2016 Vacation Idea: Cycling Through Rioja

If you are looking for a unique culinary and wine trip that won't add inches to your waistline, this active cycling through Rioja itinerary may be just what you are looking for!

Ride through rolling olive groves, picturesque villages, and past historic castles atop a custom-made Bianchi cycle.  

Here are the details:

5 nights | Departs May 22; June 12, 26; September 11,18, & 25, 2016

Itinerary: Pamplona, Spain • Estalla, Spain • Alava, Spain • Elciego, Spain

From vibrant Pamplona to award-winning vineyards, the ever-changing landscapes of Rioja are as dramatic and inspiring as the Frank Gehry-designed Marques de Risca hotel. Explore unique Spanish vineyards producing wine unavailable in North America. Wonderful meals, wineries and medieval architecture, along with spectacular and varied riding, will provide a brilliant experience of quintessential Spain.

Experience includes:

• All hotel accommodations
• All breakfasts, four lunches and four dinners (including wine)
• Services of B&R guide(s) and support van
• Special events and private tours
• Use of a customized hybrid or racing bike with drop bars, equipped with handlebar bag and helmet
• Detailed maps, route suggestions and water bottle
• Baggage transportation
• Transportation from rendezvous to drop off
• Gratuities for baggage, porters and hotel service 

Pricing starts at $5,495 per person and includes the use of an e-bike for when you get tired and need to take it easy.

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