Private Day Trip to Loire Valley with Tastings and Lunch
Overview
Enjoy a full-day tour of the Loire Valley and its wineries and taste 8 different types of wine.
Highlights
- Discover the legendary Chambord
- Visit of a world-famous local winery and its cellars
- Enjoy lunch at a restaurant or in a winery (subject to availabilities)
- Try more than 7 different local wines
- Stop in the vineyard for a vine growing introduction by your guide
Want a well-spent day? How about a private tour of the Loire Valley? Visit one of Europe’s most renowned castles, part of the UNESCO World Heritage, and learn about the region's diverse wines.
In the morning, your guide will pick you up at your hotel and drive to the Loire Valley, offering fresh croissants along the way. As you enter the park of Château de Chambord, your guide will share everything you need to know about the region's history. An audio-guided tour of the castle will reveal fascinating anecdotes about this impressive architecture built over 500 years ago by King Francis I of France. Next, enjoy a scenic drive along the river, glimpsing other wonderful castles such as Amboise (Leonardo da Vinci’s last home) and Blois, home to French kings during the Renaissance. For lunch, savour local cuisine paired with wines at a winery or restaurant. Use this time to ask your guide about wine or French culture.
After lunch, take in panoramic views of the vineyards of Montlouis-sur-Loire and Vouvray, known for world-famous white wines. Weather permitting, stop among the vines of Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, and Cabernet Franc, where your guide will share secrets of vine growing. Visit a famous wine estate, exploring cellars harbouring millions of bottles. Finish the tour with a tasting of various wines, from reds to dry, sweet, and sparkling whites. Your guide will then drive you back to your hotel in the early evening.
What's included
- Entrance fees
- Breakfast
- Guided tour
- Water
- Wine tasting
- Private transportation
- Transportation in air-conditioned vehicle
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Meeting & pickup
You'll be picked up at your hotel or flat in Paris. Just send the local operator a message with your address. Pick-up time is between 7 and 8am. You'll know the exact time the day before your visit.
Additional info
Not allowed:
- Children under 3 years of age
Know in advance:
- Some visits include a lot of stairs and no lift to access the underground galleries
- Please note that the schedule and the wineries visited are subject to minor changes depending on the season and supplier availability
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at the time of the booking
Remember to bring:
- Wine cellars are usually quite cold and damp (10 °C). Do not forget to bring warm clothes with you
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 1 day before the experience starts for a full refund.
Questions
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