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Medieval Southern Catalunya Biking Wine Tour
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€ 1,500 Euros
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ProductID:
1022 |
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Type:
Scheduled Group Tour
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Country:
Spain |
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Theme:
Wine Tours and Cultural Adventures
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Region: Catalonia |
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Group Size:
2+ People
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Start City:
Barcelona |
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Duration:
8 Days / 7 Nights
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Lodging: Wine Country Rural Hotels |
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Season:
Mar - Nov | |
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may be a nice quite corner of the old continent but we are still talking about
the largest sparkling wine region, the biggest paellas, the
largest monestaries, the longest river and delta, the most fiestas
and fire-crackers, the biggest reds, the highest vineyards, the oldest
vines, all this and more is hidden just south of the glamourous city of
Barcelona.
Southern Catalunya was the frontier land between Christians and Moors for
more than 400 years. It is one of the truly undiscovered parts of Spain with a
wealth of nature, history and culture. You will be surrounded by fine wines
and excellent Catalan slow food, full of long forgotten flavours.
 There
is the incredible diversity of landscape from one county to the other. The
soft rolling lanes of Penedès pick up the Cistercial pilgrim route to
woody Conca de Barbera and from there the crusaders route to the Roman
Tarragona and Priorat. We cross some of the ancient Iberian routes
in the highlands of Terra Alta before descending to the Ebro Delta,
another world of rice paddies, canal paths, nature reserves, beaches, and the
most amazing seafood.
 Don't be surprised if you find yourself
picking grapes, olives or
almonds, building a human castle or turning calçots (spring onions) on a
grill of flaming vine trimmings. We have over 10 years experience of introducing
visitors to our neck of the wood and we know the best routes and local culture.
Difficulty
Level
We have prepared these routes with different cycling styles and levels in mind,
some for those interested in an easy going experience and then some for strong
road bikers. We use fully equipped Decathlon B-Twin tour bikes on well paved
minor roads. In the unlikely event that you encounter difficulties, we have two
bike centres within 1 hours drive of your itinerary.
 Notes
Cycling between 30 and 80 km per day is adapted to the client,
All groups supported by back up van/guide, bike centres in Penedès & Priorat. We
reserves the right to alter routes and times.
Climate
335 dry and sunny days a year. high temperatures late July/earlyAugust
You get in touch with real Southern Catalunya.
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THE TOUR INCLUDES:
Group Tour Package
- 7 Nights in quality rural accommodation
- Transportation in luxury vehicles were stated in itinerary (with back-up
vehicles)
- (B) Breakfasts daily, except day of arrival
- (L) Lunches a la carté as specified per itinerary
- (D) 1 Dinner a la carté as specified per itinerary
- Refreshments
- Winery visits as specified per itinerary
- Wine-tastings as specified per itinerary
- Return transport to Barcelona.
- Bikes, helmets, equipment, and maps/info pack
- Local Taxes
Self-Guided Tour Package
- 7 Nights in quality rural accommodation
- Luggage transfers from/to each accommodation
- Return transport to Barcelona.
- Bikes, helmets, equipment, road-book, emergency back-up service.
- Local Taxes
THE TOURS DOES NOT INCLUDE:
- Extra activities
- Evening meals
- Entrance Fees
- Airfare
- Bike (Rental available, inquire for price)
- Optional Private Tour Addons
- Table Reservations
- Transfers not specified in itinerary
- Entrance fees when not with guide
- Beverages not specified in selected meals
- Meals not specified in itinerary
- Laundry Expenses
- Telephone & Facsimile charges
- Excess Baggage charges
- Passport & Visa fees
- Personal & Travel Insurance
- Airport & Departure Taxes
- Optional excursions
- Room Service
- Gratuities to Chauffeurs and Guides
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