Please note:

Prices are based on a double bedroom occupancy (hotels may be different depending on availability) | Self-Guided version: We require a minimum of 2 people to confirm a Self-Guided departure | Groups: Discount for Groups of 4 or more people | E-Bike rental: + Euro 350 | On Self-Guided tours we can offer you any date, depending on our availability. If the tour starts and ends in different months/fortnight the price will be adjusted accordingly, depending on how many days in each month/fortnight. The price on festivity dates will be adjusted accordingly.

Arrival at Lisbon

Welcome at Lisbon airport. 3H00 drive to Marvão. Briefing about the tour. Lodging in a Pousada with a cozy ambience and almost family atmosphere. Lodging in El-Rei Dom Manuel Hotel, a Charming Hotel located in the Fortress.

The beautiful Natural Park with its medieval towns

48km (30mi), 610m total climbing (2000ft), level 3 (2.9).
After breakfast you ride down from the medieval village of Marvão on the top and you ride into the Natural Park of São Mamede Hills. Here Nature and History embrace each other. It seems time has stopped! …Everything is quiet. Lodging in a Pousada that manages to combine the genuine characteristics of the former 14th century Convent with modern luxury. Lodging in Pousada Mosteiro do Crato, Monument Hotel, Luxury Hotel.

Cork oak trees, olive trees and vast vineyards

66km (41mi), 900m total climbing (2950ft), level 4 (3.7).
After breakfast you leave the Monastery and ride towards small villages where you can admire the whitewashed houses with a yellow or blue stripe, the roads sided by trees, beautiful manor houses dated from the 17th and 18th centuries and you can also visit the small castle. The day ends in a small town, the land of marble and wine. Lodging in a 13th century former Castle converted into Pousada from where you can admire a superb view over the city and the vast Alentejo plain. Lodging in Pousada Castelo de Estremoz, Historic Hotel.

The capital of marble

36km (22mi), 380m total climbing (1250ft), level 2 (2.0).
After breakfast you ride towards the capital of marble in Portugal. This is a quiet small town in Alentejo where even the sidewalks are made of marble. Lodging in a Pousada that was once a Convent from 16th century. It is full of legends and tales. Lodging in Pousada Convento de Vila Viçosa, Historic Hotel.

The old small town famous for its rugs

70km (43mi), 890m total climbing (2920ft), level 4 (3.7).
After breakfast you ride to a pottery workshop. Your way leads you to a small town in Alentejo with its whitewashed houses. This town is famous for its rugs. Lodging in a Pousada which is an example of perfect harmony between the traditional and modern concepts of Portuguese architecture. Lodging in Pousada Convento de Arraiolos, Historic Hotel, a 16th century former Convent with blue tiles.

Towards the Roman Temple

30km (19mi), 270m total climbing (890ft), level 1 (1.2).
Our tour leads us to Evora, a city classified as World Heritage by UNESCO. You will have the afternoon free to wander around the city where you can find evidences of 2000 years of History. Lodging in a Pousada, which was originally a Monastery, then a former 15th century Convent and is one of the most precious architectural buildings of this town. Lodging in a 5* Historic Design Boutique Hotel, 16th century former Palace, M’Ar de Ar Aqueduto Hotel (or in  Pousada Convento de Évora, 15th century former Convent).

Departure

After breakfast you leave to Lisbon airport – 2H00 drive.

Total distance 250km (155mi) | Average 50km/day (31mi/day) | 100% asphalt

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On this tour you can ride with one of these bicycles

CUBE Attain GTC SLT Disc Carbon

GERMAN DESIGNED AND ENGINEERED

With the culmination of carbon frame technology, this bike is all the proof you need that comfort and high performance aren’t mutually exclusive. With a brand new Fulcrum Racing 66 disc wheelset and a complete complement of new Shimano’s superb Ultegra components – with technology borrowed from the range-topping Dura Ace – this is a no-compromise speed machine that’ll flatter any rider’s best efforts.

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SCOTT SPORTSTER

COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE

Sporster 20 Solution emphasizes comfort and convenience for touring and transportation. Equipped with a lockout fork and Syncros components, the Sportster is set up perfectly for your excursions with a more vertical and comfortable position. On this Road Bike tour you will ride with thinner tires (700×28).

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CUBE NUROAD C:62 RACE 400X

GO ANYWHERE-ADVENTURE  WITH THIS E-GRAVEL BIKE

Now you don’t have any excuse for not participating on a Portugal Bike Tour! 🙂 Don’t be afraid of not being able to keep up with the group. Now you can ride an e-bike without feeling too exhausted! The higher your cadence (not the speed), the more electric assistance you have. If you reduce your cadence the Bosch Smart System gives you less electric assistance to save the battery. With this eGravel Bike, with its elegant carbon frame and full carbon fork, you are ready to ride a very light and comfortable eGravel bike to explore all the ways of Portugal.

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