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France - Loire - Valley of Castles - Self-Guided Family Cycling Holiday

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The Loire Valley is full of fun and interesting things to do for all the family! It is a wonderful destination to introduce the kids to cycling and enjoy many castles, manor houses and dreamy residences.

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Holiday Highlights

  • Being a giant amongst the miniature castles of Amboise
  • Spotting Leonardo de Vinci’s house
  • Cycling to the lovely Chateau of Azay-le-Rideau sitting atop an island in the middle of a river
  • Seeing who’ll be the first to spot the cliff dwellings on the way to Montbazon
  • Fun with the kids at Luluparc on the way back to Tours
  • Exploring historical Tours

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Day Description Distance Meals
1 Arrival into Tours    
2 Tours to Villandry 13 Miles / 21 Kms B  
3 Villandry to Azay-le-Rideau 15 Miles / 25 Kms B  
4 Azay-le-Rideau to Montbazon 15 Miles / 25 Kms B  
5 Montbazon to Chenonceaux 22 Miles / 37 Kms B  
6 Chenonceaux to Amboise 9 Miles / 15 Kms B  
7 Amboise to Tours 16 Miles / 25 Kms B  
8 Departure from Tours   B  

Meals: B = Breakfast L = Lunch D = Dinner | Please keep in mind the distances and ascent information provided are intended to be indicative and may vary from the actuals due to accommodation changes or when compared on different GPS devices and software

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Holiday Information

This circular family cycling holiday in France starts and finishes in Tours and meanders through the Cher, Indre and Loire valleys taking in an array of the many castles, manor houses and dreamy residences. The route has been designed with families in mind and what better way to explore this fascinating and beautiful area with your family, than by bike?
 
You'll be cycling along seldom-used country trails and side roads on largely flat terrain. If you fancy less time in the saddle, you can often hop on the train to get to your next destination. 
 
You'll be staying in carefully selected small 2 and 3 star hotels and guesthouses that provide breakfast and are family friendly. This self guided holiday is available for departures on Friday, Saturdays or Sundays for a minimum of two people. We book all your accommodation, transfer your luggage and provide you with cycling routes and a detailed itinerary. Just contact us with your preferred dates.
 
If you are interested in joining this trip as a group of adults have a look at our Valley of the Loire holiday where you may find the information more relevant to your needs.

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Departure Dates:

Duration: 8 days
Return: 08/01/2050

Prices From:

£865 p.p.

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Holiday Summary

Duration:
8 days
Prices From:
£865
Estimated flight price:
£200

Optional

Adult Bike Hire:
£115
Child Bike Hire:
£80
Child Seat:
£25
Electric Bike Hire:
£215
Electric Bike Hire:
£215
Hotel Upgrade:
£450
Hotel Upgrade:
£450
Single Room:
£310
Single Room Hotel Upgrade:
£595
Single Room Hotel Upgrade:
£595
Tag-Along Hire:
£65

Holiday Details

Place to place

7 nights hotel accommodation

6 days riding

Breakfast

Self-guided

Route notes and maps provided

Luggage transfers

Minimum 2 people

Friday, Saturday and Sunday departures

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Customer Story: Grumpy Guide to the Loire Valley

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