Portugal Tour Hub

At A Glance

Flying into/out of

Lisbon Airport (LIS)

Ensure you book your flight to arrive in Lisbon the morning of the first day, or the day before if you'd like a buffer.

✓ What's included

7 nights hotel accomodations
Dinner on the 10th, B,L,D 11th - 16th, Breakfast on the 17th
Fully guided riding + GPS routes
Luggage transfers from hotel to hotel
Regular bikes - E bikes $100

– Not included

Alcohol & drinks
Travel to/from Europe
Crew & guide gratuities
Optional excursions & personal spending
Meals not listed

Arrival Day Logistics

Arrival in Lisbon

Please fly into Lisbon International Airport. Please note you'll need to depart the United States a day early to arrive in Lisbon the next day.

We'll have transport from the airport to Evora, departing the airport at 1:00pm on the 10th. Exact airport location sent via WhatsApp on the morning of the 10th.

Arriving the same day your tour starts makes for a long travel day. We recommend getting to Lisbon a day or two early to explore. You can see our early arrival guide here: https://brag.org/24-hours-in-lisbon-cyclist-early-arrival-guide/

If your flight is delayed

Staying in Lisbon the night before?

End of trip

Before You Fly

Passport & documents

Travel insurance (Strongly recommended)

Setup you Ride With GPS App

We ride together as a group, so the app isn't required, but download it as a backup so you always know the way. Routes work offline once downloaded.

Download the Ride with GPS app and create a free account
Tap the link to RSVP / join our event: 2026 RWGPS event link
Restart the app, then open it again→ More → Events → select the 2026 Portugal event
Download the routes for offline use before you travel

Power adapter

Wifi and Phone

There is free wifi in the hotels. You can use it to call over wifi, send texts, WhatsApp, etc.

There will be sporadic cafes and restaurants that may have wifi available, but no guarantees.

You can also check with your phone carrier to see what international plans they offer.

For data, consider an eSIM (apps like Airalo set one up in minutes) or check your carrier's international plan. Most modern phones support eSIM, no extra device needed.

Communication and WhatsApp

Each evening after dinner, there will be a briefing, where we will go over the following day. Here we will share important information like where to be and when for the following day.

We will use WhatsApp to communicate with everyone prior to and during the trip. We will set up a WhatsApp group and add everyone to it. Here you can share pictures and chat with other members of the group. It's a good idea to start by sharing a picture of yourself and introducing yourself.

Click here to join the Whatsapp Group

What to Pack

What we Provide

Essentials

The non-negotiables. Pack these first, and remember the boat carries your luggage all week — so you truly unpack once.

A positive, friendly attitude
Passport (valid at least 6 months beyond travel), plus a printed copy stored separately
Travel insurance documents (saved to your phone and printed)
Credit/debit card with no foreign transaction fee, plus some euros for cafés and small purchases
Type C power adapter for Europe
Any personal medications in their original packaging
Packable rain jacket and a windbreaker or soft-shell for cool mornings, passing showers are possible
Lightweight, breathable layers you can mix and match
Padded cycling shorts
Bathing Suit
Closed-toe shoes that work for both riding and walking
Sunglasses, sunscreen, and lip balm
Casual evening clothes for relaxed dinners aboard and town strolls
A warm layer for cool evenings
Toiletries and any personal care items
Phone, charger, and an eSIM or international data plan set up before you fly

Nice to have

Not required, but seasoned riders are glad they brought them.

A Garmin or GPS to track and see routes
A GoPro or compact camera to capture the sights
Anti-chafing balm like Chamois Butter
A lightweight daypack for off-bike walks and town visits
A buff or light scarf for sun, wind, or cool mornings
A spare hat for breaks when the helmet comes off
A power bank to keep your phone charged on long riding days
Blister plasters and a few aspirin or ibuprofen for tired muscles
A small dry bag or zip-top bags to keep electronics dry in a downpour
A refillable electrolyte or drink-mix powder to flavor your water and keep energy up
Sleep aids like earplugs, an eye mask, melatonin, and white noise.
Small multi-tool; you never know
Cycling Gloves

Leave behind

Skip these — they add weight without earning their place on a relaxed bike week.

Formalwear or dressy shoes; every evening is casual, including dinners
Oversized bulky luggage, we'll have to pack it up and move it most days
A full week of separate outfits, plan to layer and re-wear; pack light
US dollars for spending, no one accepts them; euros and cards only
Hair dryer, there's one in your room
Full cycling kits, most people will wear more casual cycling clothes or regular clothes
High-value jewelry or anything you'd hate to lose on the road

Hotels

Night	Hotel	Address	Website
Saturday Oct 10	Noble House Essence Évora	Rua da Freiria de Baixo 16 7000-898 Évora	Visit site
Sunday Oct 11	Pousada Convento Arraiolos	Nossa Senhora da Assunção 7044-909 Arraiolos	Visit site
Monday Oct 12	Pousada Castelo Estremoz	Largo de D. Diniz 7100-509 Estremoz	Visit site
Tuesday Oct 13	Hotel Convento de São Paulo	Aldeia da Serra 7170-120 Redondo	Visit site
Wednesday Oct 14 Thursday Oct 15 Two nights	Casa Pinto	Praça Dom Nuno Álvares Pereira 10 7200-175 Monsaraz	Visit site
Wednesday Oct 14 Thursday Oct 15 Two nights	Casa Dona Antónia	Rua Direita 15 7200-175 Monsaraz	Visit site
Friday Oct 16	Noble House Essence Évora	Rua da Freiria de Baixo 16 7000-898 Évora	Visit site
Saturday Oct 17	Departure day. The shuttle leaves the Noble House for Lisbon Airport at 8:30 am.

In Monsaraz the group is split between two guesthouses a short walk apart inside the village walls. Room assignments are handed out at check-in.

Routes

Routes are located on the website and our Ride With GPS Event. We highly recommend you download the Ride With GPS App and ensure you can access the routes on your phone.

Download the Ride with GPS App
Create a free account, remember your password and login.
Click here to be added/rsvp to the BRAG event
Restart the app
Open the app, click more, then click events. Select the appropriate event and then select the route you'd like to navigate.

You don't need to run the app all the time, as we'll stay together as a group. However, if you choose to ride on your own, or find yourself lost, its a good idea to have the routes as a backup. You can also download the routes for offline. In the event you don't have service, your GPS and route navigation will still work.

FAQ's

Do I need to bring a helmet?

Panniers

Water Bottles

What's the weather like?

What happens if it rains?

Is there a hair dryer?

How fit do I need to be?

Support Vehicle

Can I bring my own pedals?

Is there Wifi in the hotels?

Do I need Cash/Euros?

No one will accept American Dollars. Everyone accepts Euros. The vast majority accept cards, amex is less commonly accepted. Its a good idea to keep some euros and euro coins for our trip. It's much easier/faster to grab a quick espresso at the cafe with cash. We recommend pulling out Euros at a bank ATM once you are in Europe for the best rate. Not at the airport and preferably with a card that does not charge a FX fee or ATM Fee.

Make sure you DECLINE the exchange rate offered by the ATM if asked. Your bank will give you a better exchange rate.

Contacts

Join the WhatsApp Group:

Franklin Johnson
BRAG International
Franklin@brag.org
678.548.1938

Ride Guide

To view a digital copy of the rideguide, click here.

Update Travel Information

If you haven't already. Please click here to Edit your Registration / Add Transport Information / Add an E-Bike: https://event.sportreach.com/portugal/myregistrations