Grand Tour 2027
Duration: 6 days and 5 nights
Europe
Portugal
13 Days in the Algarve – Self-guided
A cycling vacation between land and sea
Starting at
3999$
per person
Duration
13 days
12 nights
Level
Level:
3 - Moderate - hilly, sometimes mountainous - 50 to 80 km
The Vacation Coast
Your journey begins on the west coast in the tranquil Alentejo region, nicknamed “the breadbasket” because of its many golden fields. You’ll ride south through the vast Southwest Alentejo and Costa Vicentina Natural Park, passing through Vila Nova de Milfontes and its popular tourist beach. With its white houses and quiet, narrow streets, the picturesque village of Aljezur welcomes you to the Algarve.
From there, you’ll head down to Sagres, a surfer’s town, and to Cape St. Vincent, with its 200-meter-high cliffs. On the south coast, you’ll enter the liveliest part of the Algarve, epitomized by Portimão and one of Portugal’s most famous beaches, Praia da Rocha.
You'll round out this sunny getaway in the Vale do Guadiana Natural Park, then head to São Domingos and its ancient, majestic open-pit mine. You'll see why this coast is so popular!
Go Self-guided
With the “ Self-guided ” package, enjoy your trip on your own terms, with complete independence. We’ll provide you with the itinerary and book your accommodations—the rest is up to you!
Dates and Prices
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Prices starting at
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Package includes
transportation between the airport and the hotel at the destination, both on the way there and on the way back;
12 nights in a two- to four-star hotel, based on double occupancy;
12 breakfasts and 1 dinner;
- luggage transport between each stopover city (one bag per person, maximum 20 kg) as well as transport of the bike box;
- the transfer on Day 12;
- luggage transport (one piece per person, maximum 20 kg);
- information to ensure a smooth trip: contact information and phone numbers for transportation providers at the destination, bike shops, an emergency contact number, etc.;
- GPX data, maps, and daily itineraries in electronic format;
- taxes;
Not included: airfare for the passenger, their luggage, and their bicycle; equipment, such as the bicycle; the services of a guide; mechanical assistance and access to a support vehicle; expenses in the event of a mechanical or physical mishap; coverage under the Travel Agents’ Customer Compensation Fund (FICAV), which is $1 per $1,000 and its applicable discount.
Package includes
transportation between the airport and the hotel at the destination, both on the way there and on the way back;
12 nights in a two- to four-star hotel, based on double occupancy;
12 breakfasts and 1 dinner;
- luggage transport between each stopover city (one bag per person, maximum 20 kg) as well as transport of the bike box;
- the transfer on Day 12;
- luggage transport (one piece per person, maximum 20 kg);
- information to ensure a smooth trip: contact information and phone numbers for transportation providers at the destination, bike shops, an emergency contact number, etc.;
- GPX data, maps, and daily itineraries in electronic format;
- taxes;
Not included: airfare for the passenger, their luggage, and their bicycle; equipment, such as the bicycle; the services of a guide; mechanical assistance and access to a support vehicle; expenses in the event of a mechanical or physical mishap; coverage under the Travel Agents’ Customer Compensation Fund (FICAV), which is $1 per $1,000 and its applicable discount.
Additional Information
Departure/Return
Lisbon Airport
Lisbon Airport
Route rating: 3+
Moderately difficult route: hilly, sometimes mountainous; 50 to 80 km.
Bike rentals available: hybrid, road, electric-assist, and electric gravel bikes
Additional Information
Departure/Return
Lisbon Airport
Lisbon Airport
Route rating: 3+
Moderately difficult route: hilly, sometimes mountainous; 50 to 80 km.
Bike rentals available: hybrid, road, electric-assist, and electric gravel bikes
Check the elevation profiles
Check out the elevation changes along this route and plan your upcoming trip with all the information you need. Please note that the elevation changes are provided for informational purposes only and may not always reflect actual conditions on the ground.
Day-by-Day Cycling Itinerary
1
Day 1
Arrival in Lisbon and transfer to Vila Nova de Milfontes (3 hours 30 minutes).
2
Day 2
A day off or a loop route via Ribeira da Azenha, Sonega, and Cercal. Alternative route via Sol Posto and the Campihas Dam (43 or 62 km).
3
Day 3
Free day or loop route via Cercal and São Luís. Option via Colos and Reliquias (40 or 79 km).
4
Day 4
Vila Nova de Milfontes, Cabo Sardão Cavaleiro, Zambujeira do Mar, Odeceixe, Rogil, Aljezur. Alternative route via Praia de Odeceixe (72 to 83 km)
5
Day 5
A day off or a loop via Arrifana, Rogil, (Carrascalinhp, Aljezur). Optional route via Fortazela da Arrifana and Praia da Amoreira (45 to 63 km).
6
Day 6
Aljezur, Carrapateira, Vila do Bispo, Raposeira, Hortas do Tabual, Figueira, Salema, Burgau, Luz, Lagos. Alternative route via Zavial and Ponta da Piedade (68 to 79 km).
7
Day 7
A day off or a loop route via Luz, Burgau, Barão de São Miguel, Barão de São João, and Caldeiroa. Alternative route via Salema, Budens, and Barrancão (38 to 59 km)
8
Day 8
Lagos, Odiáxere, Arão, Figuera, Portimão. Optional route via Casais, Montes de Cima (45 or 58 km).
9
Day 9
A rest day or a loop route via Valverde, Montes de Cima, Monchique, Alferce, and Porto de Lagos (41 or 74 km).
10
Day 10
Portimão, Lagoa, Algós, Tunes, Paderne, Vale de Judeu, Almancil, Faro (81 km).
11
Day 11
A day off or a loop route via Santa Barbara de Nexe, Aportel, Javail, São Brás de Aportel, Estoi, and Conceição (52 to 75 km).
12
Day 12
Transfer from Faro to Lisbon (3 hours).
13
Day 13
Transfer to the Lisbon airport and return to Montreal.
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