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Loire Gardens Hiking Tours

With its lovely countryside dotted with magnificent castles, vineyards and charming villages, the Loire Valley is an ideal destination for active vacations due to its gentle terrain and many sites. Follow in the footsteps of the great kings of France through this region and discover the extensive and exquisite gardens at Villandry. You can also explore the magnificent Gothic and Renaissance architecture of the 15th & 16th centuries and hike through wine country of Chinon and Saumur and finally visit the impressive Fontevraud Abbey. These are just a few reasons the Loire Valley is one of France's most revered regions.… more

Loire Gardens Hiking Tours

With its lovely countryside dotted with magnificent castles, vineyards and charming villages, the Loire Valley is an ideal destination for active vacations due to its gentle terrain and many sites. Follow in the footsteps of the great kings of France through this region and discover the extensive and exquisite gardens at Villandry. You can also explore the magnificent Gothic and… more

Trip at-a-glance

Price: From $1,142* per person
When: April-June, August-October
Number of days: 6
Group size: 24

This trip is offered by:

Pure Adventures

Call them at 800-960-2221 about this trip and mention you saw it at TravelDragon, or contact them.

Trip details

Itinerary

Day 1 | is arrival day in Tours, and the hotel at Joue Les Tours, which will allow you a chance to settle in and then visit the city. Tours is a large city compared to the villages you will visit, but most interesting perhaps is its old town. Also, there is good shopping in Tours, and some important history to discover. Dinner and night in a chateau hotel. (D)

Day 2 | transfer by taxi after breakfast to Villandry where you can spend a lot of time visiting these fantastic gardens. There are 3 different superposed terraces and a variety of species and design. From here you walk to Azay le Rideau where you can visit this important castle and charming village. (17km) (B,D)

Day 3 | After breakfast, transfer to Rigny Usse, and at Usse visit the famous "sleeping beauty" castle - the actual site that inspired the fairy tale. Then walk through the forest of Chinon to the famous wine town of Chinon. A medieval town, it is on the edge of the Vienne river and is well known for excellent red wine. Dinner on your own tonight. 19 km hiking. (B)

Day 4 | after breakfast, begin hiking from Chinon to Fontevraud Abbey. Travel through vineyards to this most famous and largest monastic city remaining in Europe. 17 km hiking. (B,D)

Day 5 | after breakfast, transfer by taxi to Turquant, where you will begin your hike through vineyards until you reach the larger town of Saumur - also a famous wine appellation. Visit the chateau and enjoy a great night as your last. 11 km hiking. Dinner on your own. (B)

Day 6 | Departure after breakfast. Trains from Saumur possible, as well as extended stays.

  • You need to form your own private group to take this trip. It will be scheduled for a date you arrange with the provider. The itinerary here is just a sample.
  • This trip/accommodation may accommodate for certain types of disabilities. Contact the provider for more information.
  • This trip/accommodation is centered around activities for grandparents and their grandchildren.
  • This trip is self-guided (includes hotels, maps, luggage transfer, etc but no guide).
  • This trip has some solo-only/singles departures.
  • This trip has some women-only departures.
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