Registered Guide, Transportation, Entrance Fees, Wine Tour and Tastings, 2 nights in a 4* hotel with breakfast in the city of Tours.

Please note that the day tours order will change according to your arrival date.

Itinerary

Day 1: Chenonceau & Chambord

Pick up: 9:00 AM at the Tours Tourist Office
09:30 AM at the Amboise Tourist Office.

Guided tour of the Chateau of Chenonceau.

The unique architecture of the Chateau of Chenonceau makes it one of the most exquisite Chateaux in the Loire Valley. Nicknamed "The Ladies Chateau", the castle of Chenonceau is related to important French women such as Diane de Poitiers and Catherine de Medici. The magnificent Renaissance Gardens around it make it even more spectacular.

Transfer to Amboise for the lunch.

Les Caves Ambacia, the Loire Valley Wine Experience!

Enjoy an exclusive and convivial tasting of Cheverny and Cour-Cheverny wines, King François the 1st 's favourite wines, at a local winery. Then wines of the domain and terroir specialities.

Please note that the tour and wine tasting will be only in English

We highly recommend to have lunch at Caves Ambacia

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

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

(non-contractual picture)

Or Lunch at leisure in Amboise.

Transfer to Chambord.

Guided tour of the Chateau of Chambord.

Drive to the Estate of Chambord, whose national game reserve as large as the city of Paris! The Chateau de Chambord (guided tour) is a unique monument as defined by its architecture and proportions. Leonardo da Vinci likely took part in its conception. With more than 400 rooms and the double spiral staircase, Chambord is a highlight of the Loire Valley.

Drop-off is at 06:00 PM at the Tours Tourist Office

Or 06:30 PM at the Amboise Tourist Office.

Check in at your hotel l'Univers**** in the city center of Tours. 

Day 2: Private tour to 3 Chateaus OR to 2 Chateaus and a winery

Pick-up at 09:00 AM at your hotel

Guided tour to Chateaus to be chosen between 

  - Blois

  - Cheverny

  - Beauregard

  - Chaumont-sur-Loire

  - Amboise

  - Clos Lucé

  - Villandry Gardens

  - Azay-le-Rideau

  - Langeais

  - Chinon

  - Ussé

  - Islette

Once you made your confirmation, we will be happy to discuss with you which program is possible to do according to your envies !

Note:  Please note that according to the area, not every chateaus are possible to visit on the same day.

Lunch at your leisure.

Drop-off around 06:00 PM at your hotel.

Day 3: Checkout & end of services

Accommodation

Your hotel l'Univers**** is set in a fashionable shopping area one kilometre from the Old Town. This hotel has been the most prestigious address in Tours since 1846. Many notables of Europe and the New World have stayed here. The celebrated portrait gallery only underlines its rich and historic past, while continuing to offer all the comfort of a grand hotel established in the best traditions of hospitality and elegance “à la Française”.

Hotel may change according to availability. Should the initial provider be unavailable we will offer accommodation at a parallel quality level.

Discover the area known as "Old Tours", with charming pedestrian-only streets and numerous 15th- and 16th-Century timber-framed houses, the famous Place Plumereau, Charlemagne Tower, Saint-Martin Collegiate Church, and the new Saint-Martin Basilica.
Walk in the fabulous Tours Market, the largest food market in the Loire Valley, with the open market every Wednesday and Saturday and a covered market all other days.
Discover our wines, cheeses, sumptuous fruits, vegetables, local meat dishes (charcuterie) and fresh fish.
Tours is the largest city in the Loire Valley and the region's capital. Its central location makes it the best base for sightseeing. Historically and architecturally speaking, it is an essential cradle of the French Renaissance.

This tour includes

• Transportation in a comfortable and fully appointed minivan
• An English-speaking Guide
• Entry tickets and guided tours to the chosen sites
• Visit and tasting at a cellar caves
• Visit and tasting at a second domain - IF CHOSEN
• Two nights double occupancy in a hotel**** located in Tours with breakfast, all taxes included
  

This tour does not include

• Personal expenses
• Extras
• The cost of additional drinks
• Lunches, dinners and gratuities

Additional information

• Loire Valley tours from Paris by TGV train, option available during the booking steps
• If you need a quotation for less or more than 2 people, please send us your request at contact@france-intense.com