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Cycling holiday Bordeaux Grand Cru

The Bordeaux region is a paradise for cycling wine lovers. Imagine quiet country roads, rolling vineyards, mansions, castles and the banks of the Gironde. That already tastes good. And along the way, the most famous châteaux in Haut-Médoc, Côte de Bourg, Pomerol, Saint-Émilion and Entre-Deux-Mers force you to dismount for a tasting. Jam jam, that's good cycling again. » read more about Cycling holiday Bordeaux Grand Cru

  • Pauillac, Margaux, Bourg, Virsac, Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux
  • Cycling past world-famous wineries
  • Wine castles and wine tastings
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  • Cycling holiday
  • Distance tour
  • 7 days
  • Individual
from 1200 p.p.
excl. additional costs
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from 1200 p.p.
excl. additional costs
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Delightful Work Holiday

Get ready to engage your senses on a work holiday. During this trek, your eyes, ears, nose, and mouth will be put to the test. And believe us, they'll be happily at work. The vineyards around Bordeaux are a feast for the eyes in spring, summer, and autumn. Take a moment to hop off your bike and pick a beautiful blue grape (one grape won't hurt). And of course, you must try it. Ah, that's going to be a full-bodied red.

Cork in the Bottle

Take a break and hop off your bicycle right outside Pauillac, in the heart of the Haut-Médoc. On your first day of cycling, you’ll visit the châteaux of three of the five Premier Crus: Mouton Rothschild, Lafite Rothschild, and Latour. Since 1855, these wines have been among the best in the world. Then, continue along the Gironde through the wine regions of Côtes de Blaye and Côtes de Bourg. Bringing a bottle along in your bike bag? Make sure to do the same in the renowned vineyards of Fronsac, Pomerol, and the medieval Saint-Émilion, an absolute must-visit for wine enthusiasts.. Finally, you’ll arrive in Bordeaux—the cherry on top… or rather, the cork in the bottle.

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Remarkable Wine Museum

When Baron Rothschild began bottling wine at his own château, many colleagues soon followed suit. Not long after, the wine warehouses at the former port of Bordeaux stood abandoned. Today, they have found a new purpose. One of them has been turned into a unique museum dedicated to the wine trade for example. The Musée de Vin et du Négoce in Bordeaux showcases the hustle and bustle of a former wine warehouse. Here, you can explore the area where the bottling took place, as well as find a remarkable collection of labels and old wine bottles. The history of one of the oldest wine merchants, Beyermann from the Netherlands, is also highlighted. It’s a must-visit before you uncork a bottle. Address: Rue Borie 41.


Just a Garage Wine, Please

The region around Saint-Émilion was the first wine area to be placed on UNESCO’s World Heritage list. The wines from this area are considered among the best in the world. “Formidable et élégant,” praises a local owner. “That may be, but I’d prefer a garage wine.” The term "garage" refers to estates that are so small they might as well produce wine from a garage. And, it’s good to know that the winemakers of these “garages” use high-quality grapes. This way, they differentiate themselves and create less traditional wines. Definitely worth a try.

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Cycling holiday Bordeaux Grand Cru

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The Bordeaux region is a paradise for wine lovers and cyclists alike. You cycle on quiet country roads through rolling vineyards, past mansions, castles and along the banks of the Gironde. You pass the most famous châteaux in Haut-Médoc, Côte de Bourg, Pomerol, Saint-Émilion and Entre-Deux-Mers, where you can attend tours and taste wine. Overnight stays in excellent hotels in picturesque Saint-Émilion, for example, complete this tour. The cycling tour ends in the port and wine city of Bordeaux. The hotel is right in the middle of the 18th-century city centre. It is rightly said that Bordeaux is France's most beautiful city after Paris, but much more compact, so you can explore the city perfectly well on foot.

Cycling holiday Bordeaux Grand Cru

Details

Included

  • 6 nights with of half board (2x) and bed & breakfast (4x), dinner on the 3rd and 4th evening
  • Luggage transport
  • Maps and navigation app for your smartphone (GPS tracks for your own GPS device on request)
  • When by own car: transfer from Bordeaux to Pauillac on the last day. Own bikes are included, cost € 20 per bike
  • When by train/airplane: transfer from Bordeaux station/airport to the first hotel in Pauillac
  • Boat trip from Lamarque to Blaye (day 3)

Excluced

  • Outward and return journeys
  • Entrance to castles, wine chateaux and wine tastings
  • Travel insurance
  • Tourist tax
  • Rental bikes
  • Entrance fees, transfers, etc. that are not listed under “including”

  • Rental bike (excl. bike insurance): € 170,- p.p.
    7 or 8 gears, bag, handlebar bag and lock
    Extension: € 25,- p.p. per day
  • E-bike (excl. bike insurance): € 330,- p.p.
    Extension: € 45,- p.p. per day
  • Bicycle insurance: You can take out separate bicycle insurance with Happy Cycling Holidays for € 1.77 per day. Travel insurance often does not include bicycle insurance against damage and/or theft.
  • When booking a rental bike/E-bike, we ask for your height so that we can provide a suitable bike.
  • Read more about rental bikes and helmets

  • Parking: possible at first hotel
  • Luxury variant: 2 nights in St. Emilion in a 4* hotel (instead of 3*)
  • There is a surcharge of € 110 for 1x bike hire (for bringing and picking up)
  • The rental bike does not include bike insurance. You can take out separate bicycle insurance with Happy Cycling Holidays at € 1.77 per day. Your travel insurance often does not include bicycle insurance against damage and/or theft.

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This is the first day of your cycling holiday. If desired you can add book extra nights later before the startdate of your cycling holiday. Please choose the first day of your cycling holiday. Further on in planning your trip, you can book an extra night before the selected starting day.