
Portugal: Lisbon, Évora & the Algarve
Guided Biking
- Daily Mileage: 10 - 37 miles|
- Biking: 1 - 5 hours|
Starting From
10-day Air Package
$4,895
7-day Bike Tour Only
$3,895
Per person, double occupancy
Portugal: Lisbon, Évora & the Algarve
Cycle into the magnificent heart of the Alentejo and Algarve regions. During your Portugal bike tour, VBT deeply immerses you in spectacular landscapes and a famously welcoming culture. You’ll ride among stunning vineyard-laden vistas past cork forests and olive groves to remarkably preserved hilltop villages and scenic seaside towns. Sample farm-fresh cuisine as the guests of a farmhouse café and delicious wines from local wineries. Straddle the border with Spain when you embark on a Guadiana River cruise. The region’s rich heritage greets you, too, in the UNESCO site of Évora, a stunningly preserved medieval gem, and in ancient Mértola, home to a Moorish mosque steeped in history. Authentic accommodations, including an elegant Algarve retreat, evoke the character of the region, enhancing this unforgettable adventure.
Tour Highlights
- Marvel at the UNESCO World Heritage site of Évora and the eerie Chapel of the Bones in the São Francisco Church
- Cycle Alentejo’s stunning landscapes of sprawling vineyards, cork tree forests and olive groves
- Roam the hallowed halls of the Moorish medieval mosque in the ancient town of Mértola
- Pedal along the Guadiana River, then cruise its waters by privately chartered boat
- Indulge in the amenities of your elegant Algarve retreat, relaxing in a heated pool and savoring locally sourced meals
What to Expect
This tour offers a combination of rolling terrain and moderate-to-challenging hills. Our VBT support vehicle is always available for those who would like assistance. Ideal for energetic beginners and experienced cyclists.
- Daily Mileage: 10 - 37 miles|
- Biking: 1 - 5 hours|
- Group Size: 22
Cycling
Cyclists
Support
Average High /
Low Temperature (°F):
Mar62º/46º
Apr64º/48º
May70º/52º
Sep81º/60º
Oct71º/55º
Nov62º/49º
Average
Precipitation:
Mar1.6 in
Apr2.3 in
May2.0 in
Sep1.2 in
Oct2.7 in
Nov3.0 in
Air Package | Tour Only |
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Roundtrip international airfare | ||
Airport car service for arrival and departure | ||
One night in Lisbon and one night in Cascais in conveniently located hotels with daily breakfast | ||
6 nights in 3-, 4-, and 5-star hotels | ||
15 meals: 6 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 4 dinners |

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Road Bicycle (Carbon frame)
See More >Biking Packages Include:
Custom VBT Bike and Helmet
Two Local, Bilingual Trip Leaders
Support Vehicle
Luggage Transportation
Ride with GPS and Daily Route Notes
Welcome Reception
Facilitated Cultural Experiences
Your Choice of VBT Branded Gear for Your Adventure
Accommodations (Please Note: Days are based on the Air Package Itinerary. Accommodations may vary depending on departure date. )
Enjoy Your Vacation Longer With Low-Cost Trip Extensions
Air Package Only
2023 Pre-Trip Extension - LISBON
2 Nights From $445 per person, double occupancy
Single Supplement: From $345
- 2 nights at the Pousada de Lisboa
- Airport car service for arrival
- Daily breakfast
- City information
Your vacation is about to begin! Spend your first night aloft and arrive ready for an unforgettable trip.
Start off your first day in Lisbon right by having a VBT representative greet you at the airport. A complimentary car service will whisk you to your centrally located hotel. From here, you are perfectly positioned to explore this charming city at your leisure.
Included Meals: Breakfast
After a delicious included breakfast at your hotel, you are free to explore on your own, using our included city information packet to guide your discoveries.
Included Meals: Breakfast
After a delicious included breakfast at your hotel, you are free to explore on your own, using our included city information packet to guide your discoveries.
Included Meals: Breakfast
Air Package Only
2023 Post-Trip Extension - CASCAIS
2 Nights From $345 per person, double occupancy
Single Supplement: From $245
- 2 nights at the Cidadela Cascais Pousada & Art District
- Airport car service for departure
- Daily breakfast
- City information
After a delicious included breakfast at your hotel, you are free to continue exploring on your own, using our included city information packet to guide your discoveries.
Included Meals: Breakfast
After a delicious included breakfast at your hotel, you are free to continue exploring on your own, using our included city information packet to guide your discoveries.
Included Meals: Breakfast
After an included breakfast, complimentary transportation will be provided to the Lisbon International airport (an approximately 45-60 minute drive, depending on traffic) for your departing flight.
Included Meals: Breakfast

The trip was a perfect way to visit southern Portugal. The guides were awesome, always there to lend a hand or offer guidance. The bikes were outstanding - brand new fleet. The routes were interesting and scenic with little traffic. The food and wine were great. And above all the opportunity to spend time with old friends and to meet new friends was rewarding. Thanks
Biking Southern Portugal: Alentejo to the Algarve
Portugal was our 11th VBT trip and 12th biking trip. It was the best or at least equal to our other great trips. The guides were the best ever and the hotels , especially the Farm House, were excellent. The biking was challenging at times but very good overall. We highly recommend the trip and very much want to return to Portugal. Great food, great wine and a beautiful country. We felt very safe on the roads and highways as Portugal drivers are very courteous to bikers. Absolutely nothing to complain about and as with all VBT trips, a great…
Biking Southern Portugal: Alentejo to the Algarve
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