Alentejo Vineyards
Portugal Bike Tours
A cycling adventure in Portugal’s wine country
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Tour Type
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Skill Level
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Length7–9 days
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Prices from€1500 Rates
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Overview
This is a gorgeous bike tour in the Alentejo region of Portugal, over gentle hills through unspoiled green and gold landscapes. You will visit and stay in several historical castles, palaces, monasteries, and convents, once inhabited by clergy, kings, and queens, and now converted into exquisite lodging.
During your cycling adventure, you will discover ancient megalithic sites and traditional handcrafted arts like hand-stitched tapestries and Portuguese tiles, tucked away in artisan shops. Vineyards, gnarled cork trees, and hilltop medieval villages dot the landscape.
The foodie will take pleasure in the many culinary delights to be enjoyed featuring exquisite local meats, fish, cheese, and the best Portuguese wines. In fact, you will have the opportunity to visit a few local wineries, learn about wine production, and sample the best wine in the world!
Come and discover why Portugal has been voted one of the top ten travel destinations by Traveller's Choice on this historical Alentejo Bike Tour! Re-live history itself in each stone, each glance, and each object!
Highlights
- Experiencing the charm and character of historical hotels and convents
- Fields of cork trees, olive trees, and vineyards
- Wineries and wine-tasting
- Arraiolos - famous for its rugs
- Amazing white marble quarries
- Vila Viçosa, Portugal capital of marble
- Évora - a World Heritage town classified by UNESCO
- Typical gastronomy
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Itinerary
All distances are approximate. Due to unforeseen circumstances such as weather conditions or provisions issued by local authorities, the itinerary may be subject to some changes before and/or during your holiday. For example, you may find temporary local deviations/detours caused by roadwork not reflected in your route book or GPS tracks. In this case, please follow the directions posted locally.
Day 1: Arrival in Lisbon, transfer to Estremoz
Day 2: Estremoz - Vila Viçosa, 14 or 41 mi. (23 or 67 km)
Day 3: Roundtrip around Vila Viçosa, 30 or 41 mi. (48 or 66 km)
Day 4: Vila Viçosa - Redondo, 18 or 25 mi. (29 or 41 km)
Day 5: Redondo - Évora, 32 mi. (51 km)
Day 6: Roundtrip around Évora, 28 or 43 mi. (46 or 70 km)
Day 7: Transfer to LisbonDay 1: Arrival in Lisbon, transfer to Estremoz
You will be welcomed at Lisbon Airport and transferred to Estremoz (approx. 2-hours). Lodging this evening is in a historic castle converted into a luxury hotel, Pousada Castelo Estremoz, from where you can admire a superb view over the city of Estremoz and the vast Alentejo plain.Accommodation: Castela de Estemoz (Superior room)
Day 2: Estremoz - Vila Viçosa, 14 or 41 mi. (23 or 67 km)
Today you can choose a leisurely ride or a slightly more difficult one, it is up to you! Upon departing historical Estremoz, the ride leads to another historical place, Vila Viçosa, the capital of marble in Portugal. Here you can visit the Ducal Palace, built in the 16th and 17th centuries on the remains of Moorish, possibly even Roman buildings. For centuries it hosted a brilliant court and was a hub of intellectual life. In 1640, Joao IV was the first of the Dukes of Bragança to ascend the Portuguese throne. Although Lisbon then became the seat of the monarchy, Joao IV and his successors continued making frequent visits to Vila Viçosa.Elevation gain: +200 or 500 m
Accommodation: Pousada Vila Viçosa (Classic room)Day 3: Roundtrip around Vila Viçosa, 30 or 41 mi. (48 or 66 km)
You are in for a gorgeous day! You will ride towards Spain through a landscape of cork trees, olive groves, and flocks of sheep. Following the loop of the Guadiana River, you make a stop in Juromenha, a picturesque village overlooking Spain. Returning to Vila Viçosa, you do have some climbing to do but can opt for an easier route.Elevation gain: +600 or 900 m
Accommodation: Pousada Vila Viçosa (Classic family room)Day 4: Vila Viçosa - Redondo, 18 or 25 mi. (29 or 41 km)
Upon departing from Vila Viçosa, you will cycle on an old country road leading through a cork forest. In Alandroal village, the town’s medieval castle will entice you to take a break, or perhaps the opportunity to enjoy a delicious coffee and pastry in the main square will be enough. Back on the saddle, your ride continues on quiet and tranquil roads, through small villages and leading to a hillier region, the “Serra da Ossa”. In the village of Redondo, you can visit a pottery workshop or the wine museum “Enoteca”, and try some of the best Alentejo Wine. Your accommodations this evening is a beautiful convent on the hill, São Paulo, situated in the quiet isolation of the western slopes of the Serra d’Ossa mountain. The Monastery of São Paulo was built in 1182 by monks seeking the ideal place to live and pray in peace and quiet.Elevation gain: +400 or 500 m
Accommodation: Convento de São Paulo (Sāo Paulo room)Day 5: Redondo - Évora, 32 mi. (51 km)
The riding today is simply beautiful, on rolling hills of gold and green dotted with cork trees, olive groves, and flocks of sheep, through typical Alentejo villages of white-washed homes outlined in blue and yellow trim. As you pedal through cork groves, vineyards, and pastoral countryside dotted by abandoned castles, you will appreciate the Portugal of the old and the new. You will end your day in Évora which is classified in UNESCO’s International Heritage list, with its legacy of 2000 years of history. Évora is considered one of the most beautiful cities in Portugal since ancient times.Elevation gain: +400 m
Accommodation: Pousada Convento de Évora (Classic room)Day 6: Roundtrip around Évora, 28 or 43 mi. (46 or 70 km)
What better place to have either a rest day or an opportunity for you to decide to have a short ride or a longer ride! If you decide to ride, and you probably will, the route leads to Arraiolos, noted for its colorful hand-stitched woolen tapestries. In the afternoon, cycling through small typical villages, you will have the opportunity to stop at a local winery for a tasting.Elevation gain: +400 or 600 m
Accommodation: Pousada Convento de Évora (Classic room)Day 7: Transfer to Lisbon
You have earned the chance to sleep in and then linger over breakfast. The included 1h30 transfer to Lisbon can be arranged at the time that you prefer.Day 1: Arrival in Lisbon, transfer to Estremoz
Day 2: Estremoz round trip, 27 or 44 mi. (44 or 71 km)
Day 3: Estremoz - Vila Viçosa, 14 or 42 mi. (23 or 67 km)
Day 4: Vila Viçosa, 30 or 41 mi. (48 or 66 km)
Day 5: Vila Viçosa - Monsaraz, 35 mi. (56 km)
Day 6: Monsaraz - Redondo, 30 or 40 mi. (48 or 64 km)
Day 7: Redondo - Évora, 32 mi. (51 km)
Day 8: Évora, 29 or 43 mi. (47 or 70 km)
Day 9: DepartureDay 1: Arrival in Lisbon, transfer to Estremoz
After arriving at Lisbon Airport, you'll be welcomed and transferred to Estremoz (approx. 2-hour drive). Tonight's lodging is in a historic castle converted into a boutique accommodation that offers a superb view over the city of Estremoz and the vast Alentejo plain.Accommodation: Pousada Castelo de Estremoz (Superior room)
Day 2: Estremoz, round trip, 28 or 44 mi. (44 or 71 km)
Cycling through pastoral fields, this is a peaceful ride where the only sounds are the jangling bells of grazing sheep and birdsong. As you continue biking the rolling natural landscape, the route leads through villages with the typical Alentejo white-washed homes outlined in blue and ochre trim. A visit to a local winery with possible wine tasting is possible.Elevation gain: +400 or 700 m
Accommodation: Pousada Castelo de Estremoz (Superior room)Day 3: Estremoz - Vila Viçosa, 14 or 42 mi. (23 or 67 km)
Choose a leisurely ride or a slightly more difficult one, it is up to you! Upon departing historical Estremoz, the ride leads to another historical place, Vila Viçosa, the capital of marble in Portugal. Here you can visit the Ducal Palace, built in the 16th and 17th centuries on the remains of Moorish, possibly even Roman buildings. For centuries it hosted a brilliant court and was a hub of intellectual life. In 1640, Joao IV was the first of the Dukes of Bragança to ascend the Portuguese throne. Although Lisbon then became the seat of the monarchy, Joao IV and his successors continued making frequent visits to Vila Viçosa.Elevation gain: +150 or 500 m
Accommodation: Pousada Convento de Vila Viçosa (Classic family room)Day 4: Vila Viçosa, 30 or 41 mi. (48 or 66 km)
You will cycle towards Spain through a landscape of cork trees, olive groves, and flocks of sheep! Admire the Guadiana river, which separates Portugal from Spain, and make a stop to visit Juromenha, a picturesque village overlooking Spain. You have to cycle uphill towards the end to return to Vila Viçosa but it is well worth the effort.Elevation gain: +600 or 900 m
Accommodation: Pousada Convento de Vila Viçosa (Classic family room)Day 5: Vila Viçosa - Monsaraz, 35 mi. (56 km)
Leaving Vila Viçosa behind, you ride on an old road through a cork forest. At Alandroal village, contemplate the town’s medieval castle while enjoying a delicious coffee and pastry in the main square. Continue riding on quiet roads through a tranquil landscape you will pass through small villages and close to “Alqueva” big lake. In the region are Iron Age dolmens and menhirs, which were the sites of fertility rites. You can visit The Menhir of Outeiro, 3km north of Monsaraz, and one of the tallest ever discovered (5.6 m/18 ft).Monsaraz is a tiny fairytale-walled village that maintains a delightful medieval atmosphere. It was originally fortified by the Knights Templar, and today it's 150 or so permanent residents live in ancient white houses with outdoor staircases and wrought-iron balconies.
Elevation gain: 600 m
Accommodation: Estalagem de Monsaraz (Standard room)Day 6: Monsaraz - Redondo, 30 or 40 mi. (48 or 64 km)
When you arrive at the hotel museum in Redondo, you will find an impressive collection of ancient tiles, essentially a reflection of Alentejo's cultural "style". This building used to be a convent and for some, it might be fascinating to know that kings have slept here since the 1500s. To finish the day, challenge your taste and pallet by learning a bit more about Portuguese wine at the wine museum in the center.Elevation gain: +500 or 700 m
Accommodation: Convento São Paulo (Sao Paulo room)Day 7: Redondo - Évora, 32 mi. (51 km)
A beautiful day riding hills of gold and green, through cork forests, pristine vineyards, and a pastoral countryside that is dotted by abandoned castles. After all these days of rolling hills, traversing through past and present and old-world heritage, the time has come to finally arrive at the most beautiful historic city of the country. Here, all your experiences will be gathered into one. Évora is considered one of the most beautiful cities in Portugal.Elevation gain: +400 m
Accommodation: Pousada Convento Évora (Classic room)Day 8: Évora, 29 or 43 mi. (47 or 70 km)
Évora is classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and has 2000 years of history. After a late breakfast, it's time to finally explore the surroundings and get to know this unique place. Soon, you will arrive in Arraiolos, noted for its colorful, hand-stitched woolen tapestries. This will be the last day of riding and you will have the unique opportunity of celebrating with some Portuguese wine right at its birthplace! Saúde!Elevation gain: +400 or 600 m
Accommodation: Pousada Convento Évora (Classic room)Day 9: Lisbon
Relax this morning over a well-deserved and long breakfast. Transfer to Lisbon Airport at your preferred time. (approximately 1h30 hour drive)You can view all of our bike tours in Europe or look at our featured bike trips, specials, and news.
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Hotels & Bikes
Accommodations
Your accommodations will consist of superior, charming, and historic 4 * hotels that include castles, palaces, monasteries, and convents. You will feel like royalty. On each day’s details, you will find the name of the preferred hotel. If you cannot be accommodated in the preferred hotel, you will be informed and offered alternative accommodations. Price change may be incurred.
Bicycles
Mountain (MTB) Bike
A customized unisex FOCUS Whistler bike
- Aluminium frame
- Flat handlebar
- Sport Saddle
- Water bottle cage
- 2x11 speed (Shimano Deore/SLX)
- Front gears: 36/26 and back gears: 11/40
- Ergonomic non-slip rubber handles
- Flat pedal
- Shimano hydraulic brakes
- RockShox 30 Gold RL suspension
- Schwalbe 29" tires
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Inclusions
What’s Included
All Tour Types
- Accommodations for 6 or 7 nights in 4* hotels
- Breakfasts
- Dinner on Day 4 (7-day) or Day 6 (9-day) (set menu)
- Transfer Day 1: Lisbon airport/city center to hotel (approx. 2 hours)
- Transfer Day 7 or 9: Hotel to Lisbon Airport
- Luggage transfers
- Welcome briefing & bike fitting at first hotel (English)
- 24-speed standard bike rental with accessories
- Bike helmet
- Tour packet with start/departure maps
- GPS tracks (to download to your own device/phone)
- Liability & personal accident insurance
- 24-hour contact support number
- Support vehicle
- Lunches or picnics
- Dinners
- Entrances to any excursions mentioned
- Tour guide
- Support vehicle
- Lunches or picnics
- Dinners
- Entrances to any excursions mentioned
Supported Tour Also Includes
Guided Tour Also Includes
What’s Not Included
- Remaining meals not mentioned as included
- All beverages
- City taxes (in some locations €0-3 per person per night)(payabe locally)
- Gratuities
- Bicycle protection
- Travel Insurance
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Dates & Pricing
Dates & Pricing
2024
7-day tour
Daily arrivals possible
Low season: January 4 up to & including March 24 & October 29 up to & including December 15, 2024
Mid season: April 1 up to & including May 26, 2024
Easter season: March 25 through March 31, 2024
High season: May 27 up to & including June 26 & September 27 up to & including October 28, 2024
Peak season: June 27 up to & including September 26, 2024Self-guided
Twin/double Single suppl.* Solo traveler suppl. Low season $ 2478 £ 1275 $ 2,254 € 1500 Ft 627006 kr 222626 ₪ 6030 ¥ 250551 Mex$ 32727 NZ$ 2744 kr 17853 zł 6635 S$ 2166 kr 17792 CHF 1426 $ 1,614 $ 876 £ 450 $ 796 € 530 Ft 221542 kr 78661 ₪ 2131 ¥ 88528 Mex$ 11564 NZ$ 970 kr 6308 zł 2344 S$ 765 kr 6286 CHF 504 $ 570 $ 826 £ 425 $ 751 € 500 Ft 209002 kr 74209 ₪ 2010 ¥ 83517 Mex$ 10909 NZ$ 915 kr 5951 zł 2212 S$ 722 kr 5931 CHF 475 $ 538 Mid season $ 2709 £ 1394 $ 2,464 € 1640 Ft 685526 kr 243404 ₪ 6593 ¥ 273936 Mex$ 35782 NZ$ 3000 kr 19520 zł 7255 S$ 2369 kr 19452 CHF 1559 $ 1,764 $ 1057 £ 544 $ 962 € 640 Ft 267522 kr 94987 ₪ 2573 ¥ 106902 Mex$ 13964 NZ$ 1171 kr 7617 zł 2831 S$ 924 kr 7591 CHF 608 $ 688 $ 826 £ 425 $ 751 € 500 Ft 209002 kr 74209 ₪ 2010 ¥ 83517 Mex$ 10909 NZ$ 915 kr 5951 zł 2212 S$ 722 kr 5931 CHF 475 $ 538 Easter season $ 2792 £ 1436 $ 2,540 € 1690 Ft 706426 kr 250825 ₪ 6794 ¥ 282288 Mex$ 36873 NZ$ 3092 kr 20115 zł 7476 S$ 2441 kr 20045 CHF 1606 $ 1,818 $ 1107 £ 569 $ 1,007 € 670 Ft 280063 kr 99440 ₪ 2694 ¥ 111913 Mex$ 14618 NZ$ 1226 kr 7975 zł 2964 S$ 968 kr 7947 CHF 637 $ 721 $ 826 £ 425 $ 751 € 500 Ft 209002 kr 74209 ₪ 2010 ¥ 83517 Mex$ 10909 NZ$ 915 kr 5951 zł 2212 S$ 722 kr 5931 CHF 475 $ 538 High season $ 2792 £ 1436 $ 2,540 € 1690 Ft 706426 kr 250825 ₪ 6794 ¥ 282288 Mex$ 36873 NZ$ 3092 kr 20115 zł 7476 S$ 2441 kr 20045 CHF 1606 $ 1,818 $ 1107 £ 569 $ 1,007 € 670 Ft 280063 kr 99440 ₪ 2694 ¥ 111913 Mex$ 14618 NZ$ 1226 kr 7975 zł 2964 S$ 968 kr 7947 CHF 637 $ 721 $ 826 £ 425 $ 751 € 500 Ft 209002 kr 74209 ₪ 2010 ¥ 83517 Mex$ 10909 NZ$ 915 kr 5951 zł 2212 S$ 722 kr 5931 CHF 475 $ 538 Peak season $ 2874 £ 1479 $ 2,615 € 1740 Ft 727327 kr 258246 ₪ 6995 ¥ 290640 Mex$ 37964 NZ$ 3183 kr 20710 zł 7697 S$ 2513 kr 20638 CHF 1654 $ 1,872 $ 1189 £ 612 $ 1,082 € 720 Ft 300963 kr 106860 ₪ 2895 ¥ 120265 Mex$ 15709 NZ$ 1317 kr 8570 zł 3185 S$ 1040 kr 8540 CHF 684 $ 775 $ 826 £ 425 $ 751 € 500 Ft 209002 kr 74209 ₪ 2010 ¥ 83517 Mex$ 10909 NZ$ 915 kr 5951 zł 2212 S$ 722 kr 5931 CHF 475 $ 538 Single suppl. = single traveler booked with a group
Solo traveler suppl.= single traveler traveling aloneSupported
Requires a minimum of 6 participants Pricing on request Guided
Requires a minimum of 6 participants Pricing on request 9-day tour
Daily arrivals possible
Low season: January 4 up to & including March 24 & October 29 up to & including December 15, 2024
Mid season: April 1 up to & including May 26, 2024
Easter season: March 25 through March 31, 2024
High season: May 27 up to & including June 26 & September 27 up to & including October 28, 2024
Peak season: June 27 up to & including September 26, 2024Self-guided
Twin/double Single suppl.* Solo traveler suppl. Low season $ 3048 £ 1568 $ 2,772 € 1845 Ft 771217 kr 273830 ₪ 7417 ¥ 308178 Mex$ 40255 NZ$ 3375 kr 21960 zł 8161 S$ 2665 kr 21884 CHF 1754 $ 1,985 $ 1156 £ 595 $ 1,052 € 700 Ft 292603 kr 103892 ₪ 2814 ¥ 116924 Mex$ 15273 NZ$ 1281 kr 8332 zł 3096 S$ 1011 kr 8303 CHF 665 $ 753 $ 1074 £ 552 $ 977 € 650 Ft 271702 kr 96471 ₪ 2613 ¥ 108572 Mex$ 14182 NZ$ 1189 kr 7736 zł 2875 S$ 939 kr 7710 CHF 618 $ 699 Mid season $ 3329 £ 1713 $ 3,028 € 2015 Ft 842278 kr 299061 ₪ 8101 ¥ 336574 Mex$ 43964 NZ$ 3686 kr 23983 zł 8913 S$ 2910 kr 23900 CHF 1915 $ 2,168 $ 1322 £ 680 $ 1,202 € 800 Ft 334403 kr 118734 ₪ 3216 ¥ 133627 Mex$ 17455 NZ$ 1464 kr 9522 zł 3539 S$ 1155 kr 9489 CHF 760 $ 861 $ 1074 £ 552 $ 977 € 650 Ft 271702 kr 96471 ₪ 2613 ¥ 108572 Mex$ 14182 NZ$ 1189 kr 7736 zł 2875 S$ 939 kr 7710 CHF 618 $ 699 Easter season $ 3560 £ 1832 $ 3,238 € 2155 Ft 900798 kr 319839 ₪ 8664 ¥ 359959 Mex$ 47018 NZ$ 3943 kr 25649 zł 9533 S$ 3113 kr 25561 CHF 2048 $ 2,318 $ 1520 £ 782 $ 1,382 € 920 Ft 384563 kr 136544 ₪ 3699 ¥ 153671 Mex$ 20073 NZ$ 1683 kr 10950 zł 4070 S$ 1329 kr 10912 CHF 875 $ 990 $ 1074 £ 552 $ 977 € 650 Ft 271702 kr 96471 ₪ 2613 ¥ 108572 Mex$ 14182 NZ$ 1189 kr 7736 zł 2875 S$ 939 kr 7710 CHF 618 $ 699 High season $ 3081 £ 1585 $ 2,802 € 1865 Ft 779577 kr 276798 ₪ 7498 ¥ 311519 Mex$ 40691 NZ$ 3412 kr 22198 zł 8250 S$ 2694 kr 22121 CHF 1773 $ 2,006 $ 1388 £ 714 $ 1,262 € 840 Ft 351123 kr 124671 ₪ 3377 ¥ 140309 Mex$ 18327 NZ$ 1537 kr 9998 zł 3716 S$ 1213 kr 9963 CHF 798 $ 904 $ 1074 £ 552 $ 977 € 650 Ft 271702 kr 96471 ₪ 2613 ¥ 108572 Mex$ 14182 NZ$ 1189 kr 7736 zł 2875 S$ 939 kr 7710 CHF 618 $ 699 Peak season $ 3560 £ 1832 $ 3,238 € 2155 Ft 900798 kr 319839 ₪ 8664 ¥ 359959 Mex$ 47018 NZ$ 3943 kr 25649 zł 9533 S$ 3113 kr 25561 CHF 2048 $ 2,318 $ 1520 £ 782 $ 1,382 € 920 Ft 384563 kr 136544 ₪ 3699 ¥ 153671 Mex$ 20073 NZ$ 1683 kr 10950 zł 4070 S$ 1329 kr 10912 CHF 875 $ 990 $ 1074 £ 552 $ 977 € 650 Ft 271702 kr 96471 ₪ 2613 ¥ 108572 Mex$ 14182 NZ$ 1189 kr 7736 zł 2875 S$ 939 kr 7710 CHF 618 $ 699 Single suppl. = single traveler booked with a group
Solo traveler suppl.= single traveler traveling aloneSupported
Requires a minimum of 6 participants Pricing on request Guided
Requires a minimum of 6 participants Pricing on request Extra Options
2024
Electric Bike / MTB Rental
7-day tour: $ 165 £ 85 $ 150 € 100 Ft 41800 kr 14842 ₪ 402 ¥ 16703 Mex$ 2182 NZ$ 183 kr 1190 zł 442 S$ 144 kr 1186 CHF 95 $ 108 9-day tour: $ 198 £ 102 $ 180 € 120 Ft 50160 kr 17810 ₪ 482 ¥ 20044 Mex$ 2618 NZ$ 220 kr 1428 zł 531 S$ 173 kr 1423 CHF 114 $ 129Road Bike Rental (Focus Paralane)
7-day tour: $ 124 £ 64 $ 113 € 75 Ft 31350 kr 11131 ₪ 302 ¥ 12528 Mex$ 1636 NZ$ 137 kr 893 zł 332 S$ 108 kr 890 CHF 71 $ 81 9-day tour: $ 149 £ 76 $ 135 € 90 Ft 37620 kr 13358 ₪ 362 ¥ 15033 Mex$ 1964 NZ$ 165 kr 1071 zł 398 S$ 130 kr 1067 CHF 86 $ 97Garmin Oregon Device
7-day tour: $ 83 £ 42 $ 75 € 50 Ft 20900 kr 7421 ₪ 201 ¥ 8352 Mex$ 1091 NZ$ 91 kr 595 zł 221 S$ 72 kr 593 CHF 48 $ 54 9-day tour: $ 83 £ 42 $ 75 € 50 Ft 20900 kr 7421 ₪ 201 ¥ 8352 Mex$ 1091 NZ$ 91 kr 595 zł 221 S$ 72 kr 593 CHF 48 $ 54Please 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
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Extra Info
Skill Level — Easy–Moderate
This is an easy-to-moderate self-guided, guided, or supported tour offered as either a 7 or 9-day itinerary on a route that features rolling hills. Daily distances vary and on each day you are offered a short or longer version. During either itinerary, on the shorter route, you will cycle between 27 - 48 km per day, and on the longer route between 48 - 70 km per day. You will cycle on 100% paved roads though in some villages you will encounter cobblestone roads. This tour will suit those with experience and good fitness maintained through regular exercise. Be prepared to cycle at least 4 hours. Be sure to check out the distances of each day’s route and elevation information below in the day-to-day details. On the supported tour, there will be a support vehicle driven by a driver to assist you if you’re tired or need assistance.
Airport Info
Fly to Lisbon International Airport (LIS) also known as Humberto Delgado Airport. Located 7 km northeast of the city center of Lisbon.
Local Travel
Airport transfers are included in your tour price from the airport to your starting hotel in Estremoz. If you are spending some time in Lisbon before your tour, there are many options for traveling from the airport to the city ranging from public transportation to taxi, to private transfer.
Climate
Please check local conditions prior to your arrival. The weather is ideal between September and May. Departures in the summertime are possible but please note temperatures can reach up to 104 degrees F in the afternoon.
Remarks
A carbon road bike can be rented for this tour that includes helmet, tool kit, pump, lock, handlebar bag. Electric bikes and MTB bikes are also available!
Important to know
Travel Documents
It is each traveler's responsibility to ensure that you are in compliance with the country or countries you plan to visit. This includes and is not limited to passport validity, visa requirements and acquisition, blank passport pages required for your destination (s), etc.
US citizens: A good website to research the requirements of the Schengen Agreement and entry into other countries is travel.state.gov.
Non-EU and EU residents: Please research the requirements of your country of residence for international travel and your destination country or countries.
*Important note: Please check on the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) status as once implemented, this will be required to visit any of the 26 Schengen-member countries for tourism, business, medical, or transit. This is an additional check on security rather than a visa.Extra Stay
You can extend your stay before or after your tour or during the itinerary. Just ask.
Tour Operator
This tour is run by Portugal Nature Trails.
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We do not inflate tour prices.
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