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Highlights

Alentejo will surprise you for its excellence, aromas, colors and heritage. Get ready for a gorgeous cycle over gentle hills and unspoiled golden landscapes. Discover ancient megalithic sites, medieval villages and historical cities. Visit and stay on several Castles, Palaces, Monasteries, Convent and feel like the Queen or King of Portugal! Find traditional handcraft arts like tiles, pottery or tapestries. Taste delicious gastronomy and the best wine of all times.

To see

-Estremoz and the vast Alentejo plain.
-Vila Viçosa, the capital of marble in Portugal, you can visit the Ducal Palace, built in the 16th and 17th centuries on the remains of Roman and Moorish buildings
-Juromenha, a picturesque village overlooking Spain
-Portuguese wine at Wine Museum in center of Rotondo
-Évora is classified in UNESCO’s International Heritage and has 2000 years of history

Gastronomy

Wine

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PROGRAM

J-1

Arrival in Estremoz


Arrive at the Lisbon Airport or train station where we will meet you and transfer you Estremoz (about 2 hours). An old town where you might feel like a queen or king spending the night in a castle. This is an historical building converted into an hotel from where you can admire a superb view over Estremoz and the vast Alentejo plain. Orientation and bike set up upon arrival to the hotel.


Accommodation : Pousada Castelo**** - Estremoz show
Included : phone not provided,mobile guidance application,roadbook,travelbook,arrival transfer with english speaking guide,Orientation with a local guide,luggage transfer,bedroom and breakfast the next morning

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Estremoz - Borba - Vila Viçosa


After a delicious breakfast you will cycle through villages and historical landscapes. Stages of battles, conquers, old communities and great people. Towards Vila Viçosa, the capital of marble in Portugal, you can visit the Ducal Palace, built in the 16th and 17th centuries on the remains of Roman and Moorish buildings. You will have plenty of free time today, we suggest you to walk around and enjoy the charm of the streets at the center.

Distance : 23km (14mi) or 67km (41mi)

Elevation : 178m or 649m


Accommodation : Pousada Convento**** - Vila Viçosa show
Included : luggage transfer,bedroom and breakfast the next morning

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Vila Viçosa - Juromenha - Vila Viçosa


A gorgeous day is awaiting you! You will ride towards Spain by a landscape of cork trees, olive groves and flocks of sheep! Admire the beautiful Guadiana River that separates Portugal from Spain and make a stop to visit Juromenha, a picturesque village overlooking Spain. You will face some uphill climbs while returning to Vila Viçosa, but your efforts will be rewarded with the views.

Distance : 48km (30mi) or 66km (41mi)

Elevation : 726m-976m


Accommodation : Pousada Convento**** - Vila Viçosa show
Included : luggage transfer,bedroom and breakfast the next morning

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Vila Viçosa - Alandroal - Redondo


After a peaceful night leave Vila Viçosa riding through a cork forest, feeling the warm wind and lovely atmosphere until Redondo. Arriving to the hotel-museum you will find an impressive collection of tiles, remarkable centuries old ceramic work and Alentejo's culture style. This building was a convent and you might feel fascinated knowing that kings have slept there since 1500. To finish the day challenge your taste and learn a bit more about Portuguese wine at Wine Museum in center. Don’t miss it!

Distance : 29km (18mi) or 41km (25mi)

Elevation : 413m or 503m


Accommodation : Convento Sao Paulo - Redondo show
Included : bedroom and breakfast the next morning

J-5

Redondo - Évora


A beautiful day riding rolling hills of gold and green, through cork trees, pristine vineyards and pastoral countryside dotted by abandoned castles. You will see past and present, old world heritage, modern local cultures, landscapes and wineries. Today you will arrive in Évora at the most beautiful historical city of the country and gather all these experiences in just one place. Can you imagine? Make your way there and don’t stop exploring!

Distance : 51km (32mi)

Elevation : 461m


Accommodation : Pousada Convento***** - Evora show
Included : luggage transfer,bedroom and breakfast the next morning

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Évora - Arraiolos - Évora


Évora is classified in UNESCO’s International Heritage and has 2000 years of history, but after a late breakfast it's time to explore the surroundings. Soon you will arrive in Arraiolos noted for its colorful, hand-stitched woolen tapestries. There must be one fitting of your living room back home! This is the last day of riding so you have the opportunity to celebrate with Portuguese wine. Saúde!

Distance : 46km (28mi) or 70km (44mi)

Elevation : 330m or 616m


Accommodation : Pousada Convento***** - Evora show
Included : bedroom and breakfast the next morning

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Évora


Time really goes fast when you are having fun! It is time to say goodbye, but we believe the moments and the memories you built have been all worth it. Our Guide will pick you up and drive you to airport.


Included : breakfast,transfer departure

CUSTOMIZED
TOUR

This is a catalog tour, it can be modified as you wish : add extra nights, extra activities (wine tastings, visits, transfers...).

ARRIVALS & DEPARTURES

-Arrival at International airport in Lisbon or train station then transfer

-Departure from International airport in Lisbon or train station by transfer

BIKES


included

Hybrid Bike - Standard

More info

Bike rental description

We have carefully chosen and customized this bike to provide the best experience to our clients. Great quality Shimano derailleurs and SR Suntur suspensions, as well as a softer saddle and ergonomic non-slip rubber handles, provide a smooth and comfortable ride on every surface. Schwalbe tires, ensuring grip and enhanced resistance to punctures, good Shimano brakes, and a stiff aluminum frame, will assure a safe and worry-free journey. All together, this hybrid bike has all the properties for you to get the most out of a Portugal Nature Trails Tour.

Included with your bike rental :

Rear bag containing : Helmet / Lock / pump / 2 spare tubes

Handlebar bag containing : Toolkit / Tire levers / Patch kit

• 1 water bottle

• Odometer

• Pedals are included, flat by default or toe straps/cages on request

Note: "Please notice that every bike change during the trip may cause an extra cost."




optional

Electric Assisted Bike - Standard

More info

Together with our partners FOCUS we have carefully chosen and costumized this bike to provide the best experience to our clients who want to have an easier ride. A great quality Shimano rear derailleur and SR Suntur suspensions,

as well as a softer saddle and ergonomic non-slip rubber handles, provide a smooth and comfortable ride on every surface. Schwalbe tires, ensuring grip and an enhanced resistance to punctures, good hydraulic Shimano brakes

and a stiff alluminium frame, will assure a safe and worry-free journey. All these properties, together with the 400Wh battery will give you the power and everything you need to get the most out of a Portugal Nature Trails Tour.

Included with your bike rental :

Rear pannier containing : Helmet / Lock / pump / 2 spare tubes

Handlebar bag containing : Toolkit / Tire levers / Patch kit

• 1 water bottle

• Odometer

• Bike charger

• Pedals are included, flat by default or toe straps on request

Note: "Please notice that every bike change during the trip may cause an extra cost."




optional

Road Bike - Standard

More info

Together with our partners at FOCUS we have carefully chosen and costumized this Road Bike to provide the best experience to our clients. High-end Shimano Ultegra derailleurs provide a pro cycling experience, while Continental Grand Prix tires ensure a lot of grip and a smooth ride. The reduced weight of the carbon frame makes it easier to ride for longer distances, and its geometry was designed to provide the most comfortable pedalling position. Altogether, this road bike has all the features for you to get the most out of a Portugal Nature Trails Road Tour.

Included with your bike rental :

- Helmet

- Odometer, 1 lock

Saddle bag including : Tire levers/ Toolkit / Spare tubes / Patch kit

- Pedals are included, flat by default (or toe straps on request).

Note: "Please notice that every bike change during the trip may cause an extra cost."



Details

Included


ACCOMODATIONS

-6 night’s Bed and Breakfast with private bath

MEALS

-Daily breakfast

BIKES

-Hybrid bike rental included

GEAR

-Complimentary Discover France Gear (including water bottle, drawstring bag)
-Guidance Application (phone not provided)

SUPPORT

-Personalized welcome orientation
-Detailed ROAD BOOK, including detailed maps, touristic information
-Comprehensive trip literature
-All technical and emergency support any day

TRANSFER

-Arrival transfer from Lisbon to your first hotel
-Departure transfer from last hotel to Lisbon
-Daily luggage transfers

Not included


-Airfare to and from the trip -Lodging before and after the trip -Step by step itinerary and cue sheets -Drinks -Hotel city taxes -Some meals are not included in each destination, which gives you the opportunity to explore regional cuisine on your own. You will find all information needed with our team support in your roadbook -Multirisk travel insurance

Note : We recommend booking wine tastings in advance if you want to stop at wineries along your route.

Other questions?

See our FAQs page for answers to common questions.

FAQ

Rates

Tour rates vary based on hotel availability and specific start date

PRICE FROM / PER PERSON
STANDARD HOTEL ACCOMODATION
Double occupancy *
1623 €
Single supplement **
475 €
Solo traveler ***
2755 €

* Please contact us for triple hotel rates. ** Traveling with a group. *** Traveling alone.

Upgrade your bike

From / Per person

Electric Assisted Bike - Standard
284€
Road Bike - Standard
253€

CANCELLATION INSURANCE

Cancellation insurance 6%

STANDARD HOTEL ACCOMODATION FROM

Pousada Castelo**** - Estremoz

Located in a castle originally built for Queen Santa Isabel in the 13th century, this luxury hotel offers panoramic views of Estremoz and the vast Alentejo plain from the palace gardens and outdoor pool. The rooms at Pousada Castelo de Estremoz feature a classic décor, several still maintaining characteristics of the 18th century.
http://www.pousadas.pt/en/hotel/pousada-estremoz

Pousada Convento**** - Vila Viçosa

Formerly a convent, this hotel near the historical village of Vila Viçosa is set in lush, landscaped gardens. It has an outdoor swimming pool, a spacious terrace and a restaurant. The elegant rooms at the Pousada Convento de Vila Viçosa are decorated in warm colours. They have wooden furniture, cable TV and a marble bathroom with a bath tub.
http://www.pousadas.pt/en/hotel/pousada-vila-vicosa

Pousada Convento**** - Vila Viçosa

Formerly a convent, this hotel near the historical village of Vila Viçosa is set in lush, landscaped gardens. It has an outdoor swimming pool, a spacious terrace and a restaurant. The elegant rooms at the Pousada Convento de Vila Viçosa are decorated in warm colours. They have wooden furniture, cable TV and a marble bathroom with a bath tub.
http://www.pousadas.pt/en/hotel/pousada-vila-vicosa

Convento Sao Paulo - Redondo

Surrounded by vast, tree-lined gardens, the charming Convento São Paulo offers 2 outdoor pools and a tennis court. Housed in a former Alentejo convent, it dates back to the 12th century. Rooms are individually decorated with antique furniture. Each is equipped with air conditioning and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The marble bathrooms come with bathtubs or showers. The welcoming ambience of A Cascata Bar is a good option for relaxation. Guests can also socialise around the big fireplace or play snooker.
http://www.hotelconventosaopaulo.com/

Pousada Convento***** - Evora

Located in between Évora’s Gothic cathedral and the Templo de Diana, this renovated convent features a courtyard swimming pool together with characteristic arched corridors and vaulted ceilings. The spacious, air conditioned rooms at Pousada de Évora – Lóios are individually styled and decorated with wooden furniture. They include a minibar, work desk and private bathroom with bathtub and shower. Guests can enjoy Portuguese dishes in Pousada’s restaurant, which has a chic indoor dining hall and a covered terrace by the pool. There is also a bar and a large lobby with plenty of seating.
http://www.pousadas.pt/en/hotel/pousada-evora

Pousada Convento***** - Evora

Located in between Évora’s Gothic cathedral and the Templo de Diana, this renovated convent features a courtyard swimming pool together with characteristic arched corridors and vaulted ceilings. The spacious, air conditioned rooms at Pousada de Évora – Lóios are individually styled and decorated with wooden furniture. They include a minibar, work desk and private bathroom with bathtub and shower. Guests can enjoy Portuguese dishes in Pousada’s restaurant, which has a chic indoor dining hall and a covered terrace by the pool. There is also a bar and a large lobby with plenty of seating.
http://www.pousadas.pt/en/hotel/pousada-evora