Chenonceau, Chambord & Wines

Arrival in Tours

Pick up in Tours or Saint Pierre des Corps train station and private transfer to your centrally located hotel. Check in at your hotel and night in Tours.

Full day tour to Loire Valley Chateaux of Chenonceau & Chambord

Meet your Guide at Tours Tourism Office

A Fascinating Tour of two Loire Valley Chateaus

Participate in a full day Loire Valley tour departing from either Tours or Amboise. We will pick you up in designated meeting points in either of the two towns. Meet your English speaking driver guide who will go over the itinerary and program of the day. The tour includes the visit of 2 Loire Valley castles: Château de Chambord & Château de Chenonceau.

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.

Free time for lunch

Enjoy some free time for lunch, your guide will recommend restaurants based on your preferences.

Afternoon Guided tour of Chateau Chambord

The Castle of Chambord is considered as one of the most beautiful Chateaux of the Loire Valley. After a short drive of about 1 hour, reach the stunning Château de Chambord. Listed since 1981 as a UNESCO World Heritage site, Chambord is without a doubt one of the most fascinating Loire Valley Castle to visit.

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.

After the visit, we will drop you off in Tours at the end of the day.

Full day Loire Valley Wine Tour in the Chinon wine region

Meet your Guide at Tours Tourism Office

This morning, we will come and pick you up at in front of the Tours Tourism office. The Tours tourist office is located in the heart of the city, near the train station. The tourism office is located close to all the hotels located in the city center, usually a maximum 10 minutes walking distance.

Meet your English speaking driver/guide - who is an Expert in Loire Valley Wines

Upon arrival at the meeting point, you will be welcomed by your English speaking guide who will be waiting with a sign bearing the name of the tour and with the Ophorus logo on it. Also, all our guides have a nominative badge so that it will be easy for you to recognize them.

Once you have met your guide, 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

The Loire Valley is not only famous for its Renaissance castles, but also for its wines. To kickstart the day, this Loire Valley wine tour will first take you to the town of Bourgueil. Indeed, this charming small town is surrounded by vineyards producing wines typical from the region. Here, the diversity of soils gives the wines a delicate and fruity taste. Wines from the Loire Valley can be consumed young or aged depending on the vintage.

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

After that, this Loire Valley shared tour will take you to Chinon, a picturesque town with preserved medieval half-timbered houses and Renaissance town houses. Chinon is dominated by its castle, which is actually made of three castles. The Chinon castle used to be the residence of Henry II of England. Other historic events taking place in the Chinon castle were the death of Richard the Lionheart, as well as Joan of Arc persuading Charles VII to fight the English invasion of France.

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 managed by a lovely French couple who will show the process of wine-making in Chinon in the Loire Valley. 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

Departure transfer

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