Itinerary
- Day 1
Tours
You'll arrive at Château de la Bourdaisière just outside Tours and meet your tour leader and fellow travelers around 6pm. The tour leader arranges a welcome dinner so everyone can get to know each other before the week begins.
- Meals
- Dinner (Group dinner arranged by tour leader)
Included Activities
- Group dinner with tour leader
Landmarks Château de la Bourdaisière - Day 2
Tours to Vouvray
From the château, you'll hike toward Vouvray passing through medieval villages like Montlouis, known for its AOP wines. The route takes you through vineyards along the Loire River. Once in Vouvray, you'll visit wine cellars carved into local tufa stone and meet members of Loire wine brotherhoods who talk about the region's wine history and cultural traditions.
- Meals
- Lunch (Picnic or local café/restaurant during the hike)
Included Activities
- Hike from château to Vouvray
- Visit wine cellars in Vouvray
- Meet Loire wine brotherhood members
Landmarks Montlouis Vouvray 
- Day 3
Château de Chenonceau
After a 25-minute transfer, you'll reach Château de Chenonceau, called the Ladies' Castle since the 16th century and France's most visited private monument. You'll explore this Renaissance castle with its iconic gallery spanning the river on arches, see its tapestries and paintings by European masters. Later, take a circular walk along the River Cher through meadows and forests away from other visitors.
- Meals
- Lunch (Picnic or local café/restaurant during the hike)
Included Activities
- Visit Château de Chenonceau
- Circular walk along River Cher
Landmarks Château de Chenonceau River Cher - Day 4
Amboise to Beaumont-en-Véron
You'll transfer 25 minutes to Château Royal d'Amboise, a UNESCO-protected former royal palace where Leonardo da Vinci is buried. The castle offers spectacular Loire Valley views. After exploring the château, you have free time in Amboise or can visit Château du Clos Lucé, Leonardo's final home. By afternoon, you'll hike through Amboise Forest and along the Loire River. Then transfer one hour to your second accommodation in Beaumont-en-Véron, stopping in Bourgueil village to see vineyards and local products.
- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Château Royal d'Amboise
- Afternoon hike through Amboise Forest and Loire River
- Stop in Bourgueil village
Optional Activities
- Visit Château du Clos Lucé
Landmarks Château Royal d'Amboise Château du Clos Lucé Amboise Forest Bourgueil 
- Day 5
Saumur and Saumur-Champigny Vineyards
Transfer 30 minutes to the UNESCO town of Saumur surrounded by Anjou vineyards. You'll take a guided walk through town seeing medieval architecture and royal history. Then head to nearby vineyards for a hike through the countryside near Souzay-Champigny. During the hike, you'll visit a wine producer and taste their AOP Saumur-Champigny wine. Afterward, explore ancient troglodyte dwellings and visit a local mushroom producer.
- Meals
- Lunch (Picnic or local café/restaurant during the hike)
Included Activities
- Guided walk of Saumur town
- Hike through Saumur-Champigny vineyards
- Visit wine producer and taste AOP Saumur-Champigny
- Explore troglodyte dwellings
- Visit local mushroom producer
Landmarks Saumur Saumur-Champigny vineyards Souzay-Champigny 
- Day 6
Château de Villandry, Azay-le-Rideau, and Chinon
Transfer 30 minutes to Château de Villandry, whose Renaissance gardens have impressed visitors since the 1920s with roots going back to the 11th century. You'll explore the estate and castle on your own, then join a final hike along the Cher River banks. After lunch, transfer to Azay-le-Rideau to see its castle. On the way back to Beaumont-en-Véron, you'll stop in the historic city of Chinon.
- Meals
- Lunch (Picnic or local café/restaurant during the hike)
Included Activities
- Visit Château de Villandry and gardens
- Final hike along the Cher River
- Visit Azay-le-Rideau castle
- Stop in Chinon
Landmarks Château de Villandry River Cher Azay-le-Rideau Chinon 
- Day 7
Departure
After breakfast, you'll say goodbye to your fellow travelers and head home. If you'd like to stay longer in Beaumont-en-Véron, extensions are available by contacting your sales representative.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Extend stay in Beaumont-en-Véron
