Loire Valley Day from Tours with Visit to Azay le Rideau and Villandry
Overview
Explore the Loire Valley from Tours and see some of the best chateaux of the area.
Highlights
- Explore the interior of Chateau d'Azay le Rideau
- Admire the elegant gardens of Chateau de Villandry
- Discover two local wineries and taste Loire Valley wines
Enjoy a complete discovery of Loire Valley with the visit of must-see Chateau of Azay-le-Rideau and Château de Villandry and its remarkable gardens. Benefit from your guide's thrilling historical anecdotes and feel part of these old days. In the afternoon, learn everything about Loire Valley wines by discovering two local wineries. A fun adventure you will always remember!
You will start with a visit of Château d'Azay le Rideau, a true jewel of Renaissance architecture with its straight staircase. Its history mixed with royalty, conspiracies, and passion will not leave you indifferent. Then, Château de Villandry, a jewel of French heritage built during the Renaissance. Your guide will accompany you through the remarkable formal gardens of Villandry, of breathtaking beauty and delicacy.
After lunch, you will discover Loire Valley wines. Your guide will help you to understand the diversity of Loire wines and their specific terroir. You'll visit the traditional vat room and the underground cellars. For the second wine tasting of the afternoon, in the area of Amboise, you will discover the range of wines that are produced there: white, rosé, red, sparkling.
What's included
- Guided tour
- Wine tasting
- Transportation in air-conditioned vehicle
- Skip-the-line tickets
- Food
- Hotel pick-up/drop-off
Meeting & pickup
Present your voucher at the Tourist Office of Tours 10 minutes before departure time scheduled.
Additional info
Not allowed:
- Children under 4 years old
Know in advance:
- It is strictly required to have a ticket in order to access the van at the beginning of the tour, including children. Last minute additions on the day of the tour can not be accepted
- A minimum of 2 participants is required for the tour to operate. If the minimum number of participant is not reached, the local operator will cancel the tour and offer you a full refund
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 1 day before the experience starts for a full refund.
Questions
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