APRIL 2024
APRIL 2024
6
DAYS
|
5
NIGHTS
|
FRANCE
Cycling
Grand Crus of Bordeaux
Grand Crus of Bordeaux
Smell the delicate and fruity fragrances spreading from the famous wine properties bearing suggestive names, and dream about the glorious & turbulent past of the old properties you will cross. The vines of Bordeaux are some of the most famous in the world. Blaye, Margaux, Saint-Emilion, 'Entre deux mer' : these are prestigious appellations and terroirs that you will explore. The diversity of the wine-growing districts allows for the production of many different types of wines such as reds, dry or sweet whites, roses, light reds and sparkling whites. The Bordeaux vineyards include 6,000 chateaux, historic villages, medieval cities, archeological sites and ancient Roman churches. The winegrowers open up their vineyards for wine tastings, wine courses and numerous cultural and gourmet discoveries. Unbottle the Bordeaux vineyards and take off on a spirited discovery of this iconic wine-growing region.
You will be directed to our partner site for booking your plan
You will be directed to our partner site for booking your plan
6 Days
5 Nights
Creon
Entre-deux Mers’
vineyards
Acropolis
Ruins
Saint-Emilion
Acropolis
Museum
Cotes de Blaye
vineyards
Castle of
Pylos
Médoc
vineyards
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Itinerary
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DAY 01: BORDEAUX
Arrive in
Bordeaux!
The tour starts in Bordeaux
DAY 02: CADILLAC
Bordeaux to
Cadillac
Today discover the taste of ‘Entre deux Mers’ appellation: the Garonne River to the south, the Dordogne River to the north makes incredible diversity of relief, exposure and soils also mean that the wine come here in all colors. Dry and sweet whites, reds, roses, Clairets, Cremants and even a spirit, the Fine de Bordeaux, all add to the variety.
Leave Bordeaux on the cycling path which will lead you to the fortified village of Creon. Then continue through the vineyards of Cadillac and the surrounding wall of the village.
Distance covered: 30mi (48km)
Meals included: Breakfast
DAY 03: ST EMILION
Cadillac to
St Emilion
Ride through the ‘Entre-deux Mers’ vineyards, between the Garonne and the Dordogne River. Visit Rauzan, overlooked by its dignified medieval chateau, before reaching the prestigious village of Saint-Emilion, with its rich historical testimonies.
Legend tells that the town bears the name of a Breton monk that performed miracles while living an exemplary life. In order to retire from social life, he settled in a natural grotto in 750, which can still be visited nowadays in the heart of the town. Meet the winemakers and taste exceptional wines and vintages.
Distance covered: 31mi (50km)
Meals included: Breakfast
DAY 04: BLAYE
St Emilion to
Blaye
A ride along Bordeaux and Cotes de Blaye vineyards. Explore the 17th century citadel, in Blaye, overlooking the Gironde River. The Blaye – Cote de Bordeaux appellation offers white and reds wines. Red wines aromas are strong and fruity for a young wine, with musk and spice notes developing with age.
The dry whites are intense and powerful, with notes of boxwood and citrus (lemon, grapefruit).
Distance covered: 40mi (64km)
Meals included: Breakfast
DAY 05: BORDEAUX
Blaye to
Bordeaux
Take a deep breath of iodined air. Start this ride by crossing the Gironde river by boat to reach Lamarque and its famous Médoc vineyards and chateaux wine cellars. Over on the other side, you can discover the jewel in the crown of the Verrou Vauban (the Vauban defensive system): Fort Médoc. Next, it’s time to explore the Bordeaux Wine Route in Médoc as you pass through the world-renowned Margaux area. The route continues along small roads which pass through the Médoc’s vineyards, small hedged fields and moorland as far as Bordeaux.
Distance covered: 38mi (61km)
Meals included: Breakfast
DAY 06: BORDEAUX
Leave
Bordeaux!
The tour ends in Bordeaux.
Meals included: Breakfast
DAY 05: BORDEAUX
Arrive in
Bordeaux
The tour starts in Bordeaux
Distance covered: 38mi (61km)
Meals included: Breakfast
DAY 06: BORDEAUX
Leave
Bordeaux!
The tour ends in Bordeaux.
Meals included: Breakfast
TRIP
Itinerary
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DAY 01: BORDEAUX
Arrive in
Bordeaux!
The tour starts in Bordeaux
DAY 02: CADILLAC
Bordeaux to
Cadillac
Today discover the taste of ‘Entre deux Mers’ appellation: the Garonne River to the south, the Dordogne River to the north makes incredible diversity of relief, exposure and soils also mean that the wine come here in all colors. Dry and sweet whites, reds, roses, Clairets, Cremants and even a spirit, the Fine de Bordeaux, all add to the variety.
Leave Bordeaux on the cycling path which will lead you to the fortified village of Creon. Then continue through the vineyards of Cadillac and the surrounding wall of the village.
Distance covered: 30mi (48km)
Meals included: Breakfast
DAY 03: ST EMILION
Cadillac to
St Emilion
Ride through the ‘Entre-deux Mers’ vineyards, between the Garonne and the Dordogne River. Visit Rauzan, overlooked by its dignified medieval chateau, before reaching the prestigious village of Saint-Emilion, with its rich historical testimonies.
Legend tells that the town bears the name of a Breton monk that performed miracles while living an exemplary life. In order to retire from social life, he settled in a natural grotto in 750, which can still be visited nowadays in the heart of the town. Meet the winemakers and taste exceptional wines and vintages.
Distance covered: 31mi (50km)
Meals included: Breakfast
DAY 04: BLAYE
St Emilion to
Blaye
A ride along Bordeaux and Cotes de Blaye vineyards. Explore the 17th century citadel, in Blaye, overlooking the Gironde River. The Blaye – Cote de Bordeaux appellation offers white and reds wines. Red wines aromas are strong and fruity for a young wine, with musk and spice notes developing with age.
The dry whites are intense and powerful, with notes of boxwood and citrus (lemon, grapefruit).
Distance covered: 40mi (64km)
Meals included: Breakfast
DAY 05: BORDEAUX
Blaye to
Bordeaux
Take a deep breath of iodined air. Start this ride by crossing the Gironde river by boat to reach Lamarque and its famous Médoc vineyards and chateaux wine cellars. Over on the other side, you can discover the jewel in the crown of the Verrou Vauban (the Vauban defensive system): Fort Médoc. Next, it’s time to explore the Bordeaux Wine Route in Médoc as you pass through the world-renowned Margaux area. The route continues along small roads which pass through the Médoc’s vineyards, small hedged fields and moorland as far as Bordeaux.
Distance covered: 38mi (61km)
Meals included: Breakfast
DAY 06: BORDEAUX
Leave
Bordeaux!
The tour ends in Bordeaux.
Meals included: Breakfast
DAY 05: BORDEAUX
Arrive in
Bordeaux
The tour starts in Bordeaux
Distance covered: 38mi (61km)
Meals included: Breakfast
DAY 06: BORDEAUX
Leave
Bordeaux!
The tour ends in Bordeaux.
Meals included: Breakfast
TRIP
Itinerary
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DAY 01: BORDEAUX
Arrive in
Bordeaux!
The tour starts in Bordeaux
DAY 02: CADILLAC
Bordeaux to
Cadillac
Today discover the taste of ‘Entre deux Mers’ appellation: the Garonne River to the south, the Dordogne River to the north makes incredible diversity of relief, exposure and soils also mean that the wine come here in all colors. Dry and sweet whites, reds, roses, Clairets, Cremants and even a spirit, the Fine de Bordeaux, all add to the variety.
Leave Bordeaux on the cycling path which will lead you to the fortified village of Creon. Then continue through the vineyards of Cadillac and the surrounding wall of the village.
Distance covered: 30mi (48km)
Meals included: Breakfast
DAY 03: ST EMILION
Cadillac to
St Emilion
Ride through the ‘Entre-deux Mers’ vineyards, between the Garonne and the Dordogne River. Visit Rauzan, overlooked by its dignified medieval chateau, before reaching the prestigious village of Saint-Emilion, with its rich historical testimonies.
Legend tells that the town bears the name of a Breton monk that performed miracles while living an exemplary life. In order to retire from social life, he settled in a natural grotto in 750, which can still be visited nowadays in the heart of the town. Meet the winemakers and taste exceptional wines and vintages.
Distance covered: 31mi (50km)
Meals included: Breakfast
DAY 04: BLAYE
St Emilion to
Blaye
A ride along Bordeaux and Cotes de Blaye vineyards. Explore the 17th century citadel, in Blaye, overlooking the Gironde River. The Blaye – Cote de Bordeaux appellation offers white and reds wines. Red wines aromas are strong and fruity for a young wine, with musk and spice notes developing with age.
The dry whites are intense and powerful, with notes of boxwood and citrus (lemon, grapefruit).
Distance covered: 40mi (64km)
Meals included: Breakfast
DAY 05: BORDEAUX
Blaye to
Bordeaux
Take a deep breath of iodined air. Start this ride by crossing the Gironde river by boat to reach Lamarque and its famous Médoc vineyards and chateaux wine cellars. Over on the other side, you can discover the jewel in the crown of the Verrou Vauban (the Vauban defensive system): Fort Médoc. Next, it’s time to explore the Bordeaux Wine Route in Médoc as you pass through the world-renowned Margaux area. The route continues along small roads which pass through the Médoc’s vineyards, small hedged fields and moorland as far as Bordeaux.
Distance covered: 38mi (61km)
Meals included: Breakfast
DAY 06: BORDEAUX
Leave
Bordeaux!
The tour ends in Bordeaux.
Meals included: Breakfast
DAY 05: BORDEAUX
Arrive in
Bordeaux
The tour starts in Bordeaux
Distance covered: 38mi (61km)
Meals included: Breakfast
DAY 06: BORDEAUX
Leave
Bordeaux!
The tour ends in Bordeaux.
Meals included: Breakfast
TRIP
Itinerary
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DAY 01: BORDEAUX
Arrive in
Bordeaux!
The tour starts in Bordeaux
DAY 02: CADILLAC
Bordeaux to
Cadillac
Today discover the taste of ‘Entre deux Mers’ appellation: the Garonne River to the south, the Dordogne River to the north makes incredible diversity of relief, exposure and soils also mean that the wine come here in all colors. Dry and sweet whites, reds, roses, Clairets, Cremants and even a spirit, the Fine de Bordeaux, all add to the variety.
Leave Bordeaux on the cycling path which will lead you to the fortified village of Creon. Then continue through the vineyards of Cadillac and the surrounding wall of the village.
Distance covered: 30mi (48km)
Meals included: Breakfast
DAY 03: ST EMILION
Cadillac to
St Emilion
Ride through the ‘Entre-deux Mers’ vineyards, between the Garonne and the Dordogne River. Visit Rauzan, overlooked by its dignified medieval chateau, before reaching the prestigious village of Saint-Emilion, with its rich historical testimonies.
Legend tells that the town bears the name of a Breton monk that performed miracles while living an exemplary life. In order to retire from social life, he settled in a natural grotto in 750, which can still be visited nowadays in the heart of the town. Meet the winemakers and taste exceptional wines and vintages.
Distance covered: 31mi (50km)
Meals included: Breakfast
DAY 04: BLAYE
St Emilion to
Blaye
A ride along Bordeaux and Cotes de Blaye vineyards. Explore the 17th century citadel, in Blaye, overlooking the Gironde River. The Blaye – Cote de Bordeaux appellation offers white and reds wines. Red wines aromas are strong and fruity for a young wine, with musk and spice notes developing with age.
The dry whites are intense and powerful, with notes of boxwood and citrus (lemon, grapefruit).
Distance covered: 40mi (64km)
Meals included: Breakfast
DAY 05: BORDEAUX
Blaye to
Bordeaux
Take a deep breath of iodined air. Start this ride by crossing the Gironde river by boat to reach Lamarque and its famous Médoc vineyards and chateaux wine cellars. Over on the other side, you can discover the jewel in the crown of the Verrou Vauban (the Vauban defensive system): Fort Médoc. Next, it’s time to explore the Bordeaux Wine Route in Médoc as you pass through the world-renowned Margaux area. The route continues along small roads which pass through the Médoc’s vineyards, small hedged fields and moorland as far as Bordeaux.
Distance covered: 38mi (61km)
Meals included: Breakfast
DAY 06: BORDEAUX
Leave
Bordeaux!
The tour ends in Bordeaux.
Meals included: Breakfast
DAY 05: BORDEAUX
Arrive in
Bordeaux
The tour starts in Bordeaux
Distance covered: 38mi (61km)
Meals included: Breakfast
DAY 06: BORDEAUX
Leave
Bordeaux!
The tour ends in Bordeaux.
Meals included: Breakfast
TRIP
Itinerary
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DAY 01: BORDEAUX
Arrive in
Bordeaux!
The tour starts in Bordeaux.
DAY 02: CADILLAC
Bordeaux to
Cadillac
Today discover the taste of ‘Entre deux Mers’ appellation: the Garonne River to the south, the Dordogne River to the north makes incredible diversity of relief, exposure and soils also mean that the wine come here in all colors. Dry and sweet whites, reds, roses, Clairets, Cremants and even a spirit, the Fine de Bordeaux, all add to the variety.
Leave Bordeaux on the cycling path which will lead you to the fortified village of Creon. Then continue through the vineyards of Cadillac and the surrounding wall of the village.
Distance covered: 30mi (48km)
Meals included: Breakfast
DAY 03: ST EMILION
Cadillac to
St Emilion
Ride through the ‘Entre-deux Mers’ vineyards, between the Garonne and the Dordogne River. Visit Rauzan, overlooked by its dignified medieval chateau, before reaching the prestigious village of Saint-Emilion, with its rich historical testimonies.
Legend tells that the town bears the name of a Breton monk that performed miracles while living an exemplary life. In order to retire from social life, he settled in a natural grotto in 750, which can still be visited nowadays in the heart of the town. Meet the winemakers and taste exceptional wines and vintages.
Distance covered: 31mi (50km)
Meals included: Breakfast
DAY 04: BLAYE
St Emilion to
Blaye
A ride along Bordeaux and Cotes de Blaye vineyards. Explore the 17th century citadel, in Blaye, overlooking the Gironde River. The Blaye – Cote de Bordeaux appellation offers white and reds wines. Red wines aromas are strong and fruity for a young wine, with musk and spice notes developing with age.
The dry whites are intense and powerful, with notes of boxwood and citrus (lemon, grapefruit).
Distance covered: 40mi (64km)
Meals included: Breakfast
DAY 05: BORDEAUX
Balye To
Bordeaux
Take a deep breath of iodined air. Start this ride by crossing the Gironde river by boat to reach Lamarque and its famous Médoc vineyards and chateaux wine cellars. Over on the other side, you can discover the jewel in the crown of the Verrou Vauban (the Vauban defensive system): Fort Médoc. Next, it’s time to explore the Bordeaux Wine Route in Médoc as you pass through the world-renowned Margaux area. The route continues along small roads which pass through the Médoc’s vineyards, small hedged fields and moorland as far as Bordeaux.
Distance covered: 38mi (61km)
Meals included: Breakfast
DAY 06: BORDEAUX
Leave
Bordeaux!
The tour ends in Bordeaux.
Meals included: Breakfast
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You will be directed to our partner site for booking your plan
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What's
Included
All breakfasts
GPS Route directions and maps
High quality bikes
Luggage transfers between hotels
What's not
Included
Optional electric bikes
Travel Insurance
Single accommodation (available on request - compulsory supplement)
Solo traveller supplement (where only one person is travelling on a departure date)
Visas & vaccinations
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