Castles and Wine
Portugal
8 days (Bike: 6 days)
258 km (~43km per day)
Active
Mixed on/off-road, Some hills
Guided, Self-Guided
Supported
Sleep in castles and palaces
Sleep in castles, palaces and farmhouses
Internationally awarded wine tastings
This Portugal bike tour takes you through beautiful landscapes with vineyards, olive groves, cork oaks
Évora historical centre, classified by UNESCO as World Heritage Site; Mediaeval villages
Delicious regional Portuguese gastronomy from the Alentejo, always present at our unique gourmet picnics and selected restaurants.
Do this bike tour the opposite direction for an easier grade experience, finishing with 3 nights in Évora, avoiding packing up every day!
The Castles and Wine Portugal Bike Tour will live up to its name.
Most nights will be passed either in a castle or an old convent, now beautiful charming hotels.
Along the way, the great ancient city of Évora, world heritage site, and small fortified hamlets will tell the stories of wars with moors and Spain. The border is right there on the other side of Alqueva, the biggest artificial lake in Europe.
The loveable Alentejo people, at first shy, the Mediterranean typical gastronomy along with the wonders of cork, marble, olive oil and other crafts will enrich your experience. And the wine… well come and judge for yourself…
All this in safe backroads with some easy bits off the asphalt riding, with us by your side.
We will be pleased if you chose to Cycle our Portugal Bike tour!
If you want an easier grade experience please request to do the Bike Tour in the opposite direction. You will have more down hills and you can finish with more time to visit the great UNESCO city of Évora or even have a rest day from cycling, enjoying the city and your lovely hotel.
Tour Information
From
Arraiolos
To
Estemoz
Cost From
Guided Please Ask
Self-Guided Please Ask
Departure(s)
Departures everyday for all types of Tour
Single Supplement
Available
Inclusions
Accommodation in double room with breakfast
Maps, route instructions and history notes
24h phone support
Personal accident insurance
Luggage transfer
Basic tools
Transfer back to our farm from Megalithic tour (if you sleep at our farm)
VAT tax
Souvenir
Airport transfers
Support car with guide
Bicycle, helmet, back rack and pannier or similar
Water and fruit
2 Picnic lunches
3 Lunch at regional restaurant
1 "petisco's"/snack Lunch
5 Dinners with wine
2 Wine tasting at wineries
Entrance fee at Bones chapel, in Évora
Entrance fee at Évora's cathedral
Entrance fee at Vila Viçosa's Ducal Palace
1st aid assistence
Portugal Best Cycling jersey
Guide
Exclusions
season supplement if applicable
Bikes insurance,
Travel insurance,
Tour cancellation insurance,
and all items not mentioned above.
Options
E-bike rental
Easier grade experience please request to do the Bike Tour in the opposite direction.
Self guided biking tour
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