This 8-night/9-day, guided Bike and Wine 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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CTG Wine Tour 22-30 Sep 22* · (Level 1/2) (3/4* HB)
This 8-night/9-day, guided Bike and Wine 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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€1,295.00
Tax included
· Price per person**
Initial 15% deposit required to confirm your booking (see Price Summary table below)
Summary |
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Our guided Bike and Wine 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. This tour will appeal to both wine connoisseurs and those wishing to learn more about wine. Daily rides will proceed at a leisurely pace, providing ample opportunity to take in the impressive and varied scenery. Finally, Spain with on average 300+ days of sunshine a year, helps ensure the best cycling holiday experience. |
What's Included? |
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Suitability |
Levels 1/2 - Social/Moderate Note: This is a leisure orientated tour |
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Duration |
8-night/9-day |
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Airport Transfers |
Scheduled airport transfer from Alicante Airport (30 mins) |
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Accommodation |
3/4* Half Board Wine with dinner included |
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Guided Rides |
Rides - Guided rides: Daily rides ranging from 50km - 70km with up to 500m of ascent |
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Refreshments |
On-bike refreshments included |
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Wine Tasting |
Wine tasting at Jumilla museum |
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Baggage Support |
Our support vehicle will take the strain by moving your bags between locations |
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Pro-style Support |
The Etiquette Cycling team with support vehicle are on hand to ensure you can just ride, rest and relax |
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Additional |
Off the bike support |
Highlights |
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Immerse yourself within rural Murcia's wine growing community as they celebrate their annual harvest |
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Stay in the 16th century Monastery Santa Eulalia; explore the breathtaking sanctuary housing the image of Santa Eulalia de Mérida |
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Explore at your leisure the vineyards of Jumilla, Yecla & Bullas famed for the monastrell grape |
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A unique opportunity to stay in a Casa Rural (rural house) and enjoy the wines produced in the surrounding vineyard |
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Learn about the local wines through a tasting experience in Jumilla’s wine museum |
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Visit the medieval Santuario de la Vera Cruz (Sanctuary of True Cross) which dominates the city of Caravaca de la Cruz |
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Marvel at the “Sanctuary of Hope” carved out of the rocky hillside of the Segura Valley where pilgrims from around the world visit the Virgin of Hope |
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Relax in the natural spa at Archena set in the heart of the Ricote Valley |
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Stay in a rural guest house and enjoy the homemade breads produced from the on site mill |
Tour Itinerary |
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Route |
Activities |
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Scheduled airport transfer from Alicante to Elche |
Welcome briefing and bike set-up Group welcome dinner |
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Elche - Jumilla 65Km +800m/-400m |
Ride into Murcia’s most famous wine region Stay in a Casa Rural (rural house) and enjoy the wines produced in the surrounding vineyard |
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Jumilla - Yecla - Jumilla A 50km loop |
A shorter local loop exploring Yecla, Murcia’s second wine region A wine tasting experience in Jumilla’s wine museum |
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Jumilla - Caravaca 70km +628/-515m |
Visit the medieval Santuario de la Vera Cruz (Sanctuary of True Cross) |
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Caravaca de La Cruz - Sierra Espuna 68 km +837m/-843m |
Stay in a converted monastery |
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Sierra Espuna - Bullas 45km +700m/-700m |
Visit Murcia’s 3rd wine region Stay in a rural guest house. Enjoy the homemade breads produced from the on site mill |
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Bullas - Archena 50km +500m/-900m |
Ride through the tranquil Ricote Valley towards Archena’s natural spa |
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Archena - Elche 75km +900m/-900m |
The perfect location to reflect on the week’s experiences Celebration last night dinner and presentations |
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Scheduled airport transfer to Alicante Airport |
Fond farewell, hopefully see you next year... |
Price Summary[Inclusive: 21% VAT] |
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8-night/9-day Tour |
1295 Euros (per person - Half Board - sharing twin room) |
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Bike Hire Offer |
100 Euros* Carbon Ultegra road bike (Di2 subject to availability) |
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Flexible |
Single supplement option Extra hotel only nights if you wish to extend your stay for any reason |
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Not Included |
Flights / Travel & cycling activity insurance / Alcoholic drink & minibar other than stated / Incidental expenses (for example, cafe/lunch stops) / Road bike hire* |
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Minimum |
A minimum 6 people required for this tour to proceed (individuals or group/s) |
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Payment Terms |
To confirm booking - 15% deposit payment required Balance - required 10 weeks prior to camp start date |
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Data sheet
- Level
- Level 1/2
- Accom
- 3/4* HB
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