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Château de Chambord

An introduction to French wine

10 days from £5,600pp
Château de Chambord
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Tour highlights

  • Discover the famous chateaux and wineries of the Loire Valley.

  • Cycle through the vineyards in Saint-Émilion.

  • Taste the wines of the Médoc appellation.

  • Explore the Beaujolais and Burgundy wine regions.

Price includes:

  • Scheduled international flights
  • In-destination transfers
  • Activities and excursions as detailed
  • All accommodation
  • 24-hour support while you travel
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Itinerary idea in detail

With international flights from a choice of airports including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh and Glasgow.

  • Upon arrival at the airport in Paris, collect your baggage and board a high-speed train to the Loire Valley. Once there, your private driver will transfer you to Amboise, where you can enjoy the afternoon at your leisure.

    • Château d'Amboise, Loire Valley
      Château d'Amboise, Loire Valley
    • Eiffel Tower, Paris
      Eiffel Tower, Paris
    • Château d'Amboise, Loire Valley
      Château d'Amboise, Loire Valley

  • Discover the wines of the Loire Valley today with your private driver. Stopping at several vineyards, learn about the unique way that stone quarries have been re-used as wine caves as you taste red, white, and sparkling wines many of which are from the famous Vouvray appellation.

    • Vineyard, Loire Valley
      Vineyard, Loire Valley
    • Lush landscape, Loire Valley
      Lush landscape, Loire Valley
    • Rooftops, Chinon
      Rooftops, Chinon

  • Today, you will visit two of the most famous chateaux in the Loire Valley, Chenonceau and Chambord, with your private driver-guide, admiring their grand architecture and rich histories.

    • Locals playing pétanque, France
      Locals playing pétanque, France
    • Chapel of Saint-Hubert at Château d'Amboise, Loire Valley
      Chapel of Saint-Hubert at Château d'Amboise, Loire Valley
    • Château d'Amboise, Loire Valley
      Château d'Amboise, Loire Valley

  • Today, you travel to Bordeaux by high-speed train, where you will master the art of wine blending in a private class and create your own special blend to take home.

    • Place de la Bourse, Bordeaux
      Place de la Bourse, Bordeaux
    • Red wine at a vineyard, France
      Red wine at a vineyard, France
    • Stored red wines, France
      Stored red wines, France

  • Embark today on a small group activity of the famous Médoc wine region. Together you will stop at several vineyards to taste a variety of vintages and learn about the wine-making history of the area.

    • Harvested grapes, France
      Harvested grapes, France
    • White grapes on the vine, France
      White grapes on the vine, France
    • Médoc wine region, France
      Médoc wine region, France

  • Make the short transfer to Saint-Émilion to meet your private guide and embark on a bike tour down countryside roads and visit some local vineyards. Your private driver will return you to Bordeaux at the end of the day.

    • Saint-Émilion rooftops, France
      Saint-Émilion rooftops, France
    • Ripening grapes, Saint-Émilion
      Ripening grapes, Saint-Émilion
    • Local wine shop, Saint-Émilion
      Local wine shop, Saint-Émilion

  • Head to the airport with your private driver and take a short flight to Lyon. Upon arrival, you will go on a gastronomic tour to taste some regional specialities and visit the renowned Les Halles Covered Market.

    • Views from the river, Lyon
      Views from the river, Lyon
    • Lyon, France
      Lyon, France
    • Brioche aux pralines, Lyon
      Brioche aux pralines, Lyon

  • Together with your private driver-guide, you will explore the Beaujolais wine region and visit several family-run wineries.

    • Aerial views, Lyon
      Aerial views, Lyon
    • Cheese fondue, France
      Cheese fondue, France
    • Lyon, France
      Lyon, France

  • Round off your last day in France with a full-day discovery tour of the Burgundy wine region. Visit the capital city of Beaune and sample the region's renowned wines.

    • Burgundy grapes, France
      Burgundy grapes, France
    • Burgundy wine barrels, France
      Burgundy wine barrels, France
    • Women picking grapes, France
      Women picking grapes, France

  • Today you say au revoir to France as you board a high-speed train to the Paris Charles de Gaulle airport for your onward journey home.

    • Place des Terreaux, Lyon
      Place des Terreaux, Lyon
    • Lyon, France
      Lyon, France
    • Notre Dame de Fourvière, Lyon
      Notre Dame de Fourvière, Lyon

Accommodation options

While the itinerary price reflects the suggested accommodation, Audley trips are 100% tailor-made, and a specialist can help you select the option best suited to your tastes and budget.

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