Accompanied Loire Valley tours

From 1 day to 8 days,  Fully transported and accompanied Loire Valley Tour through the finest French castles.

This individual tour covers a wide scope of the very best of the Loire Valley. It includes some of the  greatest French castles, wine tastings at local vineyards and gourmet meals at some of the area's finest restaurants.

Key points: All inclusive...the finest overview of the very best of the Loire...Outstanding Loire castles...Time to relax and enjoy...

Exemple of a tour based on 4 days / 3 nights stay :

Day 1 - An introduction to the Loire Valley

Pick up at your arrival in Tours (either at the airport or train station) - consult us if you require a pick up in Paris or Paris airport.

Lunch in the Vouvray area with the visit of a typical cellar and tasting of some of vintage wines of Touraine.

Check in into your 4 star Manor House Hotel. Luxury and good taste down to the final details, allowing you to experience the real castle-life.

Dinner at a highly-regarded gastronomic restaurant.

Day 2 - Chenonceau and the rivers

This morning you will embark on a traditional boat on the Cher river for a special discovery of Chateau Chenonceau, its natural inhabitants and wildlife.

Private guided visit of the Chateau de Chenonceau, one of the finest renaissance Loire Valley castles.

Lunch at a delightful place within the grounds of the Chateau.

In the afternoon, we will make our way to the Chateau Chaumont. Nested at the bottom of a populated park of immense cedars centenaries, the chateau dominates the peaceful course of the Loire since a relatively high headland. This harmonious and refined construction constitutes a significant link of transition between the medieval fortress and the palate rebirth.

Dinner in one of the very best restaurants of the region.

Day 3 - Walking in Amboise

This will be your free morning in Amboise, located in the middle of the Loire valley castles, you will discover this beautiful city, full of history and charm.
Lunch at the famous ‘Salon de Thé Bigot’.

In the afternoon, you will meet with your guide for the visit  Chateau Clos Luce, the last residence of Leonardo Da Vinci, also located in Amboise.

Visit of the Chateau Amboise and icon in the region, one of the greatest French castles.

Dinner will be at a gourmet restaurant, in an historical manor.

Day 4 – Hot Air Balloon flight over the Loire Castles

To conclude your stay in a splendid manner, enjoy a unique Air Balloon flight over Amboise and some of the main Loire Valley castles.

Landing and debriefing of the flight, during a luxurious brunch in the middle of the vineyard.

End of the tour, with the anticipated pleasure of seeing you again soon !

This package includes :

• 3 Nights in a 4 star Manor House Hotel. 
• All breakfasts, lunches and dinners (drinks included).
• Escorted and guided visit in English throughout your entire stay, with periods of free time. 
• All transportation and transfers.
• A hot Air Balloon flight over the some of the Loire castles.
• All tickets of the Loire castles listed, entries fees, wine tastings, fees and taxes.

Tour prices of the 4 days/3 nights stay :

RiverLoire can organise this tour for a larger group or with a NON accompanied option. Please note as well that this program is one of our suggested itineraries, but that  we can accommodate it according to your points of interests, budget and duration of travel.