Bordeaux & Basque Country
France & Spain
6 days
Active
Mostly flat
Guided
Supported
2000 years of wine making tradition are just a bike ride away.
We begin the journey an ancient stone's throw away from Saint Émilion, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The village itself is a wine & history lover's paradise, the shopping plentiful and the architecture extremely well preserved. Aside from the wine and food, we'll make sure to explore the famous XI century Monolithic Church and other historic monuments.
Next we'll make our way to the French Basque country. For centuries the ruling families of Europe have been coming to this region to relax and enjoy its 'lost in time' feel. The foothills of the Pyrenees are a land of traditional cuisine, coastal vistas and incredible riding.
The final part of our trip takes us to Spain and the Basque city of San Sebastian, touted as being one of the best food cities in the world and having more Michelin stars per capita than any other city, even Paris. Try one of the famous pintxos (tapas from the Basque Country) between days filled with easy pedaling through the vines and seascapes. For our last evening we'll dine in a Michelin starred restaurant, enjoying the camaraderie shared over the course of this sumptuous week.
Tour Information
Cost From
Guided Please Ask
Inclusions
5 nights luxury accommodation
All breakfasts, 4 gourmet dinners and 4 lunches
Wine at dinner (a set amount of local, artisanal bottles included with dinner)
Our famous gourmet picnics
Snacks and drinks between meals
All transportation during the tour
Luggage transfers and handling
High quality hybrid bike rental
Fully guided rides lead by our expert local guides
Turn-by-turn ride directions for each ride
Support following vehicle for longer rides with mechanical & nutritional support
Gourmet Cycling Travel T-shirt
Private cooking classes hosted by Chef Jon
Gourmet picnic lunch
Exclusions
Airfare
Transportation to the tour starting point Bordeaux St Jean TGV train station
Transportation leaving the Bordeaux St Jean TGV train station
Accommodation before and after the tour
All alcohol except a set amount of wine included with dinners
Personal items purchased
Gratuities for guides
Hotel room telephone, mini bar and hotel food and drinks between meals
Options
Road bike rental (carbon bike)
Reviews
There are currently no reviews for this tour.
Write a Review
Sign in to leave a review. Not a member and want to enjoy our great benefits? Join here!