Highlights
- Discover the famous castle Château de Chambord
- Free time for lunch in a local restaurant or café
- Marvel at the magnificent landscapes and vineyards of the Loire Valley
- Visit a winery followed by a wine tasting
Description
Experience the magic of the Loire Valley on this full-day excursion. Fall in love with the stunning Château de Chambord, a masterpiece of French renaissance and discover the wine from the region.
Your guide will pick you up at your hotel in Paris and drive you in a comfortable van to the Loire Valley. On the way, enjoy flaky croissants while your guide tells you about the winemaking region of Loire and its heritage.
Stop at the Château of Chambord and uncover with an audio-guided visit, the secrets of this splendid architecture constructed by King Francis I of France in the early 16th century. Take your time exploring the Château's grand halls, intricate staircase and beautiful outdoors.
Drive through the lush, rolling vineyards of Touraine, Vouvray, and Montlouis-Sur-Loire. Take in the colorful landscapes where Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, and Cabernet Franc grapes ripen in the sun.
Enjoy some free time and lunch at a charming local restaurant or café in Amboise, city where Leonard de Vinci is buried.
Afterwards, discover a family-run winery and taste a range of red and white wines.
Experience authentic Loire Valley wines that are largely unavailable in the rest of the world. Be dropped off in a well connected area of central Paris in the evening.
Includes
Hotel pickup
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
English-speaking wine expert guide/driver
Entrance ticket for an audio-guided tour at Chambord Castle
Winery visit
Wine tastings
Important Information
- There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. Wine Passport reserves the right to cancel any tour where the minimum number is not reached (4 travelers). In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
This tour is not wheelchair accessible. There are lots of stairs to access the underground galleries
Caves and wine cellars are usually quite cold and damp (45 °F / 10 °C): do not forget to bring warm clothes with you
Please let us know if you are going to our Winedays tour with others that booked separately to make sure you'll be together
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
