Châteaux, Wine & the French Art of Living Well
Overview:
Experience the romance, flavors, and elegance of France on this 8-day journey through the Loire Valley and Bordeaux. Begin in the Loire, where you’ll stay at a charming boutique hotel and explore fairytale castles like Chambord, savor lunch at a family-run estate, and enjoy a walking tour of historic Tours. Then travel by train to Bordeaux—one of the world’s most celebrated wine capitals. There, uncover the medieval streets of Saint-Émilion, taste wines at Grand Cru Classé estates, and indulge in regional specialties. A cooking class introduces you to Bordeaux’s iconic pastry making, while a guided food tour brings the city’s past and present to life. With curated meals, expert-led tastings, and elegant accommodations, this is the ultimate French escape for wine lovers and culture seekers alike.
4-star hotels in Amboise and Bordeaux
Private luxury bus per itinerary
Train tickets from Tours to Bordeaux
Throughout the itinerary
3 courses and wine, in Tours, France
Guided visit of Château de Chambord and tasting
Tour and tastings at Bordeaux's prestigious châteaux
Guided tour of Saint-Émilion village
Walking tour of Tours with private guide
Bordeaux Morning walking city food tour
15 meals total (including breakfast each day & lunches/dinners listed here + pastry class)
Wine Lunch in Bordeaux, 3-courses, with wine
Wine Dinner in Bordeaux, 3-courses, with wine
Bordeaux pastry making class
3 courses and wine, in Bordeaux
Arrival day transfer by TGV train (1st class) from Paris to Tours hotel
Arrival transfer: Gare de Bordeaux station to hotel
Departure day transfer to Bordeaux TGV station
Flights to/from France
Highly recommended
For local guides and coach drivers