2-day Private Loire Castles & Wine tastings trip by Minivan from Tours.

2 Days Duration

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About This Tour

Discover the Loire Valley on a private 2-day journey combining celebrated castles, local wine tastings, and comfortable travel by business-class vehicle or mini...

Duration: 2 Days · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Included · Transport: Not included · Wheelchair access: No · Cities: Tours, Paris, Amboise · Languages: English

Know before you go: Confirmation will be received at time of booking; Online payment by Credit cards, bank transfers, PayPal; Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately; Comfortable shoes are recommended; Not wheelchair accessible; Children must be accompanied by an adult; Most travelers can participate; Near public transportation

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What's Included

Visits to 4 Loire Valley castles, tickets included
Visits to 3 Loire Valley wineries, tastings included
Mercedes E220 business class car for 2 - 3 people or Mercedes Minivan for 3 - 7 people
Hotel accommodation in Double Rooms one night with breakfast
All Fees and Taxes
Bottled water

Not Included

Gratuities and Souvenirs
Meals and Drinks

Itinerary

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Day 01

Important ! This is a Private Experience. The description below is a basic itinerary which can be customised. We pick up all clients from Hotels and AirBNB in Paris (included), from Paris suburbs (reasonable surcharge). We can pick you up as well from the Airport or Railway station in accordance with our itinerary. 09:30 Pick-up from Railway station in Tours 09:30 Pick-up from Railway station in Tours. Departure to Chateau Chaumont. It take 1 hour (45 km) 10:30 - 12:00 Visit of the Chateau de Chaumont 10:30 - 12:00 Visit of the Chateau de Chaumont Sur Loire. The castle Château de Chaumont was founded in the 10th century and rebuilt in the 15th century by Charles I d'Amboise. Protected as a monument historique since 1840, the château became the French state ownership and is now open to the public. Catherine de Medici forced in 1559 Diane de Poitiers, to accept the Château de Chaumont in exchange for the Château de Chenonceau. Diane de Poitiers spent here last 3 years of her life. 12:00 Departure to Amboise city. It take 25 minutes (20 km). 12:30 - 14:00 Lunch time in Amboise. 12:30 - 14:00 Lunch time in Amboise. We make a good restaurant reservation. Departure for Wine tastings to Domaine Huet. It takes about 20 minutes (18 km) to reach the Domaine. 14:15 to 15:30 Visit of the local Vinery Domaine Huet with Wine Tasting 14:20 to 15:40 Wine Tasting at the Domaine Huet. You will learn how wines have been made for centuries and have afterwords the wine tasting of local wines with explanations. 15:40 Departure to Amboise city. It takes 20 minutes (19 km). 16:00 - 17:20 Chateau d’Amboise visit. . 16:00 - 17:20 Visit of 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 the chapel with his grave. 17:20 Walking to Leonardo da Vinci Chateau Clos Luce. It is just 400 meters away. 16:30 - 18:00 Visit of Chateaux Clos Luce 17:30 - 18:45 Visit of Chateaux Clos Luce with Parc Leonardo da Vinci. In this castle Leonardo da Vince spent last three years of his life. Clos Luce is of top 100 extraordinary destinations to explore 2021 by time magazine. 19:00 Hotel accommodation.
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Day 02

08:30 Departure to Chateau de Chenonceau 08:30 Departure from Your hotel to Chenonceau castle. It takes max. half an hour drive. 09:00 - 11:00 Arrival and visit of Château de Chenonceau 09:00 - 11:00 Arrival at the Chenonceau castle. Visit of Chateau de Chenonceau. Time to enjoy the Castle and walking around the Castle taking pictures. Chenonceau is nicknamed the "ladies’ castle", remarkable for its feminine history of famous women of France such as Catherine de Medici as well as for its stunning architecture as well as unique aches over the River Cher. 11:00 Departure from the Chateau de Chenonceau castle destination Clos Rugeard. It takes about 1 hour 20 min (115 km) 12:30 - 14:00 Arrival in Saumur. Lunch time. 12:30 - 14:00 Arrival in Saumur. Lunch time. 14:00 Departure to . 14:15 - 17:00 Wine tasting CLos Rougerard et Domaine Guiberteau. 14:15 - 15:30 Wine tasting CLos Rougerard. 15:30 Departure to Domaine Guiberteau. 15:45 - 17:00 Wine tasting in Domaine Guiberteau. 17:00 Departure to Paris. It takes 3,5 hours (330 km) 20:30 Coming back to Paris 20:30 Coming back to Paris. Drop off at Your hotel.