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France The Castles on the Loire

7 days
Start and end in Paris

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Explorer
Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in German
Group Size 15 - 26
Ages 12+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Vienna to Blois

  2. Day 2

    Blois

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Chambord Castle (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
    • Explore Blois old town and cathedral
    • Visit Château de Blois
    • Pass by Maison de la Magie museum

    Optional Activities

    • Maison de la Magie museum entrance (not explicitly stated as included)
    Landmarks
    Chambord Castle
    Château de Blois
    Maison de la Magie
  3. Day 3

    Fontevraud Abbey - Azay-le-Rideau

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Fontevraud Abbey
    • See tombs of the House of Plantagenet (Henry II, Eleanor of Aquitaine, Richard the Lionheart)
    • Explore Romanesque kitchen
    • Visit Azay-le-Rideau Castle
    Landmarks
    Fontevraud Abbey
    Azay-le-Rideau Castle
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  4. Day 4

    Tours

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • City tour of Tours old town
    • Visit Saint-Gatien Cathedral with cloister
    • Visit Basilica of Saint-Martin

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Hotel Gouin (not explicitly stated as included)
    • Explore Place Plumereau (not explicitly stated as included)
    Landmarks
    Saint-Gatien Cathedral
    Basilica of Saint-Martin
    Hotel Gouin
    Place Plumereau
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  5. Day 5

    Amboise - Chenonceau

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Royal Castle of Amboise
    • See Hubertus Chapel at Amboise
    • Visit Chenonceau Castle
    • Explore chambers of Catherine de Medici and Diane de Poitiers
    • View kitchen and gallery
    Landmarks
    Royal Castle of Amboise
    Chenonceau Castle
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  6. Day 6

    Chinon - Villandry

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Explore Chinon old town and castle ruins
    • Stroll Rue Voltaire
    • Visit Villandry Castle
    • Walk through Villandry gardens (ornamental, water, and vegetable gardens)
    Landmarks
    Chinon Castle
    Villandry Castle
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  7. Day 7

    Orléans - Paris - Vienna

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Cathédrale Sainte-Croix in Orléans
    • Explore Place du Martroi
    Landmarks
    Cathédrale Sainte-Croix
    Place du Martroi
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Number of tours

52

Age Range

12 to 99 years old

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Who is travelling?

AdultsAges 18 or above

2

ChildrenUnder 18

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