Loire - Gardens and Châteaux Magnificent landscapes - not just for eccentric kings
Say "Loire" and most people immediately picture splendid Renaissance châteaux in all their pomp and finery, lavish royal festivities with their mistresses, and bloody intrigues with murderous feuds. This Deluxe coach tour to the "Garden of France" offers a picturesque river landscape, wonderful garden paradises, magnificent works of art and charming little towns, as well as time to relax and enjoy it all at a leisurely pace.
Dates and prices
- 2027
| 29.05. - 02.06.2027 | Sa. - Mi. | from CHF 1'020.- | |
| 19.06. - 23.06.2027 | Sa. - Mi. | from CHF 1'020.- | |
| 21.08. - 25.08.2027 | Sa. - Mi. | from CHF 1'020.- |
Day 1: Switzerland - Blois
Journey through Burgundy to Blois, whose château was once the seat of the French kings.
Day 2: Villandry - Azay-le-Rideau
Excursion: (optional) Villandry owes its excellent reputation to its five unique gardens. Around the last Loire château built during the Renaissance lies an enchanting parkland: the decorative vegetable garden, the ornamental garden, the water garden, the herb garden and the maze. Detour to nearby Azay-le-Rideau. Balzac described this romantic moated château, gracefully reflected in the lake, as a "cut diamond".
Day 3: Cheverny - Chambord
Excursion: (optional) You visit Château de Cheverny, famous for its pack of almost 100 hunting hounds, which the lord of the manor still keeps today. Set in a vast park, the largest château on the Loire, Château de Chambord, impresses by its sheer dimensions alone: 282 chimneys, countless turrets and 426 rooms. It stands as a symbol of the king's immense wealth and power. Free time in Blois in the afternoon. Perhaps you would like to visit the magnificent château with its bloody history or stroll through the old town.
Day 4: Chenonceau - Bourdaisière
Excursion: (optional) The highlight of any Loire trip is Chenonceau, built on five arches across the River Cher. For centuries, the palace was shaped by women - whether queen, wife or mistress. You then visit the "Tomato Prince" de Broglie at the Château de la Bourdaisière and marvel at the colourful splendour of the garden as well as the 650 varieties of tomato. You enjoy a light lunch featuring typical produce from the château garden. In the afternoon, stop in Amboise, whose château majestically towers above the Loire. The genius Leonardo da Vinci died in this little town around 500 years ago.
Day 5: Blois - Switzerland
Journey back to Switzerland.
Deluxe-Bus
33 edle Ledersessel – nur 3 statt der üblichen 4 Sitze pro Reihe – bieten viel Platz. Geniessen Sie den grossen Sitzabstand und den Luxus, der keine Wünsche offen lässt. Die exklusive Ambiance wird Sie überzeugen.
- 33 breite, verstellbare Leder-Fauteuil-Sitze
- Grosszügige Dreierbestuhlung mit grossem Sitzabstand
- Sicherheitsgurten an jedem Sitzplatz
- Freistehender Klapptisch pro Sitz, Bewegliche Fussstützen
- 220-Volt Steckdose pro Sitzplatz *
- Klimaanlage, Toilette und Waschraum, Kühlschrank / Kaffeemaschine
- Spurassistent und Abstandtempomat *
- Gratis WLAN/Internet in Europa (ab 2018)
* die meisten Fahrzeuge der EUROBUS Flotte sind damit ausgerüstet
INCLUDED
- Travel by Deluxe coach
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Accommodation in a good 4* hotel, based on
double room - 1x half board (dinner/breakfast buffet)
- 3x bed and breakfast (room/breakfast buffet)
- Local German-speaking tour guide from day 2 to day 4 (if optional excursions are booked)
- EUROBUS audio system §
Hotels
You will stay comfortably for 4 nights in the heart of Blois, at the modern 4* Hotel Mercure Centre (official national category). It stands directly on the Loire, just a few minutes' walk from the old town. The rooms have a shower or bath/WC, hairdryer, air conditioning, flat-screen TV, Wi-Fi, fridge, tea/coffee maker and safe. Indoor swimming pool and sauna. Equivalent hotel if unavailable.
