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Cycling in France - Loire Valley

8 days
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Bicycle
Pedal-powered journeys for two-wheeled explorers
Fully Guided
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
Ages 16+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Tours

    Meals
    Dinner (Authentic French dinner at a cosy local restaurant)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel des Chateaux de la Loire), Hotel (Hotel des Chateaux de la Loire (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Welcome meeting with tour leader at hotel reception
    • Authentic French dinner at a local restaurant

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Tours old town with half-timbered houses and cobblestone streets on foot
    Landmarks
    Tours Old Town
  2. Day 2

    Loire Valley Cycling - Savonnieres to Villandry

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel des Chateaux de la Loire), Hotel (Hotel des Chateaux de la Loire (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Bike fitting and orientation
    • Cycle 'Loire à Vélo' route
    • Refreshment stop in Savonnieres
    • Visit Chateau de Villandry and explore ornamental gardens
    Landmarks
    Chateau de Villandry
    Savonnieres
    Loire River
    Cher River
  3. Day 3

    Tours to Amboise

    Meals
    Lunch (Local delicacies of meats, cheeses, and breads in a picturesque vineyard with stunning views)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Chaptal (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Cycle 'Loire à Vélo' route from Tours
    • Montlouis wine tasting with selection of renowned wines
    • Lunch of local meats, cheeses, and breads in a vineyard setting
    • Check-in at Amboise hotel

    Optional Activities

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

    Amboise

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Chaptal), Hotel (Hotel Chaptal (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Optional moderate cycling ride to Chateau de Chenonceau via Blere
    • Coffee stop in Blere
    • Explore Chateau de Chenonceau interiors
    • Optional boat ride on River Cher at Chenonceau
    • Explore Amboise sights
    Landmarks
    Chateau de Chenonceau
    Blere
    River Cher
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  5. Day 5

    Amboise to Blois

    Meals
    Lunch (Leisurely lunch in a local restaurant with stunning riverside scenery at Chaumont-sur-Loire)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (ibis Styles Blois Centre Gare), Hotel (ibis Styles Blois Centre Gare (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Cycle scenic route from Amboise to Chaumont-sur-Loire
    • Visit Chateau de Chaumont
    • Lunch in local restaurant at Chaumont-sur-Loire
    • Cycle 'Loire à Vélo' route to Blois
    Landmarks
    Chateau de Chaumont
    Chaumont-sur-Loire
  6. Day 6

    Blois - Circular Route to Cheverny

    Accommodation
    Hotel (ibis Styles Blois Centre Gare (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Cycle circular route from Blois to Cellettes
    • Visit Chateau de Cheverny

    Optional Activities

    • Stop in Cellettes village
    Landmarks
    Chateau de Cheverny
    Cellettes
  7. Day 7

    Blois - Circular Route to Chambord

    Accommodation
    Hotel (ibis Styles Blois Centre Gare (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Cycle through Huisseau-sur-Cosson
    • Explore Chateau de Chambord and its surroundings
    • Cycle along Loire River banks returning to Blois
    • Explore Blois medieval streets and Royal Chateau
    Landmarks
    Chateau de Chambord
    Huisseau-sur-Cosson
    Royal Chateau of Blois
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  8. Day 8

    Blois to Tours

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    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!OperatorWritten 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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    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!OperatorWritten June 2025

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

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