E-Bike Tour to Amboise, Clos Lucé and the Loire Vineyards

General information

Destination
Tours, France

Program details

Highlights

- Discover the lovely royal town of Amboise and its impressive Château, overlooking the Loire River.

- Learn more about Leonardo da Vinci’s life in this town where he spent the 3 last years of his life.

- Cycle along the vineyards and the Loire River.

- Have a nice rest with a glass of local wine.



Ride along the Loire Valley rivers and vineyards by e-bikes and learn everything about its unique landscapes and history thanks to your local and fun guide !



Departure from Tours, meet your group in front of Tours Tourist Office, follow your guide to the train station, step into a shuttle train and you're off to Amboise!

Everybody's here? Great! Adjust your E-bike and follow your guide through Amboise, a lovely old town full of timbered houses and remains of the times when the French Kings were born and raised there! While pedaling, you will enjoy a stunning view on the impressive royal Chateau of Amboise.



Follow your guide and learn everything about Leonardo da Vinci’s fascinating world! In 1516, François I, King of France, invited Leonardo to come and live in Amboise, where he brought three of his famous masterpieces including the Mona Lisa. During this visit, you will appreciate the amazing gifts of the Italian genius and admire all his creations and main inventions. Most of it are still in use nowadays!



After that, enjoy a nice walk in the picturesque green park where Leonardo da Vinci used to observe nature and organize magnificent parties for the King.



After this visit, your guide will lead you to the north bank of the Loire river for a nice bike ride through the Loire Valley country lanes! While pedaling in direction of the city of Tours, open your eyes and admire typical sceneries of the region like troglodyte houses, old villages, private family chateaux, wine cellars, vineyards... Halfway through the itinerary, enjoy a restful and pleasant break with your group in the vineyards with a glass of local Loire Valley wine and some typical French pastries. Anecdotes, history, architecture, exceptional points of view.... what a day!



Arrival back in Tours, end of the tour in front of the Tourist Office.