Other informations:
- Total distance: 248 km;
- Distance/day (average): 49 km;
- Bike: MTB with hybrid tires;
- Trekk: 63% Tar and 27% Smooth dirt.
Itinerary:Day 1: Arrival
Arrival to Lisbon airport and VIP transfer to the fabulous Farmscape Hotel & Retreat, surrounded by oaks, olive groves and vineyards.
Before dinner our team will do a briefing on the tour. Indulge yourself with an exquisite gourmet dinner, for tomorrow the adventure begins.
Transfer will be made during the afternoon at 3:00 p.m.
Day 2: A little of history
Today you'll cycle along the Alqueva Lake, witnessing two opposite landscapes - the Alentejo yellowish plains and the quietness of the biggest artificial lake of Europe - just imagine the peacefulness. You'll be heading to the medieval village of Monsaraz, considered a National Monument and the balcony of the great lake, with its impressive views over the Alqueva Dam and Spanish border.
After a delicious picnic prepared by our Chef, we continue cycling to the José de Sousa Winery, that still uses traditional winemaking methods, keeping alive a ritual initiated more than 2000 years ago with the Romans. This winery, below ground level, has 114 ânforas (clay pots) where an extremely rare type of fermentation takes place. This is the perfect place to created exceptional wines.
Night at Herdade do Barrocal Farmstate Hotel & Retreat.
Stage: 45km.
Day 3: Cycling trough cork and olive trees
After the most delicious breakfast, you're going to cycle through enormous plains and cork trees that extends until the eye can see - feel the warm aroma from the Alentejo and admire the greatness of the Alqueva Lake – “on a clear day you can see forever!”
Our goal for today's destination is the Herdade do Sobroso Country House – a splendid and charming Wine Resort. Dinner will be dedicated to some of the most traditional dishes of the region.
Night at Herdade do Sobroso Country House.
Stage: 54km.
Day 4: Discovering traditions
After a sweeping breakfast our exclusive country house, we ride through immense and breathtaking vineyards. Today you’ll have the opportunity of visiting one of the oldest and best olive oil mills in Portugal. We have organized a special olive oil tasting at the Adega Cooperativa Moura & Barrancos, just for us. The Adega is one of the most moderns of the country, with an average production of 7 million liters. The strong scent of the olive oil takes us back to memories when it was so valuable that was considered the liquid gold.
Right before dinner it’s time to discover the secrets of the Herdade do Sobroso awarded wines, with a visit at the winery and a special tasting.
Night at Herdade do Sobroso Country House.
Stage: 57km.
Day 5: Inner Alentejo
Following breakfast, we’ll continue our adventure through the Alentejo interior countryside. Along the typical landscape, we want you to see, feel, hear and breathe the region’s good life and atmosphere. Following lunch, we cycle to today’s accommodation. You will be staying at an exclusive Luxury Wine & SPA Country House, surrounded by hectares of vineyards - Herdade da Malhadinha Nova.
During the evening, taste a unique regional gourmet dinner conceptualized by the experienced hands of Michelin star awarded Joachim Koerper, well accompanied by the country house premium wines.
Night at Herdade da Malhadinha Nova Country House & Spa.
Stage: 67km.
Day 6: Wine Region
Enjoy one of the most amazing and delicious breakfast of Portugal! Sounds too much? Have a try!
For this morning we’ve prepared a short bike ride, to Albernôa, we’re you’ll be visiting Santa Vitória Winery and have an exclusive visit and wine tasting. Our Chef’s awaits with the perfect picnic.
Tonight dinner will be very traditional! Enjoy!
Night at Herdade da Malhadinha Nova Country House & Spa.
Stage: 25km.
Day 7: Goodbye
Today is departure day.
Enjoy the exquisite breakfast one last time at Malhadinha Nova Country House & Spa.
A transfer will be made to the Lisbon Airport at 10:00 a.m.
What is included:
- 5 Gourmet picnic lunches (water and wine with responsible consumption included);
- 6 Breakfasts;
- 6 A la carte dinners, drinks included (water, and wine in moderate consumption);
- During dinner, the wine included is a suggestion of the maître, different beverages request should be paid as an extra directly by the client;
- 6 nights in double accommodation;
- Water, coffee and soda along the route;
- Bilingual guides;
- Full maintenance and technical assistance during the tour;
- Backpack, water bottle, bike jersey, casual polo and luggage tags with Bike Tours Portugal Logo;
- 5 Snacks (Cereal bars, dry fruits and waters);
- Insurance;
- Concierge services for spa reservations and other additional services;
- Transportation service within a 10km radius are included (dinners outside the hotel not mentioned, extra activities not mentioned and lost objects pick up over 10km are subject to an extra quotation);
- Arrival transfer Lisbon airport – 1st hotel) Lisbon Airport, at 3:00p.m. on fixed departures;
- Departure transfer (last hotel – Lisbon Airport, at 10:00 a.m. on fixed departures;
- If you intend to arrive or depart from a different Airport or with a different schedule, please contact us to quote and organize your transfer;
- Other transfers are subject to an extra quotation;
- Van 24h/7 for luggage transportation (hotel-to-hotel and full technical support vehicle along the tour – the van is at a 15 minutes’ distance for any eventuality);
- Sag vehicle along the way please contact us for a quotation.
What is not included:
- Lunches on day one and day 7 (transfer days);
- Extra equipment non specified as included;
- Bike shorts and shoes;
- Air fares;
- Transportation service over a 10km radius are subject to an extra quotation;
- Gratuities;
- Mini-bar and extra consumptions not mentioned on the program;
- SPA treatments.