Val de Loire Tours and Trips 2024/2025

Being one of the most picturesque regions in the country, a Loire Valley tour is a must if you are touring France. Loire Valley is in the central and western regions of the country, making it easy to take in the beautiful riverside towns and cities, elegant chateaux, and abundant wineries, by traveling via train from Paris. Take a look at some of our very best Loire Valley tour ideas below.

22 Trips in Val de Loire with 5 Reviews

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Loire Vineyard Trails

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8 day walking tour through Val de Loire, Chenonceau, Montbazon and 3 other destinations in France. Read More
  • Tour Type Private Tour
  • Activities Walking tours & Trekking and Hiking +1 more
  • Accommodation Hotel & Guest House
  • Transport Train & Taxi
  • Age Range 18-99 yrs
  • Operated in English
days08 From US$ 1,790 View Tour
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  • Apr 01 10+ seats left
  • Apr 02 10+ seats left
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Loire Valley Cycle

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We were very happy with the self-guided tour. it was mostly on bike tracks through beautiful country ...
  • Tour Type Private Tour
  • Activities Bicycle tours & Family
  • Accommodation Hotel
  • Age Range 18-99 yrs
  • Operated in English
days08 From US$ 1,390 View Tour
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  • Apr 01 10+ seats left
  • Apr 02 10+ seats left
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The Loire Valley, a Royal legacy (port-to-port cruise)

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6 day cruise tour in France, visiting Saint-Nazaire, Ancenis and Bouchemaine. Read More
  • Tour Type Cruise Tour
  • Activities Cruise & Explorer
  • Accommodation Ship Cabin
  • Transport Cruise Ship, Boat & Helicopter
  • Age Range 18-79 yrs
  • Operated in English
days06 From US$ 1,590 View Tour
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  • Apr 29 Only 2 seats left
  • May 04 Only 8 seats left
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Atlantic Coast Cycle - Nantes to La Rochelle

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8 day bicycle trip through Val de Loire, Saint-Brevin-les-Pins, Bouin and 4 other destinations in France. Read More
  • Tour Type Private Tour
  • Activities Bicycle tours & Explorer
  • Accommodation Hotel & Resort
  • Age Range 18-99 yrs
  • Operated in English
days08 From US$ 1,590 View Tour
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  • Apr 01 10+ seats left
  • Apr 02 10+ seats left
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Royal New Year cruise on the Loire (port-to-port cruise)

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6 day cruise trip through Nantes, Ancenis, Bouchemaine and 3 other destinations in France. Read More
  • Tour Type Cruise Tour
  • Activities Cruise & Festivals and events +1 more
  • Accommodation Ship Cabin
  • Transport Cruise Ship
  • Age Range 35-79 yrs
  • Operated in English
days06 From US$ 1,677 View Tour
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  • Dec 28 Only 2 seats left
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Beautiful Brittany and Royal Opulence in the Loire (port-to-port cruise)

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8 day cruise trip in France, visiting Nantes, Ancenis and Angers. Read More
  • Tour Type Cruise Tour
  • Activities Cruise
  • Accommodation Hotel & Ship Cabin
  • Transport Cruise Ship, Boat, Coach, Helicopter & Train
  • Age Range 18-95 yrs
  • Operated in English
days08 From US$ 2,227 View Tour
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  • Sep 24 Only 4 seats left
  • Apr 28 10+ seats left
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Cycle the Loire - Nevers to Orléans

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7 day bicycle trip in France, visiting Paris, La Charité-sur-Loire and Sancerre. Read More
  • Tour Type Private Tour
  • Activities Bicycle tours & Adventure +1 more
  • Accommodation Hotel
  • Age Range 18-99 yrs
  • Operated in English
days07 From US$ 1,290 View Tour
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  • Apr 15 10+ seats left
  • Apr 16 10+ seats left
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The Loire Valley, a Royal legacy (port-to-port cruise)

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6 day explorer trip in France, visiting Val de Loire, Saint-Nazaire and Ancenis. Read More
  • Tour Type Cruise Tour
  • Activities Explorer & Cruise
  • Accommodation Ship Cabin
  • Transport Cruise Ship, Boat & Helicopter
  • Age Range 35-79 yrs
  • Operated in English
days06 From US$ 1,775 View Tour
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  • Apr 09 Only 1 seat left
  • Apr 19 Only 2 seats left
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The Loire Valley, a Royal legacy (port-to-port cruise)

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5 day cruise tour in France, visiting Saint-Nazaire, Ancenis and Chalonnes-sur-loire. Read More
  • Tour Type Cruise Tour
  • Activities Cruise
  • Accommodation Ship Cabin
  • Transport Helicopter & Cruise Ship
  • Age Range 18-95 yrs
  • Operated in English
days05 From US$ 1,242 View Tour
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  • Oct 31 10+ seats left
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From the Châteaux of Chambord and Chenonceau to the Loire Valley

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7 day cruise tour in France, visiting Val de Loire, Ancenis and Paris. Read More
  • Tour Type Cruise Tour
  • Activities Cruise & Explorer
  • Accommodation Hotel, Lodge, Villa & Ship Cabin
  • Transport Cruise Ship, Coach & Boat
  • Age Range 18-79 yrs
  • Operated in English
days07 From US$ 2,352 View Tour
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  • May 03 Only 8 seats left
  • Sep 20 10+ seats left
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Highlights of Paris Normandy and the Loire Valley

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8 day explorer tour through Paris, Caen, Rennes and 5 other destinations in France. Read More
  • Tour Type Group Tour
  • Activities Explorer
  • Accommodation Hotel
  • Transport Coach
  • Age Range 8-95 yrs
  • Operated in English
days08 From US$ 1,574 View Tour
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  • Apr 14 10+ seats left
  • Apr 21 10+ seats left
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Treasures of France

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11 day art and architecture trip through Paris, Caen, Rennes and 10 other destinations in France. Read More
  • Tour Type Group Tour
  • Activities Art and architecture & City sightseeing
  • Accommodation Hotel
  • Transport Boat & Train
  • Age Range 8-95 yrs
  • Operated in English
days11 From US$ 2,204 View Tour
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  • Apr 14 10+ seats left
  • Apr 21 10+ seats left
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Normandy and Loire Castles tour

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7 day sightseeing tour through Caen, Mont Saint-Michel, Angers and 9 other destinations in France. Read More
  • Tour Type Small Group Tour
  • Activities Sightseeing Tours & Walking tours +2 more
  • Accommodation Hotel & Resort
  • Transport Minibus
  • Age Range 6-79 yrs
  • Operated in English
days07 From US$ 4,055 View Tour
Next Departures
  • Apr 07
  • Apr 14
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Cycle the Loire - Orléans to the Atlantic Coast

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13 day bicycle trip through Paris, Beaugency, Azay Le Rideau and 7 other destinations in France. Read More
  • Tour Type Private Tour
  • Activities Bicycle tours & Adventure
  • Accommodation Hotel & Resort
  • Transport Boat & Ferry
  • Age Range 18-99 yrs
  • Operated in English
days13 From US$ 2,490 View Tour
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  • Apr 15 10+ seats left
  • Apr 16 10+ seats left
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4 - Very Good
  • Anonymous
“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 accommodation was good, comfortable and very clean.To visit the chateaus Azay le Rideau and the Fortresses Royale de Chinon we used the local bus on that day to allow time to enjoy these wonderful sites. The French countryside in Spring is very pretty and while we had a few showers the weather while walking was good. We would recommend this walking trip and options are possible if 30 km a day is a little daunting!”
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4 - Very Good
  • Anonymous
“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. The meals included were excellent and the tour correctly graded.”
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5 - Excellent
  • Anonymous
“The Loire - a great place to visit and explore by bike. We chose eBikes - worked very well for us - older bodies were not strained at all! The bikes enables us to enjoy everything around us - scenery, places we visited, stopping when and where we wanted to. We always arrived at our next hotel feeling good to go again! Hotels were good and we managed the great food - either at the hotel or other eating spots.”

Loire Valley - Tour Highlights and Travel Tips

Loire Valley Tour Highlights

  • Explore the Loire Valley’s famous chateaux. Some of the best examples include Chateau de Chambord, Chateau de Chenonceau, and the rugged Chateau Gaillard, but with over 300 to choose from, you will be spoiled for choice!
  • Get on your bike to cycle the Eurovélo 6, the first cycle route in France on Loire Valley cycling tours. Following 900km from the Massif Central to the Atlantic Coastline, you can go as far or as little a distance as you like while still discovering stunning destinations and scenery along the way.
  • Take in the stunning views of the Loire Valley from above with a hot air balloon trip. This unforgettable experience will give you panoramic vistas of the wild River Loire, verdant fields, and historic towns and cities.
  • Sample some of the finest wine on a Loire Valley wine tour. Vineyards in Sancerre and Pouilly Fumé are popular thanks to being the birthplace of Sauvignon Blanc but don’t miss out on smaller vineyards with their own specialties found across the Loire Valley, including a little bit of everything in the Touraine region.
  • Sail along the Loire with the fishermen in traditional wooden boats known as toues. Enjoy the blue sky and beauty of the river during the day, or book a trip at sunset to watch the waters transform into a golden paradise.
  • Marvel at the ingenious creations of Les Machines D’Iles in Nantes, which will delight not only children but older travelers, too! This attraction is filled with imaginative machines, including an animatronic elephant made from wood and steel!

Travel Tips for Loire Valley Tours

  • Plan your Loire Valley tour wisely depending on how many days you have to spend. The area is pretty large so on shorter trips you might need to prioritize certain areas or activities. For example, the town of Amboise is great for chateau visits, and for a coastal retreat and trip up the river, try Nantes.
  • Stay in the northwestern part of the Loire Valley if you are planning on a day trip or overnight stay in the capital, Paris. Traveling from cities like Orléans and Chartres, it is easy to combine Paris and the Loire into one unforgettable trip.
  • Stick to the shoulder months of May and September if you want to beat the crowds when touring the chateaux of the Loire Valley. July and August especially can be incredibly busy.
  • Booking a Loire Valley private tour can be a great option for those looking to skip the queues, or for those truly wishing to make their time in the region unique. Expert guides can help you to understand the unique history of the Loire and its people, as well as give the best local tips.
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