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Alentejo Bike Tour: Easy Riding & Magical Stays in Portugal’s Golden Heartland

Experience the pinnacle of luxury cycling in Portugal with our exclusive Alentejo bike tour, meticulously designed for the sophisticated Slow Travel lifestyle. This journey combines low-elevation cycling with world-class heritage in the Tuscany of Portugal, a sun-drenched region of endless horizons and Roman ruins.

As one of the premier easy cycling tour in Europe, this trip is perfect for those who prefer flat to gentle rolling roads over grueling climbs. Whether you are an occasional rider or a seasoned traveler seeking a relaxing premium getaway, our route through cork oak forests and golden plains ensures a seamless, joyful experience. With Veymont Travel’s signature full van support, you can focus entirely on the breathtaking scenery and prestigious wine heritage of Southern Portugal.

Your journey is defined by absolutely magical accommodations that serve as living monuments. Retreat to a fourteenth-century fortified monastery or find peace in a secluded convent adorned with thousands of hand-painted tiles. These are immersive heritage experiences offering five-star comfort within ancient architecture. From the ramparts of Marvão and Monsaraz to the UNESCO streets of Évora, every pedal stroke celebrates the Alentejo’s majesty, offering the best cycling experience in Portugal for the discerning traveler.

Day 1 : Welcome to Alentejo - Feeling the Knight's Heritage

We will meet you at Lisbon airport at a predetermined time before transferring you to the serene village of Flor da Rosa. You will check into one of the most prestigious historic hotels in Portugal, the Pousada Mosteiro do Crato, a 14th-century fortified monastery converted into an exceptional luxury stay. In the afternoon, we will perform custom bike adjustments and a briefing, followed by a welcome dinner served under the monastery’s ancient stone vaults, celebrating the start of your premium Alentejo cycling tour.

Meals: Dinner

Accomodation: Pousada Mosteiro Crato 5* – Flor da Rosa

For your first full day of riding, you will explore the Spanish border region through a route optimized for pleasure and scenery. The highlight of this stage is the medieval hilltop village of Marvão, known as the “Eagle’s Nest” for its dramatic position on a granite ridge. This accessible bike route is designed to prioritize the experience over effort: you will enjoy a spectacular, long descent and fluid roads through the Serra de São Mamede Natural Park. Thanks to our full van support, you can choose to skip the final climb and be driven directly to the ramparts to admire the 360-degree views before returning to the fairytale comfort of your palace in Flor da Rosa.

Meals: Breakfast · Picnic / Lunch · Dinner

Route: Option 1 : 40 km / 750 m Elevation Gain – Option 2 : 80 km / 1100 m Elevation Gain

Accomodation: Pousada Mosteiro Crato 5* –  Flor Da Rosa

You will head south for an iconic stage through the world’s most extensive cork oak forests. This ride is defined by its low elevation and gentle gradients, offering a fluid and meditative cycling experience on deserted secondary roads. Your destination is the Convento de São Paulo, a former 12th-century monastery hidden in the lush greenery of the Serra d’Ossa. This stay is absolutely unique: you will spend the night surrounded by a private collection of 50,000 historic tiles, enjoying an atmosphere of total serenity and the quiet luxury of centuries of history.

Meals: Breakfast · Picnic / Lunch · Dinner

Route: Option 1 : 50 km / 500 m Elevation Gain – Option 2 : 80 km / 1000 m Elevation Gain

Accomodation: Hotel Convento de Sao Paulo 4* –  Redondo

The landscape shifts as you approach the shimmering waters of the Great Lake Alqueva, one of the largest man-made lakes in Europe. This day of easy cycling takes you through traditional white-washed hamlets on predominantly flat roads toward the foothills of the medieval jewel, Monsaraz. After a steady and manageable climb to explore the ancient castle walls and its narrow streets, you will descend back to the plains for a truly magical stay at São Lourenço do Barrocal. This 200-year-old luxury estate is a masterclass in understated elegance, set within an expansive landscape of ancient holm oaks and massive granite boulders. It is widely considered one of the best luxury hotels in Portugal, offering a deep connection to the land through its own vineyards and olive oil production. You will spend the evening in total serenity, enjoying a “farm-to-table” dinner under the stars in the heart of this ancient agricultural estate.

Meals: Breakfast · Picnic / Lunch · Dinner

Route: 55 km / 450 m Elevation Gain

Accomodation: Sao Lourenço do Barrocal 5* – Monsaraz

The final stage of your Alentejo crossing is a celebration of the vast, golden plains. The terrain is remarkably flat, making the riding fast and enjoyable as you reach your final destination. You will enter Évora, a UNESCO World Heritage city, often called a “Museum City” for its concentration of Roman and medieval monuments. After finishing your ride at the Roman Temple of Diana, you will settle into a premium boutique hotel in the historic heart of the city to celebrate the completion of your journey.

Meals: Breakfast · Picnic / Lunch · Dinner

Route: 60 km / 500 m Elevation Gain

Accomodation: Hotel M’ar de Ar Aqueduto 5* –  Evora

After a final royal breakfast in the historic center, we provide a private transfer back to Lisbon. Your accessible Alentejo bike tour concludes here, leaving you with memories of golden roads and the most magical historic stays in Southern Europe. For those wishing to extend the adventure, this tour serves as the perfect gateway to our cycling itineraries in Andalusia or our Douro & Serra da Estrela journey in the northern part of Portugal. .

Meals: Breakfast

IncluDED
NoT INCLUDED

Accomodation

  • 4 nights in 5* hotels in double occupancy 
  • 1 nights in 4* hotels in double occupancy

Meals

  • 5 breakfasts
  • 4 picnics / lunches
  • 5 dinners
  • Sport nutrition for every day of cycling

Guiding

  • 1 guide-driver with van who supports the group all along the tour

Activities

  • 5 bike rides
  • Wine tasting

Equipment

  • Garmin GPS rental : 1 for 4 pers.
  • 1 bottle
  • 1 Veymont Travel cycling jersey

Support & Transfer

  • Transfer of people
  • Transfer of luggages
  • Transfer of bikes
  • Mechanical assistance
  • Pick up and drop off at predeterminated places
Non Inclus Séjour Liberté
  • Travel and repatriation insurance
  • Plane/train tickets and transportation to/from predetermined pick up/drop off locations
  • Accomodation before and after the stay
  • Personnal effetcs purchased during the stay
  • Activities not planned by Veymont Travel
  • Meals not mentionned in the “meals” section
  • Wine and dinks in bars, hotels and restaurants
  • Bike rental
  • Cycling guide

Guaranteed departure from 4 participants. Less than 4? More than 8? Contact-us !

In option:

  • Bike rental and equipment
  • Room in Single occupation
  • Cycling guide