Intro
Ride Across Portugal 2023 Tour Operator-Travel Packages
Once again, we are an Official Tour Operator for the Ride Across Portugal 2023 Cycling Challenge. To support the already superb in-house package that the Ride Across Portugal team deliver Alpcycles will again have 2 guides on the road with our guests for the week.
Fora de serie........exceptional
It's the only way to describe this 6 Stage event. Taking part in this truly unique cycling experience you will quite literally "ride across Portugal" from north to south, from the mountains to the coast. The 2022 edition covered 810km with 9,900m of climbing over 6 stages from hotel door to hotel door, which is a real treat. Our riders fell in love with this amazing country both on and off the bike: the roads & rider support, 4/5* hotels & food, people & culture wrapped up in the RAP teams passion for their country are undeniable. With rider numbers limited for the event riders will feel that personal touch from start to finish.
Ride Across Portugal 6 Day Cycling Challenge:
7 Night Package: Sunday 14/05/23 to Sunday 21/05/23
Twin Room Full Entry Package = €3,350 per person
Single Room Full Entry Package = €4,070 per person
- Prices include RETURN AIRPORT TRANSFERS, FULL ENTRY& Alpcycles "GUIDES on the ROAD" service
- Single rooms are limited - book early
- Masssage Pack: Additional bolt on package @ €240 pp can be added. Please ask for details
- Premium Rider Travel Insurance: can be added at €80 pp. This is provided by the organisers. Please ask for details
- The 6 Stage days: Monday 15/05 to Saturday 20/05
- For priority booking contact Shelley at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
What's Included
Whats included in this package - based on 2022 package- so subject to change:- Airport transfers for you, your bike and luggage to and from the start & finish locations (please see notes at foot of page)
- Included in Alpcycles package - Airport for incoming flights: Porto (OPO) - Pick-up time to be confirmed
- Included in Alpcycles Package - Airport for outgoing flights: Lisbon (LIS) or Faro (FAO) - Drop-off time to be confirmed
- 2 Alpcycles guides there for the full event to support you all the way with bike building, trouble shooting and ride with our guests daily
- Full Entry into the 6 Day Stage Event and everything included in the Official RAP 2023 Package
- Official Jersey - Official Polo Shirt - Official 90 litre Travel Bag (Thule) - Road-book and GPX track of every stage -Gifts of partner brands
- Support Vehicles (cars and motorbikes) - Mechanical support - Medical support - Signalled courses - Feed stations - Timed sectors
- Bicycle wash zone - riders lunch - Daily briefing - Stage classification - Daily video - Daily photo coverage
- 7 nights Half Board in 4/5 Star Hotels across the event
- Twin share or ensuite rooms (singles are limited so book early)
- Breakfast, lunch, & dinner everyday
- The knowledge, enthusiasm & support of the Alpcycles team guides both on and off the road for our guests
Note re airport transfers: The RAP event organisers also have options to be collected from Lisbon Airport (LIS) and dropped at Porto Airport (OPO). These transfers are longer and require an additional cost. If you decide to stay on after the event and do not require an airport transfer let us know and we'll deduct this from the package price. Please let us know if you would like more information on anything above.
What's not included in our package:
- Your flights
- Travel insurance for you and your bike
- Drinks with hotel meals and anything not outlined above
Itinerary
An overveiw of a past itinerary for information only17/05/20 - Arrival Day: Riders will be collected from Porto Airport at 1pm. Please be sure to book flights that are scheduled to land by 12noon. See the notes belw about alternative airport options* You will be taken to Chaves for meet & greet and bike building. First brief in the even
18/05/20 - Stage 1: Chaves - Vila Nova de Foz Côa / 129 km
19/05/20 - Stage 2: Vila Nova de Foz Côa - Covilhã / 157 km
20/05/20 - Stage 3: Covilhã - Crato / 143 km
21/05/20 - Stage 4: Crato - Évora / 110 km
22/05/20 - Stage 5: Évora - Mértola / 153 km
23/05/20 - Stage 6: Mértola - Altura / 105 km - Celebration Lunch Ceremony - Departure day with a 7pm departure to Lisbon Airport (LIS)
*Note re airport transfers: The RAP event organisers generally have options to be collected from Lisbon Airport (LIS) and dropped at Porto Airport (OPO). These transfers are longer and require an additional cost. If you decide to stay on after the event and do not require an airport transfer let us know and we'll deduct this from the package price. Please let us know if you would like more information on anything above.
Accommodation
Here is the list of 4/5 Star stunning hotels you will be staying at during the event. Each stage is literally door to door, adding to the appeal of the experience. If you have any dietary requirements please be sure to let us know when you book your trip with us so that we can keep them informed:To be confirmed
Key Points
An overview of this package:· You are travelling with a trusted Official Tour Operator of Ride Across Portugal
· Your Event Entry is included
· Airport transfer from/to designated airports at SET TIMES are included
· Accommodation is Half Board plus lunch each day at finish
