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Basque Country + Rioja Eclipse Bike Tour

A 2026 Total Solar Eclipse Over Northern Spain

6 days / 5 nights Level: 2Price From: $7,495Collection: Specialty

Tour Highlights

  • Catch the 2026 total solar eclipse in one of the few countries where it will be observable, and mark the occasion with a celestial celebration as the moon passes between earth and the sun
  • Pedal traffic-free roads through vineyards with majestic views of the Sierra del Cantabrico mountains
  • Immerse yourself in the world of Tempranillo, Garnacha tinta, and Mazuelo varietals during tastings with local producers and visits to our favorite bodegas
  • Savor Riojana and Basque dishes at the two-star Michelin restaurant known for launching the region’s culinary renaissance
  • Ride 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

Eat

Tapas, Jamón Serrano, Manchego cheese, hearty Riojana stew, and lamb cooked in a wood-fired oven

Drink

Fruit-forward Rioja Crianza and complex Rioja Reserva red wines, made from Tempranillo, Garnacha, and Mazuelo grapes

Print Itinerary
  • Day 1

    Into the Vines

    Your DuVine guides will greet you at one of our recommended hotels in downtown Bilbao, then we’re off to our iconic hotel designed by Frank O. Gehry: the glittering, ribbon-like roof appears right from the middle of the vineyards as we approach. After a safety review and bike fitting, head out on our first ride through the Tempranillo vineyards, then return to Hotel Marqués de Riscal for lunch in the wine bar amidst the region’s best bottles. Spend the rest of the afternoon by the pool, or head to the hotel’s Caudalie vinotherapy spa for one of their wine-infused treatments. This evening we raise a glass to the week ahead and share a show-stopping Riojana meal at Marqués de Riscal.

    Meals: Lunch / Dinner
    Destinations: Bilbao, Elciego
    Accomplished: 16 miles / 26 km, elevation gain: 1,309 feet / 399 meters
    Longer Option: 20 miles / 35 km, elevation gain: 1,650 feet / 500 meters
    Accommodations: Hotel Marqués de Riscal

  • Day 2

    The City of Cellars

    Today, take your pick between an easygoing or a more challenging route. We’ll climb out of Elciego along a ridge high above the vineyards, then meet the Ebro River after descending through the town of Lapuebla de Labarca. Our destination is the medieval town of Laguardia, which sits upon a warren of 300 cellars carved from rock during the Middle Ages. These cellars (called calados) aren’t just subterranean wineries—they were once hideaways to protect townspeople in times of turmoil. The ancient calados are a striking contrast to the ultra-modern wineries that have cropped up since Spain joined the European Union in the mid-1980s. We’re headed to a small family-owned winery for a terrace-top tapas lunch of cheese, charcuterie, olives, and croquettes with dreamy views overlooking the estate’s vineyards and the town of Laguardia beyond. Tonight, our friend Irene hosts us at her family-run winery in Elciego for a casual dinner of tuna and local meat grilled over wood cuttings from her vines and paired with a selection of her estate’s wines.

    Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
    Destinations: Lapuebla de Labarca, Laguardia, Elciego
    Accomplished: 24 miles / 38 km, elevation gain: 2,000 feet / 615 meters
    Longer Option: 29 miles / 47 km, elevation gain: 2,600 feet / 797 meters
    AccommodationsHotel Marqués de Riscal

  • Day 3

    Origins of the Spanish Language

    Today we cruise south to the 11th-century UNESCO World Heritage Monastery of Yuso, considered the birthplace of the Spanish language. We’ll pass pilgrims from around the globe and stop to chat as they hike this section of the 500-mile Camino de Santiago. After visiting this historic monument, it’s just a short ride to our classic Riojana lunch by the river in a rehabilitated century-old flour mill. Choose to bike back to the hotel or transfer by van for some downtime (and perhaps a Spanish siesta). Tonight, we transfer to downtown Haro and meet our friend Jaime, who opens the doors to his family-run restaurant that’s been serving its famous wood-oven roasted lamb since 1870.

    Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
    Destinations: Briones, San Vicente de la Sonsierra, Elciego
    Accomplished: 23 miles / 37 km, elevation gain: 2,130 feet / 650 meters
    Longer Option: 36 miles / 59 km, elevation gain: 3,200 feet / 980 meters
    AccommodationsHotel Marqués de Riscal

  • Day 4

    Eclipse Over Rioja

    Begin the day with a bang on a spectacular climb towards the Sierra de Cantabria mountains. As we gain elevation the valley below seems to expand endlessly, filled with vineyards as far as the eye can see. Break for a well-deserved lunch at   Dinastía Vivanco, a family winery that’s also Spain’s largest private museum of wine accouterments and art. After, hop in the van and head back to Hotel Marqués de Riscal or keep riding to rack up some extra miles. Tonight is the show we’ve all been waiting for as a total solar eclipse takes place over northern Spain for the first time since 1905. At the best viewpoint in the region, your guides have prepared a celestial celebration where the wine flows freely and our picnic-style dinner table is abundant well into the (second) sunset of the evening.

    Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
    Destinations: San Millán de la Cogolla
    Accomplished: 27 miles / 43 km, elevation gain: 2,130 feet / 650 meters
    Longer Option: 48 miles / 78 km, elevation gain: 2,950 feet / 900 meters
    AccommodationsHotel Marqués de Riscal

  • Day 5

    The Path of Saints

    The last leg of our pilgrimage takes us along vineyard roads and past medieval villages into the Sierra de la Demanda. Along the way, stop for photos at a 2,000-year-old Roman bridge before arriving in the village of Santo Domingo de la Calzada, stopping at a pilgrim’s café where your guides relate the story of Saint Dominic and the miracle of the rooster. Lunch in Ezcaray follows, and there’s time to visit a luxury scarf and blanket weaver in town to stock up on a few souvenirs. Our evening concludes with dinner at the hotel’s two-Michelin-star restaurant, prepared for us by Spain’s most influential chef and our good friend, Francis Paniego.

    Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
    Destinations: Santo Domingo de la Calzada, Ezcaray, Briones
    Accomplished: 36 miles / 58 km, elevation gain: 1,453 feet / 443 meters
    Longer Option: 45 miles / 72 km, elevation gain: 1,443 feet / 440 meters
    Accommodations: Hotel Echaurren

  • Day 6

    Adios Rioja

    Bid “adios” to La Rioja, its wines, medieval architecture, sumptuous gastronomy, and stunning landscapes. After breakfast, we transfer back to Bilbao where your guides will take you to your post-trip hotel or the Bilbao airport.

    Meals: Breakfast

DuVine itineraries may be subject to slight route changes, hotel substitutions, and other modifications.



Arrival Details

Airport City: Bilbao, Spain Pick-Up Location: Hotel Gran Domine or Hotel Miró Bilbao Pick-Up Time: 8:30 am
Departure Details

Airport City: Bilbao, Spain Drop-Off Location: Bilbao Airport or your post-trip Bilbao hotel Drop-Off Time: 11:00 am

Arrival and departure details for 2025 + 2026 tours may be subject to change.

Any scheduled tour can be made private. Your group, your dates. Go Private

2026Single Supplement From: $2,700

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Weather by Month
Average Temperature + Precipitation

Average Temperature + Precipitation

Month
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FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
JUN
JUL
AUG
SEP
OCT
NOV
DEC
High (°F)
49°
53°
59°
60°
69°
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80°
81°
74°
65°
55°
49°
Low (°F)
34°
33°
37°
38°
45°
50°
54°
55°
49°
45°
39°
35°
Rain (in)
376
376
251
251
251
125
125
125
251
251
4102
376

Accommodations

  • Thoughtfully selected accommodations that reveal the true character of the region
  • Luggage transfers

Meals

  • Daily breakfasts, all lunches, nutritious snacks, and après velo cocktails
  • 5 gourmet dinners at our favorite local restaurants and renowned culinary establishments
  • Carefully selected local wine, beer, or spirits with every meal

Activities

  • Wine tastings and activities as outlined in the tour itinerary
  • Entrance fees to historic sites, museums, parks, and all other exclusive events
  • Gratuities for baggage, porters, and hotel service

Gear

  • Top-of-the-line bicycle selection
  • Bike helmet
  • Complimentary DuVine gear including a custom cycling jersey, DuVine t-shirt, water bottle, and drawstring bag
  • GPS in most destinations

Support

  • Expert bilingual guides with extensive local knowledge
  • Support vehicle that follows the day’s route, distributes refreshments, and offers lifts
  • Pick-up and drop-off before and after your tour from predetermined meeting points
  • Daily bike maintenance to ensure optimal performance
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Synapse 2 RLE

Manufacturer: Cannondale

Type: Road

Included in trip price

Turbo Vado SL 4.0

Manufacturer: Specialized

Type: Hybrid E-Bike

Included in trip price

Roadmachine AMP TWO

Manufacturer: BMC

Type: Road E-Bike

$400 supplement, subject to availability

Quick 3

Manufacturer: Cannondale

Type: Hybrid

Included in trip price