Portugal Alentejo Vineyards Cycling - 6 nights
Alentejo will surprise by its 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 several castles, palaces, monasteries, convents 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.
BIKE INCLUDED
Region : Portugal
Duration : 7 Days / 6 Nights
Level :
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Type : On the way
Category : Bike
Trip : Self-guided
Activity : Hybrid
Dates : Starts any day
Click below to see hotels versions.
Day 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 De Estremoz - "Estremoz"
Day 2 : Estremoz to Vila Viçosa
Option 1 : 14 Miles - 23 Km
Option 2 : 42 Miles - 67 Km
Elevation gain 1 : 178 Meters
Elevation gain 2 : 649 Meters
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.
Accommodation : Pousada Convento de Vila Viçosa - "Vila Viçosa"
Day 3 : Vila Viçosa Loop
Option 1 : 30 Miles - 48 Km
Option 2 : 41 Miles - 66 Km
Elevation gain 1 : 726 Meters
Elevation gain 2 : 976 Meters
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.
Accommodation : Pousada Convento de Vila Viçosa - "Vila Viçosa"
Day 4 : Vila Viçosa to Redondo
Option 1 : 18 Miles - 29 Km
Option 2 : 25 Miles - 41 Km
Elevation gain 1 : 413 Meters
Elevation gain 2 : 503 Meters
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!
Accommodation : Convento Sao Paulo - "Redondo"
Day 5 : Redondo to Évora
Distance 1 : 32 Miles - 51 Km
Elevation gain 1 : 461 Meters
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!
Accommodation : Pousada Convento de Évora - "Évora"
Day 6 : Évora Loop
Option 1 : 29 Miles - 46 Km
Option 2 : 44 Miles - 70 Km
Elevation gain 1 : 330 Meters
Elevation gain 2 : 616 Meters
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!
Accommodation : Pousada Convento de Évora - "Évora"
Day 7 : Departure from Évora
Our splendid program comes to an end, we hope you traveled in time and will take home the best memories. Our guide will pick you up according to a scheduled time and transfer you to Lisbon. See you next time!
Click below to see hotels versions.
Day : 1
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.
Day : 2, 3
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.
Day : 4
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.
Day : 5, 6
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.
Bikes available for your tour |
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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.
Hybrid bike - Standard
GHOST TREKKING (Unisex) - ( or equivalent) INCLUDED 
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 tour.
Road bike - Standard
FOCUS Paralane Ultegra Disc - ( or equivalent) with supplement (75€) 
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. TIRES: (Front & Rear)
Electric assist bike - Standard
FOCUS ELECTRIC AVENTURA - ( or equivalent) with supplement (100€) |
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The characteristics of this bike are presented as an example and are not guaranteed Please note that any bike changes during the trip may incur an extra fee. |
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Hybrid bike - Standard
GHOST TREKKING (Unisex) - ( or equivalent)
INCLUDED
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.
- Rear pannier 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
Accessories
INCLUDED
Roadbook for Discovery allows you to travel freely with all the information you need for your trip: Stages, points of interest, itineraries with interactive guidance, travel documents.
All in offline mode, you download your file before leaving, then you have all the information necessary for your trip. (Phone not provided).
INCLUDED
Our roadbooks are complete packages of information that will help you to guide yourself through the itinerary that we have planned and laid out. We have invested significant time and incorporated the feedback of our customers over many years (since 1997!) to make our roadbooks even better. Our roadbooks include: color maps, highlighted routes, touristic information, orientation points to reach hotels, and easy to follow step by step directions (cue-sheets). Please note that for custom itineraries you will not have cue sheets. Only maps and GPS routes.
INCLUDED
Our Travelbooks are complete packages of information that will help you to guide yourself through the itinerary that we have planned and laid out. You will find information about the hotels, itinerary, regional informations...
Option 1: 14 Miles - 23 Km Elevation gain 1 : 178 Meters
Option 2: 42 Miles - 67 Km Elevation gain 2 : 649 Meters
Option 1: 30 Miles - 48 Km Elevation gain 1 : 726 Meters
Option 2: 41 Miles - 66 Km Elevation gain 2 : 976 Meters
Option 1: 18 Miles - 29 Km Elevation gain 1 : 413 Meters
Option 2: 25 Miles - 41 Km Elevation gain 2 : 503 Meters
Option 1: 32 Miles - 51 Km Elevation gain 1 : 461 Meters
Option 1: 29 Miles - 46 Km Elevation gain 1 : 330 Meters
Option 2: 44 Miles - 70 Km Elevation gain 2 : 616 Meters
Included
- 6 night’s Bed and Breakfast with private bath.
- Daily breakfast
- Hybrid bike rental included
- Personalized welcome orientation
- Detailed ROAD BOOK, including details maps, touristic information
- Guidance Application (phone not provided)
- Daily luggage transfers
- Arrival transfer from Lisbon to your first hotel
- Departure transfer from last hotel to Lisbon
- Comprehensive trip literature
- All technical and emergency support any day
What's 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.
Informations & Recommendations
- International airport in Lisbon
We recommend booking wine tastings in advance if you want to stop at wineries along your route, if you are interested please contact your tour consultant.
Tour rates
Contact our tour consultants for more information and an exact rate based upon your travel dates.
| Price from* & per person | Double occupancy | Single supplement (traveling with a group) | Solo traveler (traveling alone) |
| Standard | 1395 € | 435 € | 2300 € |
Accessories
| Accessories | |
| Guidance Application | Included |
| Biking Roadbook | Included |
| Travelbook | Included |
Bikes available
| Bikes available | Options per person |
| Road Bike Rental | |
| Standard | 75 € |
| Electric assist bike | |
| Standard | 100 € |
Please note that any bike changes during the trip may incur an extra fee.
Services available
| Services available | |
| Cancelation insurance | 6% |
Casual : Beginners and occasional cyclists. Easiest tours we provide. Typically flatter terrain, no notable hills or anything of a steep gradient.
Hobby : Weekend riders. People with some cycling experience, rolling countryside, possible short climbs.
Active : Cyclists with experience on longer rides. Hilly terrain with reasonable amount of climbs and difficulty
Pro : Avid cyclists, ride every week and love long and challenging rides. Dream on riding the Tour de France cols.
Comparison chart : (15km/hrs)
| Average dist (miles) | Average dist (km) | Elevation max/day (m) | Average hours | |
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| Casual |
< 28 | < 45 | < 300m | 3-4 |
| Hobby |
18 - 35 | 30 - 55 | 300-550m | 3-5 |
| Active |
30 - 60 | 50 - 100 | 550-1000m | 4-6 |
| Pro |
> 60 | > 100 | > 1000m | > 5 |
Some of our tours can be in 2 different level, we have itinerary for both versions
Casual : Beginners and occasional hikers. Typically flatter terrain with just rolling hills.
Hobby : Weekend hikers. People with some experience hiking around trails.
Active : Hikers with experience on longer hikes. Hilly terrain with some steep gradients.
Pro : Randonneurs avides, randonnée chaque semaine et adore les longues et difficiles randonnées.
Comparison chart : (4km/hrs)
| Average dist (miles) | Average dist (km) | Elevation max/day (m) | Average hours | |
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| Casual |
< 6 | < 10 | < 150m | 2.5 |
| Hobby |
6 - 9 | 10 - 15 | 150-300m | 25-375 |
| Active |
9 - 11 | 11 - 18 | 300-450m | 3.75 - 4.5 |
| Pro |
> 11 | > 18 | > 450m | 4.5-6 |
Some of our tours can be in 2 different level, we have itinerary for both versions