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6-Day Guided Tour

Alentejo: Castles, Wines & Golden Plains

Cycle Portugal's rural heartland — medieval villages, castles, exceptional wines, and cuisine best enjoyed at a slower pace.

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Tour Highlights

The Alentejo, thoughtfully supported

A slow-paced journey through Portugal's heartland with historic stays and every detail taken care of.

From

€2,290 per person

Six days of riding with full support, historic hotels, and luggage transfers taken care of.

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295 km · avg 55 km/day

Longest day: 62 km

Fully guided

Support throughout the journey

Luggage transfer

Your bags moved between hotels

Historic hotels

Including a night in a castle

Tour Overview

Portugal's rural heartland on two wheels

We'll explore Portugal's rural heartland, cycling through medieval villages, castles, and lush landscapes. We'll savor a mix of Michelin-starred dining and authentic local cuisine, best enjoyed at a slower pace.

Cyclists riding through Évora's historic centre past the Roman temple
Cyclists on a shaded ecopista, a former railway turned bike lane
Wine tasting at a modern bunker-style winery among Alentejo vineyards
Cyclist approaching a medieval hilltop castle and white village
Marvão's white houses and castle walls high above the plains

From Évora to the golden plains

Our journey begins in Évora, a historic town home to the sinister Chapel of Bones. From here, we ride along scenic bike lanes that once served as railways. The three wineries we visit — ranging from a medieval building to a modern bunker — offer exceptional wines, blending tradition and innovation.

Luxury meets history

We visit castles, stay in one that was once home to royalty, and explore a horse farm where the Lusitano breed thrives. Our adventure culminates in Marvão, a hilltop town with panoramic views that inspired Nobel Prize-winning author José Saramago to declare: “From Marvão, you can see the whole world.”

White Lusitano horse on a traditional Alentejo horse farm

What is included

  • 7 nights hotels with breakfast
  • Three wine tastings
  • Mountain bikes (upgrades available)
  • Experienced local guide
  • Support van & mechanic assistance
  • Luggage transfers between hotels
  • Transfer from Lisbon and back
  • Travel insurance during the tour
  • Energy snacks & water refills

Not included

  • International airfare
  • Lunches & dinners
  • Personal expenses & tips
  • Bike upgrade: Ebike + 240 euros
  • Bike upgrade: Gravel bike + 180 euros
The Fleet

Choose your Alentejo bike

Every bike is professionally maintained and fitted to you before we roll out. Upgrade options are available when you book.

Cube Mountain BikeIncluded

Cube Mountain Bike

  • Cube hardtail frame
  • Front suspension fork
  • Shimano Deore 1x10 drivetrain
  • Hydraulic disc brakes
Kona Gravel BikeUpgrade + €180

Kona Gravel Bike

  • Premium Kona bikes with Carbon Forks
  • Shimano Cues groupset
  • Hydraulic disc brakes
  • Fast-rolling mixed-terrain tyres
Bosch Motors E-BikeUpgrade + €240

Bosch Motors E-Bike

  • Cube or Radon
  • Bosch mid-drive motor
  • Shimano Cues groupset
  • Hydraulic disc brakes
The Route

Route highlights through the Alentejo

Six days across golden plains, walled towns, and wine country — here are the moments that define the journey. The full day-by-day route is reserved for our guests.

Map of the Alentejo cycling route from Évora, with the full route shown in ocean blue
  • Wander Évora's historic centre and visit the unforgettable Chapel of Bones.

  • Ride scenic ecopistas — bike lanes that once served as railway lines.

  • Taste exceptional wines at three wineries — from a medieval building to a modern bunker.

  • Sleep in a castle that was once home to Portuguese royalty.

  • Meet the Lusitano horses on a traditional Alentejo horse farm.

  • Finish in Marvão, the hilltop town where “you can see the whole world.”

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