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BORDEAUX BIKING

Trip code:

 br-blv

Trip length:

 6 days

Group size:

 Average group size 18 Maximum 26

Transportation:

 Bicycle Fully Supported.

Trip Overview

Leisurely Pedaling amid the Vineyards Life is lived well in Bordeaux, a refined region where villages stand watch over gentle hills, lazy rivers meander through flower-filled meadows and the perfect marriage of sun and shade, soil and slope gives life to grapes that yield the world’s finest wines. If you’re seeking a special vacation that blends easy-going activity, heavenly cuisine, award-winning vintages and out-of-this world accommodations, Backroads invites you to experience the good life for yourself. Join us in Bordeaux, where exquisite spas offer innovative treatments, the golf courses are as well-tended as the vineyards and luxurious living is a foregone conclusion.

This trips goal has been to constantly improve and perfect each and every guest’s travel experience. People take this trip year in and year out because they know this tour operator is somewhat obsessed about quality. About getting the details right. Spending time meticulously researching routes, visiting new hotels, uncovering the cultural wonders and eating at more trattorias and Michelin-starred restaurants than we would care to admit. Creating a unique vacation can often feel like a full-time job. And it is. This trip will set the stage for you to have an authentic world-class experience.

Itinerary & Departure Dates

Days 1 & 2 - Margaux Meet in Bordeaux • Stretch your legs on a leisurely warm-up ride before gathering for a wine reception at our hotel • Pedal past the Médoc’s acclaimed Margaux appellation vineyards, where some of Bordeaux’s finest wines are born • No visit to this region would be complete without a tour and tasting at a grand cru château • Golf anyone? Enjoy a short round at a nearby course.

Day 3 Bouliac Ferry across the Gironde River to the pretty port town of Blaye, with its lively outdoor market • On a private tour, explore the imposing Citadel of Blaye • Stop for a private tasting of lesser-known wines at a château in the Côtes de Blaye before pedaling to our hotel.

Days 4, 5 & 6 - Martillac Cruise across the Entre-Deux-Mers plateau to the Graves wine region • Enjoy lunch at the 11th century Abbaye de la Suave-Majeure Benedictine • In the afternoon, perhaps you’ll choose to shuttle back to the hotel to hone your skills on the putting green or indulge in a vinotherapy spa treatment • Spin along quiet country roads to Sauternes, famed for producing some of the world’s best dessert wines • Partake in a tour and degustation at Château de Myrat • Another relaxing afternoon of spa treatments, golf or shopping is yours to enjoy • Explore the caves and sample the wines of Château Smith-Haut-Lafitte.


Daily activities, mileages, and hotels may vary slightly according to departure date. For details, please speak with one of our Trip Consultants

 


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Accommodations

Relais de Margaux (2 nts) A member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World, whose sophisticated décor reflects French and British style. You’re sure to delight in the swimming pool, tennis court and exceptional restaurant.

Hauterive St-James Bouliac (1 nt) This Relais & Châteaux member, a post-modern architectural marvel with old-world elegance, is perched above the Bordeaux and Garonne vineyards and offers a renowned restaurant, unforgettable sunrise views, a swimming pool and sauna.

Les Sources de Caudalie Martillac (2 nts) A Michelin-starred restaurant, beautifully decorated interiors and a first class-spa featuring vinotherapy treatments are just a few of this hotel’s array of features. Or, Hostellerie de Plaisance, a Relais & Chateaux member with exceptional views and Michelin-starred cuisine.

Meals

All meals except 2 lunches, 1 dinner.

Departure Dates

29 May - 03 June
10 July - 15 July
07 August - 12 August
04 September - 09 September
18 September - 23 September

Please contact us for a detailed trip dossier, free brochure, availability and prices.