Paris — Chambord Castle — Amboise Castle — Chenonceau castle — Amboise city

Palais Garnier - 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 Chateau 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 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.

Plou Et Fils - 13:00 Wine Tasting of minimum 7 wines at a local family vinery 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.

13:45 Departure to Amboise city

Chateau Royal d’Amboise - 14:00 Free time for Lunch in Amboise city where You’ll find many restaurants and cafes. We can help You as well with the table reservation.
15:00 to 16:15 Skip-the-line access with Guide to Chateau 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 the chapel with his grave.

Chateau de Chenonceau - 16:30 Arrival at the Chenonceau castle. Visit of Chateau de Chenonceau. Time to enjoy the Castle and walking around the Castle taking pictures. Chenonceau is nicknamed the “ladies’ castle”, 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.
18:00 Departure to the hotel. Accommodation, Free time.

Clos Luce castle — Chaumont castle — Blois castle — Paris

Amboise - 08:30 Departure from Your hotel destination Chaumont Castle. It takes about 45 min (40 km)

Le Chateau du Clos Luce - Parc Leonardo da Vinci - 09:00 Visit of Chateaux Clos Luce with Parc Leonardo da Vinci. 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.

Chateau De Chaumont Sur Loire - 12:00 Arrival at 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.

13:30 Departure to Blois city.

Blois - 14:00 Arrival in Blois city. Free time for Lunch.
15:30 - 17:00 Visit of Blois castle.
17:00 Departure to Paris. It takes about 2,5 hours drive.

Paris - 20:00 Coming back to Paris. Drop off at Your hotel.

• Professional Guide - Driver
• All Fees and Taxes, Bottled water
• Wine tasting during local vinery visit
• Visits to 6 Loire Valley castles (tickets included)
• Hotel accommodation in Double Rooms one night with breakfast
• Mercedes E220/E300 business class car for 2 - 3 people or Mercedes Minivan for 3 - 7 people

• Gratuities and Souvenirs
• Meals and Drinks

Experience 6 major Loire Valley castles over a comfortable 2-day private tour, with hotel pick-up for 2 to 6 participants. The tour includes visits to Chambord, Amboise, Clos Luce, Chenonceau, Chaumont, and Blois. Travel in our air-conditioned Mercedes Minivan with adjustable seating for a faster, more enjoyable journey than a bus or minibus. Despite visiting multiple castles, you’ll find the itinerary relaxing. We also offer a visit to a local wine producer for an insightful look at wine-making processes and complimentary wine tasting. Additionally, our company offers 15 more private and small-group experiences in and from Paris.

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.