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Loire Valley: Walks, Wine & Chateaux

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7 daysDuration
Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants
16 peopleMaximum group size
18 - 99 yearsAge range for participants
EnglishGuide language
Moderate
Involves sustained activity requiring a reasonable level of fitness and endurance.
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Highlights

Discover the Loire Valley highlights on foot, including picturesque vineyards and palaces

Tour several lavish châteaux, including Leonardo da Vinci’s magnificent Chenonceau

Explore celebrated vineyards to meet the producers and sample their drinks at source

Meet members of the Loire wine brotherhoods, practically unrivalled in their knowledge of the local wines

Stay in a Renaissance-style château and a historic hotel

Itinerary

Enjoy a walking escape in the Loire Valley, where lavish royal residences meet some of the best winemakers on the planet. During our adventure, we stay in a fabulous chateau near Tours and a charming historic hotel in Fontevraud – both offering the perfect base for a full immersion in the Garden of France. We stop at majestic castles, including Amboise (the final resting place of Leonardo da Vinci) and Chenonceau, a Renaissance marvel spanning the Cher river. We also tour picturesque vineyards, meeting expert producers and sampling their fine wines.

day 1Start at our accommodation near Tours

We start at our chateau just outside Tours. This characterful university town is the gateway to the Loire Valley and the perfect starting point for our adventure.
Around 6pm, say bonjour to your tour leader and fellow travellers, when we gather as a group for the first time to get to know each other and learn more about the adventures ahead.
Your tour leader then ensures a big French welcome by arranging a group dinner.
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Meals
Dinner

day 2Walk and wine tasting along the Loire to Vouvray

day 3Château de Chenonceau and walk along the Cher river

day 4Château Royal d'Amboise and transfer to Fontevraud

day 5The Saumur-Champigny vineyards

day 6Gardens of Villandry

day 7End in Fontevraud

What's Included

Accommodation
All accommodation: 6 Comfort nights (hotels)
Meals
All breakfasts, one lunch, two dinners and three wine tastings
Transport
Immersive itinerary with all transport and listed activitiesGroup arrival and departure transfers available from the train station
Guide
Expert tour leader to enhance your adventure

Customer Reviews

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A great time in the Loire Valley

A whirlwind of beautiful chateaux, wine tastings, historic towns, and a bit of walking

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AnonymousVerified Traveler
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Loire Valley: Walks, Wine & Chateaux

It was well planned. I liked the type and length of walks. It was balanced with the Chateaux visits and winery tours.

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Loire Valley: Walks, Wine & Chateaux

The delightful birds singing in the woodlands. The many different chateaux showing different styles of decorations and gardens. Staying at Chateau la Bourdaisiere was a great highlight.

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Loire Valley: Walks, Wine & Chateaux

Wonderful, varied trip with great people - fantastically thoughtful and professional guide

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