Private 2-Day Loire Valley Castles and Wine Tasting Tour from Paris by Minivan
Private 2-Day Loire Valley Castles and Wine Tasting Tour from Paris by Minivan
Embark on an unforgettable 2-day private tour exploring the Loire Valley's most magnificent castles, including Chambord, Amboise, Da Vinci's Clos Luce, and Chenonceau, all tailored for groups of 2 to 7. From the comfort of a luxurious Mercedes Minivan, experience seamless hotel pickups, cozy accommodations, and included tickets. Savor the richness of the region with exclusive visits to its finest wineries, delighting in tastings and discovering centuries-old wine-making traditions. Despite covering a broad range of sites, relax and enjoy a pace that allows you to take in the beauty and history without rush. This journey, offering both private and small-group experiences from Paris, promises an intimate glimpse into the heart of French heritage.
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Embark on a mesmerizing 2-day private journey tailored for groups of 2 to 7 travelers to the heart of the Loire Valley, complete with hotel pickups, luxurious accommodations, and all-inclusive tickets. This exclusive adventure brings you up close with the grandeur of four of the Loire Valley's most celebrated castles: the majestic Chambord, the historic Amboise, the insightful Da Vinci's Clos Luce, and the enchanting Chenonceau.
Enhance your experience with visits to the region's premier wineries, indulging in exquisite wine tastings that showcase the best of local viticulture. Despite a schedule that includes several of the area's most renowned castles, you'll find the pace of the tour surprisingly relaxing, allowing ample time to soak in the rich history and breathtaking scenery.
Travel in comfort in a Mercedes Minivan, outfitted with adjustable seats, ensuring a smooth and quick journey, surpassing the experience of bus or minibus travel. Our tour also takes you behind the scenes at a local wine producer's estate, where you'll dive into centuries-old winemaking traditions and sample the finest local wines.
Your adventure in the Loire Valley is part of a select offering of 15 other private and small-group experiences in and from Paris, curated by our company to ensure an unforgettable travel experience.
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Itinerary
Loire Valley Castles & Wine Tasting Tour Itinerary
- Live-guided 2-day Private trip for 2 to 7 clients to 4 Top Loire Valley castles, Hotel pick up, Accommodation and Tickets included. You enjoy the famous castles: Chambord, Amboise, Da Vinci Clos Luce, Chenonceau
- Visits of the best wineries with wine tastings
- Despite the large number of castles, the tour is quite relaxing.
- Mercedes Minivan with adjustable seats, drives faster than a bus or minibus.
- We bring You as well to the local Wine producer where You can get explanations how it is being made for centuries and taste local wines.
- 15 other Private and Small-group Experiences in/from Paris by our company.
Day 1 - A Personalized Journey
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.
07:30 Departure
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
Visit of the 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.
12:00 - 13:00 Lunch time in Chambord castle
Lunch time in Chambord castle. Departure for Wine tastings to Domaine Huet: 11 Rue de la Croix Buisée, 37210 Vouvray. It takes about 1 hour 10 minutes to reach the Domaine (ca 70 km)
14:15 to 15:30 Visit of the local Vinery Domaine Huet with Wine Tasting
Wine Tasting at the Domaine Huet. You will learn how wines have been made for centuries and have afterwards the wine tasting of local wines with explanations.
16:00 - 17:20 Chateau d’Amboise visit
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.
17:30 - 18:45 Visit of Chateaux Clos Luce
Visit of Chateaux Clos Luce with Parc Leonardo da Vinci. In this castle Leonardo da Vince spent last three years of his life.
19:00 Hotel accommodation
Day 2 - Exploring Beauty and History
08:30 Departure to Chateau de Chenonceau
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
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.
12:30 - 14:00 Arrival in Saumur. Lunch time
Arrival in Saumur. Lunch time.
14:15 - 17:00 Wine tasting Clos Rougerard et Domaine Guiberteau
Wine tasting Clos Rougerard. Departure to Domaine Guiberteau. Wine tasting in Domaine Guiberteau.
20:30 Coming back to Paris
Coming back to Paris. Drop off at Your hotel.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
- Live-guided 2-day Private trip for 2 to 7 clients to 4 Top Loire Valley castles, Hotel pick up, Accommodation and Tickets included. You enjoy the famous castles: Chambord, Amboise, Da Vinci Clos Luce, Chenonceau
- Visits of the best wineries with wine tastings
- Despite the large number of castles, the tour is quite relaxing.
- Mercedes Minivan with adjustable seats, drives faster than a bus or minibus.
- We bring You as well to the local Wine producer where You can get explanations how it is being made for centuries and taste local wines.
- 15 other Private and Small-group Experiences in/from Paris by our company.
Exclusions
- Gratuities and Souvenirs
- Meals and Drinks
Important Notes
- Live-guided 2-day Private trip for 2 to 7 clients to 4 Top Loire Valley castles, including Chambord, Amboise, Da Vinci Clos Luce, and Chenonceau. Hotel pick up, accommodation, and tickets included.
- Visits to the best wineries with wine tastings included.
- The tour, despite covering a large number of castles, is designed to be relaxing.
- Transportation is provided in a Mercedes Minivan with adjustable seats, offering quicker travel than a bus or minibus.
- Opportunity to visit a local wine producer, understanding the centuries-old wine-making process and tasting local wines.
- Access to 15 other Private and Small-group Experiences in/from Paris by our company.
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking.
- Payments can be made online via Credit cards, bank transfers, PayPal.
- The tour operates in all weather conditions; dressing appropriately is advised.
- Wearing comfortable shoes is recommended.
- The tour is not wheelchair accessible.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Most travelers can participate.
- Near public transportation.
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Historical Tours
Cultural Immersion
Wine & Culinary Tours