Duration 8 days
Group size 2–14
Difficulty Moderate
Next departure 15 May in 199 days
From € 1,390 / pax Deposit from €278
Why you'll love it

Tour highlights

The 4 moments guests tell us they remember most.

  • Évora, Estremoz and Monsaraz
  • The Atlantic beaches at the end
  • Five formats, self-guided to Guided Plus
  • Level: Moderate, 40-65 km a day
See the full day-by-day itinerary
Overview

About this trip

Pace Active
Group Small group, max 14 travellers

From the marble towns and castles of the inner Alentejo to the wild Atlantic beaches: eight days and 370 km on quiet roads, in five formats from self-guided to Guided Plus.

  • Self-Guided: min. 4: €1,390 · min. 2: €1,790 · single +€585
  • Van Support Plus: min. 4: €3,000 · min. 2: €4,180 · single +€935
  • Guided Plus: min. 4: €3,670 · min. 2: €5,345 · single +€1,275

Prices per person, VAT included, sharing a double or twin room. Season supplement April, May and October +€145; July to September +€350. Groups of 8 or more: 10-15% off. Starting on another day than the tour's arrival day: +€150.

Photo: Joseolgon, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Where you'll go

Cities & sites

4 destinations, travelled in the order shown — your itinerary's route.

Stop 1

Évora

Roman temple and walled city; our farmhouse is nearby.

Stop 2

Estremoz

Marble town with a castle pousada.

Stop 3

Monsaraz

Walled village above the Alqueva lake.

Stop 4

Vila Nova de Milfontes

Village at the mouth of the Mira river.

Day by day

Your itinerary

8 days
4 destinations
Day 1

Arrive in Évora

Arrival day (Saturday); bike fitting and briefing.

None
Tomorrow Évora - Estremoz
Day 2

Évora - Estremoz

52 km through cork and olive groves to the marble town.

Breakfast
Tomorrow Estremoz - Vila Viçosa - Monsaraz
Day 3

Estremoz - Vila Viçosa - Monsaraz

65 km past the ducal palace to the walled village.

Breakfast
Tomorrow Alqueva lake
Day 4

Alqueva lake

45 km around the lake; a winery tasting.

Breakfast
Tomorrow Back to Évora
Day 5

Back to Évora

60 km on quiet roads to Évora.

Breakfast
Tomorrow Transfer to the coast
Day 6 Travel day

Transfer to the coast

Van to the coast and 40 km to Vila Nova de Milfontes.

Breakfast
Tomorrow The Atlantic beaches
Day 7

The Atlantic beaches

A coastal loop of 55 km.

Breakfast
Tomorrow Departure
Day 8 Departure

Departure

Transfer to Lisbon (Plus formats) or own way home.

Breakfast
No surprises

What's included

8 things included · 6 things to budget for

✓ Included in the price 8

  • Double or twin rooms with breakfast
  • Welcome briefing and bike fitting
  • Navigation app with the roadbook
  • Luggage transfer between hotels
  • 24-hour support
  • Personal accident insurance
  • Basic tool kit
  • Cycling jersey and a souvenir

✕ Not included 6

  • Flights
  • Bike rental in the self-guided format (see the add-ons)
  • Lunches and dinners (included in the Plus formats)
  • Airport transfers (included in the Plus formats)
  • Drinks
  • Travel insurance
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Available departures

Below are our scheduled group departures. Request a custom date if none of these work for you.

Sat 15 May 2027
8 days 4 more to run
Returns 22 May 2027
Per person €3,670 / pax +€1,275 single room Reserve from €734 deposit
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Sat 09 Oct 2027
8 days Guaranteed
Returns 16 Oct 2027
Per person €3,670 / pax +€1,275 single room Reserve from €734 deposit
Places available
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Booking conditions

  • A 20% deposit secures your places; the balance is due 45 days before departure.
  • Cancel 366 or more days before departure: free.
  • Cancel 65 to 365 days before departure: a fee of 50.
  • Cancel 45 to 64 days before departure: a fee of 100.
  • Cancel 31 to 44 days before departure: 50% of the booking total.
  • Cancel 21 to 30 days before departure: 60% of the booking total.
  • Cancel 20 days or fewer before departure: 100% of the booking total.
  • Prices are per person sharing; a room to yourself adds the single supplement shown beside each date.
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