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Loire Valley Castles and Wine Small-Group Day Trip from Paris
Amboise Castle.
Chambord Castle.
Amboise castle
Our Mercedes Minivan.

Loire Valley Top 3 Castles & Wine Small-Group Trip by Mercedes

By Clewel Travel
8.4 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$409 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 13h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
Overview

Live-guided Small-group trip for 4 to 7 people to 3 top Loire Valley Castles: Chenonceau, Amboise and Chambord. Tickets included. Mercedes Minivan with adjustable seats, Hotel Pick up offered. Duration of 13 hours, longer as usual. We bring You to the local Wine producer for Wine tasting where You can get explanations how it is being made for centuries and taste local wines.
Minivan drives faster than a normal bus. You save up a lot of time,
More Loire Valley Castle Experiences in Small-groups and Private by Clewel Travel.

Activity location

  • Chateau de Chambord
    • le Chateau
    • 41250, Chambord, France

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Opéra
    • 10 Place de l'Opéra
    • 75009, Paris, Île-de-France, France

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3 Castles with Wine Tasting
  • Activity duration is 13 hours13h13h
  • English

No Pick up included

Language options: English
Starting time: 7:30 am
Price details
AU$408.63 x 2 AdultsAU$817.26

Total
Price is AU$817.26
Until Sat, 23 Nov
3 Castles with Wine & Pick up
  • Activity duration is 13 hours13h13h
  • English

& Drop off
Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 7:30 am
Price details
AU$440.68 x 2 AdultsAU$881.36

Total
Price is AU$881.36
Until Sat, 23 Nov

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedBottled water
  • What's includedWhat's includedProfessional Guide-Driver
  • What's includedWhat's includedMercedes minivan max. 7 Persons, air-conditioned with adjustable seats
  • What's includedWhat's includedAll Fees and Taxes
  • What's includedWhat's includedEntrance tickets to Three Castles
  • What's includedWhat's includedWinery visit with Tasting of 5 wines
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedService charge and Souvenirs
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedMeals and Drinks
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedHistoPad in Chambord and Audioguide in Chenonceau Castle

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Paris (Pass by)
07:30 Meeting at Opera Garnier Steps or Pick-up from Your hotel if option booked. There are 180 km to drive on highway by our comfortable air conditioned Mercedes minivan to reach the first Castle Chambord. It takes about 2,5 hours with one stop made at the rest area. The Guide will give You general Information about the French history connected to the Castles of Loire Valley.
Chateau de Chambord
  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket included
10:15 - 11:45 Visit of Château de 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 (1519–1547) 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. 11:45 Departure to the Amboise city. There is 1 hour driver (60 km)
Amboise
  • 2h
12:45 -13:45 Lunch break in Amboise city where You'll find many restaurants and cafes. We can as well recommend You or make a table reservation at a good restaurant.
Chateau Royal d'Amboise
  • 1h 15m
  • Admission ticket included
13:45 to 15:00 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. Departure to the Chenonceau castle which is located just 20 minutes drive. 15:00 Departure to Wine tasting of 5 wines at a local family vinery located close to the Amboise city.
Chateau de Chenonceau
  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket included
16:00 to 17:30 Skip-the-line access to the Chateau de Chenonceau and its Gardens. The Guide will tell You the history of the Castle and its construction. You will get as well the brochure with explanations of each room. Chenonceau nicknamed the "ladies’ castle" is remarkable for its feminine history of famous women of France such as Catherine de Medici as well as for its 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. Attn. In low season we depart at 5:10 pm and in high season at 5:30 due to the opening hours of the Castle. Departure to Paris. It takes about 3 to 3,5 hours (245 km).
Paris (Pass by)
20:30 to 21:00 Coming back to Paris full of impressions of a full Day Trip to Loire Valley and its Castles. Drop Off at Opera Garnier steps or Your hotel if option booked.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESChateau de Chambord
    • le Chateau
    • 41250, Chambord, France

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEOpéra
    • 10 Place de l'Opéra
    • 75009, Paris, Île-de-France, France

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