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Loire Valley
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NEW TOUR 2027
The Loire Valley is the land of stunning châteaux, fine wines and spectacular scenery. On our new tour we’ll visit the dramatic Château de Chenonceau which spans the River Cher, Château de Clos de Lucé, Blois, Tours as well as a wine tasting of delicious local wines and a free day in charming Amboise.
HOTEL
Novotel Amboise, Amboise ****
The Novotel Amboise is located on the outskirts of the riverside town of Amboise in an elevated setting offering impressive views of Château d’Amboise from its terrace.
• Modern en-suite bedrooms • Flat screen television • Free Wi-Fi • Air conditioning • Tea, coffee making facilities • Hairdryer • Restaurant • Bar • Terrace • Outdoor swimming pool • Lift
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Tour highlights
- Executive coach travel
- Short sea ferry crossings
- 2 overnights dinner, bed & breakfast accommodation
- 4 nights dinner, bed & buffet breakfast accommodation in Amboise with tea/coffee after dinner
- ¼ ltr wine & ¼ ltr mineral water with meals at mainstay hotel
- Explore the magnificent Château de Chenonceau and its gardens
Further highlights
Your itinerary
In supplier order. Some entries may cover multiple days; optional experiences are described by the supplier.
Day 1
TO OVERNIGHT HOTEL
Following the Channel crossing to Calais we complete the journey to our overnight dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation. (D)
Day 2
OVERNIGHT HOTEL TO AMBOISE
We complete the journey to our resort where we stay for the next four nights. (B, D)
Day 3
CHÂTEAU DE CHENONCEAU & BLOIS
This morning we visit the magnificent Château de Chenonceau, one of the most photographed in the area which enjoys a dramatic position spanning the River Cher. Here we will visit the château and gardens before continuing on to the well preserved town of Blois which has been classified as a protected Historic Town in France. (B, D)
Day 4
AMBOISE
Enjoy a day at leisure in Amboise today. Explore the charming town and marvel at the Troglodyte cave dwellings that have been turned into houses and wine cellars. (B, D)
Day 5
CHÂTEAU DE CLOS DE LUCÉ, TOURS & WINE TASTING
This morning we visit the nearby Château de Clos de Lucé, where Leonardo da Vinci spent his last years. We then make our way to the charming town of Tours with free time to explore at leisure before we visit a wine cellar for a tour and tasting of delicious wines from the region. (B,D)
Day 6
AMBOISE TO OVERNIGHT HOTEL
We depart our hotel and continue to our overnight dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation. (B, D)
Day 7
FROM OVERNIGHT HOTEL
Continue to Calais and complete the journey home. (B)
Your accommodation
Planned hotels or ships as published by Edwards Coaches. Alternatives of a similar standard may be used. Hotel options are grouped as supplied and are not necessarily all included in one departure.
Published hotel information
LOIRE VALLEY
NEW TOUR 2027
The Loire Valley is the land of stunning châteaux, fine wines and spectacular scenery. On our new tour we’ll visit the dramatic Château de Chenonceau which spans the River Cher, Château de Clos de Lucé, Blois, Tours as well as a wine tasting of delicious local wines and a free day in charming Amboise.
HOTEL
Novotel Amboise, Amboise ****
The Novotel Amboise is located on the outskirts of the riverside town of Amboise in an elevated setting offering impressive views of Château d’Amboise from its terrace.
• Modern en-suite bedrooms • Flat screen television • Free Wi-Fi • Air conditioning • Tea, coffee making facilities • Hairdryer • Restaurant • Bar • Terrace • Outdoor swimming pool • Lift
accor.com
What’s included
- Executive coach travel
- Short sea ferry crossings
- 2 overnights dinner, bed & breakfast accommodation
- 4 nights dinner, bed & buffet breakfast accommodation in Amboise with tea/coffee after dinner
- ¼ ltr wine & ¼ ltr mineral water with meals at mainstay hotel
- Explore the magnificent Château de Chenonceau and its gardens
- Discover Blois, classified as a protected Historic Town in France
- Visit Château de Clos de Lucé, where Leonardo da Vinci spent his last years
- Discover the charming town of Tours
- Visit to a wine cellar for a tour and tasting of delicious local wines
- Enjoy a day at leisure to explore Amboise
- En route visit to Paris
- En route visit to Orleans
Dates & prices
Indicative supplier snapshot. Confirm price, room basis and availability before booking. Monthly estimates deduct a £250 deposit per person for Europe or £395 elsewhere, then divide by whole monthly payments ending no later than 42 days before departure. Rounded to the nearest pound; final payment adjusted.
Possible coach joining points
Pickup points vary by departure. We will confirm your joining point, time and any supplement before booking.
- Bristol Aztec West — Approach Road Bus Stop, Bristol BS32 4AQ
- Cardiff Gate Services — Cardiff Gate Services CF23 8RA
- Cardiff West Services — Cardiff West Services Coach Park, CF72 8SA
- Clackett Lane Services — Clackett Lane Services, TN16 2ER (Anticlock)
- Dyffryn Depot Swansea — Edwards Travel Centre, Dyffryn Close, Llansamlet, SA6 8QG
- Edwards Depot LLANTRISANT — Edwards Depot, Llantrisant, CF72 8QZ
- Extra Services Cobham EB — Extra Services Cobham Eastbound, M25 Jct 10-9
- Leigh Delamare Eastbound — Leigh Delamare Services Eastbound Before J17
- Magor Services NP26 3YL — Magor Service Coach Park
- Maidstone Services — Maidstone Services, Junction 8 - M20
- Membury Services EB — Membury Services Eastbound (M4 J15/14) RG17 7TZ
- Neath - Railway — Neath - Outside Railway Station, SA11 1BY
- Newport RAILWAY STATION — Bus Stops outside the RAILWAY STATION,NEWPORT NP20 4AX
- Port Talbot Customs — Port Talbot Bus Stop OUTSIDE Customs House Just past the Plaza, SA13 1HW
- Pyle Cross — Pyle Cross, bus stop outside supermarket.Pyle Road CF33 6AG
- Reading Services — Reading Services, Junction 11-12, RG30 3UQ
- Sarn SERVICES — Sarn SERVICES - Coach Park, CF32 9SY
- Stop 24 Svcs (M20 J11) — Stop 24 (Westenhanger) Services (M20 J11)
Pickup points vary by departure. We will confirm your joining point, time and any supplement before booking.
1 published departure and room-basis records. Standard prices are per person sharing; solo fares are labelled separately. Sold-out records are shown for reference.
| Departure | Departure point | Duration | Room basis | Price per person | Status |
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| 18 July 2027 | Coach joining point — confirm with us Edwards Holidays is a South Wales based operator offering pickups all along the M4 Corridor and at the port of Dover. | 7 days | Two sharing | Supplier price £1,069 £1,044 Save £25 pp · Book by 29 November 2026 | Snapshot — confirm availability |
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