Marvel at the beautiful verdant landscape surrounding you on the tour
You'll be spoilt for choice on this epic tour of Bordeaux
Enjoy the atmosphere and the cuisine on offer
Soak up the scenery and enjoy the picturesque journey
Visit a number of vineyards and enjoy the splendid views of this region in France
Known as one of the prettiest villages in Bordeaux, St-Emilion is a quintessential example of the region's historic beauty
Fantastic cycling, lovely views, flavoursome food and, of course, exquistine wines, are all features of this unmissable tour
Share the experience with a small group of like-minded souls on this tour
Savour the endless views of beautiful vineyards, historic buildings and lovely French countryside

Tour de Bordeaux France: Cycling Tour Bordeaux

Duration
7 days
Site savings
$38
From
$3,666 USD

Enjoy relaxed cycling through the vines of this legendary region, the holy grail of wine connoisseurs around the world. Follow the Dordogne River to taste the wines of St-Emilion, Margaux and Sauternes. The itinerary has been tailored for easy cycling, small groups, and for you to experience the best food and wine of this rightly famous region. Not only do you get to sample some of the worlds best wines directly from the cellar door and cycle amongst the gentle hills of Bordeaux in the warm glow of the European summer sun, but Bordeaux also offers unforgettable accommodations, incredible food and the most delightful French countryside villages you can imagine. It really is a rolling postcard.

  • Category
    Cultural & Historical
  • Type
    Fully Guided
  • Duration
    7 days
  • Culture Level
    Familiar
  • Skill Level
    2 - Novice
  • Activity Level
    2 - Moderate
  • Elevation
    1 - Easy
  • Terrain
    Agricultural
  • Distance
    155.3 miles
  • Avg. Daily Distance
    31.1 miles
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This cycling tour of Bordeaux is designed for the social or occasional cyclist, avid food & wine lover, and non-lycra wearer, although it’s perfectly fine if you do! The cycling days are easy, relaxed and fully guided, with a support vehicle never far away, but it is doubtful you will need that, with plenty of food and wine stops on the route.

Your tour includes beautiful accommodations, and full restaurant meals with entrees, mains and desserts, with drinks included (Bordeaux wine of course!) in the evenings. The itinerary also has exclusive cellar door visits that get you behind the regular tastings, to learn about how the world famous Bordeaux wines are made.

The lower stretch of the Dordogne is rightly celebrated for the wines produced in its fertile valley, but there is so much more to the area. The rivers here are broad and majestic, and between the vineyards fields of sunflowers and maize nestle. Humans have left their mark on the area since prehistoric times; paintings have been discovered in caves along the river valley. Later came the Romans; vestiges of their works are scattered across the region. The region’s heyday came in the 12th century, when Henry II of England married Eleanor of Aquitaine and gained the region for the English crown, leading to a three hundred year rivalry between France and England for control of Aquitaine. From 1154 to 1453, Bordeaux prospered under the English, whose love of the region’s wine helped the region gain a worldwide reputation. As a result of this prosperity, the region boasts superb medieval architecture in the form of chateaux and churches.

Even in Roman times, Bordeaux wines enjoyed a favorable reputation. The vineyards cover 1350 square kilometers (520 square miles) and produce some of the world’s greatest wines: Saint-Emilion and Pomerol to the east, Sauternes to the south, Saint-Julien and Margaux to the northwest. Here there are chateaux bearing some of the most famous names found on a wine bottle – Lafite-Rothschild, Yquem, Cheval-Blanc, Petrus... and the list goes on. The tour will take you through many of these famous vineyards, as well as visiting some incredible historical sites and landmarks across the region. Whilst there are some hills, the route follows the rivers on predominantly easy cycling paths.

Tour inclusions and exclusions at a glance:

What's included?
Items included in the cost of the tour

  • Flexible collection and drop off at local airport or train station
  • Accommodation
  • Gourmet dinners every night
  • Breakfast daily
  • Fine wine (or soft drink alternative) with all evening meals and coffee to follow
  • 2 experienced bilingual guides with each tour
  • Luggage transfers
  • Entrance fees
  • Drink bottle
  • Free bike rental is included in the price of this tour (upgrade options are available - please see below).
What's not included?
Items not included in the cost of the tour

  • International / Domestic flights
  • Visas
  • Lunches
  • Tips

Tour options and upgrades:

2 equipment options available
2 tour add-ons available