Bordeaux and the Dordogne, 2000 years of winemaking tradition and 20,000 years of history. We begin the journey in the Dordogne, home to prehistoric dwellings, rolling hills of oaks and a remarkable food & wine culture. Enjoy a day's cycling down winding country lanes that follow the beautiful Dordogne river dotted with 1000 year old castles. Our “country” hotel is an exciting blend of “rustic & design” and boasts excellent chefs, exquisite rooms and homegrown produce. Each of our hotels has a spa on this trip, each distinctly different from the other. Try all three for the ultimate pampering vacation!

From the Dordogne we make our way into Bordeaux and the Aquitaine. Here we spend 2 nights in our luxury hotel nestled amongst its own vines. Only an ancient stone’s throw away from Saint Émilion, a UNESCO World Heritage village and perfect launching point for our daily rides through the vineyards of world-renowned wines. The village itself is a wine lover's paradise, the shopping plentiful and the architecture extremely well preserved. Visit your hotel’s extensive cellars for an in-house wine tasting.

On to Graves and our hotel that can only be described as the, “lap of luxury”. Bed down at night looking out your window at the vines of the prestigious Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte, Grand Cru Classé de Graves, a winery that has existed for over 700 years. Indulge in their Vinotherapy Spa fed by a naturally hot spring originating 1,500 feet below ground. Enjoy an exclusive wine tasting. Dine in the gourmet restaurant between days filled with easy pedaling through the vines and evenings enjoying the camaraderie shared over the course of this sumptuous week.