Private 3 Loire Castles Live Guided with Wine tasting from Paris

Overview

Hight quality Private Live-guided Full-day trip from Paris to the Top 3 Loire Valley Castles: Chenonceau, Amboise, Chambord. Tickets included. Door-to-door Pickup from any address in Paris included. Mercedes Minivan or Mercedes E220. You save up around two hours. Duration of 13 hours, longer as usual. We bring You to the local Vinery where You can get explanations how it is being made for centuries and taste the wines (included). This tour is also offered in Small-groups. 15 other Day trips from Paris in Small-groups and as Private Experiences by Clewel Travel.

What's included

• ✓Winery visit with wine tasting of 7 wines
• ✓Professional Guide - Driver
• ✓Bottled water
• ✓Entrance tickets to Three Castles
• ✓All Fees and Taxes
• ✓Mercedes E220/E300 business class car for 2 - 3 people or Mercedes Minivan for 3 - 7 people

• ✕Gratuities and Souvenirs
• ✕Meals and Drinks

What you'll do

1. 1

   07:30 Meeting at Opera Garnier Steps or Pick-up from Your hotel if option booked. There are 180 km to drive on highway by our comfortable air conditioned Mercedes minivan to reach the first Castle Chambord. It takes about 2,5 hours with one stop made at the rest area. The Guide will give You general Information about the French history connected to the Castles of Loire Valley.

2. 2

   10:00 - 11:30 Visit of Chateaux Chambord. The Guide will tell You the history of the Castle and its construction. The Château de Chambord is one of the most popular castles because of its French Renaissance architecture. The building was constructed (1519–1547) by Francis I (Francois 1-er) and is nowadays the biggest castle with its 440 rooms, 282 fireplaces and 84 staircases. The castle is also known because of its open double-spiral staircase. The two spirals ascend the three floors without ever meeting. Leonardo da Vinci may have designed the staircase. 18:15 Departure to the Wine Tasting. There is 1 hour driver (60 km)

   ⏱ 1h 30m
3. 3

   12:30 Wine Tasting of minimum 7 wines at a local family vinery existing since many centuries. You will learn how wines have been making for centuries and have afterwords the wine tasting of local wines with explanations. 13:15 -14:30 Time for Lunch in Amboise city where You'll find many restaurants and cafes. We can as well recommend You or make a table reservation at a good restaurant.

   ⏱ 2 hours
4. 4

   14:30 to 15:40 Skip-the-line access with Guide to Chateau d’Amboise with Histopad explaining to You the history of this Castle and of each room. Amboise is the grand 15th-century residence of King Charles VIII and an example of the transition of Gothic to Renaissance architecture. Learn the history of the castle Amboise which is known as birth place of princes, the reign of Kings, and the death of the greatest Renaissance master, Leonardo Da Vinci! You can see his grave in the chapel. Departure to the Chenonceau castle which is located just 20 minutes drive.

Availability & pricing

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Good to know

• Specialized infant seats are available
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.