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Cycling in France - Loire Valley

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Bicycle
Pedal through scenic landscapes on two wheels
Group Tour
Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 7 - 16
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Tours

    Tours
    Meals
    Dinner (Authentic French dinner at a cosy local restaurant)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel des Chateaux de la Loire)

    Included Activities

    • Authentic French dinner at a local restaurant

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Tours' historic old town with half-timbered houses and cobblestone streets on foot
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  2. Day 2

    Tours - Savonnieres - Villandry - Tours

    Tours - Savonnieres - Villandry - Tours
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel des Chateaux de la Loire)

    Included Activities

    • Cycle the Loire a Velo route
    • Visit Chateau de Villandry with ornamental gardens

    Optional Activities

    • Refreshment stop in Savonnieres
    Landmarks
    Chateau de Villandry
    Savonnieres
  3. Day 3

    Tours to Amboise

    Tours to Amboise
    Meals
    Lunch (Local delicacies including meats, cheeses and breads locally made, set in a picturesque vineyard with stunning views)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Chaptal)

    Included Activities

    • Cycle the Loire a Velo route
    • Montlouis wine tasting
    • Lunch with local meats, cheeses and breads in a vineyard

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Amboise's Chateau Royal
    • Visit Clos Luce, Leonardo da Vinci's final residence
    Landmarks
    Montlouis
    Chateau Royal of Amboise
    Clos Luce
  4. Day 4

    Amboise

    Amboise
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Chaptal)

    Optional Activities

    • Cycle to Chateau de Chenonceau with coffee stop in Blere
    • Explore Chateau de Chenonceau's elegant interiors
    • Boat ride on the River Cher
    Landmarks
    Chateau de Chenonceau
    Blere
    River Cher
  5. Day 5

    Amboise to Blois

    Amboise to Blois
    Meals
    Lunch (Leisurely lunch in a local restaurant in Chaumont-sur-Loire with stunning riverside scenery)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (ibis Styles Blois Centre Gare)

    Included Activities

    • Cycle along the escarpment and Loire Valley
    • Lunch in Chaumont-sur-Loire
    Landmarks
    Chaumont-sur-Loire
  6. Day 6

    Blois

    Blois
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (ibis Styles Blois Centre Gare)

    Included Activities

    • Cycle circular route from Blois
    • Visit Chateau de Cheverny

    Optional Activities

    • View privately owned chateaux facades
    Landmarks
    Chateau de Cheverny
    Cellettes
  7. Day 7

    Blois

    Blois
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (ibis Styles Blois Centre Gare)

    Included Activities

    • Cycle to Chambord
    • Explore Chateau de Chambord

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Blois Royal Chateau
    Landmarks
    Chateau de Chambord
    Huisseau-sur-Cosson
    Royal Chateau of Blois
  8. Day 8

    Blois

    Blois
    Meals
    Breakfast

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Where You'll Stay

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  • Hotel des Chateaux de la Loire

    Hotel 3*
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  • Hotel Chaptal

    Hotel 3*
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  • ibis Styles Blois Centre Gare

    Hotel 3*
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  • Stone garden wall draped in green vines above a row of white hydrangea bushes under blue sky
  • Storefront window art with colourful paper flowers and reflected image of the photographer
  • Close view of blooming yellow and coral roses in a garden bed
  • Historic timber-framed building with shoe shop and sale signs on a city street
  • Ivy-covered historic house at a street corner at golden hour with soft sunset sky
  • Tall iron gate revealing a lush hidden courtyard and stone townhouse façade
  • Large pewter urn filled with purple and yellow flowers against an old brick wall
  • Arrangement of sunflowers and greenery in a rustic interior with brick walls
  • Vibrant display of assorted fresh vegetables and peppers at an outdoor market stall
  • Close-up of a colourful abstract stained-glass window inside a historic building
  • Interior bar counter featuring a whimsical sculpture made from a trumpet and a globe amid bottles and utensils
  • Rustic chateau kitchen with hanging onions and peppers, and a wooden table piled with colourful fruits, nuts and vegetables.

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  • Janette5.0•June 2026
    Erwin was a great tour guide; knowledgable on all things pertinent to a cycling tour of France! He was also flwxible...
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    • Historic timber-framed building with shoe shop and sale signs on a city street
    • Storefront window art with colourful paper flowers and reflected image of the photographer
    • Ivy-covered historic house at a street corner at golden hour with soft sunset sky
    • Vibrant display of assorted fresh vegetables and peppers at an outdoor market stall
    • Interior bar counter featuring a whimsical sculpture made from a trumpet and a globe amid bottles and utensils
    • Arrangement of sunflowers and greenery in a rustic interior with brick walls
    • Close-up of a colourful abstract stained-glass window inside a historic building
    • Stone garden wall draped in green vines above a row of white hydrangea bushes under blue sky
    • Large pewter urn filled with purple and yellow flowers against an old brick wall
    • Close view of blooming yellow and coral roses in a garden bed
    • Rustic chateau kitchen with hanging onions and peppers, and a wooden table piled with colourful fruits, nuts and vegetables.
    • Tall iron gate revealing a lush hidden courtyard and stone townhouse façade
    Traveled in June 2026
    Reply from: Explore!
    Thank you for your lovely review! It's always rewarding to hear when our travellers return home with happy memories and a positive impression of their tour. We hope we'll have the pleasure of welcoming you back again soon, maybe on a trip closer to Australia!
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    Asked on June 19th, 2026

    Please send full itinerary for kms and difficulty per day

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    • Explore!Operator•Written June 2026

      On this trip we cycle 253 km/157.2 miles over 6 days average 42 km/26.2 miles per day. We have graded the route as leisurely and moderate, with 2 moderate grade rides and 3 leisurely grade rides. We've evaluated the tour's grading based on the use of a standard bike.

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    Brooke

    Asked on September 12th, 2025

    Do you offer that on this trip and how much would it be? Also do you offer Ebikes and how much would that be?

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    • Explore!Operator•Written September 2025

      The August 29th, 2026 departure is currently available with a single room if required. The cost is: US$2230 plus Single room (optional) US$540. You can request a e-bike the approx. cost is US$450.00, subject to availability at time of booking.

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    Alan

    Asked on June 21st, 2025

    Is their a tour leader and a van? And do you have ebikes available for this trip. If yes how much additional cost? And how many people are already signed up for the trip?

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    • Explore!Operator•Written June 2025

      The cost of the e-bike is CA$400 per person, subject to availability at time of booking.

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