Cycle the Loire Valley from Blois to Saumur, exploring châteaux, vineyards and riverside villages with wine tastings and a tour leader throughout.
  • Cycle scenic stretches of the Loire à Vélo between riverside villages.
  • Visit Château de Chambord, a masterpiece of French Renaissance architecture.
  • Explore Leonardo da Vinci’s final home, Château du Clos Lucé.
  • Taste Loire wines with a sommelier-led session in Amboise.
  • Sample Vouvray wines in historic troglodyte cellars at Maison Brédif.
  • Explore Château de Chenonceau spanning the River Cher and gardens.
  • Discover 11th-century murals at Notre Dame in Rivière.
  • Ride through Chinon’s Cravant les Coteaux vineyards to historic Saumur.
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.