Portugal Adventure Escape

Hiking in Sintra

Begin the morning exploring the fairytale village of Sintra, strolling through its charming streets and discovering historic palaces. Continue into the magnificent forests of the Sintra Natural Park, where granite boulders, deep green landscapes, and frequent mist create an atmosphere that feels truly magical.

Visits

• Palácio Nacional de Sintra (included in PLUS tours)
• Palácio da Pena

Food & Tasting

• Local treats
• Lunch in local restaurant (included in PLUS tours)
• Coffee with pastel de nata at a café (included in PLUS tours)

Accommodation

Same

Hiking details?

Distance: 10-20 km

Difficulty: Medium

Terrain: Dirt tracks, single tracks, and sandy paths

Total ascent: 393 m

Kayak in Arrábida and transfer to Évora

Explore the stunning coastline of Arrábida by sea kayak, reaching hidden spots and beaches that are otherwise inaccessible. Enjoy breathtaking views of steep limestone cliffs and the unspoiled Mediterranean-style scenery along this exclusive coastal adventure.

Transfer inland to the Évora region, where the landscape, pace, and atmosphere shift completely from coast to countryside.

Visits

• Sesimbra market
• Sesimbra Castle
• Coastal cliffs and secluded beaches

Food & Tasting

• Picnic lunch by the beach (included in PLUS tours)

Accommodation

Monte do Serrado de Baixo - Experience traditional Alentejo architecture in our farm boutique guesthouse with swimming pool

Kayaking details

Distance: 10 km

Difficulty: Depends on sea conditions, from easy to medium

Hiking The Aqueduct and Évora city tour

The tour begins at the farm with a visit to the Classic Car Museum, where you can see Jaguars, Austin Healeys, Porsches, and even a Jeep that raced in the Paris-Dakar Rally.

Enjoy the peaceful farm atmosphere, meet the farm animals, and explore the vegetable garden.
We start hiking along the 16th-century aqueduct path on towards Évora, learning about cork, olives, and aromatic herbs along the way.
Upon arrival in Évora, follow Rua do Cano (“Pipe Street”) to see how the aqueduct stretches into the city center. Explore the narrow white streets of Évora’s UNESCO World Heritage-listed historical center, including a visit to the Bones Chapel, one of the city’s most unique landmarks, with entrance included.

A light lunch will be served at Casa da Avó (Granny's house), a local café by the market.

BAck at the farm you may indulge in a Cooking class!

Visits

• Classic car museum
• Évora Aqueduct
• Cathedral of Évora (included in PLUS tours)
• Roman Temple
• University of Évora (included in PLUS tours)
• Bones chapel (included in PLUS tours)
• Viewpoint of Alto de São Bento

Food & tasting

• Cheese tasting in Cachopas (included in PLUS tours)
• Ervideira wine shop (included in PLUS tours)
• Local cafés and restaurants in Évora
• Alentejo cooking class in our farm (included in PLUS tours)

Accommodation
Same as the night before

Hiking details

Distance: 10 km

Difficulty: Easy

Terrain: Flat trail along aqueduct

Total ascent: 50 m

Kayak trip in Moinho do Alcaide

Enjoy a peaceful kayaking experience on the calm waters near Évora, paddling along the river Degebe or across the scenic Divor Lake. Surrounded by open countryside and birdsong, this gentle activity offers a moment of true relaxation. After kayaking, take a short walk along the riverbank, where local wildlife and grazing animals complete the tranquil setting.

Visits

• River Degebe or Divor Lake

Food & Tasting

• Picnic lunch in nature (included in PLUS tours)

Accommodation

Same as the night before

Kayaking details

Difficulty: Easy, flat water

Cycling from our farm to Arraiolos and back

Follow the eco-trail (a dedicated bike path built along a former railway line) as it winds through small farms and peaceful countryside.

In Arraiolos, the hilltop castle is one of the major highlights, offering stunning views, and the Arraiolos Museum is well worth a visit.

With two wineries along the route, you’ll have plenty of opportunities for tastings and relaxing breaks, making this ride not only scenic but also rich in culture and entertainment.

Visits

• Ecotrail
• Village of Graça do Divor
• Castle and historical center of Arraiolos
• Tapestry museum (included in PLUS tours)

Food & tasting

• Meat pies of Mrs. Ilda!
• Local café of Ilhas
• Delicious Pastéis de Toucinho, a local sweet (included in PLUS tours)
• Winery of Ravasqueira - with a carriage museum (included in PLUS tours)
• Winery Fita Preta - set in a 14th century palace

Accommodation

Same as the night before

Cycling details

Distance: 50 to 60 km, depends on wineries you select to visit

Difficulty: Easy+

Terrain: Gentle rolling roads, 15 km on dirt roads

Total ascent: 202 m/ 662 feet

Cycling to S. Miguel de Machede

Bike towards Igrejinha, one of the most picturesque villages in the Alentejo, known for its bright white houses painted with colorful stripes.

The day is rich in visits to local producers, it's hard to select in between the many choices.

You will ride through peaceful countryside and hardly meet any cars.

Discover how cork is harvested, sorted and transformed, and learn about the countless uses of this extraordinary natural material and one of Portugal’s most iconic exports. All this in a guided visit to the Cork factory.

Visits

• Divor dam
• Igrejinha village
• Cork factory

Food & tasting

• Freshly squeezed lemonade at Monte do Serrado de Baixo (included in PLUS tours)
• Winery Fita Preta, set in a 14th century palace (included in PLUS tours)
• Winery of Comenda, set in a family estate.
• Winery of Coelheiros, where you may also book a jeep tour around the estate to learn about its sustainable project.
• Pepe Aromas, a Prickly pear plantation (included in PLUS tours)

Accommodation

Same as the night before

Cycling details

Distance: 47 km/ 29.2 miles with transfer back to the hotel, or 66 km/ 41 miles if you cycle all the way back to the hotel

Difficulty: Easy+ / Medium if you cycle all the way back to the hotel

Terrain: Soft hills and secondary roads

Total ascent: 215 m/ 705 feet

Cycling from our farm to Valongo

Today’s ride is one of the easiest and most peaceful stages of a cycling holiday in the Alentejo, following long sections of a new, traffic-free ecotrail.

Along the way, cyclists can choose to stay on the ecotrail for a fully immersive natural experience or take optional detours through small villages, stopping for coffee, meeting locals, or enjoying a picnic in scenic surroundings. The day ends with a well-earned wine tasting, followed by a transfer back to our farm.

Visits

• Ecotrail
• Village of Nossa Senhora de Machede
• Leather artisan
• Castle of Valongo

Food & tasting

• Local café at Nossa Senhora de Machede
• Local restaurant in Montoito (included in PLUS tours)
• Ervideira Winery (included in PLUS tours)

Accommodation

Same as the night before

Cycling details

Distance: 40 km without the wine tasting and with transfer from Castelo de Valongo or 50 km with the wine tasting and transfer from the end of the route

Difficulty: Easy+

Terrain: Gentle rolling roads with last 6 km on dirt road

Total ascent: 291m / 954 feet

Departure

Transfer to airport (included in PLUS tours)