Alentejo · Moderate
A walk in the rural areas of Alentejo in Portugal. Visit te biggest Menhir from a megalithic time. If you like a hike in a remote place with few people and quietness this is a walking tour for you.
Pure and simple. That is a simple way to describe Alentejo. The region seems to have remained a bit outside our time and it refused entering on our chaotic and frenetic way of living. A necessary relaxation and slow down of our natural present posture are necessary, to fully take in what this region offers. Alentejo does have one of the best Human Development Index values in the country, which might portrait how good it can be for us a little time off in the region.
IMPORTANTE NOTE: From June to September this is not a recommended tour due the heat. If you know what to expect from a 35º degree walking tour you may consider to book it.
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Overnight: Farm: Herdade Santo Isidro
Overnight: Herdade Santo Isidro, Meada
Today’s walk is a little about megalithic times. In a few miles you will face with the biggest Menhir in the entire Iberian Peninsula. The route today serves the purpose of discovering megalithic sites, especially when you enter in the Coureleiros Megalithic Park. House: Casa Amarela
Meada → Castelo de Vide · 17.0 km · ↑ 342 m · ↓ 139 m
The area of Alentejo is known to be that of a region in harmony with nature, where humans explore for millennia what the land offers in what it is commonly known as Montado Alentejano. It is immediately noticeable the not so urbanized landscape, in a mixture of nature and agriculture exploration. There are two main hills to cross on this day’s walk, which will lead to Marvão. This little town is located on top of hill, which makes this walk peak at 820m, while starting at 520m. There is a mixture of all types of terrain. Some of the areas that might spark your interest during the day are: The medieval castle of Castelo de Vide, the synagogue of Castelo de Vide, Santa Maria da Devesa’s Mother Church, Marvão’s castle and the convent of Nossa Senhora da Estrela. Hote 4*l: Dom Dinis Marvão
Castelo de Vide → Marvão · 18.0 km · ↑ 548 m · ↓ 292 m
Being this walk extensively more downhill, since it has to get from Marvão, at the top of a hill, down to Ribeira de Nisa, it allows for a good view point across the entire region. It mainly crosses farmed land. All types of terrain are to be expected, however the majority of it will be on asphalt roads. If with enough time, there is an old roman city on the waiting to be visited, called Ammaia, which is likely from the 1st century BC. Some of the areas that might spark your interest during the day are: The wonderful view of Marvão at Portagem, its roman bridge and Ammaia, an ancient roman city further down the day. Hotel 4*: Convento da Proença
Marvão → Ribeira de Nisa · 14.0 km · ↑ 286 m · ↓ 607 m
The common and widely known cork trees from Alentejo are easily spotted during this day. Look for a sponge like tree bark, usually cut up to the upper half of it. The walk today is going to be mainly in paved roads with very low traffic. Take a walk around Fortios to see how the people live in rural areas. Farm: Tapada da Eira e Chaça
Ribeira de Nisa → Fortios · 17.0 km · ↑ 98 m · ↓ 201 m
This walk is the day of the Montado Alentejano. It crosses areas of this well known natural structure which represents, in its purest form, the equilibrium between humans and the natural world. The final destination of this walk is Flor da Rosa. Some of the areas that might spark your interest during the day are: The landscape along the day, and the Monestary of Flor da Rosa, that will also be the pace where you sleep. Hotel 4*: Monestary of Flor da Rosa
Fortios → Flor da Rosa · 20.0 km · ↑ 107 m · ↓ 211 m
Most of the path is made in unpaved roads. 3 km after your walk Crato village will be found.The name of the town, Crato, comes from the title that was concede to the chef of the Order of the Knights of St. John of Jerusalem in Portugal, commonly known in Portuguese as Ordem do Hospital There is a small old dolmen called Anta de Crato which requires a two kilometer deviation from the course in order to visit. Some of the areas that might spark your interest during the day are: The landscape along the day, the Crato’s castle and the museum house of Padre Belo. The dolmen of Crato, a megalith construction guessed to be around 5 thousand years old, Alter do Chão’s castle and pillory. Hotel 4*: Convento D´Alter
Flor da Rosa → Alter do Chão · 17.0 km · ↑ 202 m · ↓ 223 m
Extended version: 9 nights / 10 days€707 per person
Solo traveller supplement€206 per person
Where you stay
Night 1
| Season | Dates | Per person (twin) | Single supplement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low season 2026/27 | 1 Nov 2026 – 25 Mar 2027 | €1,211 | €309 |
| Regular season spring 2027 | 26 Mar 2027 – 25 Jun 2027 | €1,314 | €339 |
| Summer season 2027 | 26 Jun 2027 – 31 Aug 2027 | €1,468 | €402 |
| High season 2027 | 1 Sept 2027 – 25 Sept 2027 | €1,417 | €371 |
| Regular season autumn 2027 | 26 Sept 2027 – 31 Oct 2027 | €1,314 | €339 |
Start on any date in the seasons above.
We provide special attention to the welfare of our customers by maintaining an appropriate pace during guided tours, allowing you to enjoy the scenery and the way of life of the Portuguese.
Each day's ride ends in the afternoon, giving you time to relax before the next gastronomic experience, where you can taste regional flavors. We aim to provide an exceptional adventure with a little extra spice.
We offer the following types of walking tours: Self-Guided Tour Guided Tours Guided Tour Plus
The Self-Guided Tour includes: airport transfers Hotel bookings with breakfast included GPS with route Light picnics Daily luggage transfer to the next hotel Transfer from the destination back to the start point
The Guided Tours include: includes everything described in the self –Guided tours Guide and support van for the walking tour Water, snacks, and transport for any dropouts Organized lunches and dinners for the group
The Guided Tour Plus includes everything described in the Guided Tours, plus daily lunches and dinners featuring typical dishes of the Portuguese regions.
Our route classifications are as follows: Easy (1/5): Mostly flat terrain with daily distances up to 15 km. Easy to Moderate (2/5): Mostly flat terrain with daily distances between 15 km and 25 km, with short climbs up to 20% of the route. Suitable for inexperienced hikers with some fitness preparation. Moderate (3/5): Terrain can be dirt roads or trails, mostly flat with daily distances between 15 km and 25 km, with some climbs up to 40% of the route. Suitable for walkers with fitness preparation. Moderate to Hard (4/5): Terrain can be dirt roads or trails, with daily distances between 15 km and 25 km and moderate climbs up to 60% of the route. Suitable for hikers with fitness preparation who want to challenge themselves. Hard (5/5): Terrain can be dirt roads or trails, with daily distances between 15 km and 30 km and strong climbs up to 60% of the route. Suitable for experienced hikers.
Guided tours are available in Portuguese, and English.
Liability insurance and personal accident insurance are included only in guided tours. We recommend all participants to ensure their Travel Insurance has adequate coverage for Cancellation and Refund, Luggage, Medical Expenses and Repatriation, Death and Permanent Disability.
To ensure you're well-prepared for a hiking experience, we recommend the following gear and clothing. Note that we provide a cycling jersey and bib shorts for all our guests. General Clothing: Bathing suit and sandals Walking shoes/sandals Evening and casual wear Walking Gear: Walking sticks (available upon request) Different pairs of walking socks Walking backpack (available upon request) Walking shoes
The proposal is valid for 30 days.
No, city taxes are not included and are payable on site. The approximate cost is €1 or €2 per person per night. In Lisbon, the city tax is €4 per person per night, and in Porto, it is €3 per person per night.
No, with a proposal, nothing is confirmed until accommodations are reserved and a deposit is requested.
Yes, transfers are included for extra nights booked at the beginning of the tour, as long as the nights are booked through us.
No, transfers are not included for extra nights booked at the end of the tour.
Each person is entitled to one bag for luggage transfer. If you need to transfer additional bags, an extra charge of approximately €100 per bag will apply, depending on the specific bicycle tour you choose.
After confirming the proposal, accommodations will be reserved. Once all accommodations are reserved, the tour will be confirmed, and a deposit will be requested.
No, services not used are not refunded.
Someone will be at Porto airport with a card with your name.
For tours starting in Figueira da Foz, Lisbon, or Évora, look for meeting point 3 at Lisbon airport. There will be a card with your name for your transfer.
Yes, you can postpone a tour. We offer flexibility in our booking policies, allowing you to postpone your walking tour free of charge up to 30 days before the start date, no questions asked. This provides you with the convenience to adjust your plans if needed. Click our full cancellation policy.
We offer a variety of payment methods to ensure a convenient and secure booking experience for our customers. We accept the following payment methods: Bank Transfers: Direct bank transfers are accepted, and no fees will be charged. Flywire: We are pleased to offer Flywire as a payment option, providing secure and convenient international payments. Please note that a 2% fee applies for this option. The payment link will be provided once our local partner confirms your tour.
This package is organised by Top Bike tours Portugal, Unipessoal, Lda, licence RNAAT 7/2014 (Turismo de Portugal, I.P.). Groundlevel Tours acts as the travel agency. Package travel information
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