Castles and Wine

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

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)

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.
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We recommend purchasing trip insurance
† Currency exchange rate set 90 days before travel
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Pricing

Self guided Tour Standard Accommodations	2 guests	4 guests
Twin room/double room	$ 1447 £ 741 $ 1,318 € 869 Ft 361917 kr 128654 ₪ 3505 ¥ 144248 Mex$ 19015 NZ$ 1594 kr 10365 zł 3829 S$ 1256 kr 10261 CHF 830 $ 935	$ 1197 £ 613 $ 1,090 € 719 Ft 299446 kr 106446 ₪ 2900 ¥ 119349 Mex$ 15733 NZ$ 1319 kr 8575 zł 3168 S$ 1039 kr 8490 CHF 687 $ 773

Self guided Tour "Charm" Accommodations	2 guests	4 guests
Twin room/double room	$ 1548 £ 793 $ 1,411 € 930 Ft 387322 kr 137685 ₪ 3751 ¥ 154374 Mex$ 20350 NZ$ 1706 kr 11092 zł 4098 S$ 1344 kr 10981 CHF 888 $ 1,000	$ 1313 £ 673 $ 1,197 € 789 Ft 328599 kr 116810 ₪ 3182 ¥ 130969 Mex$ 17265 NZ$ 1448 kr 9410 zł 3476 S$ 1140 kr 9316 CHF 754 $ 849

Supported Tour Standard Accommodation	2 guests	4 guests
Twin room/double room	$ 3546 £ 1816 $ 3,231 € 2130 Ft 887093 kr 315342 ₪ 8590 ¥ 353566 Mex$ 46609 NZ$ 3908 kr 25404 zł 9385 S$ 3078 kr 25151 CHF 2034 $ 2,291	$ 2647 £ 1355 $ 2,412 € 1590 Ft 662196 kr 235396 ₪ 6412 ¥ 263929 Mex$ 34792 NZ$ 2917 kr 18964 zł 7006 S$ 2298 kr 18775 CHF 1518 $ 1,710

Supported Tour "Charm" Accommodation	2 guests	4 guests
Twin room/double room	$ 3662 £ 1875 $ 3,337 € 2200 Ft 916246 kr 325705 ₪ 8872 ¥ 365185 Mex$ 48140 NZ$ 4036 kr 26239 zł 9694 S$ 3179 kr 25977 CHF 2101 $ 2,366	$ 2747 £ 1406 $ 2,503 € 1650 Ft 687185 kr 244279 ₪ 6654 ¥ 273889 Mex$ 36105 NZ$ 3027 kr 19680 zł 7270 S$ 2385 kr 19483 CHF 1576 $ 1,775

Guided Tour on set dates
Twin room/double room, "Charm" Accommodation	$ 3512 £ 1799 $ 3,200 € 2110 Ft 878763 kr 312381 ₪ 8509 ¥ 350246 Mex$ 46171 NZ$ 3871 kr 25166 zł 9297 S$ 3049 kr 24915 CHF 2015 $ 2,269

Private Guided Tour Standard Accommodations	2 guests	4 guests
Twin room/double room	$ 4320 £ 2212 $ 3,936 € 2595 Ft 1080754 kr 384184 ₪ 10465 ¥ 430753 Mex$ 56784 NZ$ 4761 kr 30950 zł 11434 S$ 3750 kr 30642 CHF 2478 $ 2,791	$ 3587 £ 1837 $ 3,268 € 2155 Ft 897505 kr 319043 ₪ 8691 ¥ 357716 Mex$ 47156 NZ$ 3954 kr 25703 zł 9495 S$ 3114 kr 25446 CHF 2058 $ 2,318

Private Guided Tour Charm Accommodations	2 guests	4 guests
Twin room/double room	$ 4436 £ 2272 $ 4,042 € 2665 Ft 1109907 kr 394548 ₪ 10748 ¥ 442372 Mex$ 58316 NZ$ 4889 kr 31785 zł 11742 S$ 3851 kr 31468 CHF 2545 $ 2,866	$ 3696 £ 1892 $ 3,367 € 2220 Ft 924576 kr 328666 ₪ 8953 ¥ 368505 Mex$ 48578 NZ$ 4073 kr 26478 zł 9782 S$ 3208 kr 26214 CHF 2120 $ 2,388

Self-guided supplements:
High season supplement twin/double:
Standard: $ 87 £ 44 $ 79 € 52 Ft 21657 kr 7698 ₪ 210 ¥ 8632 Mex$ 1138 NZ$ 95 kr 620 zł 229 S$ 75 kr 614 CHF 50 $ 56 Charm: $ 113 £ 58 $ 103 € 68 Ft 28320 kr 10067 ₪ 274 ¥ 11288 Mex$ 1488 NZ$ 125 kr 811 zł 300 S$ 98 kr 803 CHF 65 $ 73 High season single supplement:
Standard: $ 526 £ 269 $ 479 € 316 Ft 131606 kr 46783 ₪ 1274 ¥ 52454 Mex$ 6915 NZ$ 580 kr 3769 zł 1392 S$ 457 kr 3731 CHF 302 $ 340 Charm: $ 631 £ 323 $ 575 € 379 Ft 157844 kr 56110 ₪ 1528 ¥ 62911 Mex$ 8293 NZ$ 695 kr 4520 zł 1670 S$ 548 kr 4475 CHF 362 $ 408 Single supplement on all other dates:
Standard: $ 405 £ 207 $ 369 € 243 Ft 101204 kr 35976 ₪ 980 ¥ 40336 Mex$ 5317 NZ$ 446 kr 2898 zł 1071 S$ 351 kr 2869 CHF 232 $ 261 Charm: $ 498 £ 255 $ 453 € 299 Ft 124526 kr 44266 ₪ 1206 ¥ 49632 Mex$ 6543 NZ$ 549 kr 3566 zł 1317 S$ 432 kr 3531 CHF 286 $ 322

Supported and Guided supplements:
High season supplement twin/double:
Standard: $ 87 £ 44 $ 79 € 52 Ft 21657 kr 7698 ₪ 210 ¥ 8632 Mex$ 1138 NZ$ 95 kr 620 zł 229 S$ 75 kr 614 CHF 50 $ 56 Charm: $ 113 £ 58 $ 103 € 68 Ft 28320 kr 10067 ₪ 274 ¥ 11288 Mex$ 1488 NZ$ 125 kr 811 zł 300 S$ 98 kr 803 CHF 65 $ 73 High season single supplement:
Standard: $ 526 £ 269 $ 479 € 316 Ft 131606 kr 46783 ₪ 1274 ¥ 52454 Mex$ 6915 NZ$ 580 kr 3769 zł 1392 S$ 457 kr 3731 CHF 302 $ 340 Charm: $ 631 £ 323 $ 575 € 379 Ft 157844 kr 56110 ₪ 1528 ¥ 62911 Mex$ 8293 NZ$ 695 kr 4520 zł 1670 S$ 548 kr 4475 CHF 362 $ 408 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	$ 1598 £ 818 $ 1,456 € 960 Ft 399816 kr 142126 ₪ 3872 ¥ 159354 Mex$ 21007 NZ$ 1761 kr 11450 zł 4230 S$ 1387 kr 11336 CHF 917 $ 1,033	$ 1440 £ 737 $ 1,312 € 865 Ft 360251 kr 128061 ₪ 3488 ¥ 143584 Mex$ 18928 NZ$ 1587 kr 10317 zł 3811 S$ 1250 kr 10214 CHF 826 $ 930

Supported Tour Charm Accommodation	2 guests	4 guests
Twin room/double room	$ 3671 £ 1880 $ 3,344 € 2205 Ft 918328 kr 326446 ₪ 8892 ¥ 366015 Mex$ 48250 NZ$ 4045 kr 26299 zł 9716 S$ 3187 kr 26036 CHF 2106 $ 2,372	$ 2863 £ 1466 $ 2,609 € 1720 Ft 716338 kr 254642 ₪ 6936 ¥ 285508 Mex$ 37637 NZ$ 3156 kr 20514 zł 7579 S$ 2486 kr 20310 CHF 1643 $ 1,850

Guided Tour on set dates
Twin room/double room, "Charm" Accommodation	$ 3529 £ 1807 $ 3,215 € 2120 Ft 882928 kr 313862 ₪ 8550 ¥ 351906 Mex$ 46390 NZ$ 3889 kr 25285 zł 9341 S$ 3064 kr 25033 CHF 2025 $ 2,280

Private Guided Tour	2 guests	4 guests
Twin room/double room	$ 4445 £ 2276 $ 4,050 € 2670 Ft 1111989 kr 395288 ₪ 10768 ¥ 443202 Mex$ 58425 NZ$ 4898 kr 31845 zł 11765 S$ 3859 kr 31527 CHF 2550 $ 2,872	$ 3779 £ 1935 $ 3,443 € 2270 Ft 945399 kr 336069 ₪ 9155 ¥ 376805 Mex$ 49672 NZ$ 4165 kr 27074 zł 10002 S$ 3281 kr 26804 CHF 2168 $ 2,441

High season supplement (July 1 to September 16): $ 90 £ 46 $ 82 € 54 Ft 22490 kr 7995 ₪ 218 ¥ 8964 Mex$ 1182 NZ$ 99 kr 644 zł 238 S$ 78 kr 638 CHF 52 $ 58 Single supplement: $ 518 £ 265 $ 472 € 311 Ft 129524 kr 46043 ₪ 1254 ¥ 51624 Mex$ 6805 NZ$ 571 kr 3709 zł 1370 S$ 449 kr 3672 CHF 297 $ 334 High season single supplement: $ 722 £ 370 $ 658 € 434 Ft 180750 kr 64253 ₪ 1750 ¥ 72041 Mex$ 9497 NZ$ 796 kr 5176 zł 1912 S$ 627 kr 5125 CHF 414 $ 467 Supplement for special tour start day: $ 133 £ 68 $ 121 € 80 Ft 33318 kr 11844 ₪ 323 ¥ 13279 Mex$ 1751 NZ$ 147 kr 954 zł 352 S$ 116 kr 945 CHF 76 $ 86 Solo traveler: on request

Upgrades:

5 star Mar de Ar Aqueduto, Evora (2 nights):
Double/twin: $ 83 £ 43 $ 76 € 50 Ft 20824 kr 7402 ₪ 202 ¥ 8300 Mex$ 1094 NZ$ 92 kr 596 zł 220 S$ 72 kr 590 CHF 48 $ 54 Single room: $ 166 £ 85 $ 152 € 100 Ft 41648 kr 14805 ₪ 403 ¥ 16599 Mex$ 2188 NZ$ 183 kr 1193 zł 441 S$ 145 kr 1181 CHF 96 $ 108 Pousada dos Lóios, Evora (2 nights):
Regular season:
Double/twin: $ 191 £ 98 $ 174 € 115 Ft 47895 kr 17026 ₪ 464 ¥ 19089 Mex$ 2516 NZ$ 211 kr 1372 zł 507 S$ 166 kr 1358 CHF 110 $ 124 Single: $ 449 £ 230 $ 410 € 270 Ft 112448 kr 39973 ₪ 1089 ¥ 44818 Mex$ 5908 NZ$ 495 kr 3220 zł 1190 S$ 390 kr 3188 CHF 258 $ 290 High season:
Double/twin: $ 218 £ 112 $ 199 € 131 Ft 54558 kr 19394 ₪ 528 ¥ 21745 Mex$ 2867 NZ$ 240 kr 1562 zł 577 S$ 189 kr 1547 CHF 125 $ 141 Single room: $ 449 £ 230 $ 410 € 270 Ft 112448 kr 39973 ₪ 1089 ¥ 44818 Mex$ 5908 NZ$ 495 kr 3220 zł 1190 S$ 390 kr 3188 CHF 258 $ 290

Extra Options

2017:
E bike: $ 166 £ 85 $ 152 € 100 Ft 41648 kr 14805 ₪ 403 ¥ 16599 Mex$ 2188 NZ$ 183 kr 1193 zł 441 S$ 145 kr 1181 CHF 96 $ 108 GPS Rental: $ 83 £ 43 $ 76 € 50 Ft 20824 kr 7402 ₪ 202 ¥ 8300 Mex$ 1094 NZ$ 92 kr 596 zł 220 S$ 72 kr 590 CHF 48 $ 54 Phone Rental: $ 17 £ 9 $ 15 € 10 Ft 4165 kr 1480 ₪ 40 ¥ 1660 Mex$ 219 NZ$ 18 kr 119 zł 44 S$ 14 kr 118 CHF 10 $ 11 2017:
Transfers for self guided (price is per person)
Airport to first hotel
Groups of two: $ 166 £ 85 $ 152 € 100 Ft 41648 kr 14805 ₪ 403 ¥ 16599 Mex$ 2188 NZ$ 183 kr 1193 zł 441 S$ 145 kr 1181 CHF 96 $ 108 Groups of four or more: $ 108 £ 55 $ 99 € 65 Ft 27071 kr 9623 ₪ 262 ¥ 10790 Mex$ 1422 NZ$ 119 kr 775 zł 286 S$ 94 kr 768 CHF 62 $ 70 Last hotel to Airport
Groups of two: $ 200 £ 102 $ 182 € 120 Ft 49977 kr 17766 ₪ 484 ¥ 19919 Mex$ 2626 NZ$ 220 kr 1431 zł 529 S$ 173 kr 1417 CHF 115 $ 129 Groups of four or more: $ 117 £ 60 $ 106 € 70 Ft 29153 kr 10363 ₪ 282 ¥ 11620 Mex$ 1532 NZ$ 128 kr 835 zł 308 S$ 101 kr 827 CHF 67 $ 75 2018 supplements:
Self- guided:
E bike: $ 166 £ 85 $ 152 € 100 Ft 41648 kr 14805 ₪ 403 ¥ 16599 Mex$ 2188 NZ$ 183 kr 1193 zł 441 S$ 145 kr 1181 CHF 96 $ 108 Tour start other than Saturday: $ 133 £ 68 $ 121 € 80 Ft 33318 kr 11844 ₪ 323 ¥ 13279 Mex$ 1751 NZ$ 147 kr 954 zł 352 S$ 116 kr 945 CHF 76 $ 86 Transfers (price is per person):
Airport to first hotel: $ 117 £ 60 $ 106 € 70 Ft 29153 kr 10363 ₪ 282 ¥ 11620 Mex$ 1532 NZ$ 128 kr 835 zł 308 S$ 101 kr 827 CHF 67 $ 75 Last hotel to Airport: $ 117 £ 60 $ 106 € 70 Ft 29153 kr 10363 ₪ 282 ¥ 11620 Mex$ 1532 NZ$ 128 kr 835 zł 308 S$ 101 kr 827 CHF 67 $ 75 GPS rental: $ 83 £ 43 $ 76 € 50 Ft 20824 kr 7402 ₪ 202 ¥ 8300 Mex$ 1094 NZ$ 92 kr 596 zł 220 S$ 72 kr 590 CHF 48 $ 54 Phone rental: $ 17 £ 9 $ 15 € 10 Ft 4165 kr 1480 ₪ 40 ¥ 1660 Mex$ 219 NZ$ 18 kr 119 zł 44 S$ 14 kr 118 CHF 10 $ 11 Guided:
E bike: $ 333 £ 170 $ 303 € 200 Ft 83295 kr 29610 ₪ 807 ¥ 33199 Mex$ 4376 NZ$ 367 kr 2385 zł 881 S$ 289 kr 2362 CHF 191 $ 215

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.

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