2-day Private Top 6 Loire Castles Live Guided tour from Paris.

2 Days Duration

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About This Tour

Discover six of the Loire Valley’s most celebrated castles on a private 2-day journey from Paris, travelling with a live guide in a comfortable Mercedes vehicle...

Duration: 2 Days · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Included · Transport: Not included · Wheelchair access: No · Cities: Blois, Paris, Amboise, Loire Valley · 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 6 Loire Valley castles, tickets included
Mercedes E220 business class car for 2 - 3 people or Mercedes Minivan for 3 - 7 people
Hotel accommodation in Double Room one night with breakfast
Wine tasting of 7 wines during local vinery visit
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 in Paris, from Paris suburbs etc and AirBNB accommodation. We can pick you up as well from the Airport or Railway station in accordance with our itinerary. 07:30 Departure from Your hotel destination Loire Valley Castle 07:30 Pick-up from Your hotel. There are 180 km to drive on highway by our comfortable air conditioned Mercedes minivan. It takes about 2,5 hours. The Guide will give You general Information about the French history connected to the Castles of Loire Valley. 10:00 - 11:45 Visit of Chateaux Chambord 10:00 - 11:45 Visit of Chateau de 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 from 1519 to 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. 12:45 to 13:30 Visit of the local Vinery with Wine Tasting. 12:45 to 13:30 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. 13:30 Departure to Amboise city 13:45 Arrival in Amboise. Lunch time. Chateau d’Amboise visit. 13:45 Free time for Lunch in Amboise city where You'll find many restaurants and cafes. We can help You as well with the table reservation. 15:00 to 16:30 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 the chapel with his grave. 16:30 - 18:00 Visit of Chateaux Clos Luce 16:30 - 18:00 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. Free time in Amboise city. 18:30 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 Chenonceau castle destination Chaumont Castle. It takes about 45 min (40 km) 11:30 - 13:00 Arrival at Chateau de Chaumont Sur Loire. 11:30 - 13:00 Arrival at 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. 13:00 Departure to Blois city. Day 2: 13:30 - 17:00 Arrival in Blois city. Lunch time. Chateau de Blois visit 13:30 - 14: 45 Arrival in Blois city. Free time for Lunch. We can make for You the reservation at a good restaurant. 15:00 - 17:00 Visit of Blois castle. 17:00 Departure to Paris. It takes about 2,5 hours drive. 20:00 Coming back to Paris 20:00 Coming back to Paris. Drop off at Your hotel.