Battle of the Banks: From the Médoc to Saint-Émilion is a 6-day/5-night classic bike tour in Bordeaux, France, with a level rating of 1 and starting from $6,095. It offers a journey through world-renowned vineyards, charming towns, and exquisite culinary experiences. The tour includes haute cuisine, local wine pairings, and a Michelin-starred dinner at Les Sources de Caudalie. Guests will bike among vineyards like Château Cheval Blanc, Château Pétrus, Château Mouton Rothschild, and Château Cos d’Estournel. The itinerary features visits to the monolithic church and shops in Saint-Émilion, and exclusive tastings at top wineries like Château La Dominique and Château Beau-Séjour Bécot. Culinary highlights include foie gras, duck confit, lamb, macarons, and terrines, paired with bold Cabernet Sauvignon blends, fruity Merlot blends, and sweet Sauternes. The tour takes place over 6 days and 5 nights, with a difficulty level of 1. Accommodations include thoughtfully selected hotels that reveal the true character of the region, with luggage transfers. Meals include daily breakfasts, all lunches, nutritious snacks, après velo cocktails, 4 gourmet dinners, and carefully selected local wine, beer, or spirits with every meal. Activities include wine tastings, entrance fees to historic sites, museums, parks, and exclusive events, with gratuities for baggage, porters, and hotel service. Gear provided includes top-of-the-line bicycles, helmets, complimentary DuVine gear (cycling jersey, t-shirt, water bottle, drawstring bag), and GPS with pre-programmed route maps. Support includes expert bilingual guides, a support vehicle, pick-up and drop-off services, and daily bike maintenance. Not included are airfare, dinner on one free night, gratuities for DuVine guides, and travel protection. Bike options include the Cannondale Synapse 2 RLE (Road), Cannondale Quick 1 Disc (Hybrid), and Specialized Turbo Vado SL 4.0 (Hybrid E-Bike).
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Welcome to the Médoc!
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Crossing the Gironde Estuary
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Exploring Pomerol and Saint-Émilion
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Through the Entre-Deux-Mers and into Les Graves
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Sweet Wine and Bittersweet Farewells
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Au Revoir
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