Paris — Chambord Castle — Blois Castle — Winery visit

Paris - 07:30  Pick-up from Your hotel. There are 180 km to drive on highway by our comfortable air conditioned Mercedes minivan. It takes about 2,5 hours. The Guide will give You general Information about the French history connected to the Castles of Loire Valley.

Chateau de Chambord - 10:00 - 12:00 Visit of Chateaux Chambord. The Guide will tell You the history of the Castle and its construction. The Château de Chambord is one of the most popular castles because of its French Renaissance architecture. The building was constructed from 1519 to 1547 by Francis I (Francois 1-er) and is nowadays the biggest castle with its 440 rooms, 282 fireplaces and 84 staircases. The castle is also known because of its open double-spiral staircase. The two spirals ascend the three floors without ever meeting. Leonardo da Vinci may have designed the staircase. 
12:00  Departure to the Blois city. It take about 20 minutes (17 km)

Blois - 12:30  - 14:00  Arrival in Blois city. Lunch break. We will recommend You a good restaurant.

Chateau Royal de Blois - 14:00 - 15:30  Visit of Chateaux Blois. The Royal Château of Blois is located in the center of Blois city. It was a residence of some French Kings, Joan of Arc also went there by 1429 to be blessed by the Archbishop of Reims before departing with her army to battle against the English. The castle comprises several buildings of four different architectural styles. There are 564 rooms in the castle, including 100 bedrooms with a fireplace in each, and 75 staircases.
15:30   Departure to the Winery Plou et Fils. It takes about 30 minutes (30 km).

Plou Et Fils - 16:00 - 16:45  Wine Tasting at a local family winery existing since many centuries. You will learn how wines have been making for centuries and have afterwords the wine tasting of local wines with explanations. We will present You red, rose and white wines (minimum 7 different wines)
16:45  Departure to Domaine De La Tortinière, Château Hôtel Val de Loire. It takes about 45 minutes (40 km). Accommodation. Free time.

Hôtel Restaurant Domaine de la Tortinière - 17:30  17:30 Hotel accommodation at 4 Château Hôtel or 3 Hotel due to the chosen Option

Chenonceau castle — Amboise city — Amboise castle — Clos Luce castle

Hôtel Restaurant Domaine de la Tortinière - 09:00  Departure from Château Hôtel “Domaine De La Tortinière” to Chenonceau castle. It takes just half an hour drive (40 km).

Chateau de Chenonceau - 09:30 - 11:30   Arrival and visit of Château de Chenonceau
Skip-the-line access with Guide to Chenonceau Castle nicknamed the “ladies’ castle”, remarkable for its feminine history of famous women of France such as Catherine de Medici as well as for it’s stunning architecture as well as unique aches over the River Cher. The Renaissance-style gardens Gardens of Chenonceau with their more than 130,000 flowerings plants will impress You as well. You will also get a brochure with explanations of each room.
Free time to walk around the gardens.
11:00 Departure from the Chenonceau castle destination Amboise City. It takes about 20 min (14 km)

Amboise - 12:00 - 14:00 Arrival in Amboise city and Lunch break. There are many cafes and restaurants at the main walking street of Amboise near the entrance to the Castle. So You will have the best choice for Lunch. We can as well make a reservation at a good restaurant.

Chateau Royal d’Amboise - 14:00 to 15:30  Skip-the-line access with Guide to Château Royal d’Amboise with Histopad explaining to You the history of this Castle and of each room. Amboise is the grand 15th-century residence of King Charles VIII and an example of the transition of Gothic to Renaissance architecture. Learn the history of the castle Amboise which is known as birth place of princes, the reign of Kings, and the death of the greatest Renaissance master, Leonardo Da Vinci! You can see his grave in the chapel.
15:30. Walking of about 400 meters to Leonardo da Vinci castle Clos Luce

Le Chateau du Clos Luce - Parc Leonardo da Vinci - 15:45 - 17:30  Visit of Chateaux Clos Luce with Parc Leonardo da Vinci. In this castle Leonardo da Vince spent last three years of his life. The Château du Clos Lucé is a castle located just 400 meters away from Château Royal d’Amboise to which it is connected by an underground passageway. Built by Hugues d’Amboise in 1471, the palace belonged once to the French king Charles VIII and afterwards to Leonardo da Vinci who lived there at the invitation of Francis I from 1516 until his death on 2 May 1519. Today it is a museum about Leonardo da Vinci’s life, work and memory. Clos Luce is of top 100 extraordinary destinations to explore 2021 by Time magazine.
Free time in Amboise city.
17:30  Back ride to Domaine De La Tortinière. It takes about 40 min (36 km)

Hôtel Restaurant Domaine de la Tortinière - 18:15  Arrival at 4 Château Hôtel or 3 Hotel due to the chosen Option

Villandry castle — Amboise city — Winery visit — Chateau de Chaumont

Hôtel Restaurant Domaine de la Tortinière - 09:00  Departure from Château Hôtel “Domaine De La Tortinière” to Chaumont castle. It takes just one hour drive (55 km).

Chateau de Villandry - 10:00 - 11:30  Arrival  and visit of the Villandry castle.
11:30   Departure to the Amboise city for Lunch break. It takes about 50 min (60 km)

Amboise - 12:30 - 14:00  Arrival in Amboise city and Lunch break. There are many cafes and restaurants at the main walking street of Amboise near the entrance to the Castle. So You will have the best choice for Lunch. We can as well make a reservation at a good restaurant.
14:00  Departure to Wine tasting at the local Winery. It takes 30 min (17 km).

Loire Valley - 14:30 - 15:30  Arrival at local Winery with Cave visit and Wine tasting.
15:30   Departure to Chaumont castle. It takes about 30 min.

Chateau De Chaumont Sur Loire - 16:00 - 17:30  Arrival and visit of Chateau de Chaumont Sur Loire. The castle Château de Chaumont was founded in the 10th century and rebuilt in the 15th century by Charles I d’Amboise. Protected as a monument historique since 1840, the château became the French state ownership and is now open to the public. Catherine de Medici forced in 1559 Diane de Poitiers, to accept the Château de Chaumont in exchange for the Château de Chenonceau. Diane de Poitiers spent here last 3 years of her life.
17:30  Departure to Paris. It takes 3 hours (200 km).

Paris - 20:30 Arrival in Paris. Drop off at Your hotel.

• All Fees and Taxes
• Bottled water
• Hotel accommodation in Double Rooms for 2 nights
• Professional Guide-Driver or Driver and Guide
• Visit of 7 Loire Valley castles, tickets included
• 2 Wine tastings during local wineries visits
• Mercedes E220/E300 business class car for 2 - 3 people or Mercedes Minivan for 3 - 7 people

• Gratuities and Souvenirs, Meals and Drinks
• Single Room supplement

Discover the full magnificence of the “Valley of the Kings” on this exclusive 3-day private tour from Paris. Journey in a luxurious Mercedes vehicle with a personal guide-driver, and explore seven remarkable châteaux: Chambord, Blois, Chenonceau, Amboise, Clos Lucé, Villandry, and Chaumont. This tour goes beyond mere sightseeing; it offers an in-depth exploration of French royalty and winemaking. Enjoy two unique guided wine tastings at local family estates, sampling at least 14 different regional wines throughout the trip. With accommodations in luxury 3 or 4 hotels (including the option to stay in an authentic Château-Hotel), skip-the-line access, and a flexible private pace, this is the ultimate Loire Valley experience for enthusiasts of history and fine wine.

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.