Itinerary

Pick up is at 09:00 AM at Tours train station or at your hotel located in the Loire Valley (between Tours and Blois)

Guided tour of the Chateau of Chenonceau.

The unique architecture of the Chateau makes it one of the most exquisite Chateaux in the Loire Valley. Nicknamed “the ladies castle », Chenonceau is related to important French women such as Catherine de Medici. The magnificent Renaissance gardens around it make it even more spectacular.

Tour and wine tasting at Caves Ambacia 

You are welcomed in Caves Ambacia in Amboise. You can discover a large range of vintages, from 1874 to our days. Made of chenin blanc the Vouvray is a mineral wine with a high acidity level which gives to the wine a great aging capacity.

Wineries are submitted to change according to the availability.

Optional lunch at Caves Ambacia (70€/person).

Caves Ambacia welcomes you in its restaurant "l'Oppidum" where you will discover typcial Loire Valley products such as Cheeses, Fishes and Delicatessen.

You will be delighted by the view on the Loire River!

This option includes a 2 courses menu (Dish & Dessert) with two glass of Loire Valley wine and a coffee/tea.

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Or Lunch at leisure in Amboise.

Transfer to Chambord.

Guided tour of the Chateau of Chambord.

In the middle of a forest as large as the city of Paris Chambord was the first Loire Valley chateau listed in the world heritage by UNESCO. Ordered in 1519 by King Francois I, with 426 rooms, 77 staircases and 282 fireplaces, it is the largest castle in the region. Leonardo da Vinci is the creator of its incredible double helix staircase.

Drop off is at 06:00 PM back to Tours/Saint Pierre des Corps train station or to your hotel located in the Loire Valley.

This tour includes

• Transportation in a comfortable full option minivan
• English speaking driver guide for the full day (9 hours per day)
• Entrance tickets and guided tour of the Chateaux of Chenonceau and Chambord
• Tour and wine tasting in Caves Ambacia.

This tour does not include

• Lunch at a cellar in Amboise (optional 70,00€ per person)
• Other meals and drinks 
• Personal expenses
• Extra hour (90,00 € per hour with a maximum of 1 hour per day)
• Train tickets (100,00 € per person from Paris).
• Expert guide gratuities.

Additional information

• Loire Valley Day tours from Paris  (save time and money with the TGV).
• The city of Tours being only 70 minutes away from Paris by TGV, here is our train time table recommendation : To be advised shortly
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