The Loire Valley

5 Day - Tour AC7115

The Loire Valley is the land of stunning châteaux, fine wines and spectacular scenery. This itinerary will take in some of the finest parts of the region, including wine tasting and lunch at Château du Rivau and a visit to the dramatic Château de Chenonceau which spans the
River Cher

Key Information

Duration: 5 days
Price from: £955.00
OAP Price from: £955.00
Destination: France
Date next: 06/09/2027

Coach travel
Return ferry crossings
4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast
Entrance & guided tour of Château du Rivau
Lunch with wine at Château du Rivau
Circular cruise on the River Cher
Entrance to Château de Chenonceau
City tax

Itinerary

Day 1 Early morning departure to journey to Dover for the ferry to France and onto the hotel for a four night stay.

Days 2 to 4 We have included the following excursions:

Today travel to the nearby capital of the region, Tours. Free time to explore this delightful town with its impressive old town by the river, beautiful, tree-lined squares with half-timbered houses, narrow winding streets, churches and excellent shopping, there is plenty to enjoy. Onwards to Chateau du Rivau. Here enjoy an included lunch with a glass of wine and a guided tour, after which have some time to enjoy the wonderful gardens at leisure.
Enjoy a day at leisure in Amboise today. Explore the charming town, wander the small streets and marvel at the Troglodyte cave dwellings that have been turned into houses and wine cellars. You may like to try some local wine or visit the Château du Clos Lucé, where Leonardo da Vinci spent his final years, or the Château d’Amboise, a residence for French kings from the 15th to 19th centuries.
Journey to Chisseaux this morning and board a relaxing River Cher cruise. Sit back and admire the flora and fauna on this circular cruise, discovering the history of the river, its dams and surrounding vineyards. You can also view perhaps the most impressive of all the châteaux, Chenonceau, from the water. With a dramatic history of intrigue, the Château de Chenonceau is possibly most famous for its connection with the French royal family and Catherine de Medici. Its dramatic position spanning the River Cher also makes it one of the most iconic locations in the whole of France. After the cruise, enjoy entrance to the château and its gardens.

Day 5 After breakfast, travel back to Calais for the return ferry to Dover and the journey home.

Hotel

Novotel Amboise

Located on the outskirts of the riverside town of Amboise in an elevated and tranquil setting. From the hotel’s terrace you can enjoy impressive views of Château d’Amboise and the beautiful Loire countryside. All bedrooms are en-suite with air conditioning, TV, hairdryer and tea/coffee making facilities. Lift to all floors, bar, restaurant, outdoor terrace and leisure facilities.

Single supplement £160

Holiday insurance £74

Available Dates

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Departure Date	Tour Reference	Days	Price (from)	Available Seats	Pickup Points	Coach Seats	Rooms
Mon 6 Sep, 2027	`AC7115 1`	5	£955.00	10 +	ALRESFORD ALTON ANDOVER BASINGSTOKE BISHOPS WALTHAM BITTERNE BOGNOR REGIS BOURNEMOUTH BRANKSOME BROCKENHURST CHANDLERS FORD CHICHESTER CHRISTCHURCH COSHAM EASTLEIGH EMSWORTH FAREHAM FERNDOWN FORDINGBRIDGE FOUR MARKS HAVANT HEDGE END HIGHCLIFFE HORNDEAN LOWFORD LYMINGTON-IOW TERMINAL LYMINGTON-STANFORD HILL LYNDHURST MIDHURST NEW MILTON NORTH BADDESLEY PETERSFIELD POOLE PORTCHESTER PORTSMOUTH HARD PORTSMOUTH-GLADYS AVE RINGWOOD ROMSEY Salisbury SOUTHAMPTON CENOTAPH SOUTHAMPTON TOWN QUAY STUBBINGTON TOTTON WATERLOOVILLE WEST END - Hants WHITCHURCH WICKHAM WIMBORNE WINCHESTER	View	Single Bed Twin beds Double Bed	Book Now

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