Luxury Escape in Chateau Country
France
8 days (Bike: 6 days)
288 km (~48km per day)
Leisure
Cycle paths/trails, Quiet roads
Self-Guided
Semi-Supported
Discover the incredible “Garden of France” as you cycle at your own pace
You can stop to admire the stately elegance of centuries-old chateaux or visit a museum, church, or wine cave, always assured that your charming room and a delicious meal are waiting for you at the end of the day. Cycle through the scenic vineyards and fragrant forests south of Tours and visit the incomparable Chateau Chenonceau, the Chateau Chambord (best furnished of all the castles), charming Domaine Chaumont-sur-Loire, and the impressive Chateau de Cheverny. Your luggage will be transported each day from hotel to hotel. Accommodations are in elegant four or five-star chateaux and manors. The food is sumptuous and elegantly served.
Highlights
- Being charmed by a Renaissance chateau set amongst water and greenery
- Passing vineyards and villages as you cycle along the beautiful Indre River
- Relaxing with a sweet wine in your countryside chateau-hotel
- Walking the same hallways as Leonardo da Vinci in his former homer, Manoir du Close Lucé
- Strolling through the well-kept gardens and grounds of beautiful chateaux
Tour Information
From
Amboise
To
Amboise
Cost From
Self-Guided US$ 3890
Departure(s)
2025: March to October
Single Supplement
Available
Inclusions
- Accommodations in elegant five-star chateaux and manors
- 7 breakfasts and 7 dinners
- 1 lunch in a gourmet restaurant at the foot of the Château de Chambord
- Entrance fees to Château de Chenonceaux, Domaine de Chambord & Gardens, Château de Cheverny, Domaine de Chaumont-sur-Loire and Château d’azar le Rideau
- Entrance to Park Leonardo Da Vinci and a local wine tasting
- Welcome bottle of local wine
- Bike rental, including panniers, lock, repair kit, map holder
- Luggage transportation (limited to 2 per person and 32 pounds per piece)
- SPA access at château d’Artigny in Montbazon
- Route descriptions, maps, and travel highlight information
- Personalized navigation app
- City taxes
- Emergency service phone number 7 days a week
Exclusions
- Air fare
- Beverages
- 6 Lunches
- Canoe trip on the Cher River ($20 per person)
- Hot air balloon flight ($ 275 per person)
- Entrance fees and excursions (not mentioned under inclusions)
- Tip cancellation insurance
Options
- Electric bikes can be rented $100
- Upgrade to a Scott Sportster P6 $30 supplement
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