Cycling Tours,River Cruising
An exciting Bike and Boat vacation in the South of France in the footsteps of Van Gogh. Pedal along enchanting routes in the peaceful Provençal Countryside and be enveloped by the wild nature of the Camargue. Ride through beautiful Villages with typical French character and discover as you go the history of this magnificent region. A comfortable Riverboat welcomes you at night, with good food, wine and the pleasure of conviviality. Tour Profile Trip Level: Easy-Medium. A week of cycling, suitable even for less experienced cyclists. The stages are mainly on back roads with little traffic, mostly flat, with a few ups and downs in Northern Arles. There is only one more challenging stretch, to reach Les Baux-de-Provence, however the extraordinary scenery that you pass through certainly repays the effort. The rides are combined with Boat rides to reach the starting points of the routes and to enjoy the views from the water. This Tour can be self-guided or guided, you can choose to cycle at your own pace using an App, or with the whole group following the Tour Leader.
Today, you are welcomed in the Medieval Town, Ancient Military and Commercial Port on the Mediterranean, Aigues-Mortes, aboard your new home away from home from 17:00pm onwards. Tonight, regroup for the introductory briefing at 18:30pm with your Tour Leader, Skipper and Crew, along with a first refreshing Aperitivo. Meals: Breakfast
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As you cycle through the small country lanes of Camargue, passing by canals, lagoons and small villages, you will come across La Cailar, Marsillargues and Saint-Laurent-d’Aigouze, which are well known for their Ancient Taurine Tradition. In the afternoon, you will visit an organic vineyard and enjoy a special wine tasting experience. This will allow you to immerse yourself in the beautiful landscapes of Camargue’s ponds, lagoons, reeds and dunes while savouring the scents of warm sand, tamarisk and pine forests. Dinner in Aigues-Mortes not included. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Today, you will sail for a couple of hours up to Franquevaux before cycling to today’s destination, Arles, which is known for the richness of its Antique and Roman Patrimony. The City fascinates with its hidden treasures. Get lost among its small alleys, which will be like entering a picture by Van Gogh. In the afternoon, you will have the opportunity to be welcomed by a professional guide, who will accompany you around the jewels of the Town. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
This is a breathtaking stage, which brings you to the Alpilles with the perched Village of Les-Baux-de-Provence and Saint Rémy de Provence. A landscape of Limestone Cliffs and Olive Trees will accompany the trip. In the evening, we moor in Vallabrègues, which is pretty Provençal Village on the Banks of the Rhône. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
You start from Vallabrègues, the Village of wicker basket makers and cross the fertile Countryside dotted with Orchards to reach the Ancient Village of Boulbon, where the ruins of a mighty 15th Century Castle offer magnificent views over the Rhône valley. From here, you continue to Tarascon, where Provence’s most beautiful Castle stands on the Banks of the Rhône. At Beaucaire you find another Castle with sections of the rampart walk still accessible.The cycle path on the old railway line to Remoulins leads you then to the foot of the Troglodyte Abbey of St. Romain, an impressive Fortified Convent entirely carved into the rock. Overnight in Vallabrègues. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
The stage today will bring you to the best preserved Roman Aqueduct in Europe, the Pont du Gard, which is spectacular. We return to Aramon before sailing to Avignon, the City of Popes, in the afternoon. The mooring place is in Quai de la Ligne, next to the famous Pont St. Bénezet. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today, you will cross the River Rhône taking the route that goes through Île de la Barthelasse before riding through the typical garrigue landscape, passing by vineyards and orchards on your way to Châteauneuf-du-Pape. During this trip, you will have the opportunity to taste the famous Provençal Wine. Later, you will cross the Rhône at Roquemaure and return to Villeneuve by following the river course. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, individually depart for your onward journey or return home. Meals: Breakfast
River Cruise Prices are per person twin share in Australian Dollars. Conditions apply and group tours are subject to change and availability. Prices are subject to currency fluctuations. (gi)
