• Paris - 07:30 Departure from your hotel. Pick-up is included. The guide will greet you and the journey begins. The drive is 245 km on the highway, taking approximately 3 hours. The guide will provide general information about French history related to the Castles of the Loire Valley.
• Chateau de Chenonceau - 10:30 to 12:00 Visit Château de Chenonceau and its Garden. Enjoy skip-the-line access and a tour inside the Chateau Chenonceau. Although audioguides are unavailable, reading materials explaining each room of the castle are provided. The guide will also explain the history and construction of Chenonceau Castle. Known as the “ladies’ castle,” it is notable for its association with famous French women like Catherine de Medici, its stunning architecture, and unique arches over the River Cher. The Renaissance-style gardens, with over 130,000 flowering plants, are sure to impress.
• Plou Et Fils - 12:00 Departure from Chenonceau Castle. 12:15 to 13:00 Wine tasting of at least 7 wines at a local family winery with a long history. Learn about centuries-old winemaking traditions followed by a tasting of local wines with explanations.
  13:00 - 14:00 Lunch in the pedestrian street of Amboise city near the Amboise Castle.
• Chateau Royal d’Amboise - 14:00 Arrival at Amboise Castle. 14:15 to 15:15 Visit the Chateau d’Amboise. A HistoPad will provide historical insights into each area of the castle. Amboise, the grand 15th-century residence of King Charles VIII, exemplifies the transition from Gothic to Renaissance architecture. Discover the history of Amboise Castle, known as the birthplace of princes, the reign of kings, and the final resting place of the great Renaissance master, Leonardo Da Vinci, whose grave can be seen in the chapel.
• Amboise - 15:15 Departure from Amboise to Chambord Castle, arriving around 16:15/16:30.
• Chateau de Chambord - 16:30 - 18:00 Visit Chateau Chambord. The Château de Chambord is renowned for its French Renaissance architecture. Constructed between 1519 and 1547 by Francis I (Francois 1-er), it is the largest castle with 440 rooms, 282 fireplaces, and 84 staircases. The castle is famous for its open double-spiral staircase, where two spirals ascend three floors without meeting. Leonardo da Vinci may have designed this staircase.

18:15 Departure to Paris. The drive is approximately 180 km on the highway.

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

• All Fees and Taxes
• Bottled water
• Wine Tasting
• Mercedes E220 or Mercedes Minivan
• Entrance tickets to Three Castles
• Professional Guide
• Professional Driver

• Gratuities and Souvenirs, Meals and Drinks

Private Full-day trip from Paris for 2 to 6 persons to the Top 3 Loire Valley Castles: Chenonceau, Amboise, Chambord with Wine tasting. Tickets included ! We offer two options: Live Guided during the whole trip or Audio Guided with experienced driver only. By Audio guided trips we provide Histopads in Chambord and Amboise and Audio guide in Chenonceau. Mercedes E220 business-class car for 2-3 people or Mercedes minivan for 3-7 people. Duration of 13 hours (longer as usual). Minivan and car drive faster than a bus. You save up around two hours. This tour is also offered in Small-groups up to 6 persons. 15 other Day trips from Paris in Small-groups and as Private Experiences by Clewel Travel.

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