• Évora (UNESCO as a World heritage site)
  • Dolmen of Zambugeiro - the biggest in Europe
  • Roman ruins of Tourega
8 Days
7 Nights
288 Total kms
48 km/day (avg)
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This tour explores the Alentejo region Portugal around its beautiful capital, Évora and its many lovely small villages with castles, churches and wineries. Sights on route include the pretty village of Alvito, the beautiful white village of Monsaraz with its view over the lake, Terena, with its white houses decorated with roses and bougainvillea, the grand Ducal Palace of Vila Viçosa, and finally Estremoz, the city of marble. The route rolls along through olive groves, vineyards and cork oaks. A tour which will give you an enticing glimpse of unknown Portugal.

Tour Route

Day
1
Arrival Point
to
Arraiolos

Arrival in Évora and transfer to first hotel in Arraiolos. Meeting with guide for bike adjustments and explanation of tour. Clients are then independent.

Day
2
Arraiolos
to
Évora

The bike tour starts cycling through Arraiolos village, famous for its carpets, pastry, and its rich historical centre. Climb to the castle, one of the few circular shaped castles in the world, and conquer its unforgettable views from there. Riding through secondary undulating roads we reach the cheese farm, where they also produce local liqueurs. A really tasty stop! It’s now time to visit a winery where there is a fantastic private carriage collection. We will have our lunch here. We reach our final destination, Évora, riding on the ecotrail, a green lane built on top of an old railway, traffic free, great for cycling.
30km
Day
3
Évora

Megalithic Route (Évora - Évora)

Cycling tour around Évora. Today we visit some of the most important megalithic monuments of the region. The landscape is lovely, with many cork trees. We will visit the Dolmen of Zambugeiro - the biggest in Europe, the Cromlech of Almendres, the Menir of Almendres and the roman ruins of Tourega.

45km
Day
4
Évora
to
Reguengos de Monsaraz

The Valley of the River Degebe (Évora - Reguengos de Monsaraz)

We ride through olive groves to reach the small and traditional village of Nossa Srª de Machede. We then pass theCastle of Valongo. In Reguengos de Monsaraz we can visit the gorgeous winery where they still have a room with the old clay pots to keep the wine.

50km
Day
5
Reguengos de Monsaraz
to
Monsaraz

Conquest of the Castle of Monsaraz (Reguengos de Monsaraz - Monsaraz)

We will visit the famous pottery village o fS. Pedrodo Corval, where you can see the men working the clay, transforming it into beautiful pots and plates, and the ladies painting them with flowers. Then we reach the gorgeous village of Monsaraz, built in a castle on top of a hill. From Monsaraz you'll take in the beautiful view over the lake of the Alqueva Dam, the largest reservoir of Europe.

35km
Day
6
Monsaraz
to
Vila Viçosa

The Marble Route (Monsaraz - Vila Viçosa)

We leave the schist land and discover the marble kingdom. We start by visiting the impressive sanctuary of Nossa Srª da Boa Nova and the village centre of Terena. After we pass by the lunar landscape of the marble quarries of Bencatel area, from where the "white gold" was extracted to build gorgeous cities as Estremoz and Borba.

50km
Day
7
Vila Viçosa
to
Estremoz

The Wine Route (Vila Viçosa - Estremoz)

We start by visiting the Ducal Palace of Vila Viçosa, and then continue to Borba and Gloria. We visit theChurch of Nossa Srª dos Martires and arrive early to Estremoz, where you can wander around narrow streets and explore the beautiful historical centre.

35km
Day
8
Estremoz
to
Departure

Departure from Estremoz

End of IberoCycle services.

FAQs

    • Accommodation with en-suite bathroom
    • Continental style breakfast 
    • Information Pack (Route Guide and maps)
    • Luggage transport
  • Transfers to and from arrival and departure points

  • Information will be added shortly for the bikes available on these tours.

  • On a self-guided tour, you are basically independent. IberoCycle transports luggage to the next hotel. 

    Riders are expected to complete each day's ride, unless there is an emergency, or a mechanical problem. 

    Cyclists do not travel as part of a group or with a guide, although they may coincide with other cyclists on the same trip.

    Our "IberoCycle On Call" service means we are always available for help or advice.

    Cyclists are provided with our own detailed Route Guide and maps for their chosen route.

    Fitter cyclists may extend stages at will.

     

  • Accommodation with en-suite bathroom
    Continental style breakfast
    Information Pack (Route Guide and maps)
    Luggage transport

  • The usual arrival point for this tour is Lisbon and Lisbon Airport. The airport website has useful information on destinations from Portugal by air.

    From Lisbon Airport clients should take a taxi to either the bus station (Sete Rios) or the train station (Oriente). Our courier recommends that you take the taxi from departures rather than arrivals. The price should be 10 - 15 € (ask before you take the taxi).

    There are frequent buses from Lisbon to Évora. See timetables at Rede Expressos. Once in Évora, it is possible to take a taxi with Sr Fadista to the hotel in Alvito - this is a 40-minute taxi ride and costs around 40 € - telephone Sr. Fadista +351 962 556 224

    You can also take the train to Alvito. You must change in Casa Branca. These are less frequent. Check timetables here. If you take the train, you must book a taxi in advance to pick you up from the train station. Taxi driver: Sr Miguel - +351 965 369 750. We can book this for you if you let us know your arrival time.

    A transfer from Évora to Alvito may be arranged on arrival depending on our availability - please consult us.

    After the tour ends, you take the bus from Estremoz back to Lisbon (around 15 €). Take a taxi from the Estremoz hotel to the bus station. Buses are around every hour. On arrival in Lisbon, taxi again to the airport. The price should be 10 - 15 € (ask before you take the taxi).

    Vehicle transfers from Lisbon Airport to Alvito and then from Estremoz to Lisbon Airport are priced at 86 € per person per transfer.

  • Personalised tours are available for groups of 4 or more riders. You may like to add extra days, choose a different arrival day, modify the itinerary.

    Please contact us if you would like to personalise this tour.

Prices

Low Season
30
Mar
23
Jun

Self Guided / per person
Standard Portugal Castles (2024) Adult Double €1295
Adult Single €1955

Notes
Easter Dates on request

Extras

Bike rental €100
e-Bike rental €200
GPS rental €50
non Sat. departure €40
Arrival transfer €70
Departure transfer €70
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