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Harvest Wine Tour 7 - 15 Sep 23* · (Level 1/2) (3/4* HB)

This 8-night/9-day, guided SOCIAL TOUR offers an exciting opportunity to experience how rural Spain celebrates its annual wine harvest. With local festivities aplenty, this tour promises as much off the bike as on the bike in the heart of Murcia's somewhat undiscovered wine region.

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€1,395.00

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Initial 15% deposit required to confirm your booking (see Price Summary table below)

Cycling Wine Tour Spain Cycling Floracion Archena Spa

Summary

This 8-night/9-day, guided SOCIAL TOUR offers an exciting opportunity to experience how rural Spain celebrates its annual wine harvest. With local festivities aplenty, this tour promises as much off the bike as on the bike in the heart of Murcia's somewhat undiscovered wine region.

Our Bike & Wine Tours will contour the 3 rural wine areas of the region. En route we target key cultural attractions, stunning scenery and accommodation choices with real character.

Our harvest tour coincides with the timing of local festivities to celebrate the harvesting of the grapes.

What's Included?
Suitability	Moderate
Duration	8-night/9-day
Airport Transfers	Free scheduled airport transfers
Accommodation	Comfortable 3/4* (Half Board) Wine with dinner included
Guided Rides	Pre-planned guided rides: Typically 70-90km/per day with 800m of climbing
Refreshments	Back pocket on-bike refreshments
Wine Tasting	Wine tasting experience with dinner at Jumilla's premier bodega Sample local wines in a rustic rural bodega
Baggage Support	Our support vehicle will take the strain by moving your bags between locations
Photo Record	Photo gallery of your holiday highlights

Highlights

Authentic accommodation - every night is different. For example; stay in the 16th century Monastery Santa Eulalia; explore the breath-taking sanctuary in the foothills of the Sierra Espuña Natural Park

Explore at your leisure the vineyards of Jumilla, Yecla & Bullas famed for the monastrell grape

A unique opportunity to stay in a number of Casa Rural (rural house) and enjoy the wines produced in the surrounding vineyard

Visit Jumilla’s state of the art wine museum then enjoy wine tasting and a local menu in Jumilla's premier bodega

Savour a local olive oil tasting experience

Tour Itinerary
Day	Route	Activities
1	Scheduled airport transfer	Welcome drink & introduction to the Murcia wine region Bike set-up
2	Los Alcázares - Sierra Espuña (84km/900m)	Head inland through the Campo de Cartagena, Murcia’s agricultural heartland Stay in a converted monastery in the foothills of the Sierra Espuña Natural Park
3	La Santa - Bullas - Caravaca (77km/1100m)	Pass through Bullas, Murcia's 3rd wine area Visit the mediaeval Santuario de la Vera Cruz (Sanctuary of True Cross)
4	Caravaca - Archena (71km/600m)	An exhilarating descent with distinctive aromas from the fruit orchards Relax in the Spa town of Archena
5	Archena - Jumilla - Yecla (89km/1000m)	Ride into Murcia’s most famous wine region Stay in a Casa Rural (rural house) and enjoy the wines produced in the surrounding vineyard
6	Rest Day	Visit Jumilla’s state of the art wine museum Wine tasting experience and meal in Jumilla's premier bodega
7	Jumilla - Sierra de la Pila (67km/600m)	Stop en-route to taste olive oil (and more wine) Guest chef’s treat at a casa rural nestled in the natural park
8	Sierra de la Pila - Los Alcázares (85km/700m)	Celebration drink at a local beach bar
9	Scheduled airport transfer

Price Summary [Inclusive: 21% VAT]
8-night/9-day Tour	1395 Euros (per person - half board - sharing twin room)
Bike Hire Offer (Subject to availability)	100 Euros* Carbon/Ultegra Di2 road bike
Flexible	Reduce tour duration if you are pressed for time OR extend your stay Single supplement option
Not Included	Flights / Travel & cycling activity insurance / All food & drink outside of accommodation board basis / Alcoholic drink & minibar / Incidental expenses (for example, cafe/lunch stops) / Road bike hire*
Minimum	A minimum 6 people required for this tour to proceed (individuals, couples or group)
Payment Terms	To confirm booking: 15% deposit payment required Balance due: 60 days prior to your arrival