Portugal Bike Tour
- Region: Rest of Europe
- Destination: Portugal
- Duration: 6 Days / 5 Nights
- Level: Weekend Rider
- Price From: $3995
- Single Supplement: $ 900
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Cycle over gentle hills through unspoiled green and gold landscapes. Explore winding vineyards, rows of gnarled cork trees, and ancient villages perched on hilltops. Journey through the ages with a stay at the Convento do Espinheiro, a converted fifteenth-century convent, and visits to ancient megalithic sites. Discover quaint pottery shops in São Pedro do Corval and hand-stitched tapestries in Arraiolos. Culinary delights abound on this bike tour through the breadbasket of Portugal, with grand meals, exquisite local meats and cheeses, and a complete exploration of the region’s staggeringly diverse wines.
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Day One: Welcome to Portugal’s Alentejo!
Your guides will greet you in Lisbon at the Sofitel or the airport and whisk you away to the countryside. A short drive from the capital, the Alentejo is a stark and welcome contrast to the bustling metropolis. Rolling hills of gold and green, dotted with cork trees, olive groves, and flocks of sheep mark the landscape. We’ll start our adventure in the ancient town of Estremoz with lunch and a toast. Ride through vineyards of local grape varieties and try a few of them at our wine tasting. Dine like royalty tonight as we are treated to dine with our chefs over a homemade meal and wine tasting.
Meals: Light Lunch / Dinner
Destinations: Lisbon, Estremoz, Arcos
Accomplished: 10 miles / 17 km (additional optional ride of 24 km)
Day Two: Through the Countryside to Monsaraz
Ride through villages of white-washed homes outlined in blue and ochre trim. Arriving in Alandroal, contemplate the town’s medieval castle while enjoying a delicious coffee and pastry in the main square. Continue rolling through the natural landscape before stopping at a local barbeque owned by our friend Joao. Our home for the night is a serene 18th century Quinta that has been converted into a charming country hotel. Relax at the pool with a glass of local sparkling wine before venturing into the fortified medieval village, Monsaraz, to enjoy its stunning vistas. Tonight we’ll dine in the hotel’s excellent restaurant.
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Destinations: Alandroal, Aldeia de Ferreira, Monsaraz
Accomplished: 41 miles / 66 km
Day Three: Pottery and Palaces
Ride today to the village of São Pedro do Corval, whose main road is lined with quaint pottery shops to explore. Ride past rows of gnarly cork trees and pristine vineyards, through pastoral countryside dotted by abandoned castles, to the village of Nossa Senhora de Machede, where we’ll stop to eat tangy cheeses, freshly cured green olives, and local smoked meats. End the day at the Convento de Espinheiro, an historic monument and now a luxurious hotel. Tonight enjoy an historic tour of the incredible property before making the short drive to the city of Évora, where we will dine with our friends Antonio and Lucia at their restaurant.
Meals: Breakfast / Light lunch / Dinner
Destinations: Sao Pedro do Corval, Reguengos de Monsaraz, Montoito, Convento do Espinheiro
Accomplished: 41 miles / 66 km
Day Four: Valverde Loop
Ride from the hotel this morning to the city of Évora, a UNESCO World Heritage site, where we’ll meet up with our friend, Lucia, for a guided tour of the city. Walk through centuries old streets and squares from the Roman Temple of Diana to the intriguing Chapel of Bones. After our visit, we’ll ride around the ramparts of the town and under the 16th century aqueduct and into the surrounding countryside. Marvel at the Neolithic Dolmen of Zambujeiro near the village of Valverde, the biggest on the Iberian Peninsula, before heading north along quiet country roads to the hotel. Later, opt to visit the prestigious Cartuxa winery for a tasting or simply relax by the pool or at the spa. Enjoy dinner on your own tonight in Évora.
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch
Destinations: Évora, Valverde, Nossa Senhora de Guadalupe
Accomplished: 26 miles / 44 km (additional optional ride of 20 km)
Day Five: Arraiolos Loop
Start the day cycling through pastoral fields, where the only sounds are birds chirping and the jangling bells of flocking sheep. We’ll arrive in Arraiolos, noted for its colorful, hand-stitched woolen tapestries. Peek into a couple of the shops to see villagers stitching and chatting together. We’ll then stop in at a local restaurant in Arraiolos to delight in some typical countryside fare before cycling back to the hotel. Celebrate our final night in the Alentejo in the hotel’s ancient wine cellar, where the Divinus restaurant offers a truly gourmet experience.
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Destinations: Sao Pedro do Corval, Reguengos de Monsaraz, Montoito
Accomplished: 28 miles / 46 km
Day Six: Goodbye to the Alentejo
Relax this morning over a well-deserved gourmet breakfast before our drive back to Lisbon, where your guides will see you off.
Meals: Breakfast
Destinations: Lisbon
Accomplished: (optional ride of 17 km)
