DAY 1. RICHMOND TO CHARLES CITY COURTHOUSE (31 MI.)
Welcome to the Virginia Capital Trail! Arrive at Wedmore Place, leave your vehicle, and meet your shuttle to Richmond. After a short shuttle ride to the trailhead in Richmond, you’ll spend the day biking and wine tasting. A snack to fuel your morning ride is included.
Cycle 20 miles through the rolling Richmond and Varina sections of the VCT. In the afternoon, take a well-deserved break at the Upper Shirley Vineyards* where you’ll enjoy a wine tasting OR can choose to tour Shirley Plantation.
After your tasting or tour, bike an easy 10 miles to the Charles City Courthouse and meet your B&B shuttle. Once at the B&B, you can have dinner on site or be shuttled to local restaurant. Enjoy the evening and prepare for your second day of biking!
*Upper Shirley Vineyards closed TUESDAYS
Activity: wine tasting (Upper Shirley Vineyards) OR plantation house tour (Shirley Plantation)
Meals: Snack
Overnight: Charles City
DAY 2. CHARLES CITY COURTHOUSE TO JAMESTOWN (27 MI.)
After a full breakfast to start the day off right, you’ll be shuttled back to the trail. Your ride today takes you through the Sherwood Forest, Chickahominy, and Greensprings trail section. The VCT ends at Jamestown where you’ll then bike a few miles along the Colonial Parkway before reaching the shortcut to Wedmore Place, on the grounds of the Williamsburg Winery.
Your day isn’t done yet! Check into your room, then walk over to the winery and sample their classic wine tasting (included). You may choose to have dinner on site at the Cafe Provencal* or drive on your own to a nearby restaurant. The Williamsburg area offers a variety of food choices.
*A dinner voucher to the Cafe Provencal is included in your trip for use either this night or the next. Please note Cafe Provencal is closed for dinner on Mondays.
Activity: Classic wine tasting (Williamsburg Winery)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight: Williamsburg (Wedmore Place)
DAY 3. WILLIAMSBURG
Today’s activity is yours to choose. If you’d like more cycling, consider biking on the Colonial Parkway to Yorktown, Williamsburg, or Jamestown Island. Local bike-friendly road routes can also be suggested.
Feeling like some time off the bike? History lovers will enjoy a trip to Historic Williamsburg or the archaeological site at Historic Jamestowne. Art lovers may appreciate a visit to the Art Museum of Colonial Williamsburg, the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum, and the Dewitt Wallace Decorative Art Museum.
In the afternoon, you’ll take part in a tour and tasting devoted to Virginia wines at the Williamsburg Winery. (You can choose the Intro to Wines tour if you prefer).
This evening, have dinner on site at the Cafe Provencal or drive on your own to a nearby restaurant. If you would like to add any spa services to your stay, just ask when booking your trip.
Activity: Virginia Winery Tour and Tasting (Williamsburg Winery)
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner*
Overnight: Williamsburg (Wedmore Place)
Additional hotel nights can be requested.