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Bike through peaceful villages and along winding country roads in beautiful Rioja.
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Explore the beauty and charm of the Rioja region of northern Spain, as deep and rich as the wine for which the region is famous. Bike through peaceful villages and along winding country roads in the foothills of the Pyrenees. Surrounded by lovely untouched landscapes, we will start in Pamplona (no bull!), then ride from Calahorra to Logrono to Brinas to Najera, before shuttling to San Sebastian, the popular seaside resort, for our last two nights in Spain. We will also offer a two-night extension to nearby Bilbao, after the biking tour.
- Get an introduction to Rioja with a city tour of Pamplona, known for the running of the bulls as well as its architecture.
- Cycle country roads over undulating terrain and former rail beds to medieval hill towns.
- Follow a portion of the pilgrims' route of Camino de Santiago by bike, and enjoy picnics along the way.
- Taste the wine at the extraordinary Dinastia Vivancos Wine Museum.
- Dine with local hosts in a winery overlooking the vineyards, then spend the night in an historic Parador, a restored 18th century mansion complete with old wine press.
- Visit the ancient monasteries of Yuso and Suso, World Heritage Sites dating back to the 9th century.
- Enjoy two nights and a Farewell Dinner in beautiful San Sebastian, a popular seaside resort, and perhaps the most Basque of Spanish cities.
- Join a two-night extension to Bilbao to see the new Guggenheim Museum and other sights.
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This trip is for cyclists who can comfortably bike 30 to 50 miles a day over moderate terrain with some steeper hills. Much of our cycling will be on quiet country roads across rolling terrain and on Via Verde trails following old railbeds.
"This was our first trip with Alyson Adventures and it was the best vacation we've ever had!!"— Eric Britten, Anchorage, Alaska
"Far and away the best vacation I've ever had. Well planned with just the right balance of sightseeing, physical activity, great food, and most of all, fun people."— Susan Eaton, San Diego, Calif.
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We don't offer every trip every year, and no departures are currently scheduled for this trip. Our home page will make it easy to locate forthcoming departures of interest.
Prices are per-person, based on double occupancy. Tours often fill up months before departure. We regularly update our travel schedule to show the status of this and other trips.
So are most of the people who travel with us. You do not need to pay extra to travel by yourself. Prices are per-person, and the single supplement applies only if you'd like a room by yourself.
Starts in Pamplona and ends in San Sebastian, with extension to Bilbao
Five full days of cycling in the countryside and small towns, plus a free day in San Sebastian, with bikes available for local touring;
Services of bike guides;
Van shuttle from Pamplona to Calahorra to start the trip, and from Najera to San Sebastian later in the trip;
Daily transportation to get luggage (and tired riders!) to destination;
Guided tours of historic sites;
Comfortable accommodations each night, in double occupancy (limited number of single rooms are available);
All breakfasts, 2 picnic lunches, and 4 dinners with wine included at dinners;
Tapas and Wine tasting;
Use of bike;
Map and detailed route instructions.
Transportation to Pamplona and from San Sebastian;
Transfers between airports or train stations and hotels at start and end of trip;
4 lunches, 3 dinners
Personal items such as souvenirs, snacks, faxes and telephone calls;
Admissions not described as included in the itinerary;
Gratuities for guides.
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