Travel through the Loire Valley and you will understand why French kings and feudal lords and ladies of the court were seduced by the beauty of this region. Here you will find all the opulence and grandeur that once was the “heart” of France. Its eye-catching scenery is filled with historic towns, splendid wineries, hunting forests, limestone cliffs and magnificent châteaux. This is a tour with a difference - experience the area alongside the locals as you travel through this electable countryside at an unhurried pace. Enjoy mouth-watering French cuisine, local wines and taste the regal life as we visit opulent French châteaux. If you are looking for an authentic French cultural experience then this is the tour that will deliver just that.
Back-Roads Experiences
Wine tasting in the Loire, enjoy a wine and food tasting session at a private chateau, enjoy a gourmet meal in Chinon, stay in a magnificent chateau in the Loire, see a unique Leonardo da Vinci location, explore UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Tour Inclusions
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4 nights in charming accommodation (2 nights in a chateau hotel)
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Driver/guide companion
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Mercedes-Benz mini-coach transportation throughout
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European breakfast daily
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2 x evening meals
Entrance Fees Included
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Clos Lucé
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Food and wine taster session at a chateau
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Wine tasting in the Loire
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Abbey of Fontevraud
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Château de Villandry gardens
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Azay-le-Rideau gardens
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Château de Chenonceau
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Château de Cheverny
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Château de Chambord
Countries Visited
Itinerary coming soon
Palaces and Chateaux of the Loire
B. Newman, Australia (May 2010) I thoroughly enjoyed the Back-Roads tours and would happily recommend them and our guide John, who was all we could have wished for.
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Judith Skepper, Australia (Jul 2010) I especially enjoyed the small group tour experience – this is the only way I would consider travelling in future!
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Frank Dillon, Canada (Sep 2010) I could not have asked for a more helpful guide and a nicer group of travelling companions. John builds a great team!
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C.Felsch, Australia (Oct 2010) I would highly recommend this tour. My husband and I enjoyed every aspect of it. To us it was very exciting and a wonderful experience. Thank you!
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Marc and Marg Huggins, Australia. Oct 2010 We also wanted to reiterate our thanks to our guide for his guidance over the time of our tour. We had a wonderful time and in no small part due to his excellent knowledge of the history, language and customs, as well as his patient and friendly manner. Jonathan seemed genuinely interested in our welfare and enjoyment of the tour and we very much appreciated it.
