Bike The Alentejo Region (Lisbon & Évora), Portugal
DIFFICULTY:
VARIABLE - MODERATE
5-STAR PACKAGE
7 NIGHTS - AVAILABLE DATES:
21 APR - 28 APR, 2025 | 28 APR - 05 MAY, 2025 | 05 MAY - 12 MAY, 2025 | 12 MAY - 19 MAY, 2025 | 19 MAY - 26 MAY, 2025 | 26 MAY - 02 JUN, 2025
Embark on an unforgettable cycling journey through captivating Alentejo. Experience charming accommodations, pedal through Évora, explore fortified villages, savour Mediterranean cuisine, meet artisans, enjoy Alentejo wines, and discover Lisbon's heritage. Join now!
€3,850.00
Cycle through picturesque landscapes of vineyards, olive groves, cork oak forests, and pastures.
Indulge in Alentejo's wines and delectable gastronomy.
Explore medieval villages and Évora's UNESCO-listed historical centre.
Opt for an E-bike to make it more accessible.
Stay in a 15th-century convent for a unique lodging experience.
Enjoy a cycling week in Portugal without the hassle of packing and unpacking.
Our flexible guides and programs cater to your preferences and fitness level.
Customize your private tour to match your interests.
SNAPSHOT
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8 days; 7 nights
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5* Hotels
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Breakfast included
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4 Lunches
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2 wine tastings
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Bikes, assistance and private guide
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Guided visits, tickets and transfers (when specified in the itinerary section)
INCLUDED
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5* Hotel in Évora & Lisbon
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Lisbon tuk-tuk tour
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Sintra day tour
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Luggage transfer and Support van
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Entrance fees at private collection of classic cars, Évora’s Cathedral, Évora’s University, Bones Chapel& Vila Viçosa's Ducal Palace
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Excursions to winery, Pear Farm visit, Chocolate tasting & cork factory
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2 picnic lunches
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2 lunches at local restaurants
NOT INCLUDED
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Flights – Train tickets to join the trip
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Airport transfers if not matching group meeting
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Bikes hire on site
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Extras
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Meals (unless specified)
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Additional tours
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Gratuities
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Anything not specified in the itinerary
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Bikes & Travel insurance
Typical Évora Trip Itinerary
Note: this is a sample itinerary only, and GoBike will work with you and your group to build an itinerary to suit your requirements.
Bem-vindos a Lisboa!
Our staff will meet you at the airport. Transfer to your hotel.
In the afternoon, one of our amazing guides will take you on a 2 hour tuk-tuk city tour (included). Navigate historic neighbourhoods, savour panoramic views of the city, and delve into Portuguese history.
Accommodation: Convent Square Lisbon Hotel or similar. Deluxe room with breakfast. - CLICK HERE TO VIEW
Estoril, Cascais, and Sintra
Breakfast.
Departing from Lisbon, our first stop is the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Sintra. Marvel at the Palácio of Pena, a pinnacle of Portuguese Romanticism, nestled amid Sintra's hills and the granite Monte da Lua. Explore additional gems such as the Moorish Castle, Regaleira, and Monserrate Palaces.
Our journey proceeds to Cabo da Roca, Europe's westernmost point. Explore the "Portuguese Riviera" and discover Cascais and Estoril, famed for Casino Estoril.
As we return to Lisbon along the seashore road, enjoy vistas of the Tagus River and Atlantic Ocean merging.
Full day tour included. Meals, tickets & gratuity not included.
Accommodation: Convent Square Lisbon Hotel or similar. Deluxe room with breakfast. - CLICK HERE TO VIEW
Breakfast.
Seamless transfer to UNESCO Évora, a World Heritage Site. Enjoy olive oil or wine stop en route. Savor LUNCH at CASA DE PALMELA. Explore Setubal market for local culture. Transfer includes lunch. Immerse in Évora's essence.
Accommodation: Convento do Espinheiro (15th century recovered convent) or similar - CLICK HERE TO VIEW
Bike & Wine
Breakfast.
Today’s cycling journey is from Convento do Espinheiro to Azaruja. Begin with Monte do Serrado de Baixo, a farmhouse with a private classic car collection. After a visit and included lemonade break, our biking adventure commences.
Visit a winery in a medieval property with a restored 14th-century palace. Explore Igrejinha, known for its charming white houses with colourful stripes.
Discover a century-old train station with a unique prickly pear project. End with a special visit to a cork factory. Witness cork transformation and its applications.
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Distance: 36 kms, with transfer back to the Hotel avoiding cycling on the main road, 54 kms if you cycle all the way back to the Hotel
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Difficulty: medium if you cycle all the way back to the farm
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Terrain: mostly flat. A few kms on main road if you cycle back
Visit tickets, lemonade, 1 wine tasting and lunch included. Dinner not included.
Accommodation: Convento do Espinheiro (15th century recovered convent) or similar - CLICK HERE TO VIEW
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Évora and surroundings
Cycling from Convento do Espinheiro to Évora and back
Pedal to stunning Évora for a day of cycling and monument exploration. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Évora offers much to savor. Uncover regional flavors in stores with wine, olive oil, jam, honey, and chocolates. Post-lunch, ascend Alto de São Bento for local sunset vistas.
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Distance: 25 kms
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Difficulty: easy except for climb to Alto the São Bento, which you may choose not to do
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Terrain: mostly flat and a mix of dirt track and asphalt.
Lunch included. Dinner not included
Accommodation: Convento do Espinheiro (15th century recovered convent) or similar - CLICK HERE TO VIEW
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Medieval Times
Cycling from Reguengos to Monsaraz.
Morning transfer to Reguengos for biking. Head to Monsaraz, a historic village by the Spanish border. En route, explore S. Pedro do Corval, famous for clay artisans. Try a workshop for a hands-on experience!
Enjoy lunch by Europe's largest artificial lake, the Alqueva dam reservoir, with Spain in sight. Afterwards, ascend to conquer Monsaraz castle, savouring its peaceful streets. Return with our transfer.
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Distance: 35 kms if you cycle to Monsaraz and back
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Difficulty: easy
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Terrain: undulating, mostly downhill
Lunch included. Dinner not included
Accommodation: Convento do Espinheiro (15th century recovered convent) or similar - CLICK HERE TO VIEW
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Enchanting Vineyards
Cycling from Estremoz to Vila Viçosa.
Start your ride in Estremoz, known for its stunning views. Don't miss climbing the 14th century tower for an unforgettable panorama.
Next, visit Vila Viçosa, a picturesque village known for its marble. Explore the Ducal Palace, built between 1502 and 1700, and the Marble Museum.
Admire the scenic Serra d'Ossa and visit the charming 14th century church, Our Lady of Martyrs before heading back to the hotel.
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Distance: 47 kms if you only cycle until Vila Viçosa and back
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Difficulty: easy
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Terrain: undulating, mostly downhill.
Meals: Lunch included. Dinner not included
Accommodation: Convento do Espinheiro (15th century recovered convent) or similar - CLICK HERE TO VIEW
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Adeus!
Transfer to the airport. We hope to see you again soon.
LOCATION
This 13th century Dominican convent has been rewritten to offer unexpected serenity in Lisbon’s lively Baixa neighbourhood.
VIGNETTE COLLECTION, CONVENT SQUARE
5 STAR HOTEL
Known for its romantic atmosphere and proximity to great restaurants, Convento do Espinheiro makes it easy to enjoy the best of Évora.
CONVENTO DO ESPINHEIRO
5 STAR HOTEL
ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS
Hotels in Évora where you'll stay
Every thing was super organized with personal touch and gave us info on where to eat/ sight seeing. Biking company was exceptional, fun loving and personable. Felt like we are all friends traveling together. We have decided to use them for ALL future travels. Highly Highly recommend!!!
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