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Private 3 Loire Castles Live Guided with Wine tasting from Paris
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Paris
About
Hight quality Private Live-guided Full-day trip from Paris to the Top 3 Loire Valley Castles: Chenonceau, Amboise, Chambord. Tickets included. Door-to-door Pickup from any address in Paris included. Mercedes Minivan or Mercedes E220. You save up around two hours. Duration of 13 hours, longer as usual. We bring You to the local Vinery where You can get explanations how it is being made for centuries and taste the wines (included). This tour is also offered in Small-groups. 15 other Day trips from Paris in Small-groups and as Private Experiences by Clewel Travel.
Highlights
13 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
13 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Winery visit with wine tasting of 7 wines
Professional Guide - Driver
Bottled water
Entrance tickets to Three Castles
All Fees and Taxes
Mercedes E220/E300 business class car for 2 - 3 people or Mercedes Minivan for 3 - 7 people
Gratuities and Souvenirs
Meals and Drinks
Important Information
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Private 3 Loire Castles Live Guided with Wine tasting from Paris
(31) Reviews
Paris
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About
Hight quality Private Live-guided Full-day trip from Paris to the Top 3 Loire Valley Castles: Chenonceau, Amboise, Chambord. Tickets included. Door-to-door Pickup from any address in Paris included. Mercedes Minivan or Mercedes E220. You save up around two hours. Duration of 13 hours, longer as usual. We bring You to the local Vinery where You can get explanations how it is being made for centuries and taste the wines (included). This tour is also offered in Small-groups. 15 other Day trips from Paris in Small-groups and as Private Experiences by Clewel Travel.
Highlights
13 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
13 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Winery visit with wine tasting of 7 wines
Professional Guide - Driver
Bottled water
Entrance tickets to Three Castles
All Fees and Taxes
Mercedes E220/E300 business class car for 2 - 3 people or Mercedes Minivan for 3 - 7 people
Gratuities and Souvenirs
Meals and Drinks
Itinerary
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Paris
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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Chateau de 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)
1 hour and 30 minutes
3
Plou Et Fils
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.
2 hours
4
Chateau 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.
1 hour and 10 minutes
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Chateau de Chenonceau
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).
1 hour and 30 minutes
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Paris
20:30 to 21:00 Coming back to Paris. Drop off at Your hotel