Portugal's Algarve & Alentejo Bike Tour

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Families with Young Adults 20s & Beyond Best for ages 20+ (min. age 18)

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Families with Kids & Teens Best for ages 7-17 (min. age 4)

6 days

5 nights

Activity Levels 2-4

We categorize our trips based on a range of activity levels from leisurely (1) to avid (5) with plenty of options in between.

Premiere Hotels

Premiere Hotels - Experience the world’s best, from lavish luxury to chic retreats with prestigious alliances.

Deluxe Hotels - Find modern comforts in extraordinary settings, with great ambience and ample amenities.

Casual Hotels - Known for their character, charm and proximity to outdoor adventures and Backroads activities.

Small Luxury Ships - Unpack once and cover more distance on an intimate ship with spacious staterooms and superb amenities.

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Portugal's Algarve & Alentejo Bike Tour

Couples, Friends & Solos

Small Group Adventures for:

Couples, Friends & Solos Adults 18+

Women's Adventures Women 18+

Families with Young Adults 20s & Beyond Best for ages 20+ (min. age 18)

Families with Older Teens & 20s Best for ages 16-23 (min. age 14)

Families with Kids & Teens Best for ages 7-17 (min. age 4)

6 days

5 nights

Activity Levels 2-4

We categorize our trips based on a range of activity levels from leisurely (1) to avid (5) with plenty of options in between.

Premiere Hotels

Premiere Hotels - Experience the world’s best, from lavish luxury to chic retreats with prestigious alliances.

Deluxe Hotels - Find modern comforts in extraordinary settings, with great ambience and ample amenities.

Casual Hotels - Known for their character, charm and proximity to outdoor adventures and Backroads activities.

Small Luxury Ships - Unpack once and cover more distance on an intimate ship with spacious staterooms and superb amenities.

2024: Oct-Nov 2025: Mar-Jun, Aug-Nov

From $5,499 - $6,249 /person

NEW! Private Reserve - a collection of trips and dates exclusively for your private group. Reserve by January 1, 2025.

From Lisbon to Vineyards, Castles & Beaches

Ancient Moorish palaces, fresh-caught seafood, expansive olive groves and vineyards—this is the exhilarating landscape of southern Portugal. Start your adventure in stylish Lisbon before embarking on a cycling journey through the tranquil Alentejo region. Past golden hillsides, cork forests and charming whitewashed villages, pedal toward a rich tapestry of gorgeous scenery, history and local flavor.

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Highlights

  • Bike from Lisbon, Portugal's captivating capital, where tradition and modernity have blended together to form a vibrant waterfront city
  • Traverse tranquil rural roads and enjoy extraordinary views from hilltop Monsaraz, considered to be one of the country's most beautiful villages
  • Get to know Portuguese architecture, a distinct mix of colorful tiled facades, medieval castles and ornate cathedrals influenced by Romanesque, Gothic and Manueline styles
  • Discover picturesque beaches, ancient ruins and postcard-ready white-walled villages
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Start/End Lisbon

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Itinerary

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Days 1-2

Description

Start your trip in alluring Lisbon, where old-world charm meets cosmopolitan culture Bike past olive and cork trees and endless vineyards in Portugal's agricultural heart Visit an olive oil farm and learn about the centuries-old process behind this regional delight Relish a typical Alentejo-style dinner in one of the area’s most beautiful villages and enjoy luxury accommodations in historic Monsaraz.

Accommodations

Nights 1-2

São Lourenço do Barrocal
Monsaraz
Premiere Hotel

A luxuriously restored 200-year-old agrarian estate that offers stylish rooms, rustic charm, lush gardens and farm-to-table dining. (pool, spa)

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

Day 3

Description

Admire the warm tones of terra-cotta in Portugal’s pottery capital and fill up on souvenirs before picnicking at a traditional family-run herdade (farmhouse) Bike amid a tranquil rolling landscape en route to Évora Discover Alentejo's spectacular capital—a World Heritage site, vibrant university town and member of the Most Ancient European Towns Network. 

Accommodations

Night 3

Convento do Espinheiro Hotel & Spa
Évora
Premiere Hotel

A luxuriously renovated 15th-century convent with spacious rooms and elegant details, located just outside of Évora's World Heritage-designated town center. (pool, spa)

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

Days 4-6

Description

Experience dramatically different landscapes in the neighboring Algarve region Take in majestic coastal views from the Monchique Mountains toward honey-hued limestone cliffs Enjoy the fragrance of orange blossom flowers as you bike quiet country roadsSwing through a Moorish hamlet before settling into our beachfront Relais & Châteaux hotel Ride along the rugged coast near Sagres, protected by Costa Vicentina National Park Adventure to Vasco da Gama's home port Savor local flavors at our farewell dinner Close out your journey with an early morning ride through a fishing village or a walk on the beach.

Accommodations

Nights 4-5

Bela Vista Hotel & Spa
Portimão
Premiere Hotel

Adjacent to famed Praia da Rocha, this exquisite hotel seamlessly blends traditional and modern in uniquely Portuguese fashion. A Relais & Château member. (pool, spa)

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

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Hotels

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World-Class Hotels

Our hand-selected Premiere hotels offer exceptional hospitality and experiences as special as the regions we explore.

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

Nights 1-2

São Lourenço do Barrocal
Monsaraz

Premiere Hotel

A luxuriously restored 200-year-old agrarian estate that offers stylish rooms, rustic charm, lush gardens and farm-to-table dining. (pool, spa)

Night 3

Convento do Espinheiro Hotel & Spa
Évora

Premiere Hotel

A luxuriously renovated 15th-century convent with spacious rooms and elegant details, located just outside of Évora's World Heritage-designated town center. (pool, spa)

Nights 4-5

Bela Vista Hotel & Spa
Portimão

Premiere Hotel

Adjacent to famed Praia da Rocha, this exquisite hotel seamlessly blends traditional and modern in uniquely Portuguese fashion. A Relais & Château member. (pool, spa)

From $5,499 /person

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Bikes

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Choose Your Perfect Bike

Our bikes are designed and built with specific cyclists and riding styles in mind, so we can always offer you a perfect ride. Please note that bike requests are subject to availability and prioritized based on the date they're submitted.

Bike with drop handlebars and a "New" label on the top left
Backroads Next Generation Performance Road Bike

Included in your trip price

  • Ideal for avid cyclists
  • Redesigned for 2024
  • Next gen titanium frame with carbon wheels
  • Responsive, efficient and comfortable
  • Drop handlebars only
Backroads Touring Bike
Backroads Touring Bike

Included in your trip price

  • Suited for a wide range of cyclists
  • Comfortable ergonomic seat
  • Long wheel base adds to the bike's control and stability
  • Upright handlebars only
Backroads Electric-Assist Bike
Backroads Electric-Assist Bike

Included in your trip price

  • One of the lightest e-bikes available
  • Provides plenty of power and more than enough battery
  • Lower top tubes for easier mounting and dismounting
  • Upright handlebars only
  • Limited availability on Unplugged Bike Tours;  learn more

Min. age to ride e-bike: 16+

Co-Motion Torpedo Tandem Bike
Tandem Bike
  • $400 rental fee
  • Hand-built frame features Co-Motion's custom-designed Cro-Moly steel tubeset, powerful Avid disc brakes, Shimano Ultegra drive train
  • Custom upgraded wheelset
  • Best for riders with some tandem experience.

From $5,499 /person

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Unplugged dates are perfect for guests who want to ride an acoustic bike.
E-bikes are available to travel companions by request only.

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