Explore the Castles of the Loire Valley over 4 days

PRIVATE ARRIVAL TRANSFER FROM TOURS TRAIN STATION

Pick up in Tours or Saint Pierre des Corps Train Station. Transfer to your centrally located hotel in Amboise and check in. Night at your hotel.

PRIVATE FULL DAY TOUR TO LOIRE VALLEY CHATEAUX OF CHENONCEAU & CHAMBORD

Breakfast at your hotel 9.30am Pick up at your hotel.

First Visit Chenonceau Castle

After your arrival at Chenonceau castle, begin your guided tour. Chenonceau is home to an outstanding collection of furniture, tapestries and paintings that included artworks from Rubens, Tintoretto, Van Loo, Murillo, Veronese, Poussin, Van Dyck and many more.

Also, during your tour, you will visit the highlights of the castle including Diane de Poitiers' bedroom, the Green Study, the Gallery and the kitchens.

After your morning visit, reach the lovely small town of Amboise and visit the Ambacia caves. Here, you will follow a sensorial track that will highlight the terroirs, the appellations and aromas families linked with Loire Valley Wines. Tour the premises, the cellars and retrace the 500 year old journey of Loire Valley wine making. Finally, enjoy a commented wine tasting session with an expert sommelier that will introduce you to 5 Loire Valley Wines paired with delicious local food.

Free time for lunch (at own expense)

Lunch at leisure, your guide will recommend nice restaurants for you to discover the Loire Valley gastronomy.

Afternoon Guided tour of Chateau Chambord

Upon arrival, follow your guide for a guided walking tour of the Castle. The tour will last around 1 hour and your guide will lead you through the main rooms, will show you the famous double spiral staircase and you take you to the top of the Castle to the terraces where you will have a great view of the surrounding area. After the visit, you will have some free time to discover the Castle of Chambord on your own.

5.30pm Drop off in Tour and night at your hotel.

PRIVATE LOIRE VALLEY WINE TOUR IN BOURGUEIL & CHINON VINEYARDS

Breakfast at your hotel. 9.30am Pick up at your hotel

Full day Loire Valley Wine Tour

This morning, we will come and pick you up at your hotel or accommodation in Tours. Meet your English speaking driver/guide - who is an Expert in Loire Valley Wines. Once you have met your guide, she/he will go over the program and itinerary of the day with you. Then, board your comfortable, air conditioned Mercedes minivan and begin to make your way to the Loire Valley wine producing region.

All our vehicles are equipped with an on board P/A system which means that everyone will hear the guides commentary during driving time, even if you are seated in the back of the van! Also, we have bottled water at your disposal and you can use our free wifi as you travel from one destination to another.

Morning wine tasting tour in the Bourgueil wine region

Your guide will take you to a traditional winery, where you will learn about wine production from the grape to the bottle. After the tour, you will be able to taste different wines produced by the winery and, if you wish, you will be able to buy your favorite one to bring it back home.

Stop in Chinon for a visit & lunch (at own expense)

You will have the privilege to visit the town accompanied by your private guide who will tell you about the history of Chinon and its castle in greater details. You will have time to stroll the streets and stop for shopping at any time you want. At lunch time, your guide will indicate the best places to try some local specialties in Chinon.

Afternoon wine tasting tour in the Chinon wine region

Around this area, you will mainly find red wines from different qualities. Head to a winery for a visit and wine tasting session. While you are there, take some time to fully appreciate the beautiful view over the vineyards around you. You will also have a chance to buy some red Loire Valley wine from the winemaker.

After your visit and tasting, it will be time to head back to Tours where we will drop you off.

PRIVATE DEPARTURE TRANSFER FROM HOTEL TO TOURS TRAIN STATION

Breakfast at your hotel and return transfer to the train station of Tours or Saint Pierre des Corps. End of our services.