Cycle the Loire Valley from Blois to Saumur, exploring châteaux, vineyards and riverside villages with wine tastings and a tour leader throughout.
  • Cycle the Loire à Vélo past orchards, vineyards and small villages.
  • Marvel at Château de Chambord, a French Renaissance masterpiece.
  • Explore Leonardo da Vinci’s home, Château du Clos Lucé.
  • Taste Loire wines during a sommelier-led session in Amboise.
  • Visit 10th-century troglodyte cellars in Vouvray for a guided tasting.
  • Admire Château de Chenonceau spanning the River Cher.
  • See 11th-century murals at Notre-Dame in Rivière.
  • Visit Fontevraud Abbey.
Stay in comfortable, well-located hotels chosen for value, such as Novotel Blois Centre Val de Loire, Best Western Le Vinci Loire Valley, Rive Sud Hotel and Le Londres Hotel (or similar). Private rooms are available for a supplement, with optional room upgrades on Days 3, 4 and 5.