The Essential Loire - bike, walk, drive

With its meandering rivers and lush green vineyards, fields of sunflowers and bountiful orchards, this mellow land of plenty has rightly earned the title of the "Garden of France".

Although it is best known for its numerous Renaissance chateaux, the area has many charming little villages and picturesque towns – we’ll stay in several.

The people are friendly, their French considered to be the most pure in the whole of France.

During your active gourmet journey, you'll saunter beside the Loire, Indre, Cher & Vienne rivers, through mighty forests and poppy-filled fields.

You'll visit famed vineyards, often housed in limestone caverns, and pique-nique in the shadow of Sleeping Beauty's castle. You'll visit vibrant local markets selling an amazing array of produce.

Sensational gourmet dining, invigorating activity and good company!

2010 Tour Schedule

All start Saumur
Friday 13 to 20 May (6 nights). $3550 
Thursday 27 May to 7 June (11 nights). $4995

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• You decide when and how long you wish to tour for, which mode of transport and with whom you travel.
• Or we will help you select the most suitable tour from our extensive portfolio of the very best of worldwide activity holidays.