Cycling The Grand Crus of Bordeaux
Cycling The Grand Crus of Bordeaux
$2135
Tour Overview
Embark on an unforgettable journey through the prestigious vineyards of Bordeaux with our "Cycling The Grand Crus of Bordeaux" tour. This adventure offers numerous opportunities for wine tasting at esteemed estates and a chance to explore the medieval town of St Emilion, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Ride through the diverse landscapes of the "Entre-deux Mers" region, visit the historic citadel in Blaye, and cross the Gironde River to discover the renowned Médoc vineyards. Your accommodations include an 18th-century mansion, a chateau, and a family-run property, ensuring a charming and comfortable stay. Join us for a perfect blend of cycling, history, and exquisite wine. ...more ...less
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrive In Bordeaux
Location: Bordeaux
The tour starts in Bordeaux.
Day 2 : Bordeaux To Cadillac
Location: Bordeaux
Meals Included: Breakfast
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.
Day 3 : Cadillac To St Emilion
Location: Saint-Emilion
Meals Included: Breakfast
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.
Day 4 : St Emilion To Blaye
Location: Blaye
Meals Included: Breakfast
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).
Day 5 : Blaye To Bordeaux
Location: Bordeaux
Meals Included: Breakfast
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.
Day 6 : Leave Bordeaux
Location: Bordeaux
Meals Included: Breakfast
The tour ends in Bordeaux.
What's Included
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Accommodation
Your accommodation ranges from an 18th Century mansion house, a Chateau, and a family-run property. All prices are based on 2 persons sharing.
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Meals
Meals are included as part of the tour.
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Wine Tasting
Numerous opportunities for wine tasting in prestigious wine estates.
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Cycling Path
Leave Bordeaux on the cycling path which will lead you to the fortified village of Creon.
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Boat Ride
Start this ride by crossing the Gironde river by boat to reach Lamarque and its famous Médoc vineyards and chateaux wine cellars.
What's Not Included
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Optional Electric Bikes
Electric bikes are available as an optional extra.
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Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is not included.
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Single Accommodation
Single accommodation is available on request with a compulsory supplement.
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Solo Traveller Supplement
A supplement is required where only one person is traveling on a departure date.
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Visas & Vaccinations
Visas and vaccinations are not included.
Food
In Bordeaux, wine and gastronomy are an essential part of local heritage. They are inseparable from Bordeaux’s unique art de vivre. Blessed by the richness of its vineyards and enjoying proximity to the ocean, Arcachon Bay, and the estuary, Bordeaux is one of France’s culinary havens. Bordeaux and its surrounding regions offer a feast of delights for wine and food lovers. Do not miss to taste the local speciality, a canelé, a tiny vanilla and rum-flavoured cake that looks like a miniature fluted jelly mould. The inside is spongy and the outside is a delicate caramelised crust. Locals eat them for breakfast, elevenses, lunch and dinnertime, and they can even be paired with Bordeaux wine.
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Accommodation
Your accommodation ranges from an 18th Century mansion house, a Chateau, and a family-run property. All prices are based on 2 persons sharing, so if there is an odd number of people traveling in your party or you are traveling alone, there will be a compulsory supplement for a single room for the tour duration. ...more ...less
Mode of Transport
The tour involves cycling through the vineyards and scenic routes of Bordeaux, with a boat crossing of the Gironde River to reach Lamarque and its famous Médoc vineyards.
Check out our Q&As
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What type of accommodation can I expect during the tour?
Your accommodation will range from an 18th Century mansion house, a Chateau, and a family-run property. All prices are based on 2 persons sharing, so if there is an odd number of people traveling in your party or you are traveling alone, there will be a compulsory supplement for a single room for the tour duration. For a solo traveler, there is an additional charge to cover transfer costs. Single rooms can be arranged throughout the trip, subject to availability. ...more ...less
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Are there any additional costs for solo travelers?
Yes, there is a solo traveler supplement to cover transfer costs if only one person is traveling on a departure date.
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What kind of wines can I expect to taste during the tour?
You will have numerous opportunities to taste a variety of wines, including dry and sweet whites, reds, rosés, Clairets, Crémants, and even a spirit called Fine de Bordeaux. The Blaye - Cote de Bordeaux appellation offers strong and fruity red wines with musk and spice notes, and intense, powerful dry whites with notes of boxwood and citrus. ...more ...less
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What historical sites will I visit during the tour?
You will explore the medieval town of St Emilion, listed as a World Heritage site by UNESCO, the 17th-century citadel in Blaye overlooking the Gironde River, and Fort Médoc, part of the Vauban defensive system.
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What is the significance of St Emilion in the tour?
St Emilion is a prestigious village with rich historical testimonies. Legend tells that the town bears the name of a Breton monk who performed miracles while living an exemplary life. He settled in a natural grotto in 750, which can still be visited in the heart of the town.
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Will I have the opportunity to meet local winemakers?
Yes, you will meet winemakers and taste exceptional wines and vintages during your visit to St Emilion.
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What kind of cycling routes will I be taking?
You will cycle through various scenic routes, including the fortified village of Creon, the vineyards of Cadillac, the 'Entre-deux Mers' vineyards, and the Bordeaux Wine Route in Médoc. You will also cross the Gironde River by boat to reach Lamarque and its famous Médoc vineyards and chateaux wine cellars.
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What local delicacies should I try in Bordeaux?
In Bordeaux, you should try the local specialty, a canelé, a tiny vanilla and rum-flavored cake with a spongy inside and a delicate caramelized crust. Locals enjoy them for breakfast, elevenses, lunch, and dinner, and they can even be paired with Bordeaux wine.
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
If you wish to make any changes to your booking, particularly if you need to alter any flights booked through us, please let us know as soon as possible. There is a booking or flight amendment fee of £40 per change and flight amendments often incur extra airline costs depending on the changes to be made and if the ticket has been issued or not.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Exodus has been trading since 1974
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Your final joining instructions and flight details, if booked with us, will then be sent out 2 to 3 weeks before departure. If you would like a hard copy posted, or if you require these any earlier, please contact the customer operations team. We advise that if you are booking connecting travel before receiving these, please ensure you leave plenty of time.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Travellers are welcome to opt to share a room with a tour member of the same gender for no additional charge. If you'd like your own room, we can request a single supplement so that you will have your own room throughout.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
You are welcome to meet the group after the tour has departed however there is no reduction in rate for joining a tour after the departure date.
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Transfer as credit to Future Tours
Exodus Adventure Travels allows you to transfer existing payments to a future tour to avoid cancellation fees if you can't travel and inform exodus adventure travels, 43 days before departure.
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Low Deposit
Exodus Adventure Travels requires a minimum deposit of 25% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 90 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of exodus adventure travels charges.
Up to 70 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
Cycling The Grand Crus of Bordeaux
6 Days Starting and ending in Bordeaux, France
Visiting: Bordeaux, Saint-Emilion, Blaye
Tour operator:
Tour code:
C05BO
Guide Type:
Self Guided
Group size:
1 - 18
Age range:
16-99