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Discover Chenonceau and Chambord castles on a day tour from Tours or Ambroise. See the Loire Valley, tour the castles, and see where Da Vinci spent the end of his life in the royal city of Amboise.

Highlights

• Tour the 2 most popular castles in the Loire Valley
• Discover the Château of Chenonceau, built on the River Cher
• Enjoy free time in Amboise during lunch time
• Be amazed by the 426 rooms and 282 fireplaces of the Château de Chambord

Description

Get picked up in the morning in Tours at 9:00AM or Amboise (9:30AM) before driving to the Loire Valley and start your day touring the Château de Chenonceau. The Chateau des Dames bridge built across the Cher is famous for the great heroines who lived there (Diane de Poitiers and Catherine de Medicis) and for the beauty of its Renaissance gardens. Next, head to the Royal City of Amboise for a lunch (not included) in the city center. Discover this charming town, built along the River Loire, considered as the Old Capital of the Loire Valley and where Da Vinci spent his last three years. Continue to Chambord for a guided tour of the chateau built by François 1st. Admire the fine details of the largest chateau in the Loire Valley, including a double helix staircase by Da Vinci. End your day by being dropped off in Tours at 6 PM or in Amboise at 6:30 PM.

Includes

Transportation in a comfortable 8-passenger minivan Guide Château de Chenonceau entry ticket and guided tour Free time in Amboise for lunch (own expenses) Château de Chambord entry ticket and guided tour

Important Information

• Please note that your guide can lead the tour only in English; Lunch is at your own expenses

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund