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Cycle Portugal - Lisbon to Algarve

8 days
From Lisbon to Faro
4.4
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Bicycle
Pedal-powered journeys for two-wheeled explorers
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 7 - 16
Age range 16 to 85
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Highlights

  • Wander through Portugal's lively and charming capital
  • Refuel and reward yourself with great local cuisine
  • Reach the most south-westerly point of Europe
  • Explore the ruins of the medieval castle in Aljezur
  • Relax on beautiful beaches and witness stunning sunsets

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Trip starts in Lisbon
  2. Day 2 Leave Lisbon and start cycling from Lagoa Albufeira to Sesimba through Cape Espichel
  3. Day 3 Cycle through Arrabida Natural Park to Setubal
  4. Day 4 Into the Alentejo region and cycle to Vila Nova de Milfontes
  5. Day 5 Free day with optional ride to nearby beaches
  6. Day 6 Continue cycling down the Vicentine Coast to historic Aljezur village
  7. Day 7 Cycle past great wild beaches to Cabo San Vicente. Drive to Faro
  8. Day 8 Trip ends in Faro
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    4.4
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    4.4
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    4.8
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    4.5
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  • FP
    · May 26th, 2025
    Our guide was excellent. Oriol was so conscientious of everybody’s pace and fitness level. He was also safety conscious which made us all feel safe and comfortable on the ride. His passion for cycling also shown through and was appreciated. He was very social and had many of his meals with us, which was also great. This was my first bike tour, so I don’t have anything to compare it to, but I can’t say I was very happy with the experience and very impressed with the ride!
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    Explore! commented on this review
    Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re so glad to hear that your first cycling trip was such a positive and memorable experience. We hope this is just the beginning of many more adventures on two wheels - we’d love to welcome you back on... Show more
    Trip date: May 2025
  • A
    · October 10th, 2024
    Enjoyed the scenery on this tour. Fortunately, I was able to switch to an e-bike after the first day. It was very hot and someone on the tour had to be taxied to the hotel we were staying in that night due to heatstroke. Our guide Frank did his best to meet our needs. We had specifically requested that helmets be provided and were assured that they would be but on the day we received our bikes, there weren’t enough helmets! The towns we stayed in along the route were interesting. We enjoyed a day off in Vila de Milfontes before the two longest and most challenging days of the tour.
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    Trip date: September 2024
  • C
    · October 10th, 2024
    This trip was a very difficult’moderate ride’. It would have been nice to get more information in the grades of the hills prior to booking this trip.
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    Explore! commented on this review
    Thank you for sharing your feedback on your recent Cycle Portugal Trip. I am sorry to hear that you felt the description of the trip didn’t match that of the level of difficulty you experienced. This trip is graded as moderate as it has medium length... Show more
    Trip date: September 2024
  • LC
    · October 3rd, 2024
    Beautiful scenery, the guides were thoughtful and great, the bikes were ok. I would rate this ride as moderate to difficult. There were hills with 18 and 20 percent grades which I don’t consider to be moderate. More transparency around the difficulty of this ride would have been appreciated in advance. As well a heads up of possible high temperatures would be good. We had one day where the temperature was over 38 degrees, people should be prepared for that. We were told there would be enough helmets for everyone in our group and there was not. Overall a great experience with some wonderful people.
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    Explore! commented on this review
    Thank you for sharing your thoughts about the Cycle Portugal Trip. We’re glad to hear that you enjoyed the beautiful scenery, appreciated the thoughtful guidance from the team, and had a great experience overall with wonderful people! I’m sorry to... Show more
    Trip date: September 2024
  • AG
    · September 21st, 2024
    The itinerary and organization was exactly as stated. Our guide and van driver were awesome.
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    Explore! commented on this review
    Thank you for your feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that the itinerary and organization met your expectations and that you enjoyed the guidance of our team. We hope to welcome you on another adventure soon!
    Trip date: August 2024
  • Cycle Portugal - Lisbon to Algarve reviewer 6
    · September 20th, 2024
    Great group (travellers, guide and driver), good hotels overall, nice route and beautiful landscapes
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    Explore! commented on this review
    Thank you for your kind words! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the great group dynamics, the accommodations, and the beautiful landscapes. We hope to see you on another adventure soon!
    Trip date: September 2024
  • JM
    · September 20th, 2024
    Frank & Puablo were unbelievable! thanks for the amazing trip
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    Explore! commented on this review
    Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that Frank and Pablo made your trip unforgettable. Our guides are truly dedicated to creating amazing experiences, and it’s fantastic to know they succeeded. We hope to welcome you... Show more
    Trip date: September 2024
  • BP
    · May 10th, 2024
    Adrian (leader) and Paolo (support did a great job. The coast of Portugal is beautiful. The hotels are correct without being luxurious. The food was great and relatively inexpensive. We were a small group ( 5 only) and we all got along very well.
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    Explore! commented on this review
    This is wonderful to hear! Thank you for taking the time to give your feedback. It will certainly help others choose this tour and help us be certain that we've got a great tour to offer.
    Trip date: March 2024
  • A
    · April 30th, 2023
    Cycling into Amado Beach and body boarding there.
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    Trip date: April 2023
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  • A
    · May 1st, 2023
    Great trip, good group, excellent explore leader and driver.
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    Trip date: April 2023
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Cycle Portugal - Lisbon to Algarve
From Lisbon to Faro

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    Mette Janna

    Asked on March 18th, 2025

    What should I do if I want to change my booking dates?

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten March 2025

      Please inform us of your desired new dates, and we will check availability for you.

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    Vincent

    Asked on March 9th, 2025

    what kind of bike do you offer, is there a choice, can i get a hybrid bike. can we have an electric bike.

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten March 2025

      Your included bike is a 27 gear Stevens Galant and will be the correct frame size for your height. A pannier is included as well as the facility to fit your own pedals or saddle if you wish to bring them. We provide spare parts and take care of the day to day maintenance. All you need to bring is your own helmet and water bottle. Electric bikes (available for an additional supplement from £199) will be a Stevens Lavena PT5. These have a low step-through frame, and are suitable for heights from 153cm to 190cm. Please note these are subject to availability on a first come first served basis and the cost is subject to change.

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      Vincent

      TravelerWritten March 2025

      is it possible to upgrade hotel accommodations, even a premium room in scheduled hotels or other

    • Explore!OperatorWritten March 2025

      We do not offer any customizations on the tour. During our tour of Portugal, we stay in comfortable-grade hotels throughout. Our accommodation has been chosen with location, comfort and authenticity in mind and all offer a good level of service and standard amenities like a restaurant or bar. Rooms are generally single or twin with en-suite facilities, air conditioning and WiFi.

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      Vincent

      TravelerWritten March 2025

      when i go online to the hotels listed for your tour, there are different levels that can be selected: ocean view, balcony, etc. could I not contract for a little nicer room, location or view?

    • Explore!OperatorWritten March 2025

      We could put in a request with our ground agent for a more deluxe room, but it may come at an extra cost.

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    Sophia

    Asked on January 19th, 2025

    We are wanting to do approx 7 day bike from Lisbon to the Algarve or do a cycling trip in the Algarve. It is my 22 year old daughter and her mom going. We are good to do approx 60 to 70 k per day.

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten January 2025

      We have space available on May 18.

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    Peter

    Asked on January 3rd, 2025

    Can I enter my personal details for the tour online?

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten January 2025

      Every traveler can access their personal portal to enter their information about the trip.

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    Mandy

    Asked on December 24th, 2024

    How far do we cycle each day?

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten December 2024

      On this tour, we cycle an average of 40 km daily with varying terrain levels.

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    Pam

    Asked on December 5th, 2024

    I am interested in the Lisbon to Algarve tour. I see that 'tour bikes' are used. What size tires are used on these bikes? (I only ask because the last tour i was on for 'tour bikes' they gave me basically an e-bike without a motor) We are also interest in renting one e bike. I see the brochure says, 'e-bike, if available'. we would not be able to take this tour without an e bike for my wife.

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten December 2024

      Your included bike is a 27 gear Stevens Galant or Savoie hybrid and will be the correct frame size for your height. A pannier is included as well as the facility to fit your own pedals or saddle if you wish to bring them. We provide spare parts and take care of the day to day maintenance. All you need to bring is your own helmet and water bottle. Electric bikes (available for an additional supplement from £199 or the equivalient in your local currency) will be a Haibike sDuro Trekking 4.0. These have a unisex step-through frame, and are suitable for heights from 157cm to 190cm. Please note these are subject to availability on a first come first served basis and the cost is subject to change. If this is a condition of your booking please mention it at time of sale. Please contact us for more details or to request your e-bike.

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    Vicky

    Asked on October 31st, 2024

    Are bikes available for this trip?

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten October 2024

      Electric bikes (available for an additional supplement from £199) will be a Haibike sDuro Trekking 4.0. These have a unisex step-through frame and are suitable for heights from 157cm to 190cm. Please note these are subject to availability on a first come first served basis and the cost is subject to change. If this is a condition of your booking please mention it at time of sale. The availability of E-bikes is requested once a booking has been created.

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    Asier

    Asked on October 20th, 2024

    What is the price for e-bike rental?

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten October 2024

      E-bike rental is available for an additional cost, typically starting at around $199, depending on availability.

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    Kelly

    Asked on October 13th, 2024

    Are the bikes electric?

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten October 2024

      Your included bike is a 27 gear Stevens Galant or Savoie hybrid and will be the correct frame size for your height. A pannier is included as well as the facility to fit your own pedals or saddle if you wish to bring them. We provide spare parts and take care of the day to day maintenance. All you need to bring is your own helmet and water bottle. E-Bikes are an additional cost of $390 and are on a request basis and have to be requested at the time of booking.

    • Explore!OperatorWritten October 2024

      The cost of the e-bike is - $431.00NZD. If you would like us to book an ebike for you on this departure just simply let us know at the time you make the booking.

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    Melanie

    Asked on August 2nd, 2024

    Are e-bikes available?

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten August 2024

      Electric bikes available on request for an additional supplement of $230.00) these will be a Haibike sDuro Trekking 4.0. These have a unisex step-through frame, and are suitable for heights from 157cm to 190cm. We could request this at the time of booking.

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