2-day 6 Loire Valley Castles Guided Small-group from Paris with Wine tasting

2 days (ID: 162351)

Small-group Tiered Pricing Mercedes minivan

Overview

A high-quality Live-guided 2-day Small-group trip for 2 to 7 clients to 6 Top Loire Valley castles, Accommodation and Tickets included: Chambord, Amboise, Clos Luce, Chenonceau, Chaumont-sur-Loire, Blois
Hotel pick up included
Mercedes Minivan, extra long with adjustable seats, drives faster than a bus or minibus. Despite the large number of castles, the tour is quite relaxing
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
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Itinerary

Day 1: 07:30 Departure to Loire Valley

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.

Day 1: 10:00 - 11:30 Arrival at the Loire Valley at Château de Chambord

10:00 - 11:30 Visit of 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. The building was constructed from 1519 to 1547 by Francis I (Francois 1-er) and is nowadays the biggest castle with its 440 rooms, 282 fireplaces and 84 staircases. The castle is also known because of its open double-spiral staircase. The two spirals ascend the three floors without ever meeting. Leonardo da Vinci may have designed the staircase.
11:30 Departure in direction to Amboise city for a close located Winery. It takes about 1 hour.

Day 1: 12:30 to 13:15 Wine Tasting

12:30 Wine Tasting of minimum 7 wines at a local family vinery existing since many centuries. You will learn how wines have been making for centuries and have afterwords the wine tasting of local wines with explanations.
13:15 Departure to Amboise city

Day 1: 13:20 - 14:30 Free time for Lunch in Amboise

13:20 - 14:30 Free time for Lunch in Amboise city where You'll find many restaurants and cafes. We can help You as well with the table reservation.

Day 1: 14:30 to 15:30 Visit of Chateau d’Amboise

14:30 to 15:30 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. Learn the history of the castle Amboise which is known as birth place of princes, the reign of Kings, and the death of the greatest Renaissance master, Leonardo Da Vinci! You can see the chapel with his grave.

Day 1: 15:45 - 17:15 Visit of Chateau de Chenonceau

15:45 - 17:15 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 such as Catherine de Medici as well as for its stunning architecture as well as unique aches over the River Cher.
17:15 Departure and accommodation at a Hotel in Amboise.

Day 2: 10:30 Check out from You Hotel in Amboise

10:30 Check out from You Hotel in Amboise.

Day 2: 10:30 to 11:45 Visit of Chateaux Clos Luce

10:30 to 11:45 Visit of Chateaux Clos Luce with Parc Leonardo da Vinci. In this castle Leonardo da Vince spent last three years of his life. The Château du Clos Lucé is a castle located just 400 meters away from Château Royal d'Amboise to which it is connected by an underground passageway. Built by Hugues d'Amboise in 1471, the palace belonged once to the French king Charles VIII and afterwards to Leonardo da Vinci who lived there at the invitation of Francis I from 1516 until his death on 2 May 1519. Today it is a museum about Leonardo da Vinci's life, work and memory.Clos Luce is of top 100 extraordinary destinations to explore 2021 by time magazine.
11:45 Departure for the Wine tasting.

Day 2: 12:00 - 14:30 Free time in Amboise. Lunch break

12:00 - 14:30 Free time in Amboise. Lunch break in Amboise city where You'll find many restaurants and cafes. We can advise You or reserve for You a good Michlin restaurant in Amboise. It takes 1,5 to 2 hours at a good restaurant so You have got enough time to do it.
14:30 Departure to Chaumont sur Loire Castle. It takes just 20 minutes (17 km) driving along the Loire river.

Day 2: 14:50 to 16:10 Visit of Chateau de Chaumont

14:50 to 16:10 Visit of Chateau de Chaumont. The castle Château de Chaumont was founded in the 10th century and rebuilt in the 15th century by Charles I d'Amboise. Protected as a monument historique since 1840, the château became the French state ownership and is now open to the public. Catherine de Medici forced in 1559 Diane de Poitiers to accept the Château de Chaumont in exchange for the Château de Chenonceau. Diane de Poitiers spent here last 3 years of her life.
16:10 Departure to Blois. It takes about 20 minutes to reach the Blois city.

Day 2: 16:30 - 18:00 Visit of Chateaux Blois

16:30 - 18:00 Arrival in Blois city and Visit of Chateaux Blois. The Royal Château of Blois is located in the center of Blois city. It was a residence of some French Kings, Joan of Arc also went there by 1429 to be blessed by the Archbishop of Reims before departing with her army to battle against the English. The castle comprises several buildings of four different architectural styles. There are 564 rooms in the castle, including 100 bedrooms with a fireplace in each, and 75 staircases.
18:00 Departure to Paris. There are approx. 180 km to drive on highway. One stop will be made at the rest area.

Day 2: 20:30 to 21:00 Coming back to Paris

20:00 Coming back to Paris. Drop off at Your hotel.

What's Included

Visits to 6 Loire Valley castles, tickets included: : Château Royal d'Amboise, Château de Chenonceau, Chateaux de Chambord, Chateau Clos Luce, Chateau Royal de Blois, Chateau de Chaumont
Mercedes E220/E300 business class car for 2 - 3 people or Mercedes Minivan for 3 - 7 people
Hotel accommodation in Double Room one night with breakfast
Wine tasting of 7 wines during local vinery visit
All Fees and Taxes
Bottled water

Exclusions

Gratuities and Souvenirs
Meals and Drinks