Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival
You'll arrive in this riverside town and spend the afternoon walking through the cobbled streets and arcaded squares. The chateau here is quite impressive, so take some time to look around before heading to Hotel Mercure for the night. Dinner is on the agenda this evening.
Optional Activities
- Explore cobbled streets and arcaded squares
- Visit the chateau
- Day 2
Cycling to Amboise
This morning you'll cycle through small villages on your way to Chaumont-sur-Loire. The chateau hosts the International Garden Festival from May through October, which is worth seeing if the timing works out. After that, you'll follow the Loire a Velo cycling tracks and arrive in Amboise, where several French kings once lived. It's a charming town with a lot of history.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cycle through villages to Chaumont-sur-Loire
- Cycle on 'Loire a Velo' cycling tracks
- Cycle to Amboise
Optional Activities
- Visit Chaumont-sur-Loire chateau
- View International Garden Festival (seasonal, May-Oct)
Landmarks Chaumont-sur-Loire 
- Day 3
Amboise
You have two options today. One route takes you through the Royal Palace and Clos Luce, a 15th-century manor house where Leonardo da Vinci lived and worked. His workshops contain about 40 large models of his designs including an early plane, helicopter, and tank, plus the gardens are nicely done. The other option is cycling to Vouvray wine region to check out troglodyte caves, sample wines, and see Chateau de Valmer.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Royal Palace in Amboise
- Visit Clos Luce manor house
- View Leonardo da Vinci workshops and models
- Explore Clos Luce gardens
- Cycle to Vouvray wine capital
- Explore troglodyte caves en route to Vouvray
- Wine tasting in Vouvray
- Visit Chateau de Valmer
Landmarks Royal Palace of Amboise Clos Luce Vouvray Chateau de Valmer - Day 4
Cycling to Chenonceaux
You'll cycle gently through the vineyards of Montlouis-sur-Loire heading toward Chateau de Chenonceau. This one's known for its arches spanning across the river, and many consider it the most beautiful Loire landmark. Once there, you can walk through Diane de Poitiers's garden and then Catherine de Medici's garden. The riverside views are nice from here.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cycle through vineyards of Montlouis-sur-Loire
- Visit Chateau de Chenonceau
- Walk in Diane de Poitiers's garden
- Walk in Catherine de Medici's garden
Landmarks Chateau de Chenonceau 
- Day 5
Cycling to Cheverny
Your ride today follows the Cher riverbanks toward the medieval town of Montrichard. From there, you'll leave the Cher Valley and cycle into the Touraine vineyards. Along the way, you'll pass Chateau de Fougeres-sur-Bievre, a small fortified castle from the 15th century.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cycle along riverbanks of the Cher
- Cycle to Montrichard
- Visit Château de Fougères-sur-Bièvre
Landmarks Montrichard Château de Fougères-sur-Bièvre 
- Day 6
Cheverny
You can head to Chateau of Cheverny, which has been home to the same family for over 600 years and is filled with fine furnishings. The grounds include gardens, a labyrinth, and a Tintin exhibition. Alternatively, you could cycle to Chateau de Beauregard and its Portrait Gallery, then venture into the Sologne region with its forests, ponds, and private chateaux.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Chateau of Cheverny
- Explore Cheverny gardens
- View Cheverny labyrinth
- View Tintin exhibition at Cheverny
- Cycle to Chateau de Beauregard
- Visit Portrait Gallery at Beauregard
- Explore Sologne region
Landmarks Chateau of Cheverny Chateau de Beauregard - Day 7
Cycling to Blois
You'll cycle to Chateau de Chambord, the largest and most prestigious chateau in the area. It's a French Renaissance masterpiece designed by Francois I with 440 rooms. The double helix staircase is particularly notable because two people can walk it simultaneously without meeting. After exploring, you'll ride along the Loire riverbank and arrive in Blois.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cycle to Chateau de Chambord
- Visit Chateau de Chambord
- Cycle along Loire riverbank
- Cycle to Blois
Landmarks Chateau de Chambord - Day 8
Departure
After breakfast in Blois, you'll depart for your next destination.
- Meals
- Breakfast
