3 Loire Castles Live Guided Small group Mercedes minivan Winery.
Description
- 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 option.
- 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 and is more comfortable compared with normal cars. You save up a lot of time,
- More Loire Valley Castle Experiences in Small-groups and Private by Clewel Travel.
Itinerary
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07:30 Departure to Loire Valley
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.
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10:00 - 11:30 Visit of Chateaux Chambord
10:00 - 11:30 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 (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.
18:15 Departure to the Wine Tasting. There is 1 hour driver (60 km)
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12:30 - 14:30 Wine Tasting and Lunch time
12:30 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.
13:15 -14:30 Time for Lunch 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.
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14:30 to 15:40 Visit of Château Royal d'Amboise
14:30 to 15:40 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 his grave in the chapel.
Departure to the Chenonceau castle which is located just 20 minutes drive.
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16:00 to 17:10/17:30 Visit of Château de Chenonceau and its Gardens
16:00 to 17:10/17:30 Skip-the-line access to the Chateau 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).
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20:30 to 21:00 Coming back to Paris
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.
What's Included
- Mercedes E220 business class car for 2 - 3 people or Mercedes Minivan for 3 - 7 people
- Professional Guide-Driver or Driver + Guide
- Entrance tickets to Three Castles
- Winery visit with Tasting of 5 wines
- All Fees and Taxes
- Bottled water
What's Excluded
- Gratuities and Souvenirs
- Meals and Drinks
- HistoPad in Chambord and Audioguide in Chenonceau Castle if needed
What do I need to bring?
- Comfortable shoes
- The tour takes place all year round, so dress for the weather
Please Note
- confirmation will be received at time of booking
- online payment by [sensitive content], credit cards, bank transfer
- distance from paris to chambord 180 km (highway), between chenonceau and amboise 13 km (national roads), from chambord to amboise 50 km (national roads), from chenonceau to paris 245 km (highway)
- operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- comfortable shoes are recommended
- children must be accompanied by an adult
- most travelers can participate
- near public transportation
Meeting Point
Place de l'Opéra 10, 75009 Paris, FR
Language
English
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.