Overview
Private Full-day trip from Paris for 2 to 6 persons to the Top 3 Loire Valley Castles: Chenonceau, Amboise, Chambord with Wine tasting. Tickets included ! We offer two options: Live Guided during the whole trip or Audio Guided with experienced driver only. By Audio guided trips we provide Histopads in Chambord and Amboise and Audio guide in Chenonceau. Mercedes E220 business-class car for 2-3 people or Mercedes minivan for 3-7 people. Duration of 13 hours (longer as usual). Minivan and car drive faster than a bus. You save up around two hours. This tour is also offered in Small-groups up to 6 persons. 15 other Day trips from Paris in Small-groups and as Private Experiences by Clewel Travel.
What's included
- ✓All Fees and Taxes, Bottled water
- ✓Wine Tasting
- ✓Mercedes E220 or Mercedes Minivan
- ✓Entrance tickets to Three Castles
- ✓Professional Guide & professional Driver
- ✕Gratuities and Souvenirs, Meals and Drinks
What you'll do
- 1
07:30 Departure from Your hotel. Pick up is included. The Guide will welcome You and the Trip begins. There are 245 km to drive on highway. It takes about 3 hours. The Guide will give You general Information about the French history connected to the Castles of Loire Valley.
⏱ 3 hours - 2
10:30 to 12:00 Visit of Château de Chenonceau and its Garden Skip-the-line access and tour inside of the Chateau Chenonceau. There are no more audioguides available but reading materials with explanation of every room of the Castle. The guide will explain You as well the history and the construction of Chenonceau Castle. Chenonceau nicknamed the "ladies’ castle" is remarkable for its feminine history of famous women of France such as Catherine de Medici as well as for it’s stunning architecture as well as unique aches over the River Cher. The Renaissance-style Gardens of Chenonceau with their more than 130,000 flowerings plants will impress You as well.
⏱ 1h 30m - 3
12:00 Departure from Chenonceau Castle. 12:15 to 13:00 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. 13:00 - 14:00 Time for Lunch in the pedestrian street of Amboise city near the Amboise Castle.
⏱ 2 hours - 4
14:00 Arrival at Amboise Castle. 14:15 to 15:15 Visit of the Chateau d’Amboise. You will get a HistoPad which will explain You the history of each place in the castle. 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.
Availability & pricing
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Price from (per person)
$1,118
5 tour options available. Pick your exact date & check live availability on the booking page.
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.
Tour details & pricing provided by Viator. Bookings are completed on Viator.com.
