Summary: Did 7-day self-guided Alentejo Heritage & Wine Route. Accommodations 5/5 stars; Support…read morefrom bikeiberia 1/5 stars; Bike condition/safety 2/5 stars; Bike routes 4/5 stars. This was our 3rd self-guided bike trip (previous years included Czech Republic and Puglia, Italy). The lodging was incredible. Arriving after biking all day to a basket of goods & refreshments was much appreciated. Taking a refreshing dip in the pools was also welcoming. The wine experiences were exceptional, especially the tasting at Ervideira in Èvora. Support from BikeIberia - another person posted a similar comment and we should of listened!! One bike had unsafe lack of braking power. Our group of 8 had two experienced bike mechanics and they were unable to fix this problem. The response from BikeIberia was "Let one of the smaller women ride that bike." Guess that's an option if you want see someone seriously hurt! Bike condition/safety: 2/5 stars - above and also two of the bikes had the chain jumping off the gears into the spokes or off the front gears. The rear chain jumping off locked the back wheel which was dangerous. Obviously the bikes were not thoroughly road tested and tuned to acceptable and safe standards. Fortunately, a group of two finished their BikeIberia tour the day prior, and the two Cannondale's fit the folks with no brakes/no gears. Bike routes: The itinerary was well organized with the average distance of 30 miles/daily was ideal. We enjoyed the castles, churches and cemeteries that greeted us throughout the day. However, we did not feel consistently safe on the roads; many roads ridden with minimal shoulders. Also, did not appreciate the routing at the end of day, through towns, past ALL 'sights' and finally to the lodging. This often involved narrow cobblestone roads shared with cars, trucks and walkers.

Great bikes, very helpful and friendly staff. Had a beautiful December afternoon bike ride to Belem.read more

I recommend this tour as very well-organized and our tour guide Jose was very knowledgeable and…read moregreat to be around! I liked that we got picked up at our hotel. Other tours seem to tell people to come to a meeting point somewhere in town, which can be difficult to get to. This was a On my way! Stop shop start to finish! The places we visited were incredible and we've managed to cover so much in one day! I couldn't have done this on my own. Jose found the right balance between giving us all of the history and information and letting us explore on our own. Our experience with Jose was great! I would recommend this tour to everyone!! 10 out of the 10!

First thing you do when your feet hit Lisbon is a Tuk tuk tour. It's like a cool cheesy golf cart…read more Lisbon is basically San Francisco's older, moodier sibling with more hills, stronger coffee, a drink called Ginjinha and an earthquake that rewrote history (1755, I see you). Our tuk tuk was basically a history lesson on wheels. Gotta get the juice before exploring. We learned Lisbon's got 7 hills (again, San Fran energy), elevators because obviously walking is for masochists, lions everywhere because courage or something and St. Vincent's the city's patron saint. Sardines are a thing, pastel de nata is the flakiest addiction you'll ever develop, and no, real pastel de bacalhau doesn't come with cheese, don't embarrass yourself. You'll spot cork in every shop like it's a personality trait. And then there are the tiles, which basically is the city's wallpaper from the Moorish people. June is the Saints Festival, so prepare for grilled fish, drunken joy, and streamers trying to strangle you in alleyways. Fun stuff! I learned so much.

What a great experience. Our tour guide Baltazar was beyond fabulous. Knowledgeable,…read moreaccommodating and added so much to our overall tour. He provided additional recommendations for restaurants and activities while in town. He made is such a personalized experience. I would recommend him highly

I got to experience this sailing excursion on a recent business trip. It was a great way for the…read moreteam to unwind after a business conference while socializing with colleagues. The city of Lisbon provided a great backdrop for our tour and the sunset was incredible! While all the views were wonderful, the thing that made the trip memorable, was the incredible hospitality of the crew on board. Everyone was friendly and accommodating - and the beer, wine and food were great. The blankets when it got a bit chilly were a bonus. Show less

We used them recently for our trip to Lisbon. The staff was courteous, the food was delicious, and…read morethey kept the drinks coming! We had an awesome time! would use again!

Dani was a fantastic tour guide. A Lisbon native, she is very knowledgeable about the city's…read morehistory and offered interesting details and background on the neighborhoods we visited. The food and drinks were plentiful and tasty. Dani also offered great ideas for other Lisbon adventures.

Raquel was knowledgeable and friendly. She took us to places we never heard of or would have…read moreentered on our own. This was a highlight of our trip. Highly recommend

Great tour. Tanya and Carlo were great. Good way to see things you would not see from land. Tanya…read morewas very entertaining.

We really enjoyed the Hippotour. There were not many Americans on board but the tour guide Anna…read morespoke great English. The tour is bilingual and I enjoyed the information she shared with us. I wish there was more opportunity to get pictures but if you utilize the HOHO shuttle after you can get as many as you want. We didn't have enough time so we missed out on that option. I felt we were in the water longer than 30 minutes(it's a slow go). The views from the water to Belem Tower and Monument to the Discoveries were phenomenal.

ok. not sure where to start other than u have to try this. it is too much fun. everything frm the…read moredrill sergeant to the electric Twizy cars to the scavenger hunt. it is the best way to see old town and immerse yourself or group in the Portugal culture. for groups, the scavenger type hunt is a great team building exercise. they had our biz group in 4 people teams. two people took separate route (gps/garmin) with Twizy and the other two walked a route. then u switch out. again, amazing way to see the city and get immersed quickly. there were so many sites that we saw that we cld have only seen using this tour. also, for those walking, lisbon has wine stands - get small cups of wine to go. definitely adds to the hunt if u r a wine lover, lol. if u r going to lisbon - put on yr schedule. http://www.lisbonecotours.com/tours/tour_twizy-experience_270_en

Orianna was our tour guide. She added to the fun part of our lovely trip which included Lisbon. She…read morepresented info on local sites and related facts about the city and Portuguese history. Getting around with Ecco tours in a tram to see the city and its layout is a smart move.

What a wonderful way to see both the major attractions and off the beaten path hidden gems. 90…read moreminutes gave us an overview of the entire city and the knowledge to decide what we would like to go back to visit in more detail. Bruno was so informative, not only showing us sightseeing spots, but also including the history, politics and legends associated with them. He tailored the tour to our interests and expertly maneuvered the Tuk Tuk to get us the best views and most convenient access to sites. I highly recommend this tour and driver.