Castles and Wines of Portugal

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Region
Alentejo
Duration
8 days
Guided Status
Self-guided
Difficulty
Moderate
D-Score™
D1 - Beginner Friendly

Overview

Find yourself surrounded by the finer things in life on this tour of tantalizing wine tastings and classy castles. Explore the grandeur of Portugal by day and pass the nights in ambiant castles or old convents, now converted into gorgeous hotels. Along your riding route, glide through the great city of Évora, an ancient UNESCO World Heritage Site, as well as quaint, fortified hamlets that tell authentic stories of the wars against the Moors and Spanish.

Daily Ride Schedule

Day 1: Arrival in Arraiolos

Arrival in Arraiolos

Day 2: Arraiolos – Évora

30 km 0 m

D1

Arraiolos – Évora

Day 3: Megalithic Route – cycling around Évora

49 km 0 m

D1

Megalithic Route – cycling around Évora

Day 4: The Valley of the Degebe River – cycling Évora to Reguengos de Monsaraz

50 km 0 m

D1

The Valley of the Degebe River – cycling Évora to Reguengos de Monsaraz

Day 5: Conquest of the Castle of Monsaraz – cycling from Reguengos to Monsaraz

31 km 0 m

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Conquest of the Castle of Monsaraz – cycling from Reguengos to Monsaraz

Day 6: The Sanctuary Route – cycling from Monsaraz to Vila Viçosa

61 km 0 m

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The Sanctuary Route – cycling from Monsaraz to Vila Viçosa

Day 7: The Marble Route – cycling from Vila Viçosa to Estremoz

33 km 0 m

D1

The Marble Route – cycling from Vila Viçosa to Estremoz

Accommodation & Services

Accommodation

Hotel

What's Included

Airport transfers
Catering services
Accommodation arrangements
Bike rental
Support vehicle following all rides

About the Alentejo

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