Get a wine-lover’s view of the Loire Valley, world-famous for its beautiful castles. Visit vineyards during the fall harvest, taste the sumptuous wines of Chinon and Vouvray, tour majestic castles, stay in an historic chateau, and take in the lush scenery from a boat cruise on the Loire River.

October 2-10, 2008

Tour group is limited to 20, so register early!

For more information, contact:

Deborah Baldini
University of
Missouri-St. Louis
(314) 516-5911
baldinid@umsl.edu

ITINERARY

Date to be determined
Pre-trip wine-tasting and information.

Thursday, October 2, 2008
Leave St. Louis for Paris (optional flight package available).

Friday, October 3, 2008
Arrive Paris, France. Check in to hotel. Afternoon free. Welcome dinner at a local restaurant.

Saturday, October 4, 2008
Breakfast at hotel. Free day in Paris for shopping, visiting museums, or optional day trip to Champagne, including guided tour of Reims, the Notre-Dame Cathedral, and tasting at the cellars of G.H. Mumm.

Sunday, October 5, 2008
Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to Loire with a stop in Chartres for time on your own to visit the cathedral. Check in to Domaine de Beauvois. Dinner at the hotel.

Monday, October 6, 2008
Breakfast at hotel. Guided visit of Chenonceau Castle, wine tasting, and leisure time in Amboise. Return to Domaine de Beauvois.

Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Breakfast at hotel. Guided visit of Azay-le-Rideau Castle, wine tasting. Return to Domaine de Beauvois. Dinner.

Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Breakfast at hotel. Visit of Villandry Gardens, wine tasting, and boat cruise on the Loire River. Return to Domaine de Beauvois.

Thursday, October 9, 2008
Breakfast at hotel. Free time in Loire. Transfer to Paris and check in to hotel.

Friday, October 10, 2008
Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to airport for return to St. Louis.