Discover the wonders of the Loire Valley with this Wineries & Castles full-day tour from Paris! Visit the magnificent Château de Chambord, enjoy free time for lunch in the city center of Amboise, 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.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ English speaking guide, expert in wine, sharing knowledge and anecdotes
✔ Guided visit of a Loire Valley Winery, followed by a wine tasting
✔ Audio-guided visit of Chambord Castle
✔ Transport by comfortable , air-conditioned minivan (8 passengers max)
✔ Pick up at your hotel (if located in Paris), drop off in central Paris (Hôtel de Ville)
✔ Free time in the city center of Amboise for lunch (at your own expenses)
✖ Lunch
✖ Gratuities
✖ Extras
✖ Restroom on board
Pickup Locations
1. Hotel Athena
2. Hotel Allety
3. Hotel Artus
4. Hotel Astrid Royal
5. Hotel Avenir Jonquiere
6. Hotel Claret Bercy
7. The Chess Hotel
8. Hotel Augustin - Astotel
9. Chambiges Elysees Hotel
10. Hotel Locomo
11. D'Enghien Hotel
12. Ducs de Bourgogne Hotel
13. Belta Hotel Residence
14. Best Western Premier Faubourg 88
15. Hotel Amelie
16. Best Western Hotel Le Montmartre Saint Pierre
17. Europe Liege Hotel
18. Best Western Hotel Le Montparnasse
19. Grand Hotel de Paris
20. Hotel Alison
Additional Info: - 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
1
Paris
Hotel pick up - After a morning hotel pickup in Paris, you will travel with your wine expert 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.
Duration: 2 hours
2
Chateau de Chambord
Enjoy an audio-guided visit through this splendid renaissance castle, constructed by King Francis I of France. Castle that inspired the Disney movie “The Beauty & the Beast”.
Duration: 2 hours
3
Loire Valley
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.
4
Chapelle Saint-Hubert
There will be a stop for a free time in the city center of Amboise. You will have an hour and a half to enjoy lunch at your own expenses at a local restaurant or café, and discover the charming streets of Amboise. Your guide make some recommendations if necessary.
Duration: 2 hours
5
Loire Valley
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)
Duration: 2 hours
6
Paris
Return to Paris and drop off in the city center
Duration: 2 hours
Additional info
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Possibility to bring luggage if communicated in advance
• There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. Wine Passport reserves the right to cancel any tour where the minimum number is not reached (4 ppl). In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
• We only serve alcoholic drinks for travelers 18 years old and above. Minor travelers below 18 years old will be served non-alcoholic drinks.
• We do not accept children under the age of 4
