2011 Loire Valley, France Castles and Culinary, Gourmet Tour - 6 Days/5 Nights
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Award winning Off the Beaten Path, LLC Voted BEST Tour Company for Active, Small Group Tour Travel in France for Discerning Travelers by Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes Traveler, CNN Traveller, The New York Times and Travel & Leisure; Inspiring Itineraries, Exceptional Quality and Excellent Value! Come experience small group travel at its' finest!
Come travel the back roads of France with Off the Beaten Path to discover the spectacular history of Loire Valley castles and to experience Touraine culinary traditions. This 6 day/5 night, personalized, small group tour features fun and fact filled guided tours of Loire Valley castles of Chambord, Chenonceau, Blois, Amboise, Villandry and Azay-le-Rideau. Learn about French traditions, culture and Loire Valley cuisine during three (3) private, hands-on cooking classes and demonstrations with our culinary friends; award winning, celebrity Master and Michelin-Star Chefs. Indulge in tasting local Touraine wines from Chinon, Bourgeuil, Sancerre to name a few, and savoring artisan cheeses throughout the trip. To top off this cultural and gourmet extravaganza, choose the option to float over the Loire Valley castles and countryside during a sunset hot air ballooning excursion! And at the end of each day, sleep like a King in a second empire castle (chateau).
Who are Off the Beaten Path, LLC Loire Valley Tours designed for?
No experience necessary...Off the Beaten Path, LLC Loire Valley Tours are designed for travelers interested in a small group tour that includes a variety of engaging activities (cooking classes, castle tours, wine and cheese tasting, hot air ballooning), leisure time, professional and knowledgeable tour guides, luxurious accommodations and sumptuous meals. It's vacation and Off the Beaten Path tours are all about having fun, enjoying new experiences and being active!
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Loire Valley Tour Guest Testimonials
"Loved ALL of it! The pace, variety, quality, sequence of events. Many thanks, you run a very professional and high quality tour. You have exceeded all of my expectations. It has been a memorable trip!" Amanda Croker, Brisbane, Australia (Loire Valley Tour)
"Thank you for a great time again! We enjoyed the cooking classes and meeting the Chefs, they were informative and fun! Our guide was excellent...the Balloon ride was a unique experience. And we learned many interesting facts about French history during our tours of the chateaus. We had a lot of fun and really enjoyed coming back for another one of your small group trips." Charles and Susan Kollar, Princeton, New Jersey (Loire Valley Tour, Bordeaux Tour)