Cycling Alentejo: Wine Country & Castles Bike Tour (Extended Route)

Enjoy a scenic 2-hour and 40-minute drive from Lisbon to Marvão. Upon arrival, explore the 9th-century Marvão Castle and stroll through the historic center's narrow streets. If you have time, visit the Roman city of Ammaia and relax at the river beach near the Roman bridge of Portagem. Admire panoramic views of the Alentejo landscape from various vantage points. Hotel Pousada de Marvão (upgrade to superior room in premium option)

Start your ride in Marvão, cycling through Beirã and the medieval town of Castelo de Vide. Continue to Flor da Rosa, exploring its historical sites, and finish in Crato or Alter do Chão. Enjoy the scenic landscapes, olive groves, and cork oak trees along the way. Hotel Vila Galé Collection Alter Real or Hotel Convento D'Alter or Pousada do Crato – 5 star included in the premium option.

Begin your ride in Crato, cycling through the picturesque town of Alter do Chão, known for its Lusitano horses. Continue to Fronteira, exploring its charming streets and historical sites. Finish your tour in Monforte, enjoying the scenic landscapes and peaceful atmosphere of the Alentejo region. Hotel 5 *:Hotel Torre de Palma (upgrade to a superior room in premium option)

This cycling day will be mostly near agricultural fields. The first village you will find is, Cabeço de Vide. Much sought after, during the summer, for its pools and hot springs. Take some time and go to the Castle. Once in Estremoz (“white city”), explore the city, home of many kings and queens of Portugal, especially king Dinis and Queen Isabel. Take a walk into the city, admire the white marble cobblestones and visit the Castle and other monuments that the city offers. You are goint to sleep in Hotel 4 or Hotel Pousada de Estremoz (upgrade to a superior room in premium option)

Going out of Estremoz on a bicycle will be a good feeling. A few kilometers further you will find a marble extraction point and after that continue your way to the next place called Arcos. The first half of the route it will be easy…enjoy the cork trees and then start a smooth climb till Borba, well know by the portuguese people because the wine, and then a little further finish your route in Vila Viçosa. These two places are also very connected to the marble industry. Explore Vila Viçosa, known as the “Princess of Alentejo”, and visit the Ducal Palace and the Castle. Although this is one of the longest day of cycling, after 4 kilometers, a long descent will guide you to the biggest artificial Alqueva’s lake. On the way some oleander flowers will paint some trees and shrubs. The route will take you to Outeiro Menhir, right before reaching Monsaraz. Hotel Horta da Coutada or Estalagem de Monsaraz included in the premium option

Breakfast at the hotel. Start of the ride towards Reguengos home of Herdade do Esporão, one of the iconic wine and olive oil producers in Alentejo. Once you leave Reguengos you'll ride some of the quietest roads of this region, through Montoito village and endless vineyards and farmland almost to the edge of the city of Évora. On arrival check in at the hotel M’Ar de Ar Aqueduto hotel, an amazing 5 star hotel by the Évora Aqueduct, or M'ar D'Ar Muralhas, a 4 star hotel placed inside Évora's fortified walls. Free afternoon to visit Évora before dinner at Luar de Janeiro, another opportunity to taste the majestically prepared local gastronomy. Hotel 4 *: M´AR de Ar or 5 star Hotel M’ar de Ar Aqueduto (included in premium option)

This great day will guide thru a winery for one more visit and to Arraiolos village, that is known because its carpets as well as the peculiar circular castle. The Olive Oil trees and Cork trees will be on your views again. The return to Évora will be fast, and you can have more time to explore it and visit on of the highlights that is the Bone Chapel dated from the XIII century. Hotel 4 *: M´AR de Ar or 5 star Hotel M’ar de Ar Aqueduto (included in premium option)