- All 3 nights at our amazing farm
- Flexible itinerary combining kayaking, hiking and cycling
- Traditional Alentejo villages and farmland
- UNESCO World Heritage city of Évora and surrounding megaliths
- Hands-on experiences: local wine tasting, traditional cooking or tile painting
Experience the best of all worlds: relax at our farm, a true countryside paradise, and enjoy a different activity each day. Explore the Alentejo by foot, bike and kayak, and don’t miss our cooking class and other hands-on gastronomic experiences.
This flexible adventure is ideal for families, outdoor enthusiasts and anyone looking to discover Portugal’s countryside in a unique and active way. Activity difficulty can be adapted to your level, and the itinerary adjusted to suit your interests.
Program
The perfect itinerary for you
Active 3-day fun with hiking, cycling & kayaking or artistic experiences
Arrival and Briefing
Transfer from Lisbon airport to our farm in Évora (included in PLUS tours)
Welcome to Portugal!
At 5 PM, join the briefing to meet fellow travelers and get a quick overview of your active holidays in Portugal.
Food & Tasting
- Welcome drink
- Dinner at the farm (included in PLUS tours)
Accommodation
Monte do Serrado de Baixo - Our farm is the perfect setting for your active holiday. Traditional Alentejo architecture with all comforts of modern life. A paradise you will not forget!
You may want to arrive a couple of days earlier to explore Lisbon. It is a vibrant city and not included in this trip. If you prefer a longer stay, see Cycling in Paradise, Walking in Paradise or Alentejo Adventure Escape (5 days)
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.
Alternatively, do the beautiful Aqueduct Walk, described on Day 3 as an option.
Visits
- Divor dam
- Igrejinha village
- Cork factory
- Valongo Castle
- Water mill
Food & tasting
- Freshly squeezed lemonade at Monte do Serrado de Baixo (included in PLUS tours)
- Winery Fitapreta, 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
Walking details
Distance: 10 km/ 6.2 miles with transfer
Difficulty: Medium
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.
Alternatively
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.
Start hiking along the 16th-century aqueduct path on towards Évora, learning about cork, olives, and aromatic herbs. Explore the narrow white streets of Évora’s UNESCO World Heritage site, and visit the Bones Chapel.
Back at the farm, in both options, you may indulge in a Cooking class OR go tile painting!
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
- Tile Painting (may be included in PLUS instead of Cooking Class)
Food & tasting
- Cheese tasting in Cachopas (included in PLUS tours)
- Ervideira wine shop (included in PLUS tours)
- Cooking Class (included in PLUS tours)
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
Departure
Transfer to airport (included in PLUS tours)
It’s time to say goodbye!
We know you love exploring Portugal by bike.
Why not make the most of it?
Guided Plus
Guided Plus combines expert guidance with maximum comfort and culinary delights. Your experience begins with a personal tour and bike/hike briefing by a local guide and access to a personalized navigation app. Every day starts with a daily briefing, setting the tone for smooth, exciting rides.
With airport transfers and thoughtfully prepared meals, plus the full support of our guides, you can focus entirely on the adventure. You’ll cycle through the region fully immersed in its landscapes, history, and flavors, accompanied by passionate guides and fellow travelers who share your love of exploration.
Map with routes
Our Boutique Farm Guesthouse
Monte do Serrado de Baixo is a boutique farm guesthouse in the heart of the Alentejo countryside, offering a peaceful retreat surrounded by orchards, olive groves, grazing sheep, cork oaks, and granite boulders. The traditional Alentejan farmhouse combines comfort, space and authenticity, inviting guests to slow down and reconnect with nature.
The guesthouse now offers 4 bedrooms and 2 cottages. Each with a private bathroom, air conditioning and rustic décor inspired by the local landscape and traditions. The house has 1 swimming pool and the 2 cottages have another one. If you book the 2 cottages you can open the sliding door in between them and have a 2 bedroom house with your own private pateo and pool!
Guests can enjoy swimming pools, cooking classes, locally inspired meals including breakfast, picnic lunches, and dinner. The property is bike-friendly for exploring the surrounding countryside.
You can check this accommodation by clicking here.
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