Just a little shorter than our FLC5 Loire Star tour, this single centre break lets you explore some of the most majestic and magical of the châteaux in the Loire at your own pace through a range of circular route options. With only 3 nights away, you might have harder choices when it comes to which of the châteaux-laden routes to select, but we'll still reward you with gastronomic delights on the last night!

Accommodation is in a three star hotel in Chitenay.

Electric bikes are an option on this tour (suppl. £50 per person)

A single centre tour to let you explore some of the most majestic and magical of the châteaux in the Loire at your very own pace through a range of circular route options. As you'll be enjoying the variety of different châteaux each day, so we thought you’d appreciate tasting different local flavours every night! Progress from the ‘menu du jour’ via something a little more ‘supérieur’ and ‘terroir’ to the grand finale of the ‘menu gastronomique’.

Accommodation is in a three star hotel in Chitenay.

Electric bikes are an option on this tour (suppl. £50 per person)

A tale of five rivers along the Loire. Countless wonderful wines, 8 inspiring Châteaux, 5 winding rivers, 2 outstanding cities - one winning formula. Cycle from Tours to cross the Cher and skirt the Indre’s watery meadows. Migrate from the castle-clad banks of the Vienne to the richest vineyards and love the Loire all the way to Angers. Flat riverside tracks and quiet lanes are combined with undulating countryside on this linear tour which reveals the Loire Valley’s sparkle through its waters and its wines.

Accommodation is in two or three star hotels (4 and 1 nights respectively).

Electric bikes are an option on this tour (suppl. £60 per person)

It’s the sheer magnificence of the Châteaux, not the pedalling which will take your breath away on this most enjoyable circular tour of the Loire Valley. There’s time to get acquainted with the Loire’s firm favourites like Amboise, Blois, Chenonceau and the mighty Chambord and to discover a whole valley full of lesser known castle gems. Our route gives both direction and detours, so you can pick and choose how many out of the 11 possible Châteaux you clock up over your five day tour.

Accommodation is in Blois (2 nights), Amboise, Chenonceaux and Chitenay.

Electric bikes are an option on this tour (suppl. £60 per person)

Saints, bishops, kings, dukes and duchesses, even a mighty musketeer or three – you’d be hard pushed to be in greater company on this château-rich, river-hugging tour of some of the Loire’s best bits. Pedal along riverside tracks and quiet lanes through the green fields of the Beaunce area near Joan of Arc's Orléans to the pastures, ponds and rich forest of the Sologne. The great hunting lodge at Chambord, Amboise and Blois are just some of the château turrets and towers which grace this rather majestic linear tour.

Accommodation is in Orléans, Beaugency, Blois, Amboise and Tours.

Electric bikes are an option on this tour (suppl. £60 per person)

The gentle wine region around Saumur, Fontevraud L'Abbaye and Chinon is an intoxicating destination, just ripe for a short circular cycling break to enjoy with family or friends. This tour along some of the Loire Valley's most picturesque quiet tracks and lanes blends vineyard slopes with feisty fortresses, châteaux treasures and the resting place of the Plantagenets.

Accommodation is in two star hotels in Saumur (2 nights), Fontevraud L'Abbaye (2 nights) and a three star hotel in Chinon.

Electric bikes are an option on this tour (suppl. £60 per person)

From Kaffee und Kuchen to Prosecco e Proscuitio – this tour offers a taste of two cultures linked by the most amazing scenery. Much of the route has the dramatic Dolomites as backdrop and uses dedicated cycle paths along the River Adige from sophisticated Bolzano (or Bozen - the capital of German-speaking South Tyrol) towards romantic Verona , setting for Shakespeare’s ‘Romeo and Juliet’. Elsewhere vineyards, orchards, even a ferry trip the length of Lake Garda take centre stage. The cycling in this part of Italy is mostly flat, although there are some climbs, but we provide route tips on how to avoid the biggest ones!

Accommodation is in three & four star hotels.

Electric bikes are an option on this tour (supplement £95 per person)

Welcome to Austria's best-kept cycling secret. Starting in 'Little Canada’, surrounded by the highest mountain peaks, pedal away from St Michael im Lungau through a National Park rich with birdlife to the buzz of Graz, the lively capital of Styria. Forests, farms, fertile plains and trailing vineyards mark this amazing tour through hidden Austria. Enjoy cycling mainly on a dedicated cycle path in countryside which is practically downhill all the way. Accommodation is in 4 star hotels (5 nights) and a 3 star hotel (1 night).

Accommodation is in comfortable, well-located 4 star hotels (5 nights) and one 3 star hotel with plenty of local character in Salzburg, St Michael im Lungau, Murau, Judenburg, Bruck and Graz

Electric bikes are an option on this tour (suppl. £99 per person)

From the prehistoric caves at Vézère Valley and Lascaux to the turreted châteaux and fortified ‘Bastide’ towns, there is history around every corner. Dramatic crags and breath-taking panoramas, rolling hills and thick forests make for the widest scope of landscapes all within a short pedal of the famous river valley. Cycling gently along flat riverside lanes, or climbing higher to picnic above the rooftops, this is a circular tour where every effort is very richly rewarded.

Accommodation is in Souillac (2 nights), Rocamadour, Gourdon, La Roque Gageac, Les Eyzies and Sarlat

Orange, Châteauneuf du Pape, Avignon and Carpentras - with Roman legacies and Italian influences, rich colours and Mediterranean sunshine, there is something miraculous and rather romantic about this part of Provence. We invite you to turn your attentions to water, then to wine in this great tour of rivers and fountains, famous vineyards and celebrated cellars. The quiet country lanes and river paths make for measured cycling, so you can really enjoy getting a taste for what Provence has to offer.

Accommodation is in comfortable, well located, two star hotels in Orange (two nights), Vaison-la-Romaine, Carpentras, L'Isle sur la Sorgue, Avignon and Orange.

Electric bikes are an option on this tour (suppl. £90 per person)

Feel the thrill of seeing wild white horses and flocks of flamingos out on the brackish lagoons of the haunting Camargue. Drink in timeless views at Arles, Avignon and as you cross the River Gardon by the famous Pont du Gard aqueduct, and savour a glass or two of Châteauneuf-du-Pape in its home town. This part of Provence has a way of filling the soul. It’s river paths and quiet roads past awesome Roman architecture and sun-baked farmsteads make for simply great cycling.

Accommodation s in comfortable, well located, two star hotels in Orange, Avignon, Arles (two nights), Tarascon, Uzes and Orange.

Electric bikes are an option on this tour (suppl. £90 per person)

A circular tour to allowing time to view some of the most majestic and magical of the châteaux in the Loire. Spending two nights at Blois, Amboise and Chitenay plus one night at Chenonceaux, this tour gives you ample time to explore the magnificent Loire region.

Accommodation is in two or three star hotels.

Electric bikes are an option on this tour (suppl. £80 per person)

Venice is a true carnival of bustle and colour at any time of year. Gondalas and vaporetti, towering buildings and tiny alleyways, one amazing architectural eyeful. Take your fill on this tour and pedal on to add to it the magic of historic Padua and Palladio’s Vicenza, plus surrounding soft Euganese hills and green riverside routes, Adriatic beaches, charming clustered villages and heart-warming thermal spas. The cycling in this part of Italy is easy, mainly flat or gently undulating with a few steep, but short, climbs.

Accommodation is in three & four star hotels

Electric bikes are an option on this tour (supplement £95 per person)

Why not indulge in a comfortable cruise down the Danube on a bike? We’re convinced that this classic cycle route has to be one of the best in Europe. The magical meanders, the valley itself and the vineyards make for the most impressive and inspiringscenery. Start in Germany and head into Austria : Passau, Linz and Vienna are packed full of rich cultural offerings and with Richard the Lionhart’s Schloss Durnstein and the amazing monastery at Melk along the route, variety is firmly on the agenda. The cycling is mainly traffic-free and bike ferries allow you to skip between the paths on both sides of the famous river. And if you fancy a day out of the saddle, that’s no problem thanks to the numerous boats and river-hugging, cycle-friendly railway.

The hotels are very comfortable (all 4 star). Most hotels have saunas and many have swimming pools. Some hotels also offer the option of a relaxing massage - something else to look forward at the end of the day as well as a cold beer, glass of local wine and a guilt free pastry.

Electric bikes are an option on this tour (supplement £65 per person)

If stunning scenery and time for reflection are for you, Austria’s amazing lake district- the Salzkammergut – is right up the cycle path. Start in the wonderful city of Salzburg on a circular route which blends everything from culture to caves, roofscapes and landscapes, sheer confection and awe-inspiring natural beauty. Hallstatt, St Wolfgang, the haunting beauty of Traunkirchen...prepare yourself for the most breath-taking vistas in Europe. Flat lakeside tracks and quiet country lanes across rolling hills make for great cycling and we even ensure that the boat and train take the strain in places.
Extra nights can be added anywhere on this tour, if you wish.

The hotels are very comfortable (5 nights 4 star, 2 nights 3 star). Most hotels have saunas and some have swimming pools.

Electric bikes are an option on this tour (supplement £99 per person)

From Munich, the city of colourful clocks, music boxes and Oktoberfest, this heart-warming tour takes in the timeless beauty of the Bavarian lakes with its smart spa towns, inspiring alpine backdrops and wonderful hospitality en route to Austria’s musical masterpiece: Salzburg. Packed full of Bavaria’s best bits, highlights include proud Bad Tölz, Chiemsee and Berchtesgaden with its famous Sankt Bartholomä church on the Königssee lake.

Accommodation is in comfortable, well-located four or superior three star hotels with plenty of local character in Munich, Bad Tölz, Bad Feilnbach, Chiemsee, Inzell, Berchtesgaden and Salzburg

Electric bikes are an option on this tour (suppl.£99 per person)

Welcome to Austria's best-kept cycling secret. Starting in 'Little Canada’, surrounded by the highest mountain peaks, pedal away from St Michael im Lungau through a National Park rich with birdlife to the buzz of Graz, the lively capital of Styria. Forests, farms, fertile plains and trailing vineyards mark this amazing tour through hidden Austria down to the borders of Slovenia. Enjoy cycling mainly on a dedicated cycle path in countryside which is practically downhill all the way. Accommodation is in 4 star hotels (5 nights) and 3 star hotels (2 nights).

Accommodation is in comfortable, well-located three and four star hotels with plenty of local character in Salzburg, St Michael im Lungau, Murau, Judenburg, Bruck, Graz and Mureck.

Electric bikes are an option on this tour (suppl. £99 per person)

Pisa, Lucca, Firenze – the famous places on this tour just seem to flow like Chianti being freed from the bottle! Visit the lands of Leonardo; the inspiration of passionate Puccini and cheeky little Pinocchio too. Riverside routes and country lanes introduce undulating vineyards and stunning vistas, grandmasters and gallerias, transforming every unsuspecting piazza, ponte or palazzo into Tuscan treasures all of their own.

Accommodation is mainly in four star hotels with one very good two star property.

Welcome to Austria's best-kept cycling secret. Starting in 'Little Canada’, surrounded by the highest mountain peaks, pedal away from St Michael im Lungau through a National Park rich with birdlife to the buzz of Graz, the lively capital of Styria. Forests, farms, fertile plains and trailing vineyards mark this amazing tour through hidden Austria down to the borders of Slovenia. Enjoy cycling mainly on a dedicated cycle path in countryside which is practically downhill all the way. Accommodation is in 4 star hotels (6 nights) and 3 star hotels (2 nights).

Accommodation is in comfortable, well-located three star and four star hotels with plenty of local character in Salzburg, St Michael im Lungau, Murau, Judenburg, Bruck, Graz, Mureck and Bad Radkersburg

Electric bikes are an option on this tour (suppl. £99 per person)

From Munich, the city of colourful clocks, music boxes and Oktoberfest, this heart-warming tour takes in the timeless beauty of the Bavarian lakes with its smart spa towns, inspiring alpine backdrops and wonderful hospitality en route to Austria’s musical masterpiece: Salzburg. Packed full of Bavaria’s best bits, highlights include proud Bad Tölz, Chiemsee and Berchtesgaden with its famous Sankt Bartholomä church on the Königssee lake.

Accommodation is in comfortable, well-located four or superior three star hotels with plenty of local character in Munich, Bad Tölz, Bad Feilnbach, Chiemsee, Inzell, Berchtesgaden and Salzburg.

Electric bikes are an option on this tour (suppl. £99 per person)

This Orléans to Angers tour joins our two linear Loire itineraries together to make one superb Loire Valley experience. Taking in three vibrant historic cities and countless châteaux both great and small, it's a great way to explore the very finest treasures of the Loire.

Accommodation is in Orléans, Beaugency, Blois, Amboise, Tours, Azay-le-Rideau, Chinon, Saumur and Angers, with a mix of 2 star hotels and 3 star hotels. The full tour can be upgraded to 3 star properties supplement payable).

Electric bikes are an option on this tour (suppl. £95 per person)