If you’re a keen cyclist that quite likes a glass or two of wine or indeed a wine lover that does a bit of cycling then this trip is for you. Cycle from one glorious château to the next, appreciate the lush Loire Valley scenery, visit local markets, taste wine in ancient vineyards, pedal through the “Garden of France”. 8 Days, Blois to Nantes What’s Included: Cycling through the Loire Valley (6-day) – Wine tasting along the route – Entry to Château de Chenonceau and visit t

8 DAYS BY AIR, SATURDAY DEPARTURES 26 SEPTEMBER & 3 OCTOBER 2015 FROM ONLY £669pp Flights from Edinburgh, Gatwick, Manchester or Stansted It's the home of Chianti vineyards, fine cuisine, Roman villas, Renaissance castles and cypress-studded landscapes that look like film sets. This is where the Renaissance began, the first bankers set up their benches (banca, bench) on the Ponte Vecchio, and the Medicis used their fabulous wealth to create enormous art collections now hous