 178 ¥ 9184 Mex$ 1008 NZ$ 102 kr 551 zł 222 S$ 75 kr 575 CHF 48 $ 59 Phone rental: $ 16 £ 9 $ 16 € 10 Ft 3713 kr 1419 ₪ 36 ¥ 1837 Mex$ 202 NZ$ 20 kr 110 zł 44 S$ 15 kr 115 CHF 10 $ 12 Guided:
E bike: $ 328 £ 175 $ 328 € 200 Ft 74268 kr 28379 ₪ 711 ¥ 36736 Mex$ 4034 NZ$ 410 kr 2204 zł 889 S$ 299 kr 2302 CHF 193 $ 234 -
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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