This tour is not only a great combination between hiking and biking but also between wine country and architecture. The Touraine vineyards and chateaux make harmonious sceneries.
Consider the sights: 15th & 16th century Gothic and Renaissance architecture following in the footsteps of the great kings of France. The last home of Leonardo da Vinci, super grand Chambord, exquisite and complex gardens, and several with beautiful rivers as backdrops. Even if you tire of the chateaux, the charming villages offer a casual atmosphere. You can visit wine caves, museums, churches, and artisans at work. Or simply enjoy a cafe, a croissant, and a garden1 The terrain is wonderful for bicycle riding-mostly flat to rolling-and is filled with rivers, trees, and colors. The Loire Valley will leave a memorable impression on yu, recalling pictures in the fairy tales of our childhood!
Your Itinerary
Day 1:
Arrival in Blois
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Day 2:
Biking from Blois to Chitenay
Riding by the little country roads, you will first go to Chambord - the most spectacular chateau in the region. From there you can see the Chateau at Villesavin, before stopping over at a country auberge.
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Day 3:
Walking tour to the Chateau of Cheverny, through the forests of the Sologne and back to your country auberge.
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Day 4:
Biking to Montrichard, with visits at the Chateau of Chaumont sur Loire, and a warm welcome in your chateau hotel.
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Day 5:
Walking in the region of Montrichard.
Discovery of the troglodytes houses and visit of the 15th and 16th Chateau du Gue-Pean. Return to chateau hotel.
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Day 6:
Biking from Montrichard to Amboise n a journey between the vneyards and orchards via the famous chateau of Chenonceau, before reaching the active village of Amboise. Chateau hotel lodging.
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Day 7:
Walking through the famous vineyards of Vouvray or Montlouis. Between Amboise and Tours, on the left bank of the Loire, the Montlouis vineyards produce an elegant white wine classified in Appelation d'Origine Controlee since 1938. Equally, the Vouvray is a well-known AOC wine since 1936.
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Day 8:
Departure.
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Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Includes 2,3, and 4 star lodging, road maps and queue sheets, site information, daily bag transfer, local bilingual emergency support, and technical support.
Bike rental is $165 for 18-21 speed hybrid style.
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