Cycle Champagne & Burgundy – Premium Adventure
Cycle Champagne & Burgundy – Premium Adventure
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$5600
$5443
Cycle Champagne & Burgundy – Premium Adventure
7 Days Starting in Reims and ending in Beaune
Visiting: Reims, Hautvillers, Épernay, Côte des Blancs Immobilier, Dijon, Beaune, Côte de Nuits, Vignoble de la côte de Beaune, Europe
Tour operator:
Tour code:
MBC
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
4 - 16
Physical rating:
Leisurely / Moderate
Age range:
18 to 99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Vegans
Tour operated in:
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Interests:
Activities:
From:
$5600
$5443 (USD)
WINTER SALE @ Tourhub Discount: $157
Tour Overview
Champagne and Burgundy: You know the names; you’ve sipped the drinks. Now it’s time to discover for yourself why these two endlessly romantic French wine regions are among the most celebrated on the planet. Starting in Reims, Champagne, and ending in beautiful Beaune, Burgundy, we embark on an immersive cycling adventure taking in world-renowned vineyards, celebrated wine villages and a host of cultural treasures. We will, of course, tour illustrious wine estates, sample the local produce and hear from the experts, while also enjoying the simple pleasure of a gentle cycle along vineyard-lined roads and through idyllic rural landscapes. Did you know you can travel by train to this trip? Find out more here.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Start In Reims; Welcome Dinner
Location:
Reims
Accommodation:
Hotel
Meals Included:
dinner
The adventure begins in Reims, an intoxicating city of pretty boulevards. We gather for the first time this evening over a welcome dinner, a great chance to get to know each other a little and discuss the adventures to come.
Accommodation: Hotel de la Paix (or similar)
Day 2 : City Tour Of Reims; Cycle Through Wine Villages To Dom Pérignon’S Hautvillers
Location:
Reims, Hautvillers, Épernay
Accommodation:
Hotel
Meals Included:
breakfastlunch
We ease into the trip with a cultural tour around Reims, exploring the fascinating art and history of the city, and visiting the grand Notre Dame Cathedral, a Unesco-listed gothic masterpiece where Charles VII was crowned with Joan of Arc next to him.
We then transfer (40 minutes) to the starting point of our first cycling stage, hopping onto the saddle to pedal between pretty wine villages, such as Oeuilly and Fleury la Rivière. We track small vineyard-lined roads enjoying views of the Marne Valley as we go. Our end point is Hautvillers, where the Benedictine monk – and champagne maestro – Dom Pérignon worked in the abbey cellar. It’s then to our hotel in Epernay, where we can relax and toast to our first cycling day.
Ascent: 1,315ft (400m)
Accommodation: Hôtel Jean Moët (or similar)
Day 3 : Cycle Through The Côte Des Blancs; Guided Vineyard Tour And Wine Tasting
Location:
Côte des Blancs Immobilier, Épernay
Accommodation:
Hotel
Meals Included:
breakfastlunch
The day kicks off at the pretty church of Chavot-Courcourt, isolated in the heart of the vineyards. From here, we cycle along the Côte des Blancs, part of the Champagne region known as the cradle of Chardonnay, where we admire a sea of vineyards. Along the way, we pass traditional villages, elegantly nestled between vineyards and forests: Avize, Cramant and Mesnil-sur-Oger among them.
We take time to stop at one of the wine estates for a guided tour before sampling their sparkling drinks. It’s then back to our Epernay hotel to relax.
Ascent: 1,475ft (450m)
Accommodation: Hôtel Jean Moët (or similar)
Day 4 : Leave Epernay; Free Time In Dijon; Explore The Hospices De Beaune
Location:
Épernay, Dijon, Beaune
Accommodation:
Hotel
Meals Included:
breakfast
We leave Epernay today, driving to Beaune, which is ranked as one of the prettiest towns in France. After about three hours on the road, we reach Dijon, capital of the Burgundy region, where we have free time to visit the historic centre to admire the many private mansions built here between the 15th and 18th centuries.
We then hop back into the vehicle for a 30-minute ride to Beaune. Here we have free time at the 15th-century Hospices de Beaune, which was initially built to care for the poor people of Burgundy, but now stands as an architectural masterpiece with a storybook gothic style and a standout glazed-tile roof.
Accommodation: Hôtel des Remparts (or similar)
Day 5 : Cycling Adventure Through The Côte De Nuits; Wine Tasting In Nuits Saint Georges
Location:
Côte de Nuits
Accommodation:
Hotel
Meals Included:
breakfastlunch
We get back on the bikes today for a cycling exploration of the prestigious Côte de Nuits wine region. It’s well known in the wine community for producing the Grands Vins de Bourgogne – those considered the highest quality in the region – and particularly its red wines: Chambolle Musigny, Vosne Romanée and the most expensive wine in Burgundy, Romanée Conti.
We can visit the Château du Clos de Vougeot, an impossibly picturesque Renaissance-style chateau and one-time wine farm, and the village of Nuits Saint Georges where we stop for a wine tasting.
Ascent: 655ft (200m)
Accommodation: Hôtel des Remparts (or similar)
Day 6 : Cycle The Côte De Beaune Wine Region; End In Beaune
Location:
Beaune, Vignoble de la côte de Beaune, Beaune
Accommodation:
Hotel
Meals Included:
breakfastlunchdinner
On our final day of cycling, we track the VéloVoie bike trail through the Côte de Beaune wine region, taking in renowned vineyards such as Meursault, Puligny-Montrachet and Pommard. We end in style, crossing the beautiful Burgundy countryside to end in Beaune.
Ascent: 655ft (200m)
Accommodation: Hôtel des Remparts (or similar)
Day 7 : Finish In Beaune
Location:
Beaune
Meals Included:
breakfast
The adventure comes to an end after breakfast. Bid a fond farewell to each other and begin your return journey home.
What's Included
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All breakfasts, four lunches, two dinners
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All accommodation
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All transport and listed activities
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Tour leader throughout
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Tip for the support driver
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Group arrival and departure transfers available
What's Not Included
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Travel insurance
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Single accommodation (available on request)
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Tip for the tour leader
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Visas or vaccinations
Food
All breakfasts, four lunches and two dinners are included.
For breakfast, the hotels offer a wide choice of cereals, fruit, cheeses and cold meats and all types of drinks (tea, coffee, milk, fruit juice).
Four picnic lunches are included, prepared by the guide or assistant guide. Picnics are an important part of a day's cycling, and we've selected a few products from the Champagne and Burgundy regiona for you to try during your stay: Reims croquignoles, cheeses (Epoisses, Charolais (goat's milk cheese), Soumaintrain (made from raw cow's milk), Mâconnais, etc.), the famous Dijon mustard, gingerbread, etc. accompanied in moderation by local wines. We are committed to offering a proportion of regional products, chosen whenever possible from local producers to support short circuits, favour quality products and include a proportion of organic food, and reduce packaging, particularly plastic, and recycle what remains.
The two dinners are taken in a restaurant with a set menu comprising starter, main course and dessert. The restaurants are selected to offer an opportunity to discover local gastronomy including local specialities: the andouillette from Troyes, the white blood sausage from Rethe for Champagne, the boeuf bourguignon and the snails for Burgundy, are all examples of choice.
Vegetarians can be fairly easily accommodated; however, vegans may find the variety of dishes available is rather limited. Larger supermarkets can provide gluten-free bread and baked goods but this is less common in local bakeries.
Accommodation
Each hotel offers a unique character and is ideally situated to provide you a memorable experience. The hotels that we usually use are listed below.
Reims: Hôtel de la Paix (1 night). Part of the Best Western Premier collection, the hotel is located in the heart of Reims' 'Cité des Sacres', close to both the impressive Notre-Dame Cathedral and the shops and eateries of Place d'Erlon. Hôtel de la Paix offers contemporary, elegant décor, and amenities include a sauna, heated indoor swimming pool, restaurant and champagne bar.
Epernay: Hôtel Jean Moët (2 nights) is an 18th-century building in the centre of Epernay, the self-proclaimed capital of the Champagne region. Just a few minutes' walk away is the Avenue de Champagne, 110km of Unesco-listed wine cellars. Accommodation has a fresh, modern feel and a stand-out feature is the breakfast room, which is bathed in light that enters via a glass canopy.
Beaune: Hôtel des Remparts (3 nights). Carefully renovated to preserve the building's history and character, Hôtel des Remparts is located in Beaune's charming old town. With an emphasis on detail to ensure your stay is perfect, the hotel has a delightful wine bar, and rooms exude a classic French style.
Check out our Q&As
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Is there a supplement for solo travellers?
If you would like to be paired with a tour member of the same gender, there is no additional charge. A single supplement can be requested if you would like your own room.
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Who is Exodus Travels?
At Exodus Travels, we've been exploring the world for nearly 50 years. From Walking and Trekking, Cultural and Cycling, Responsible Wildlife, to Polar and our new Premium Adventures, we are proud to offer award-winning small group and self-guided tours to 100+ countries worldwide.
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Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?
We are happy to assist with pre and post tour accommodation. Please enquire for detailed information.
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes, our local guides are English speaking.
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
The minimum age for this tour is 16 years old.
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Are flights included in this tour?
International flights are not included with this tour.
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
If you wish to make any changes to your booking, particularly if you need to alter any flights booked through us, please let us know as soon as possible. There is a booking or flight amendment fee of £40 per change and flight amendments often incur extra airline costs depending on the changes to be made and if the ticket has been issued or not.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Exodus has been trading since 1974
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Your final joining instructions and flight details, if booked with us, will then be sent out 2 to 3 weeks before departure. If you would like a hard copy posted, or if you require these any earlier, please contact the customer operations team. We advise that if you are booking connecting travel before receiving these, please ensure you leave plenty of time.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Travellers are welcome to opt to share a room with a tour member of the same gender for no additional charge. If you'd like your own room, we can request a single supplement so that you will have your own room throughout.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
You are welcome to meet the group after the tour has departed however there is no reduction in rate for joining a tour after the departure date.
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Transfer as credit to Future Tours
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Low Deposit
Exodus requires a minimum deposit of 25% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 90 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of exodus charges.
Up to 42 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 20 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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