3-day Private Loire Castles Trip with 2 Wine tastings from Paris

3 days (ID: 162344)

Private Mercedes minivan Tiered Pricing

Overview

A high-quality Live-guided 3-day Private trip for 2 to 6 clients to 7 Top Loire Valley castles with two wine tastings.
Accommodation at 4* Chateau-hotel included.
Mercedes Minivan, extra long with adjustable seats, drives faster than a bus or minibus.
Despite the large number of castles etc the tour is quite relaxing.
We bring You as well to two local Wine producer where You can get explanations how it is being made for centuries and make the tastings of minimum 7 wines at each place.
Do not miss the opportunity that we offer you to make this reservation and take some memories that will remain in your memory as the best vacations.
You will only have to relax and enjoy, we assure you comfort.
More guided trips to Loire Valley in Small-groups and as Private Experiences available.

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 - 12:00 Arrival at the Loire Valley at Château de Chambord

10:00 - 12:00 Visit of Chateaux 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.
12:00 Departure to the Blois city. It take about 20 minutes (17 km)

Day 1: 12:30 - 14:00 Arrival in Blois city. Lunch break.

12:30 - 14:00 Arrival in Blois city. Lunch break. We will recommend You a good restaurant.

Day 1: 14:00 - 15:30 Visit of Chateaux Blois

14:00 - 15:30 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.
15:30 Departure to the Winery Plou et Fils. It takes about 30 minutes (30 km).

Day 1: 16:00 - 16:45 Wine Tasting at a local family winery

16:00 - 16:45 Wine Tasting at a local family winery 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. We will present You red, rose and white wines (minimum 7 different wines)
16:45 Departure to Domaine De La Tortinière, Château Hôtel Val de Loire. It takes about 45 minutes (40 km). Accommodation. Free time.

Day 1: 17:30 Accommodation at Château Hôtel "Domaine De La Tortinière"

17:30 Arrival and accommodation at Château Hôtel "Domaine De La Tortinière". Free time.

Day 2: 09:00 Departure to Chateau de Chenonceau

09:00 Departure from Château Hôtel "Domaine De La Tortinière" to Chenonceau castle. It takes just half an hour drive (40 km).

Day 2: 09:00 - 11:00 Arrival at the Chenonceau castle

09:30 - 11:30 Arrival and visit of Château de Chenonceau. Skip-the-line access with Guide to Chenonceau Castle nicknamed the "ladies’ castle", remarkable for its feminine history of famous women of France such as Catherine de Medici as well as for it’s stunning architecture as well as unique aches over the River Cher. The Renaissance-style gardens Gardens of Chenonceau with their more than 130,000 flowerings plants will impress You as well. You will also get a brochure with explanations of each room.
Free time to walk around the gardens.
11:00 Departure from the Chenonceau castle destination Amboise City. It takes about 20 min (14 km)

Day 2: 12:00 - 14:00 Arrival in Amboise city and Lunch break.

12:00 - 14:00 Arrival in Amboise city and Lunch break. There are many cafes and restaurants at the main walking street of Amboise near the entrance to the Castle. So You will have the best choice for Lunch. We can as well make a reservation at a good restaurant.

Day 2: 14:00 - 15:30 Château Royal d'Amboise

14:00 to 15:30 Skip-the-line access with Guide to Château Royal 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 his grave in the chapel.
15:30. Walking of about 400 meters to Leonardo da Vinci castle Clos Luce

Day 2: 15:45 - 17:30 Visit of Chateaux Clos Luce

15:45 - 17:30 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.
Free time in Amboise city.
17:30 Back ride to Domaine De La Tortinière. It takes about 40 min (36 km).

Day 2: 18:15 Arrival at Château Hôtel "Domaine De La Tortinière"

18:15 Arrival at Château Hôtel "Domaine De La Tortinière". Free time.

Day 3: 09:00 Departure to Villandry castle

09:00 Departure from Château Hôtel "Domaine De La Tortinière" to Villandry castle. It takes just one hour drive (55 km).

Day 3: 10:00 - 11:30 Arrival and visit of the Villandry castle

10:00 - 11:30 Arrival and visit of the Villandry castle.
11:30 Departure to the Amboise city for Lunch break. It takes about 50 min (60 km)

Day 3: 12:30 - 14:00 Arrival in Amboise city and Lunch break

12:30 - 14:00 Arrival in Amboise city and Lunch break. There are many cafes and restaurants at the main walking street of Amboise near the entrance to the Castle. So You will have the best choice for Lunch. We can as well make a reservation at a good restaurant.
14:00 Departure to Wine tasting at the local Winery. It takes 30 min (17 km).

Day 3: 14:30 - 15:30 Local Winery visit

14:30 - 15:30 Arrival at local Winery with Cave visit and Wine tasting.
15:30 Departure to Chaumont castle. It takes about 30 min.

Day 3: 16:00 - 17:30 Visit of Chateau de Chaumont Sur Loire.

16:00 - 17:30 Arrival and visit of Chateau de Chaumont Sur Loire. 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.
17:30 Departure to Paris. It takes 3 hours (200 km).

Day 3: 20:30 Arrival in Paris

20:30 Arrival in Paris. Drop off at Your hotel.

What's Included

4 Stars Chateau-Hotel accommodation in Double Rooms for 2 nights
Visit of 7 Loire Valley castles, tickets included
Hotel accommodation in Double Room one night with breakfast
Mercedes E220/E300 business class car for 2 - 3 people or Mercedes Minivan for 3 - 7 people
Professional Guide - Driver
2 Wine tasting during the local wineries visits
All fees and taxes
Bottled water

Exclusions

Gratuities and Souvenirs
Meals and Drinks
Single Room supplement