Tours to Blois Cycling Tour

 

Duration: 4 days – Distance: 128 km

Departure: Tours  Destination: Blois (Train journey back to Tours)

Group size: Minimum 2 - Maximum 6 people

Price: from 930E/per  (+250E for single room)

Discover the magic of the Loire Valley on an exclusive cycling tour from Tours to Blois. Travel at your pace and explore the region’s most enchanting and hidden treasures, with several carefully selected visits each day, including at least one magnificent château or historic house daily. Wander through iconic landmarks such as the elegant Château de Chenonceau and Chaumont, along with hidden gems known only to locals.

In this 4-days cycling tour between Tour and Blois, you will travel at your own pace through the heart of the Loire Valley. You will visit 3 or 4 of the most prestigious chateaux in the region (Amboise, Chenonceau, Chaumont, Blois), as well as the house and museum of Leonardo da Vinci and the house of Magic, dedicated to Robert-Houdin, a world-renowned magician. You will end your journey with a boat trip on the Loire in Blois. A winery visit and wine tasting will be organised in Vouvray. Throughout the tour, you will enjoy local dishes and wines either at your hosts’ table d’hôte or in local restaurants.


Each evening, unwind in charming bed & breakfasts set within historic homes and even authentic château estates, where heritage, comfort, and French art de vivre come together. This immersive journey blends culture, history, architecture, and refined hospitality for an unforgettable Loire Valley experience.

 

     

    What’s included in this 5-day cycling tour:

    • Quality VTC bike hire for 4 days, with luggage carrier, helmet and lock. (possibility to upgrade to electric bike for 130E/pers).
    • Train ride back to you starting point.
    • 3 nights in historic homes
    • 3 home-made gourmet breakfasts at your B&B
    • 3 dinners (table d’hôte or in local restaurant)
    • Pre booked activities: entries to 3 chateaux, 1 winery visit with wine tasting, entry to the Clos Lucé (Da Vinci Museum), House of Magic, entry to one of the most prestigious gardens of France and a boat trip on the Loire.
    • Our guide book with many recommendations and suggested stops along your route.

    What’s NOT included:

    • Your airfare to France
    • Travel insurance
    • Wine and drinks with your dinner
    • Lunches
    • Extra activities that do not require pre-booking