Overview:

Indulge your love of food and wine on this gastronomical adventure through the villages and vineyards of The Loire Valley. Discover this culinary-rich region with your 'foodie' expert Barbara Barde & your personal Sommelier Tom LeRoy.

Countries Visited

France

11 nights in First Class hotel Accommodation as indicated.

Your knowledgeable, experienced Insight Tour Director is a ‘travelling concierge’ who will take care of every detail to ensure that your journey is comfortable, enjoyable and memorable.

Enjoy the unique comfort of Insight’s luxury air-conditioned 40 seat motorcoach with extended leg room and on-board restroom. It’s business class comfort.

Baggage handling everywhere - with seamless and prompt delivery to your door at every hotel.

Hotel and restaurant tips included - you’ll never have to worry about how much to give, nor search for foreign currency. Plus we include all taxes and porterage charges at hotels.

 Insight Flourishes - from time to time, your Tour Director will enchant you with local tidbits, each representing authentic food or beverages unique to the destination.

Included airport transfers at scheduled times on arrival and departure day.

11 Buffet Breakfasts, Welcome Dinner, 3 delicious dinners prepared in the traditional French style at Relais de Trois Chateaux Hotel
Le Croisic: Savour delicious local specialities as you lunch by the sea
Doué-la-Fontaine: Enjoy lunch underground in a cathedral sized cave
Paris: Join your Tour Director for good food, company and drinks at a Farewell Celebration Dinner
Nantes: Join a walking tour through the old city and on to the eighteenth century grandeur of the Ile de Feydeau.
Nantes: Explore the Chateau Des Ducs de Bretagne, an incredible castle that served as the Breton residence to the kings of France.
Nantes: Visit an exquisite winery for an incredible tour and tasting of the region’s varietal, Muscadet.
Angers: Visit the Chateau d’Angers, home of the largest medieval tapestry
Saumur: Learn about the traditional and modern cultivation of mushrooms at the Musée du Champignon.
Chinon: Visit the family owned Frederic Mobileau Vigneron winery and learn the art of perfecting the balance of tradition and modernity in wine making
Chinon: Visit the Couly-Duthier winery, famous for their renowned vintages that are only served at the most prestigious tables in France.
Chinon: Explore the beautiful medieval commune, a UNESCO World Heritage site, with your local guide
Tours: Enjoy a guided walking tour through the local markets
Château Chenonceau: Visit the beautiful “ladies castle”, a jewel spanning the River Cher on elegant arches. Enjoy a relaxing cruise on the River Cher
Sancerre: Visit a local winery to taste the wines synonymous with this region. Learn about the local goat cheeses of the region from master cheese makers.
Paris: See Notre Dame Cathedral, the Place de la Concorde, Champs Elysées, Arc de Triomphe and Eiffel Tower.
Paris: Visit gourmet delicatessens, local patisseries, and speciality food stalls with your Local Expert on your Parisian food market tour.