Fully guided over 5 days

Day 1: Arrival in Amboise, the heart of the Loire Valley

According to your time of arrival, enjoy a light typical French lunch, at the bottom of Amboise Castle, before starting the visit of this iconic chateau, with your private guide. Discover your new “Home away from Home”, at the bottom of the castle, for your first royal night!

Day 2: Downstream the Loire river

Start your exploration of the Loire valley, with a day between castles -Azay le Rideau-, gardens -Villandry- and wines –Bourgueil and Chinon- for a full experience.

Day 3: Chenonceau, the Ladie's Castle

Chenonceau castle, known as the “Ladie's Castle” is worth a full day visit. Beside the castle it-self, take your time to stroll in the magnificent gardens, look at the Loire River gently running between its arcs and don’t miss the gourmet lunch at the Orangerie restaurant.

Day 4: A unique experience around local wines & french gastronomy

Some tourists just taste the wine, but you are going to “experienced it”. Be ready to “see” and “touch” it in a style offered to few travelers and in places open only to RiverLoire guests. To complete your French experience, learn how to prepare what French people call an “aperitif” with a private chef.

Day 5: A day off the beaten tracks…

Loire Valley is often called the “garden of France”. Discover some of the most beautiful villages, including some hidden jewels far away from the crowded tourist path.

Day 6: Upstream the Loire river

Continue your exploration of the Loire Valley, following the Loire River downstream to Chambord, the largest castle of the Valley and Cheverny, the most elegantly furnished one. On the way back you will drive through well preserved villages, farms, forest that make this area so unique.

Day 7: Amboise, cradle of the Renaissance

No travel today. Take your time to discover by foot, the city of Amboise, its market and its other highpoints… the Clos Lucé, the last residence of Leonardo da Vinci, dedicated to the life and work of the genius.

Day 8: Between heaven and earth

Chaumont is known worldwide for its international Garden festival that runs from mid-April to mid-October. After wandering through the 25 elaborate gardens arranged around the theme of the year, it will be time to go back to Amboise for a free afternoon, before embarking on board your air balloon for a new perspective!

Day 9: Tours, Capital of the Loire Valley

Tours is the regional capital of the Touraine. From the food market to the delightful shops, you will have plenty to do and see today. Don’t miss the medieval and renaissance area, the ideal place to enjoy lunch surrounded by 1000 year old houses. A must do according to Trip advisor!

Day 10: Last day in the Loire Valley

Time to pack and say good-bye! We hope you have truly felt special during your stay…

Price starting from € 4 995,00 per person (€ 9 980,00 for 2 people sharing a 1 or 2 bedroom apartment)

Subject to availability at the time of booking.

It includes:

• 9 Nights in a luxury 2 bedroom apartment in Amboise.
• The necessary for your first breakfast.
• 7 lunches with drinks included, and 3 dinners, without the drinks, in outstanding places, to experience the Loire cuisine.
• All private transportation and transfers with a private English-speaking guide throughout your entire stay, with periods of free time.
• All the entrance fees of the Loire castles and gardens listed with private guiding (Amboise, Villandry, Azay le Rideau, Chenonceau, Montresor, Chambord, Cheverny, Clos Lucé, Chaumont sur Loire).
• A stop at a charterhouse.
• Privately guided walking tours of the towns of Loches and Tours.
• The access to the wine cellars with wine tastings.
• The visit of a privately owned castle.
• A cooking class in a private property with a personal Chef followed by a tasting served with Sancerre wines.
• RiverLoire local assistance.
• Fees and taxes.