What you get on this adventure: An experienced, local hiking guide with extensive knowledge of the area 8-day guided walking holidays in Portugal Accommodation for 7 nights in a charming farmhouse (double rooms) Most meals All breakfasts Welcome regional snack Three dinners (with 2 drinks) — on Day 1, Day 7, and one more day throughout the week All lunches (picnic lunches during daily tours, one lunch in Arraiolos) Transfer during the tour Personal accident for tour days VAT tax What’s not included: Transportation to Portugal Airport transfers Cooking class — available to add, let us know if you’re interested Guide gratuities — optional Travel and medical insurance — optional

How fit do I need to be?

These guided walking holidays in Portugal are beginner-friendly! Check out the itinerary to learn about day-by-day distances and elevation gains, but in general, you’ll be hiking between 10 to 18 km (6 to 11 miles). All that’s required is a decent level of fitness and you’re good to go!

What’s the food like?

All breakfasts, picnic lunches, and three dinners are included in the price of this tour. Every morning you’ll kick off your day with delicious breakfast made and prepared at the Monte do Serrado de Baixo, the charming farmhouse you’ll be staying at. You can expect a variety of breads, cereals, meats, cheeses, sweet breads, fruit, and eggs. For picnic lunches , you will enjoy homemade sandwiches prepared by the guides. Dinners are also varied and always focus on the regional concept—black pork, cod, veal, chicken, and much more.

What do I need to bring?

Here’s a list of the equipment you need to bring: Day pack large enough to carry all the items listed (around a 25-40L bag) Hiking poles — optional Water bottle or hydration bladder (2L capacity) Lightweight hiking boots or shoes Comfortable hiking clothes Spare clothes for layering Waterproof rain jacket Sunhat and sunglasses Swimming suit Toiletries (sunscreen, hand sanitizer, bug spray, toilet paper, etc.) Camera — optional (but recommended) Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season. Layers are best and don’t wear jeans.

Group sizes and age requirements

Group sizes and pricing For these guided walking holidays in Portugal, the usual client-to-guide ratio is 14:1. It takes a minimum of 2 people for this tour to operate. The maximum group size is set at 12 adults and 6 children. Guided walking holidays in Portugal can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements. Min. age requirements If you are older than 18, you’re good to go. Minors younger than 18 may be permitted to join the hike, but must be in the presence of a parent or legal guardian. Let us know if you’re traveling with children upon booking.

Getting there and meeting location

To get to Évora, the starting point of your guided walking holidays in Portugal, most people fly into Lisbon Airport (LIS) . You can either rent a car or take public transport (bus and train) to get to Évora, it will take you 1.5-2 hours. Once you get there, head towards Monte Do Serrado De Baixo , your beautiful accommodation for the whole stay. Alternatively, your guides offer Lisbon airport transfers at an additional cost. Let us know if you’re interested upon booking.

Safety measures in Portugal

We highly recommend that you cover all your bases with both emergency medical and travel insurance. With medical insurance, if you have an accident or medical emergency on or off the mountain, you’ll avoid paying out of pocket for costly expenses. This covers everything from hospital treatments to emergency air transportation and more. Travel insurance covers canceled flights, natural disasters and other scenarios that may interrupt your travel plans. We also expect you to respect local regulations and take measures to protect yourselves, your guides, and the communities you’re traveling to. If you need assistance selecting the right insurance for your group, let us know and we will be happy to help!

Monsaraz village within a castle at night

Two hikers on walking holidays in Portugal

Wildflowers and lush landscapes in Portugal

Balcony with a wonderful view in Portugal

Fortified village of Monsaraz in Portugal

Four hikers going through the vineyards of Portugal

ALENTEJO | PORTUGAL

Relaxing Walking Holidays in Portugal

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Season

April through June, September through October

Duration

8 days

Accommodation

Charming farmhouse Monte do Serrado de Baixo

Difficulty

Guides

Teresa Vilas Boas, TurAventur

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Accommodation — Monte do Serrado de Baixo
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Things to know

Portugal’s Alentejo region isn’t just easy on the eye—it also has 6,000-year-old monuments, UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and a delicious cuisine. We’ve been making people fall in love with this region since 1994, and these 8-day walking holidays are one of our favorite trips! This adventure is all about slow living, so we’ll take our time exploring the scenic countryside, beautiful historical sites, charming wineries, local cafés, and much more. Our base for the week will be a lovely farmhouse equipped with all modern comforts, a lush garden, and a swimming pool, ideal for sipping on a cocktail at the end of the day. If you’re about sightseeing super popular stuff, this tour isn’t for you—we’ll walk along isolated trails, visit small local businesses, and discover the crowdless Portuguese countryside!

Adventure highlights

Steeped in history

Megalithic monuments dating back to 4,000 BC, Renaissance aqueducts, impressive medieval castles…
Supporting local businesses

We’ll visit local wineries (Portugal has some of the best wines in the world), a pottery, historic farms, and local cafés
Slow-paced walking holiday

This isn’t about getting to a point as fast as possible—we’ll take our time discovering gorgeous landscapes of Portugal’s Alentejo

Itinerary

A fan of relaxing holidays, easy walks, and a ton of cultural heritage? Portugal’s Alentejo region is perfect for you. Over the course of 8 days, we’ll immerse ourselves in the beauty of this region by going on different walks every day, bringing us a mix of varied landscapes and sceneries. We’ll be based in a charming farmhouse for the duration of this trip, just perfect for getting back to after a day of exploring our surroundings. This region of Portugal has delicious authentic cuisine as well as some of the best wine in the world (Alentejo is the wine market leader in Portugal), so we’ll make sure to taste typical products as well. Lodgings are included, as well as most meals, and transfers during the tour. You’ll return from this trip feeling relaxed and refreshed!

Make your way to Monte do Serrado de Baixo, a beautiful farmhouse near Évora. Depending on your mode of transport, it’s a 1.5-2-hour ride from Lisbon Airport. You’ll have a trip briefing, talking about the days ahead. Enjoy your first dinner in Portugal and get some rest.

Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: Monte do Serrado de Baixo
We’ll leave the guesthouse towards the 16th-century aqueduct, built to solve the water shortages in the city. This walk will lead to the ancient city of Évora. Along the way, we’ll pass by small farms and aromatic herbs that grow by the aqueduct. To end the day, after a visit to the most relevant historical sites, there is nothing better than a cool drink in Évora center square, where we will be surrounded by age-old buildings and feel the flow of life passing us by.

Meals: Breakfast
Distance: 12-15 km / 7.5-9 miles
Elevation: +228 m / +750 ft | -236 m / -775 ft
Accommodation: Monte do Serrado de Baixo
Today we’ll go on a walk through the beautiful holm oak forest dotted by impressive granite boulders which, 6,000 years ago, were used by our ancestors to build their burial sites and magic cult sites. We’ll take our time exploring these sights and our surroundings. We will visit the Dolmen of Zambujeiro, a megalithic monument from between 4,000 and 3,000 BC, the largest one in Europe! We’ll also visit some other megalithic complexes and structures like Cromlech of Almendres, the Menir of Almendres, and the church of Mitra.

Meals: Breakfast
Distance: 15-18 km / 9-11 miles
Elevation: +327 m / +1,073 ft | -121 m / -397 ft
Accommodation: Monte do Serrado de Baixo
Today we’ll take a transfer to the Arraiolos village and its surrounding. We will stroll through its quiet streets, visit the castle, and the museum. We’ll go to the lovely Ravasqueira farm and visit the private carriage collection and taste their delicious wine. Then we’ll go to Évora and there will be plenty of time to discover the city on your own! If you prefer to have a rest day, feel free to stay at the accommodation and explore the surroundings on your own.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Monte do Serrado de Baixo
While we go along the lovely river Degebe, we’ll discover old water mills and try to imagine how they once worked. Then we leave the river side and start walking up to reach a point with wonderful views. Finally a castle starts to take shape on the horizon—the surreal castle of Valongo, built in the middle of nowhere by, some say, the Romans.

Meals: Breakfast
Distance: 12 km / 7.5 miles
Elevation: +157 m / +515 ft | -139 m / 456- ft
Accommodation: Monte do Serrado de Baixo
We’ll kick off the day by walking along a closed railway through beautiful scenery. If we’re lucky, we will encounter some black pigs, cows, and sheep. Then we climb steep tracks that lead to the castle of Évoramonte. Once there, follow the walls all the way around and take in the beautiful views. You can see Spain from here!

Meals: Breakfast
Distance: 10 km / 6 miles
Elevation: +366 m / +1,200 ft | -194 m / -636 ft
Accommodation: Monte do Serrado de Baixo
The unforgettable village of Monsaraz, built in a castle on top of a hill, is incredible to see. Schist Rock walls will guide the walk around the beautiful fort. The last climb brings you to the top and you’ll enjoy stunning views of a well-kept village and the Alqueva lake. If it’s warm enough, you can even finish with a swim or a canoe trip! On the way back to the farm visit a pottery in São Pedro do Corval.

Meals: Breakfast and dinner
Distance: 11 km / 7 miles
Elevation: +248 m / +814 ft | -243 m / -797 ft
Accommodation: Monte do Serrado de Baixo
After the final breakfast at the guesthouse, your guided adventure has come to an end. If you’d like to stay longer and explore the area, just ask us for some recommendations!

Meals: Breakfast

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Meet your guides

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Teresa Vilas Boas

General manager and guide

Teresa has been the soul of Turaventur and Monte do Serrado de Baixo for the last 20 years. The first adventure she recalls was trekking after her father in the mountain of Gerês, when she was 5 yo. She has practiced several outdoor sports and loves to travel by bike. For two years, she traveled in Australia, New Zealand, Thailand, Laos, India, and Nepal. She finally came back to Portugal and started our Portugal Bicycle Tours. With endless energy, she will guide a cycling tour as well as a canoeing trip or set up an original outdoor event for a company meeting.

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TurAventur

Since 1994, TurAventur has been the gateway to exploring the wonders of the Alentejo region. Ever since, they have been helping travelers uncover the rich culture and heritage of their beloved region. In 2007, they extended their hospitality with Monte do Serrado de Baixo, a charming guesthouse nestled in nature, near Évora. TurAventur’s passionate guides offer personalized treatment and unrivaled expertise, ensuring you experience the best of Alentejo's heritage, landscape, and gastronomy. Committed to sustainability and top-quality service, TurAventur’s dedicated team guarantees an unforgettable journey filled with fun, relaxation, and cultural immersion.

Accommodation — Monte do Serrado de Baixo

Farmhouse and surroundings

Located near Évora, this charming farmhouse nurtures the traditional architecture of the Alentejo region. With its thick walls keeping the house cool in warm weather, this house is the perfect base for summer explorations.

This place will feel like home. There is a lovely lush garden with a swimming pool, so don’t miss out on taking a swim while the only sound you hear is the chirping of birds. Bring a gin & tonic, find your place in the sun or in the shade, and enjoy!

While you take a stroll around the house, you’ll likely come across pets and domestic animals, including dogs, donkeys, sheep, chickens, and lambs. There’s also a Classic Car museum, a unique private collection and an exclusive experience for the guests!

Rooms and local produce

Each of the rooms has a different theme, inviting you to explore the arts of cork extraction, olive and grape picking, or bread making. Featuring a living room, an honesty bar, books, music, games, and much more, this house has all modern comforts within a rustic and authentic atmosphere.

In the dining room, you can enjoy breakfast with a view of orange orchards. You will taste homemade jams, cottage cheese with olive oil and oregano, or with honey and walnuts, homemade bread and cake. There will always be plenty of regional cheeses and chorizos! And, of course, the delicious Alentejo bread. Orange juice will be made from oranges just outside, while fruit and vegetables will be sourced from the farmhouse gardens.

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Terry_and_Suzanne (source: Trip Advisor)

Delightful walking tours in and around Evora, Portugal. Our group of 15 was guided on several days of excellent walking tours in the Alentejo region of Portugal. Teresa was our guide, and she was fabulous – informative, fun, and very well prepared. She served us delicious picnic lunches every day. I would definitely hire her again if I go back!

kdtravels17 (source: Trip Advisor)

Had a great walking week with Turaventur in April, 2017. With our guide we visited ancient stone circles, vineyards, old hilltowns and had local experiences that only a guide who lives in the area can provide. This is a jewel waiting to be discovered…so glad we did!

910sandyd (source: Trip Advisor)

Theresa was our group guide for 5 days and it was an incredible adventure as we heard all about the history, agricultural life, and life in general around Evora. After a visit to a cheese making farm Theresa lead us to all the stone monoliths in the area as we walked through groves of Cork Trees. We learned about the harvesting and processing of cork and the following day we hiked to a medieval castle surrounded by vineyards. Other days we visited a winery for wine tasting, toured the old city of Evora, walked to a hilltop city, visited a pottery shop, ate at a local restaurant where we made our own bread, and our last day we followed the Aqueduct to her farm where we saw her father’s antique car collection and enjoyed an outstanding lunch at her B & B. Theresa is organized and enthusiastic about making sure you have an outstanding experience in her country. She brought a picnic lunch for all 15 of us each day with local breads, cheeses, vegetables and pastries! You can’t beat this genuine Portugal experience because she is passionate about her job and has the answers to your questions.I’d love to hike with her again in the future.

Things to know

What you get on this adventure:
- - An experienced, local hiking guide with extensive knowledge of the area
  - 8-day guided walking holidays in Portugal
  - Accommodation for 7 nights in a charming farmhouse (double rooms)
  - Most meals
    
    All breakfasts
    
    Welcome regional snack
    
    Three dinners (with 2 drinks) — on Day 1, Day 7, and one more day throughout the week
    
    All lunches (picnic lunches during daily tours, one lunch in Arraiolos)
  - Transfer during the tour
  - Personal accident for tour days
  - VAT tax
What’s not included:
- - Transportation to Portugal
  - Airport transfers
  - Cooking class — available to add, let us know if you’re interested
  - Guide gratuities — optional
  - Travel and medical insurance — optional
These guided walking holidays in Portugal are beginner-friendly! Check out the itinerary to learn about day-by-day distances and elevation gains, but in general, you’ll be hiking between 10 to 18 km (6 to 11 miles). All that’s required is a decent level of fitness and you’re good to go!
All breakfasts, picnic lunches, and three dinners are included in the price of this tour.
- Every morning you’ll kick off your day with delicious breakfast made and prepared at the Monte do Serrado de Baixo, the charming farmhouse you’ll be staying at. You can expect a variety of breads, cereals, meats, cheeses, sweet breads, fruit, and eggs.
- For picnic lunches, you will enjoy homemade sandwiches prepared by the guides.
- Dinners are also varied and always focus on the regional concept—black pork, cod, veal, chicken, and much more.
Here’s a list of the equipment you need to bring:
- - Day pack large enough to carry all the items listed (around a 25-40L bag)
  - Hiking poles — optional
  - Water bottle or hydration bladder (2L capacity)
  - Lightweight hiking boots or shoes
  - Comfortable hiking clothes
  - Spare clothes for layering
  - Waterproof rain jacket
  - Sunhat and sunglasses
  - Swimming suit
  - Toiletries (sunscreen, hand sanitizer, bug spray, toilet paper, etc.)
  - Camera — optional (but recommended)
Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season. Layers are best and don’t wear jeans.
Group sizes and pricing
- - For these guided walking holidays in Portugal, the usual client-to-guide ratio is 14:1.
  - It takes a minimum of 2 people for this tour to operate. The maximum group size is set at 12 adults and 6 children.
Guided walking holidays in Portugal can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.

Min. age requirements
- - If you are older than 18, you’re good to go.
  - Minors younger than 18 may be permitted to join the hike, but must be in the presence of a parent or legal guardian.
  - Let us know if you’re traveling with children upon booking.
To get to Évora, the starting point of your guided walking holidays in Portugal, most people fly into Lisbon Airport (LIS). You can either rent a car or take public transport (bus and train) to get to Évora, it will take you 1.5-2 hours.

Once you get there, head towards Monte Do Serrado De Baixo, your beautiful accommodation for the whole stay.

Alternatively, your guides offer Lisbon airport transfers at an additional cost. Let us know if you’re interested upon booking.
We highly recommend that you cover all your bases with both emergency medical and travel insurance.

With medical insurance, if you have an accident or medical emergency on or off the mountain, you’ll avoid paying out of pocket for costly expenses. This covers everything from hospital treatments to emergency air transportation and more. Travel insurance covers canceled flights, natural disasters and other scenarios that may interrupt your travel plans.

We also expect you to respect local regulations and take measures to protect yourselves, your guides, and the communities you’re traveling to. If you need assistance selecting the right insurance for your group, let us know and we will be happy to help!
Deposits
When booking a trip, you can either pay for it in full or reserve your spot with a 30% deposit. The remaining 70% of the trip price is to be paid 90 days prior to departure, at the latest.

Cancellations
Booking fees are non-refundable in all cases. During checkout, however, you can choose one of 57hours’ flexibility options:

Basic
- - In case of cancellation within 48 hours after booking, the amount paid is fully refundable.
  - For cancellations 60 or more days before the trip, you are eligible for a 70% refund of the trip price.
  - For cancellations 0-59 days before the trip, there is no refund.
Flexible
- - In case of cancellation within 48 hours after booking, the amount paid is fully refundable.
  - For cancellations 60 or more days before the trip, you are eligible for a full refund of the trip price.
  - For cancellations 30-59 days before the trip, you are eligible for a 50% refund of the trip price.
  - For cancellations 0-29 days before the trip, there is no refund.
Super Flexible
- - In case of cancellation within 48 hours after booking, the amount paid is fully refundable.
  - For cancellations 30 or more days before the trip, you are eligible for a full refund of the trip price.
  - For cancellations 0-29 days before the trip, you are eligible for a 50% refund of the trip price.