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Journeys: Highlights of the Loire Valley & Bordeaux National Geographic

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From Paris to Bordeaux

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Platinum Operator: National Geographic Expeditions with G Adventures
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Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 10 - 16
Ages 12+

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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Paris
Paris
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Relais Monceau)
Included Activities
- Welcome Moment - Meet Your Expedition Leader and Group
Day 2
Paris to Loire Valley
Paris to Loire Valley
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Relais des landes)
Included Activities
- Expedition Leader Led Orientation Walk
- Self-guided Visit at Château de Cheverny
Landmarks
Château de Cheverny
Blois
Day 3
Loire Valley - Amboise
Loire Valley - Amboise
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Relais des landes)
Included Activities
- Expedition Leader Led Orientation Walk
- Guided Visit of Château de Chenonceau
Landmarks
Château de Chenonceau
Amboise
Day 4
Loire Valley - Winery and Cher River
Loire Valley - Winery and Cher River
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Wine tasting and lunch at family-run winery)
Accommodation
Hotel (Relais des landes)
Included Activities
- Wine Tasting in the Heart of the Loire Valley
- Cruise on the River Cher
Landmarks
Château de Chenonceau
Cher River
Day 5
Loire Valley to Bordeaux
Loire Valley to Bordeaux
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a local café)
Accommodation
Hotel (Hilton Garden Inn Bordeaux)
Included Activities
- Orientation Walk Led by Expedition Leader
- Cite du Vin Museum Visit and Wine Tasting
Landmarks
Cité du Vin
Day 6
Bordeaux to Saint-Émilion
Bordeaux to Saint-Émilion
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Hilton Garden Inn Bordeaux)
Included Activities
- Guided Tour of Saint Emilion's Monolithic Church and its Catacombs
- Wine Tasting in Bordeaux Region
Landmarks
Saint-Émilion
Monolithic Church of Saint-Émilion
Day 7
Bordeaux to Arcachon - Dune du Pilat
Bordeaux to Arcachon - Dune du Pilat
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in Arcachon)
Accommodation
Hotel (Hilton Garden Inn Bordeaux)
Included Activities
- Visit Dune du Pilat
- Expedition Leader Led Orientation Walk
Optional Activities
- Optional dinner featuring regional specialties
Landmarks
Dune du Pilat
Arcachon
Day 8
Bordeaux - Departure
Bordeaux - Departure
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Château de Cheverny
Blois

Landmarks
Château de Chenonceau
Amboise

Landmarks
Château de Chenonceau
Cher River

Landmarks
Cité du Vin

Landmarks
Saint-Émilion
Monolithic Church of Saint-Émilion

Landmarks
Dune du Pilat
Arcachon

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Hotel Relais Monceau
Hotel
day 1
Relais des landes
Hotel
Days 2, 3, 4
Hilton Garden Inn Bordeaux
Hotel
Days 5, 6, 7

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Leslie5.0•May 2026
We had an excellent guide who was friendly, professional, caring, and good natured. The places we stopped along the...
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Arthur4.0•June 2025
As They say, you get what you pay for! The CEO was great ! We could not have asked for more. The accommodations in...
As They say, you get what you pay for! The CEO was great ! We could not have asked for more. The accommodations in Bayeux were the poorest and most uncomfortable. The TV mounted on the wall in front of the twin beds made it impossible to pass during a night time visit to the toilet without banging your head. The tour bus to needs new shocks !! Charge a little more, fix the above, add some professional guide time at sites and some photo opportunity stops.Show more
Linda5.0•April 2025
We had an excellent tour of Normandy and Paris. Our CEO was very knowledgeable and extremely helpful. She was also...
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Journeys: Highlights of the Loire Valley & Bordeaux National Geographic

Itinerary

Introduction

Paris

Included Activities

Paris to Loire Valley

Included Activities

Loire Valley - Amboise

Included Activities

Loire Valley - Winery and Cher River

Included Activities

Loire Valley to Bordeaux

Included Activities

Bordeaux to Saint-Émilion

Included Activities

Bordeaux to Arcachon - Dune du Pilat

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Bordeaux - Departure

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