Whats New in 2008: Wines included with dinner, Brand new Fleet of bicycles.
What's included on your Bordeaux bike
tour:
6 days- $3,795 per person $3,595 ppdo for Aug
- All accommodations in deluxe châteaux, charming country inns,
and wine estates.
- All accommodations include the best rooms with private deluxe
baths and luxuries such as terraces, gardens, and pools.
- All breakfasts, two lunches, four gourmet dinners including wine.
- Bilingual guide(s) who look after your every little need.
- Support vehicle that sweeps the day's route distributing refreshments,
picking up your purchases, and offering lifts to the hotel.
- All wine cellar tastings.
- All entrance fees to historic sites, museums and parks, and
all other exclusive-access events featuring guest experts.
- 27-speed aluminum hybrid bicycle, choice of five lightweight
frame sizes, gel seat, handlebar bag, rear carrier rack, lock,
patch kit with spare tube, pump, lock, DuVine water bottle,
bell, toe straps option.
- Highlighted regional maps with background on each noteworthy
sight and plenty of options to try along the way.
- Use of our laptop to send emails.
- All transportation from rendezvous to final drop-off.
- All gratuities for baggage, porters, and hotel service.
- All baggage transport.
- Exceptional customer service.
- Each morning at breakfast Your guides review the best route
including which direction to take at the crossroads, where to
turn for a flatter option and how to find that shortcut back
to the hotel.
- DuVine Adventures t-shirt, water bottle, and luggage tags.
- Reserve now
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Where
do we rendezvous on day one of the Bordeaux bicycle trip?
For a Sunday (Day 1) arrival you must take the train from
the 9:15am train from Paris Montparnasse station to Bordeaux
arriving at 12:09. Your DuVine guides will meet the
entire group in Bordeaux at the train station at 12pm.
Where
does the Bordeaux bicycle trip finish?
We
will depart the hotel around 11:00am for a shuttle to the Bordeaux
train station, for a TGV train to Paris, or any other destination
of your choice.
How
should I go about making my travel plans?
DuVine
Adventures is a full service tour operator and it is our pleasure
to assist you with all aspects of upcoming travel plans. Whether you are looking for a suggestion for dinner in Paris or
reserving airline tickets, simply call us at 888-396-5383 or 617-776-4441
or you can email us at info@duvine.com
From
the Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris, you may take the high-speed
TGV train directly to the Bordeaux station (approximately 3 hours).
What
is the weather going to be like in Bordeaux?
From
May through October, average temperatures in Bordeaux range from
the 70s to 80s. Typically it is sunny, but be prepared with
the proper rain gear.
What
is not included on my Bordeaux bicycle trip?
Airfare
to and from the trip; accommodations before and after the trip;
gratuities for guides; and incidentals along the way.
What
travel documents will I need for my bike trip?
All
travelers to France are required to have a valid passport. Please make 2 copies of your passport, visa, and personal identification
before you depart. Keep one set of copies with you in a separate
location from your travel documents, and leave the other set of
copies with a contact at home before you depart.
What
is the average daily mileage?
The
average daily mileage is about 20-35 miles (30-60km). There will
be daily options for riding additional, or fewer, miles.
How
should I get in DuVine shape?
The
best way to prepare for your DuVine bicycle trip is to spend some
time on the saddle. We understand that you might be limited
in the amount of riding you can do, but try to engage in some
type of cardiovascular activity. As you prepare for your
trip, try to bicycle some hills and some flat stretches —
the kind of terrain that you will find on your Bordeaux bicycle
tour. We have different riding options every day, and of course great
van support.
