Private Day Tour to Loire Valley Castles & Wines from Paris
ID: GYG131238-195288
Category:
Country: France
Duration:
1 days
Description
Discover the wonders of the Loire Valley with this private full-day tour from Paris. Visit the magnificent Chateau of Chambord, enjoy a gourmet wine-and-food pairing lunch at a family-run winery and enjoy a visit to one of the best wineries of the region.
Do you want to see splendid Renaissance castles and taste delicious Loire Valley wines? At the end of this private 11-hour wine and culture day tour, you will have fallen in love with Chambord's impressive architecture and with the diversity of Loire Valley wines. After an early morning hotel pick-up in Paris, you will travel with your knowledgeable guide about two hours south of the city towards Chambord Castle. En route, bite into flaky croissants and pastries while hearing about the history of the region and its heritage of wine-making.
Arrive at Chambord Castle in the morning for an audio-guided tour. Come away knowing the secrets behind this magnificent Château, constructed by King Francis I of France 500 years ago. Back in your air-conditioned minivan, pass through the vineyards of Touraine, Vouvray and Montlouis sur Loire. Admire the colorful landscapes of chenin blanc, sauvignon blanc and cabernet franc grapes.
Settle in at a family-run Vouvray wine estate, where you’ll meet the winemaker and enjoy a delicious meal of traditional food, paired with a wine tasting. After lunch, discover a boutique but world-famous winery and taste sparkling white wines, dry and sweet white wines, red and rosé wines (depending on availability). Taste authentic Loire Valley wines largely unavailable in the rest of the world. You will be dropped off back at your hotel in the evening.
Highlights
- Take a guided visit of a world-famous Loire Valley winery, followed by a wine tasting
- Visit Chambord Castle and take an audio-guide tour
- Savor a gourmet lunch at a family-run winery with Loire Valley wine and food pairing
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Please advise of any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
• 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
• The visited wineries can be changed upon your wishes (please contact to arrange special visits; may change prices)
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
All participants who are over 12 years old must present either proof of full vaccination, proof of a Covid-19 infection in the past 6 months, or a negative test taken no more than 24 hours before the activity starts
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
