Romantic tour
Highlights: Romance - Wine & Gastronomy - Loire Valley Castles
Duration: 4 days / 3 nights
Date: All year long
Transportation: Your own car for the self guided days and our deluxe vehicle for the guided days
Accommodation: Luxury Chateau hotel
Overview
Romance in the air… whether you would like to celebrate a special anniversary, organize a surprise for your love one or just enjoy a unique getaway, you are in the right spot. With its lovely castles, its fine gastronomy and gentle landscapes, the Loire Valley is indeed the ultimate romantic destination in France.
This romantic getaway combines some of the Loire Valley’s most inspiring sights, exquisite culinary experiences and unforgettable moments designed for two. For your accommodation, we have selected an intimate and beautifully appointed retreat nestled within a historic 16th-century estate. A true cocoon for lovers, featuring a private sauna and an outdoor Nordic bath, it offers the perfect setting to unwind, reconnect and enjoy a magical escape together.
For your convenience and to give you more privacy we have imagined a half-guided tour where self-guided days will be mixed with privately guided visits and privately chauffeured activity when drinking is involved. But, of course, this tour can be fully guided and chauffeured to meet your requirements.
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrival in the romantic Loire Valley
Upon your arrival in the Loire Valley, take some time to discover the charming city of Tours, with its picturesque old town, elegant streets and romantic atmosphere. Later, head to your romantic retreat, where a beautifully appointed suite awaits you. Nestled in a peaceful setting, this intimate cocoon features a private sauna and an outdoor Nordic bath, offering the perfect setting to unwind and enjoy a special moment together. Spend your first evening surrounded by tranquillity and romance.
Day 2: Castles, Romance & River Dreams
Discover the magnificent Château de Chambord and the enchanting Château de Chenonceau, before enjoying a romantic cruise aboard a traditional boat along the Cher River, admiring Chenonceau from beneath its graceful arches.
Day 3: A Romantic escape in the Heart of Amboise
Enjoy a romantic self-guided day in Amboise, discovering two of the Loire Valley’s most iconic châteaux at your own pace, while taking time to wander hand in hand through the charming streets, browse local boutiques and soak up the town’s enchanting atmosphere. As the day draws to a close, take to the skies on a private hot-air balloon flight for two, raising a glass of sparkling wine together as you admire the breathtaking Loire Valley landscapes from above — a truly unforgettable romantic moment.
Day 4: Romantic Taste of the Loire Valley
Share a delightful day celebrating the art of French living, beginning with an intimate cooking class led by a former Michelin-starred chef. Continue with a visit to a charming troglodyte wine cellar and a tasting of local wines, before ending on a romantic note with the discovery of the elegant private Château de Jallanges and its timeless charm.
Day 5: A Love Affair with the Loire Valley
Enjoy a romantic journey through the Loire Valley, discovering the magnificent gardens of Château de Villandry and the enchanting Renaissance Château d’Azay-le-Rideau, before ending the day with a wine tasting at a charming estate nestled in the heart of the Bourgueil vineyards, where you can savour the elegance of local Cabernet Franc wines together.
Price & inclusions
Price starting from € 2 995,00 per person (€ 5 990,00 for a party of 2 people)
Subject to availability at the time of booking.
It includes:
- 4 Nights in a forest suite near Amboise.
- All Breakfasts.
- 3 Lunches with drinks,
- Welcome gift and flowers in your room.
- The transportation in the Loire Valley during the fully guided-days with a private English-speaking chauffeur-guide,
- All the entrance fees of the Loire castles listed (Amboise, Clos Lucé, Chambord, Chenonceau, Jallanges, Villandry and Azay-le-Rideau).
- The access to a private property for a 2-hour cooking class with a former Michelin Chef,
- A river boat cruise in Chenonceau on board a traditional boat.
- Access to wineries including wine tastings as mentionned in the itinerary,
- Detailed pedestrian walking itinerary of the town of Amboise.
- Option : Air balloon ride (subject to weather conditions).
- Riverloire local assistance.
- Fees and taxes.
If you’ve just returned from this “Romantic tour” tour we’d love to hear from you...
The whole experience was perfect from start to finish. The team was very professional and accommodated all our requests. My partner and I absolutely loved the hotel and restaurants that RiverLoire selected for us - all very luxurious, whilst feeling local and not at all touristy.
The cooking class, given by Francis, a Michelin star chef, held in a lovely french country house, was definitely a highlight - would recommend to all!
Adriana (UK), a tripadvisor review (5 stars) - March 2024
Our tour was exceptionally well organized by Claire. The quality & the location of the hotel was awesome. Our guide was superb. She was very pleasant, knowledgeable & spoke very good English.
Thank you again.
Jim (USA) - July 2014
The Château Hotel and their outdoor restaurant were magnificent & a highlight of our trip to the Loire Valley!!! We would stay there again.
The tour and tasting at the winery and lunch at L'Orangerie, Chenonceaux were also highlights. Everything was incredible overall though!!! We had a wonderful time!
Donna (USA) - June 2014
Colm (UK) - August 2013
To let you know that we just loved our stay in Amboise. You were absolutely right, the Loire Valley is absolutely spectacular and we will certainly be back sometime by springtime when we believe the landscape will be astonishing. Everything was beyond our best expectations and we need to thank you for putting together such a wonderful trip for us.
With your permission I’ll be giving your contacts to some friends that showed already interest in visiting the region. Do not be therefore surprised should you receive E-mails mentioning my name.
Warm regards.
Carla and Rui (Africa) - February 2013
I have been quick to recommend Amboise and RiverLoire to all of our friends. We truly had a wonderful time! (Unfortunately, we can't seem to get the ones that go to Paris every year to get out of the city!!)
Best regards
Mary and Harry (USA) - February 2013
I want to thank both of you, once again, for the marvelous time we had at Loire Valley.
You really overcame our expectations. Every single detail was perfect.
It was our first experience on a private tour. At first I thought it would be boring not having a bus full of different people to share the impressions, but no, it was very nice to have one of you waiting to pick us up always on time.
No queues, no rush, no waiting. Everything ready on time.
The way you interact is, once again, perfect: You know exactly when to be the tourist guide and when to be the friend to share opinions and feelings. Like, when to be professional and when to be a friend.
I can tell you, you were perfect in both ways. We, now, consider you like friends.
You are the kind of person and organization that one can recommend to everybody.
For sure I will share our experience with all of our friends and relatives, hoping that one day they can meet you and have the same wonderful time we had.
Merci beaucoup!
Tania and Cezar (Brazil) - September 2012
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