Please list the dates that you are thinking of. I have never done a bike tour but I am planning an unassisted trip for next year. This would be an amazing 'practice run' for what I have planned. I have a GPS and I'm currently trying to source another bicycle to use specifically for touring.
Last week I bought a Raleigh Blade 20 for R8300, comes with 105/Ultegra mix, sub 9kg weight. Shopped around a lot, priced between 8300 and 14000, no jokes. After extensive shopping this seemed like quite the bargain....