Loire Vineyard Trails
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- Trekking and Hiking
- Walking tour
- Adventure
- Young Adults
- duration 8 days
- tour type Private
- age requirement 18-99 yrs
- max group size 20
- guiding method Self-guided
- Tour Code BM-16500
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- Operated in English
- Starts Val de Loire, France
- Ends Val de Loire, France +4
HIGHLIGHTS
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- Walk Through History and the Loire Valley of the Kings!
- Rolling French Walking Through Famous Loire Wine Estates
- Contrasting Ambiance of the Loire, Vienne, Cher and Indre Rivers and their Chateaux
- Characterful, Independent Accommodation
- Great Choice For First-time Walking Holiday in France
- Specially Crafted Route Notes, Maps & GPX Files
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The "Loire Vineyard Trails" tour starts from and ends in Val de Loire. It is a walking trip that takes 8 days taking you through Chenonceau, Val de Loire, Fontevraud and 3 other destinations in France. "Loire Vineyard Trails" is a self-guided private tour that includes accommodation, transport, meals and others.
Explore vineyards and chateaux as you walk through history in the Loire Valley. The Loire is France's valley of the kings, where you will find much of its history and see the great palaces and castles. It is the countryside that inspired Balzac, where Leonardo Da Vinci spent his retirement and where Joan of Arc fought some of the battles of the 100 years war. The Loire is also one of the major wine producing areas of France, and it also has the advantage of being a great centre for cuisine and historical monuments. The walking is hilly at times, but generally the mix of old pathways, farm and forest trails make for fairly gentle walking. Our tour links the great chateaux at Amboise, Chenonceau, Azay le Rideau, Villandry and Chinon with the great vineyards of Vouvray, Chinon, Saumur, and Anjou. The combination of walking, spectacular historical sites, the food and wines of the Loire, makes this walk full of interest and pleasure and an ideal place to start for those with a love of France or setting out on a walking holiday for the first time.
Explore vineyards and chateaux as you walk through history in the Loire Valley. The Loire is France's valley of the kings, where you will find much of its history and see the great palaces and castles. It is the countryside that inspired Balzac, where Leonardo Da Vinci spent his retirement and where Joan of Arc fought some of the battles of the 100 years war. The Loire is also one of the major wine producing areas of France, and it also has the advantage of being a great centre for cuisine and historical monuments. The walking is hilly at times, but generally the mix of old pathways, farm and forest trails make for fairly gentle walking. Our tour links the great chateaux at Amboise, Chenonceau, Azay le Rideau, Villandry and Chinon with the great vineyards of Vouvray, Chinon, Saumur, and Anjou. The combination of walking, spectacular historical sites, the food and wines of the Loire, makes this walk full of interest and pleasure and an ideal place to start for those with a love of France or setting out on a walking holiday for the first time.
ITINERARY
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Day 1 : Arrive Amboise
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Day 2 : Amboise to Chenonceau 14.2 km/8.8 miles, 3.5 h
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Day 3 : Chenonceau to Montbazon 27 km/16.7 miles, 6.5 h (Can be shortened)
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Day 4 : Montbazon to Azay-le-Rideau. Choice of walks
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Day 5 : Azay-le-Rideau to Chinon 27 km/16.7 miles, 7 h
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Day 6 : Chinon to Fontevraud 21 km/13 miles, 5 h
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Day 7 : Fontevraud to Saumur 20 km/12.5 miles, 5 h
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Day 8 : Arrangements end after breakfast
WHAT'S INCLUDED
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
Accommodation
- 7 nights accommodation in a mixture of 2-3 & 5 star hotels and guesthouses on a twin share basis with ensuite facilities where available
Meals
- 7 breakfasts, 1 dinner (Half Board upgrade available)
Others
- Luggage transfer
- Information pack including route notes, maps & GPX files
- Emergency hotline
- GPX Files
- Meals not listet & beverages
- Entrance fees (Chateaux Package available)
- Travel insurance
- Travel to the start and from the end point of the trip
- Personal expenses such as laundry and phone calls
- Unscheduled transfers required during the trip
- A supplement will apply if you are travelling solo or book a single room
- Guide - this is a self guided holiday
- Excess Luggage
CUSTOMER REVIEWS
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4 - Very Good
Fantastic Chateaux and great scenery
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4 - Very Good
The route notes were among the best I have used with only a few small points. There is an awful lot of straight forest paths which I happily accepted as the price to pay to get a good walking itinerary visiting so many chateaux. ... Read more
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4 - Very Good
Being early in the season we did not encounter too many other travelers or huge crowds at Chateaus and Museums. The Chateaus and towns we visited were beautiful and the locals were very friendly and helpful. The hotel... Read more
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CANCELLATION
No additional cancellation fees apply for this Loire Vineyard Trails tour. You can cancel the tour up to 70 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 69 days of departure.
PaymentFor any tour departures within 03 July 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 03 July 2024, a deposit of 187 USD is required to confirm the tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 69 days before trip departure.
Travel InsuranceLoire Vineyard Trails tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.
VisaFor this Loire Vineyard Trails tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.
For Solo TravelersA twin share room may not always be available for solo travelers as it depends on the final number of people on the tour. If you have picked twin share room while booking, and that option is not available, we will get back to you after booking. A single room might then be available against an additional fee.
COVID-19 Safety MeasuresThis trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:
- This tour has received the World Travel and Tourism Council’s Safe Travels stamp, which provides travellers with assurance that COVID-19 health and hygiene global standardised protocols have been adopted.
- Rigorous hygiene safety measures will be followed in transportation, accommodation and meal venues.
- All travellers 18 years and older will be required to be fully vaccinated atleast 14 days prior to departure.
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