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Burgundy France is wine country
and so here is your chance to drop in and visit some of the
best names in Bourgogne wines! This bike tour is a short tour
to experience the wines of Cote de Nuits and Cote de Beaune,
you can visit some names such as Meursault, Pommard, Puligny-Montrachet,
Vougeot, and others. You have time to discover the charming
city of Beaune, and most notably its famous Hospices which was
founded in 1443. While in Beaune you can also visit its museums
and walk its old cobbled streets. You will spend 1 nights in
Beaune, 1 night in Meursault, and 2 nights in Nuits St Georges, all charming wine villages. In each town you can
visit caves and taste the different varieties and of course
enjoy the famous cuisine of Burgundy! |
"Very good itinerary,
excellent food and restaurants. The bikes are in very good condition.
Thanks so much." P. Lai, Burgundy |
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Day 2: After breakfast, you cycle from Beaune to Nuits Saint Georges to discover the surrounding vineyards. You'll cycle on gentle rolling roads to Clos Vougeot, one of the largest single vineyards in Burgundy producing grand cru wines. Then on to Vosne Romasnee among other wine sites. Cycle on to Nuits Saint Georges and overnight in a charming 3* hotel.. 38 km cycling. (B,D)
Day 3: Cycle to the Cotes de Nuits vineyards, between Beaune and Dijon. Discover the charming villages of Chambolle Musigny, Morey Saint Denis and Gevrey Chambertin (medieval castle) among others, and return to your charming 3* hotel in Nuits Saint Georges.Night and dinner included. 35 km cycling. (B,D)
Day 4: A ride from Nuits Saint Georges to Meursault with two different options.
For the strongest cyclists, a beautiful scenic ride through the forest du Grand Ha,
along la Combe de Pertuis, on a rolling terrain. An easier ride will take you to the
Abbaye de Citeaux and down to Meursault via the Foret de Citeaux on the east
side of Beaune. Overnight in a charming hotel in Meursault. Dinner on your own. 40 or 48 km cycling options. (B)
Day 5: Departure is at your leisure. Transfer to Beaune included.
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Price: 875 euros per person, double occupancy.
Single supplement: TBA euros.
UPGRADE: see our Gastronomic Tour option
The trip includes: 4 nights in superior 3-star hotels, all
breakfasts and 2 gourmet dinners, baggage transfers, cycling itineraries
and detailed maps, local bilingual emergency support with personalized
welcome and orientation, Day 5 transfer . We also offer
travel planning to add Paris hotels, car rentals, France hotels, trains,
airport transfers, and more. Hotels: Les Remparts in Beaune, Le Gentilhommiere, and Les Charmes in Meursault. Take
the Virtual Hotel Tour!
Bike Rentals: 90 euros (click
to view) Scott Sportster P3 hybrids; see link for full details
and picture. Helmets and add on materials included. Merckx racing
bikes available also see Cycling
Classics for specs under Rental Bikes. LaPierre tandems also available
for rent on this tour for 205 euros. See link.
Scott Sportster P3 hyrid rentals - the best
rental bike available in the region for 2008, certainly so for self-guided
travelers!
Additional Night Beaune: please inquire.
Optional Services:
Travel insurance, Paris museum & metro passes, Paris day tours, Lido
shows, and other services. Cell phone rental and luggage storage services.
Upgraded hotels are also available for a supplement.
Note: prices subject to change based upon currency fluctuations. See
Booking Terms and Conditions.