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Private 3-Day Loire Valley: 7 Castles & 2 Wine Tastings
Unveil the full splendor of the "Valley of the Kings" on this elite 3-day private tour from Paris. Traveling in a premium Mercedes vehicle with a dedicated guide-driver, you will explore an unprecedented seven iconic châteaux: Chambord, Blois, Chenonceau, Amboise, Clos Lucé, Villandry, and Chaumont. This isn't just a sightseeing tour; it's a deep dive into French royalty and viticulture. Experience two distinct guided wine tastings at local family estates, sampling a minimum of 14 different regi
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Overview
- ✓Unveil the full splendor of the "Valley of the Kings" on this elite 3-day private tour from Paris.
- ✓Traveling in a premium Mercedes vehicle with a dedicated guide-driver, you will explore an unprecedented seven iconic châteaux: Chambord, Blois, Chenonceau, Amboise, Clos Lucé, Villandry, and Chaumont.
- ✓This isn't just a sightseeing tour; it's a deep dive into French royalty and viticulture.
- ✓Experience two distinct guided wine tastings at local family estates, sampling a minimum of 14 different regional wines over the course of the trip.
Unveil the full splendor of the "Valley of the Kings" on this elite 3-day private tour from Paris. Traveling in a premium Mercedes vehicle with a dedicated guide-driver, you will explore an unprecedented seven iconic châteaux: Chambord, Blois, Chenonceau, Amboise, Clos Lucé, Villandry, and Chaumont. This isn't just a sightseeing tour; it's a deep dive into French royalty and viticulture. Experience two distinct guided wine tastings at local family estates, sampling a minimum of 14 different regional wines over the course of the trip. With luxury 3* or 4* hotel accommodations included (with the option to stay in an authentic Château-Hotel), skip-the-line entries, and a flexible private pace, this is the definitive Loire Valley experience for connoisseurs of history and fine wine.
Unveil the full splendor of the "Valley of the Kings" on this elite 3-day private tour from Paris. Traveling in a premium Mercedes vehicle with a dedicated guide-driver, you will explore an unprecedented seven iconic châteaux: Chambord, Blois, Chenonceau, Amboise, Clos Lucé, Villandry, and Chaumont. This isn't just a sightseeing tour; it's a deep dive into French royalty and viticulture. Experience two distinct guided wine tastings at local family estates, sampling a minimum of 14 different regional wines over the course of the trip. With luxury 3* or 4* hotel accommodations included (with the option to stay in an authentic Château-Hotel), skip-the-line entries, and a flexible private pace, this is the definitive Loire Valley experience for connoisseurs of history and fine wine.
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What’s Included
- ✓All Fees and Taxes, Bottled water
- ✓Hotel accommodation in Double Rooms for 2 nights due to the chosen Option
- ✓Professional Guide-Driver or Driver and Guide
- ✓Visit of 7 Loire Valley castles, tickets included
- ✓2 Wine tasting during the local wineries visits
- ✓Mercedes E220/E300 business class car for 2 - 3 people or Mercedes Minivan for 3 - 7 people
What’s NOT Included
- ✗Gratuities and Souvenirs, Meals and Drinks
- ✗Single Room supplement
What to Bring
- •Public transportation options are available nearby
- •Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Meeting and Pickup
🚐Hotel pickup included
536 pickup locations available — or request your own hotel
Pick-up is always at the Reception desk of Your Hotel
Good to know
- Guide languages
- English
- Book at least
- 2 day(s) before
- Children
- Must travel with an adult
- Ages
- Child 6–11 · Youth 12–24 · Adult 25–79
- Cancellation
- If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Tour options
- Hotel 3*. 3-day Trip: Pickup included
- Chateau-Hotel 4*. 3-day Trip: Hotel Pick up & Drop off Pickup included
Itinerary
Paris — Chambord Castle — Blois Castle — Winery visit
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 - 12:00 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 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. 12:00 Departure to the Blois city. It take about 20 minutes (17 km)
12:30 - 14:00 Arrival in Blois city. Lunch break. We will recommend You a good restaurant.
14:00 - 15:30 Visit of Chateaux Blois. The Royal Château of Blois is located in the center of Blois city. It was a residence of some French Kings, Joan of Arc also went there by 1429 to be blessed by the Archbishop of Reims before departing with her army to battle against the English. The castle comprises several buildings of four different architectural styles. There are 564 rooms in the castle, including 100 bedrooms with a fireplace in each, and 75 staircases. 15:30 Departure to the Winery Plou et Fils. It takes about 30 minutes (30 km).
16:00 - 16:45 Wine Tasting at a local family winery 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. We will present You red, rose and white wines (minimum 7 different wines) 16:45 Departure to Domaine De La Tortinière, Château Hôtel Val de Loire. It takes about 45 minutes (40 km). Accommodation. Free time.
17:30 17:30 Hotel accommodation at 4* Château Hôtel or 3* Hotel due to the chosen Option
Chenonceau castle — Amboise city — Amboise castle — Clos Luce castle
09:00 Departure from Château Hôtel "Domaine De La Tortinière" to Chenonceau castle. It takes just half an hour drive (40 km).
09:30 - 11:30 Arrival and visit of Château de Chenonceau Skip-the-line access with Guide to Chenonceau Castle nicknamed the "ladies’ castle", 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 Gardens of Chenonceau with their more than 130,000 flowerings plants will impress You as well. You will also get a brochure with explanations of each room. Free time to walk around the gardens. 11:00 Departure from the Chenonceau castle destination Amboise City. It takes about 20 min (14 km)
12:00 - 14:00 Arrival in Amboise city and Lunch break. There are many cafes and restaurants at the main walking street of Amboise near the entrance to the Castle. So You will have the best choice for Lunch. We can as well make a reservation at a good restaurant.
14:00 to 15:30 Skip-the-line access with Guide to Château Royal 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. 15:30. Walking of about 400 meters to Leonardo da Vinci castle Clos Luce
15:45 - 17:30 Visit of Chateaux Clos Luce with Parc Leonardo da Vinci. In this castle Leonardo da Vince spent last three years of his life. The Château du Clos Lucé is a castle located just 400 meters away from Château Royal d'Amboise to which it is connected by an underground passageway. Built by Hugues d'Amboise in 1471, the palace belonged once to the French king Charles VIII and afterwards to Leonardo da Vinci who lived there at the invitation of Francis I from 1516 until his death on 2 May 1519. Today it is a museum about Leonardo da Vinci's life, work and memory. Clos Luce is of top 100 extraordinary destinations to explore 2021 by Time magazine. Free time in Amboise city. 17:30 Back ride to Domaine De La Tortinière. It takes about 40 min (36 km)
18:15 Arrival at 4* Château Hôtel or 3* Hotel due to the chosen Option
Villandry castle — Amboise city — Winery visit — Chateau de Chaumont
09:00 Departure from Château Hôtel "Domaine De La Tortinière" to Chaumont castle. It takes just one hour drive (55 km).
10:00 - 11:30 Arrival and visit of the Villandry castle. 11:30 Departure to the Amboise city for Lunch break. It takes about 50 min (60 km)
12:30 - 14:00 Arrival in Amboise city and Lunch break. There are many cafes and restaurants at the main walking street of Amboise near the entrance to the Castle. So You will have the best choice for Lunch. We can as well make a reservation at a good restaurant. 14:00 Departure to Wine tasting at the local Winery. It takes 30 min (17 km).
14:30 - 15:30 Arrival at local Winery with Cave visit and Wine tasting. 15:30 Departure to Chaumont castle. It takes about 30 min.
16:00 - 17:30 Arrival and visit of 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. 17:30 Departure to Paris. It takes 3 hours (200 km).
20:30 Arrival in Paris. Drop off at Your hotel.
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