Bordeaux Vineyard Cycle
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- COVID-19protected
- Bicycle tour
- Adventure
- Young Adults
- duration 7 days
- tour type Private
- age requirement 18-99 yrs
- max group size 8
- guiding method Self-guided
- Tour Code BM-20225
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- Operated in English
- Starts Bordeaux, France
- Ends Bordeaux, France +2
HIGHLIGHTS
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- Cycling the among the prestigious vineyards of Bordeaux
- Stunning chateaux and architecture
- Visiting the citadel at Blaye on the Garonne
- Soaking up the hospitality in specially chosen hotels
- Visiting UNESCO listed sites of Bordeaux and St Emilion
Starting and ending in Bordeaux, the "Bordeaux Vineyard Cycle" trip is a self-guided bicycle trip that takes 7 days. You will travel through Margaux, Bourg-en-Gironde and Bordeaux in France. "Bordeaux Vineyard Cycle" is a private trip which includes accommodation, transport, meals and others.
Appreciate the fine wine and classic French countryside of Bordeaux by bike. You don't need to be a wine aficionado to be able to appreciate this self guided cycling trip among the vineyards of this prestigious French wine region. During this bike based trip you'll explore the Pauillac and Margaux vineyards along the Medoc 'Route des Vins' as well as discover some of the most famous chateaux and the biggest stars of Bordeaux's Official Wine Classification of 1855, a system of ranking the region's best wines as requested by Emperor Napoleon III. Cross the estuary to the Haute Gironde and visit the citadel of Blaye, built by Vauban by order of Louis XIV to protect Bordeaux. Continue cycling through charming villages, past stunning architecture and a succession of vineyards and intriguing monuments. During the tour you'll also discover the sunny slopes of the beautiful hills of Entre-des-Meux area between the Dordogne and Garonne rivers as well as stay in the heart of UNESCO World Heritage sites such as Bordeaux and St Emilion.
Appreciate the fine wine and classic French countryside of Bordeaux by bike. You don't need to be a wine aficionado to be able to appreciate this self guided cycling trip among the vineyards of this prestigious French wine region. During this bike based trip you'll explore the Pauillac and Margaux vineyards along the Medoc 'Route des Vins' as well as discover some of the most famous chateaux and the biggest stars of Bordeaux's Official Wine Classification of 1855, a system of ranking the region's best wines as requested by Emperor Napoleon III. Cross the estuary to the Haute Gironde and visit the citadel of Blaye, built by Vauban by order of Louis XIV to protect Bordeaux. Continue cycling through charming villages, past stunning architecture and a succession of vineyards and intriguing monuments. During the tour you'll also discover the sunny slopes of the beautiful hills of Entre-des-Meux area between the Dordogne and Garonne rivers as well as stay in the heart of UNESCO World Heritage sites such as Bordeaux and St Emilion.
ITINERARY
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Day 1 : Arrive Bordeaux and transfer to Pauillac in the Medoc
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Day 2 : Cycle from Pauillac to Margaux, route of the Grand Crus (40 to 50km/25-31mi)
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Day 3 : Cross the Gironde estuary to the citadel of Blaye, cycle to Bourg (40-55km/25-34mi)
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Day 4 : Via the appellations of Fronsac and Pomerol to St Emilion (40-50km/25-31mi)
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Day 5 : Explore the vineyards, architecture and landscapes of St Emilion (25-35km/15.5-22mi)
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Day 6 : Follow the Roger Lapebie path via Creon to the heart of Bordeaux (50km/31mi)
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Day 7 : Trip concludes
WHAT'S INCLUDED
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
Accommodation
- 6 nights in a combination of charming guesthouses and 3 star hotels on a twin share basis with ensuite facilities (option to upgrade to 4 star hotel St Emilion available - supplement applies)
Meals
- 6 breakfasts, 2 dinners – continental breakfasts are served and usually consist of breads, jams, coffee, tea and juices, dinner is usually 3 courses with regional specialties featured
Transport
- Taxi transfer from Bordeaux station or airport to Pauillac on day 1
- The ferry crossing from Lamarque
Others
- Rental bike equipped with helmet, lock, repair kit, panniers and handlebar bag (electric bike available on request - a supplement applies)
- Luggage Transfer, 1 piece maximum 20kg + 1 small daypack, supplement applies for excess
- Information pack including route notes and maps per room booked plus smartphone GPS App
- Emergency hotline
- Travel to and from Bordeaux
- Meals not listed as included, drinks
- Travel insurance - mandatory
- E-bike hire, supplement applies
- Bike theft insurance, contact for details
- Guide - this is a self guided cycling holiday
- A supplement will apply if you are travelling solo or book a single room
- Entrance fees not listed as included
- Transfers not listed as included
- Transfers by taxi or public transport if you need to skip a stage
- Excess luggage
- Handlebar phone holder – to follow the route easier using the app
- Hotel taxes if applicable – payable directly to the hotel
- Items of a personal nature
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CANCELLATION
No additional cancellation fees apply for this Bordeaux Vineyard Cycle tour. You can cancel the tour up to 72 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 71 days of departure.
PaymentFor any tour departures within 04 July 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 04 July 2024, a deposit of 187 USD is required to confirm the tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 71 days before trip departure.
Travel InsuranceBordeaux Vineyard Cycle tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.
VisaFor this Bordeaux Vineyard Cycle tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.
For Solo TravelersA twin share room may not always be available for solo travelers as it depends on the final number of people on the tour. If you have picked twin share room while booking, and that option is not available, we will get back to you after booking. A single room might then be available against an additional fee.
COVID-19 Safety MeasuresThis trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:
- Rigorous hygiene safety measures will be followed in transportation, accommodation and meal venues.
- All travellers 18 years and older will be required to be fully vaccinated atleast 14 days prior to departure.
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