Itinerary
- Day 1
Mora
You'll arrive in Mora and get settled into your accommodation for two nights. Take some time to walk through the historic streets on your own, stop by the iconic clock tower, and check out the Igreja da Misericórdia from the 16th century. Whether you try sport fishing, relax at a café, or just soak in the town's quiet atmosphere is entirely up to you.
Optional Activities
- Sport fishing in Mora
- Visit Igreja da Misericórdia (16th-century church)
- Explore historic streets and clock tower
- Wine tasting in local café
Landmarks Igreja da Misericórdia Mora Clock Tower - Day 2
Mora
This is a full day cycling tour through the Alentejo on mostly unpaved terrain. You'll ride past Gameiro Dam where there are tranquil river beaches, stop at the Miradouro de Pavia viewpoint for views, and see the ancient Aleixa olive tree. Then cycle through shaded paths in Cabecão National Forest before finishing with a river crossing through clear waters.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cycling tour through Alentejo (approx. 53km, approx. 500m ascent)
- Ride past Gameiro Dam
- Stop at Miradouro de Pavia viewpoint
- Visit ancient Aleixa olive tree
- Cycle through Cabeção National Forest
- River crossing
Landmarks Gameiro Dam Miradouro de Pavia Aleixa olive tree Cabeção National Forest - Day 3
Casa Branca
The longest stage takes you through the Alentejo on mostly ecovia routes to Casa Branca. You'll ride through forests and grain fields, pass through Cabecão National Forest with its tall pines, explore the charming town of Avis, then tackle gravel paths through cork oak fields before arriving in Casa Branca, which sits surrounded by farmland and olive groves.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cycling tour to Casa Branca (approx. 77km, approx. 800m ascent)
- Ride through Cabeção National Forest
- Explore town of Avis
Landmarks Cabeção National Forest Avis - Day 4
Alter do Chão
Start cycling through meadows and pastures, passing the historic bus station in Fronteira. Head to Cabecó de Vide where you can check out the famous thermal baths and ancient Roman ruins. From there, continue through olive and cork oak groves on your way to Alter do Chão, a quiet town that'll be your stop for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cycling tour (approx. 73km, approx. 500m ascent)
- Visit Cabeçó de Vide thermal baths
Optional Activities
- Explore Roman bathhouse ruins and archaeological treasures in Cabeçó de Vide
Landmarks Cabeçó de Vide thermal baths Fronteira bus station - Day 5
Castelo de Vide
Cycle from Alter do Chão to Castelo de Vide along gravel paths, crossing the old Roman bridge Ribeira da Seda. You'll see the impressive menhir of Meada, which stands 7.52 meters high and dates back around 6000 BC. Climb to Penedo Monteiro viewpoint for the views, then explore Castelo de Vide's medieval castle, palaces, fortresses, the Jewish quarter, a synagogue, and historic fountains.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cycling tour to Castelo de Vide (approx. 68km, approx. 1000m ascent)
- Cross Roman bridge Ribeira da Seda
- Visit menhir of Meada
- Climb to Penedo Monteiro viewpoint
- Explore medieval castle and town architecture
Optional Activities
- Explore medieval Jewish quarter and synagogue in Castelo de Vide
- Visit historic fountains including Mealhada fountain
Landmarks Roman bridge Ribeira da Seda Menhir of Meada Penedo Monteiro viewpoint Castelo de Vide medieval castle Castelo de Vide Jewish quarter and synagogue Mealhada fountain - Day 6
Marvão
Leave Castelo de Vide and cycle through landscapes with rock formations and megalithic sites. You'll ride past Anta de Granja, through prairies on rough gravel roads, then cross the River Sever at the Portugal-Spain border via a footbridge. After that, ride through the Alameda dos Freixos, a natural corridor lined with over 200 centuries-old ash trees, before climbing to Marv ão for panoramic views and medieval architecture.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cycling tour to Marvão (approx. 51km, approx. 900m ascent)
- Visit Anta de Granja
- Cross River Sever on footbridge
- Ride through Alameda dos Freixos
- Explore Marvão town
Landmarks Anta de Granja River Sever Alameda dos Freixos Marvão - Day 7
Marvão to Lisbon
This is your departure day with a transfer organized based on your schedule and preferences. You have options to extend your stay in Marv ão, explore another city, or cycle another day before heading back to Lisbon, so let your guides know what works best for you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Extend stay in Marvão
- Explore another city
- Additional cycling day
