Loire Valley Wine and Castles Small-Group Day Trip from Paris
455 Reviews
Paris, France
Full-day Tours hosted by Blue Fox Travel - Blue Bike Tours - Paris
12 hours (approx.)
Up to 8 travelers
Meet everyone at the start point
Mobile ticket
Offered in English
About
- Entrance tickets into Amboise Castle
- Entrance tickets into Chenonceau Castle
- Driver/guide
- Entrance tickets into Chambord Castle
- Small Group Tour !
- Wine tasting of 3 different French wines or 1 very full glass of 1 French wine
- Transport by luxury van with air conditioning
- Fuel, parking fees, highway toll fees.
- Gratuities, aka Tips. French guides do appreciate them so don't be shy if you want to give one.
- Food and Drinks (apart from the promised Wine tasting)
What's not included
Pickup point
Multiple pickup locations offered. During checkout you will be able to select from the list.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop atChateau de Chambord
Chambord Chateau is the biggest chateau in the Loire Valley! It has hundreds of delicate spires and a double helix staircase that is sure to impress you with its genius design and magnitude. You'll learn about Chambord with your guide and then have at least an hour of free time to visit it on your own and take amazing souvenir photos..
1 hour (approx.)・Admission included
Stop atChateau de Chenonceau
Chenonceau is very unique! Known as the Ladies Chateau as it was owned and built up by, mostly, powerful women, and they left their feminine touch throughout it. You'll learn about its fascinating history, including why it was built over a river, from your guide then have free time to explore inside and admire the gorgeous decor.
1 hour (approx.)・Admission included
Stop atChateau Royal d'Amboise
Amboise Château is one of the oldest Royal castles in France. From its hilltop perch, it has gorgeous views over the untamed Loire River and the charming medieval town of Amboise. You'll learn all about its torrid history from the guide and then have free time to explore the castle ramparts and take amazing pictures.
1 hour (approx.)・Admission included
Stop atChapel of Saint-Hubert
Visit the tomb of the great Leonardo Da Vinci and see where he spent the last 3 years of his life in the service of the French King. No visit to the Loire would be complete without learning about Da Vinci. His architectural genius was very important to the Renaissance Chateau in the Loire. (not always accessible)
10 minutes (approx.)・Admission included
Stop atAmboise
The Medieval town of Amboise will charm you with its plaster and timber-framed houses and tiny winding streets. You'll enjoy free time for lunch in the beautiful town of Amboise. There are dozens of little restaurants and bakeries for you to choose from. Your lunch is not included in our tour price.
1 hour (approx.)・No admission tickets required
Stop atPlace Michel Debre
While wine is not the focus of this tour before you leave Amboise your guide will take you to a cute little wine shop where you will be given a short wine sample tasting of three different wines. The Loire Valley is known for its production of white wines so you will taste some of them to make your visit to the Loire even more authentic.
20 minutes (approx.)・Admission included
Pass byChateau De Chaumont Sur Loire
On your way to the Chambord Chateau, we'll pass by this lovely 1,000-year-old castle and its beautiful flower garden that is along the Loire River. If you ask about it the guide will be happy to share its history with you and, if time permits, stop for a few photos of it as well.
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Minimum age of all participant is 7 years old
- It is necessary to be able to walk at a moderate pace in order to keep on schedule.
- Not recommended for travelers who have trouble walking or climbing steps.
Cancellation Policy
Free Cancellation: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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455 Reviews
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Brooke S, Dec 2024
Excellent guide, small group, very attentive. Just a great day. We booked four tours with this company and all were fabulous.
A fabulous experience. The castles are spectacular and well worth a visit.
anngJ893CV, Dec 2024
My friend and I had a fabulous time on this tour. It was a very long day so we were glad that someone else was driving and we could snooze on the way back. Our guide, Enzo, went above and beyond, particularly for a man in the group who was experiencing mobility issues. He was so patient and took great care of everyone. We did encounter some rain and umbrellas were provided. The castles were magnificent. We thoroughly enjoyed the day.
Super Guide and a Great Trip!!
lsulaw91, Dec 2024
We wife and I loved this trip. Our guide Philippe was fantastic and took us to a surprise stop. He was very knowledgeable and very friendly and he was a great driver!! lol. We couldn’t be more happy with our experience. Philippe even gave us a great tip for dining in Amboise as well as one to Cafe Le Procope in Paris where you can see Napoleon’s hat. Thank you so much!
Responses from BlueFoxTravel_Paris
Hi lsulaw91,
Paris is full of surprises and curiosities and our guides, as long-time Parisians, are happy to share them!
Thank you for your kind words about our guide and for taking the time to give us feedback!
We hope you will visit Paris again!
Kind regards,
- Alice
Sara Is The Guide Everyone Wishes They Get!!!!
Jamie_F, Dec 2024
This is the day trop to make! Sara was phenomenal! She is actively pursuing her PhD in history and the knowledge definitely shows! Amazing guide and amazing chateaus! Sara Is The Guide Everyone Wishes They Get!!!!
Enjoyed the Tour except for the van
Catelib, Dec 2024
Our guide was very helpful, and took opportunities to show us good spots for taking photos. He was very relaxed about time at the sites which we really appreciated. It was great to have umbrellas on board as the day we went it was pouring with rain. The guide gave us basic historical information. We were standing in the rain for his talks which is possibly why he kept it fairly brief. We had 8 in our tour so the van was full. Unfortunately not all seating was equal and it was first in first serve to allocate seating. We found ourselves in the back seats with not nearly enough room for our legs, (especially in the back corner where there was allowance for the wheel guard also encroaching on the foot/ leg space) making the first part of our trip very uncomfortable. We ended up on a seat rotation with a very kind shorter couple. Fortunately a young boy agreed to take that seat on the way home. I got the impression this had been an issue before as the driver had suggestions on how to deal with it but he left it up to us. I would not recommend this tour if you are taller than 5’5 or 165 cm, but otherwise was very happy with it.
Responses from BlueFoxTravel_Paris
Hi Catelib,
Thank you for your review.
We are sorry that it rained during the tour, we are sure that it had an impact on your enjoyment of the tour.
Seats in the van are not assigned in advance, the participants who first arrive at the meeting point can choose the best seats for them. Those who show up later must sit in the rest of the seats.
However, we are glad that you are satisfied with the tour.
Kind regards,
- Alice
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