France - Loire
Castles [8 days]
The Loire valley - the essence of romantic France.
Since hundreds of years, kings and the nobility have been attracted
by the charm of this region. You will also be impressed by the beautiful
castles on both sides of the majestic river. [scroll down for
tour details]
Package includes:
- Accommodation in 2* & 3* hotels and country houses
- Breakfast
- Luggage transfer
- Bike rental
- Detailed travel material (route maps, route descriptions,
places of interest)
- 7 days service hotline
- E-signposting
Not included:
- Flight or train ticket
- Tips & gratuities
- Insurance |
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Self
Guided Tour |
| Dates |
US/CA |
EUR |
GBP |
| 01 Apr - 07 Jun & 06 Sep - 31 Nov |
1609 |
1069 |
809 |
| Single Supplement |
390 |
260 |
200 |
| Thursday and Saturday arrival |
| Guided tours are available on request |
| We offset your Carbon Footprint for this
package; EUR 2.74 per person |
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Tour Details:
Day 1: Tours
Individual arrival to Tours. Handing over bike rentals and information
pack.
Day 2: Tours - Chinon approx. 60 km
You bike to the castle of Villandry with its famous terraced gardens.
After reaching the banks of the Loire river you arrive at the castle
of Langeais. The day's stretch ends in Chinon.
Day 3: Chinon - Saumur - Chinon approx. 55 km
This round trip takes you to the monastery of Fontevraud and the
castle of Chinon.
Day 4: Chinon - Azay-le-Rideau approx. 45 km
Passing lonesome villages you reach the castle of Azay-le-Rideau,
described by Balzac as "a diamond with thousands of facets".
Day 5: Azay-le-Rideau - Chenonceaux approx. 60 km
Through the idyllic valleys of the Indre and Cher rivers you bike
to Chenonceaux with its majestic castle - clearly one of the highlights
of your tour.
Day 6: Chenonceaux - Blois approx. 45/75 km
Today you may either cycle directly to the castle of Chaumont or
pass by Montrichard, Cheverny and Villesavine. Today's destination
is Blois which also has a fantastic castle.
Day 7: Blois - Tours approx. 70 km
After a visit to the castle of the French kings, Amboise, you arrive
at Tours.
Day 8: Tours
Individual departure after breakfast.
Prices are per person based on double occupancy.
Prices in GBP, USD and CAD are informative and may vary with the
official exchange rate.
Please don't forget to choose the charity
of your choice from our list!
Carbon Footprint for
this package: EUR 2.74
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