Loire Valley Wines and Castle Small Group Day Trip from Paris

4.7
(56 reviews)

11 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

Discover the wonders of the Loire Valley with this Wineries & Castles full-day tour from Paris! Visit the magnificent Château de Chambord, savor a wine & food pairing lunch at a family-run winery or a gourmet restaurant of the Touraine Wine region, and enjoy a visit and tasting in a Loire Valley winery. White, red, rosé, sparkling wines, you’ll be amazed by the diversity of Loire Valley wines! This small-group tour limited to 8 people includes round-trip transportation in air-conditioned minivan.

What's Included

Stop in the vineyard for a vine growing introduction
Audio-guided visit of Chambord Castle
Guided visit of a Loire Valley Winery, followed by a wine tasting
English-speaking driver guide, expert in wine, sharing knowledge and anecdotes
Lunch at a family-run winery or gourmet restaurant, with Loire Valley wine and food pairing
Pick up at your hotel (if located in Paris), drop off in central Paris (Hôtel de Ville)
Transport by comfortable, air-conditioned minivan (8 passengers max)
Gratuities
Extras

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

- Departure Point: Hotels if located in central Paris - Otherwise, meeting point that will be decided with the customer prior to travel date. - Return point: Drop off in central Paris (Hôtel de Ville)

Itinerary

Duration: 11 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Paris

    Hotel pick up - After an early morning hotel pickup in Paris, you will travel with your knowledgeable tour guide in an air-conditioned minivan for about 2 hours. En route, hear about the winemaking region of Loire Valley as you bite into delicious croissants.

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Chateau de Chambord

    Let yourself be audio guided through this splendid renaissance castle, constructed by King Francis I of France, that inspired the Disney movie “The Beauty & the Beast”.

    2 hours Admission ticket included
  • Montlouis-sur-Loire (Pass by)

    On the way to lunch, enjoy the view through the vineyards of Touraine, Vouvray and Montlouis sur Loire. Your tour guide will tell you everything he/she knows about cabernet franc, chenin blanc and sauvignon blanc grapes.

    Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Amboise

    LUNCH Savour an authentic and freshly cooked french meal paired with local wines largely unavailable in rest of the world, in a gourmet restaurant or a winery.

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Vouvray

    FAMILY-RUN WINERY Not only will you discover the winemaking process and the cellars, but you will also taste the variety of wines the Loire Valley has to offer: sparkling; dry and sweet wines; red, white and rosé wines. (Depending on availability)

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Paris

    Return to Paris and drop off in the city center

    2 hours Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Schedule and wineries visited are subject to minor changes depending on the season and on supplier availability.
  • Your guide will contact you one day before the tour to give you an exact pick up time (usually between 7-7:30 AM)
Supplied by My Winedays - Wine Passport

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Tags

Day Trips
Wine Tastings
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Audio Guides
Culinary Tours
Wine Tours
Small Group
Food & Drink
Excellent Quality
Low Supplier Cancellation Rate
Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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