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7 day Independent OR Escorted tour
Montpellier is one of the loveliest towns in France. This typical Mediterranean city is situated not far from the blue sea and its sandy beaches. The centre of Montpellier is rich in medieval monuments and of those from the Renaissance and Classicism periods. Its university of medicine is the oldest in the world.
Lovely squares and many restaurants and cafés invite you to appreciate the Mediterranean way of life. This tour leads you from Sommières, a very nice medieval town on the Vidourle River crossed by a 2000 years old Roman bridge. A little bit of paradise awaits you after Sommières, this region is called "Vaunage". Their inhabitants were protestants and made a bloody rebellion against the not so "sunny" Louis XIV from 1703 to 1705 and payed unfortunately a great tribute.
On the way to Nîmes, with its many Roman monuments, you ride along vineyards in the Mediterranean landscape of the Garrigues. After the Roman town you will ride along the Rhône-Sète Canal through the typical inner seas to the medieval town of Aigues-Mortes. You cross and discover the untouched Camargue. From Aigues-Mortes, you ride along the beaches of the Mediterranean Sea to Montpellier. And then you return to Sommières with a great gastronomic finish in the best restaurant in town!
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DAY TO DAY ITINERARY
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Day 1: Individual arrival in Montpellier
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Arrival in the one of the nicest towns of France, Montpellier. Hotel***, dinner in an excellent restaurant in the town.
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Day 2: Montpellier - Sommières (30 km)
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At about 9.30 reception at the hotel. Through the impressive landscapes of the Languedoc and little villages to Castries with one of the nicest castles of the Languedoc, called the "Versailles of Languedoc". Then to Sommières, a little medieval town where a roman bridge crosses the river of Vidourle. Very lovely Hotel *** on the Vidourle with very excellent restaurant, a gastronomic highlight again!
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Day 3: Sommières - Nîmes (40 km)
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You cross today the famous region of the Vaunage, the centre of the protestants, who fighted against the troops of king Louis XIVth from 1703 to 1705 and paid a very high tribute. Romantic villages accompany you to Nîmes, the "Rome of Gaule". Visit of the old town and the numerous roman monuments. Marvellous hotel *** in a historic building (16th century) and dinner in an excellent restaurant.
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| Day 4: Nîmes - Aigues-Mortes (50 km) |
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Through the "Little Camargue" and along the Rhône-Sète Canal accross some little villages to Aigues-Mortes, a totaly conserved town of the Middle Ages, surrounded by seas, Camargue and the salines. Hotel ***, dinner in a very good restaurant.
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Day 5: Aigues-Mortes - Camargue - Aigues-Mortes (30 km)
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Trip in the untouched Camargue, that you can only explore by feet or by bike. An extraordinary excursion in the nature! Back to the hotel ***, dinner in a very good restaurant.
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Day 6: Aigues-Mortes - Montpellier (50 km)
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You'll discover the coast, the sandy beaches and the Rhône-Sète Canal inmidst the seas. The port of the little fishertown Le Grau du Roi invites you to drink a coffee before you cross the touristic town of La Grande Motte and its futuristic architecture. You arrive in Montpellier. Hotel *** and dinner in an other very excellent restaurant of the town (2 Michelin Forks), an absolutely gastronomic highlight again! This is part of the program of Gourmet-Days in Montpellier.
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Day 7: Journey home or extension of stay
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After breakfast your cycling tour comes to an end and you may begin your journey home. We would also be more than happy to extend your stay in Europe.
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PRICE & DETAILS
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Price & Schedule
INDEPENDENT TOUR
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DEPARTURE DATES:
Independent tours depart every Sunday from March 25th to October 28th.
Choose any date you like if you have four or more in your party.
| Price per person |
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$1175 |
| Single Supplement |
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$300 |
Extra nights pre/port tour (double occupancy)
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$110 |
Half-board option (6x evening dinners)
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$300 |
| High season surcharge (July & August dates) |
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$100 |
| Optional Electrobike |
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$100 |
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| Included: |
- 6 nights accommodation in a double room with private facilities. The hotels we use on this tour are well located, family run hotels of very good 2 and 3 star quality.
- 6 breakfasts.
- luggage transport from hotel to hotel.
- modern hybrid bicycle with 18 gears & pannier
- Detailed travel material, route guide, maps and descriptions of places of interest
- 7-Day Service-hotline
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Price & Schedule
ESCORTED TOUR
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DEPARTURE DATES:
March 25 - April 8, 22 - May 6, 20 - June 3, 17 - September 2, 16, 30 - October 14
| Price per person |
CAD |
$1750 |
| Single Supplement |
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$300 |
| High season surcharge (July & August dates) |
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$100 |
| Optional Electrobike |
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$100 |
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Logding:
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- 6 nights accommodation in a double room with private facilities. The hotels we use on this tour are very good quality family run hotels of very good 2 and 3 star standard.
- breakfast AND 3-course dinner daily.
- experienced English speaking tour guide.
- luggage transport from hotel to hotel.
- entrance fees as per itinerary
- modern hybrid bicycle with 18 gears & pannier
- Detailed travel material, guides, and route descriptions of places of interest
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EASY: Paved cycle paths and quiet backstreets along the lakeshore; very few hills, suitable for experienced and novice cyclists, as well as families.
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| Airport / Transfers |
The nearest international airport is Zurich, with regular rail transfers available directly from the terminal.
Zurich Airport to Constance (1 1/2 hours) rail transfers are available at $55.00 one way.
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