Join our president Bob Drumm and a collegial group of only 16 guests aboard the 5-star AmaLegro. With all this included! Spend 4 Delightful Days in the Loire…. Along the way, our knowledgeable and engaging guide will provide a fascinating introduction to the region and its history — expertly setting the stage for our exploration of the Loire Valley.
Check in to the outstanding Manoir les Minimes , set in an historic manor surrounded by lovely gardens on the banks of the Loire River. With only 15 charming guestrooms, fine period furnishings and lavish decor, this is one of the finest and most intimate hotels in the Loire Valley.
Built in the early 16th century, this charming castle was expanded later in the century by Catherine de Medici, who embellished the lovely gardens and added the magnificent and oft-photographed Grand Gallery which spans the river. This evening is at leisure to enjoy the exceptional riverside setting and gardens of our deluxe manor hotel. Meals B. The region is also celebrated for its local wine, a light and supple red based on the Cabernet Franc grape.
Next up is a guided tour of Chateau du Rivau. Meals B,L. Step aboard our stylish and comfortably sophisticated 5-star ship, docked on the Seine River in the heart of Paris, and settle in to your spacious, light-filled stateroom. Meals D. Oct 12, — Tour Giverny Enjoy the scenery this morning as we cruise along the Seine toward the provincial town of Vernon.
Meals B,L,D. Laurent, famous from the opening scenes of Saving Private Ryan. In the alternative, our Traditions of Normandy tour explores the architecture and culture of the region.
