A 2026 Total Solar Eclipse Over Northern Spain, marking the occasion with a celestial celebration as the moon passes between earth and the sun. The tour involves pedaling traffic-free roads through vineyards with majestic views of the Sierra del Cantabrico mountains. Immersion in the world of _Tempranillo_ , _Garnacha tinta_ , and _Mazuelo_ varietals during tastings with local producers and visits to favorite _bodegas_. Savoring Riojana and Basque dishes at a two-star Michelin restaurant known for launching the region’s culinary renaissance. Riding a section of the Camino de Santiago to the Monastery of Yuso, a UNESCO World Heritage Site recognized as the birthplace of the Spanish language. The tour is 6 days / 5 nights with a level of 2. The price starts from $7,595 and it's part of the Specialty collection. Day 1 involves riding through Tempranillo vineyards and staying at the Hotel Marqués de Riscal, followed by a Riojana meal. Day 2 offers a choice of routes to the medieval town of Laguardia, with a tapas lunch and transfer to Haro for wood-oven roasted lamb. Day 3 includes a climb towards the Sierra de Cantabria mountains, a visit to Dinastía Vivanco winery and museum, and a casual dinner at a family-run winery. Day 4 focuses on cycling to the Monastery of Yuso, a UNESCO World Heritage site, with a special eclipse celebration among the vines. Day 5 involves cycling along vineyard roads and past medieval villages into the Sierra de la Demanda mountains, with a visit to Santo Domingo de la Calzada and a farewell dinner at a two Michelin star restaurant, El Portal de Echaurren. Day 6 concludes the tour with a transfer back to Bilbao. Arrival and departure details: Pick-up from The Artist–Grand Hotel in Bilbao at 9:00 am, drop-off at Bilbao Airport or post-trip Bilbao hotel at 11:00 am. The tour includes accommodations, luggage transfers, daily breakfasts, all lunches, nutritious snacks, après velo cocktails, 5 gourmet dinners with local wine, beer, or spirits, wine tastings, entrance fees, gratuities for baggage and hotel service, top-of-the-line bicycles, helmets, DuVine gear, GPS with pre-programmed routes, expert bilingual guides, support vehicle, pick-up and drop-off, and daily bike maintenance. Not included are airfare, gratuities for DuVine guides, and travel protection. Bike options include the Cannondale Synapse 2 RLE (Road), Cannondale Quick 1 Disc (Hybrid), BMC Roadmachine 01 AMP ONE (Road E-Bike with $400 supplement), and Specialized Turbo Vado SL 4.0 (Hybrid E-Bike).
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Into the Vines
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The City of Cellars
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The Dynasties of Rioja
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Eclipse Over Rioja
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The Path of Saints
Adiós Rioja
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