Portugal's Alentejo Countryside Bike Tour

by Bicycle Adventures
Region
Alentejo
Duration
8 days
Guided Status
Guided
Difficulty
Easy
D-Score™
D2 - Intermediate

Overview

Discover and explore the Alentejo region, often referred to as the breadbasket of Portugal. Cycle the scenic countryside, explore castles, convents, regional artists and craftspeople, marble quarries, cork farms, charming historical villages, and more. Stop to partake of the local gastronomy – from pastries to _petiscos_ (Portuguese snacks) – and sample some renowned local wines.

Daily Ride Schedule

Day 1: Transfer from Lisbon and get settled in Évora, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Transfer from Lisbon and get settled in Évora, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Day 2: Explore prickly pears, cork farming and a whitewashed village on a ride from Évora.

42 km 1320 m

D1

Explore prickly pears, cork farming and a whitewashed village on a ride from Évora.

Day 3: Visit UNESCO monuments, pedal a rail trail, visit a castle, and sample award-winning Portuguese wine!

37 km 1440 m

D1

Visit UNESCO monuments, pedal a rail trail, visit a castle, and sample award-winning Portuguese wine!

Day 4: Cycle a recently constructed bike path to see leather artisans, pottery masters, another castle and a winery.

43 km 1090 m

D1

Cycle a recently constructed bike path to see leather artisans, pottery masters, another castle and a winery.

Day 5: Option Day. Continue exploring Monsaraz – one of the "7 wonders of Portugal" – or pedal to the largest lake in Western Europe.

39 km 2040 m

D1

Option Day. Continue exploring Monsaraz – one of the "7 wonders of Portugal" – or pedal to the largest lake in Western Europe.

Day 6: From Monsaraz we ride through the marble capital of Portugal to Vila Viçosa – the “princess of the Alentejo region.”

36 km 2340 m

D1

From Monsaraz we ride through the marble capital of Portugal to Vila Viçosa – the “princess of the Alentejo region.”

Day 7: Cycle to Estremoz – nicknamed the “white city” for its white marble buildings.

29 km 1220 m

D1

Cycle to Estremoz – nicknamed the “white city” for its white marble buildings.

Day 8: Departure Day. Breakfast included.

Departure Day. Breakfast included.

Accommodation & Services

Accommodation

Hotel

What's Included

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

About the Alentejo

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