Loire Valley Castles Small Group Day Trip from Paris
Now is your chance to visit the "Garden of France." With over 100 chateaux to choose from, the Loire Valley is a rich plethora of Renaissance and Enlightenment architectural masterpieces and this tour has been designed to give you a unique view of the best castles that this magical region has to offer - the majestic Chambord, the ethereally beautiful Chenonceau and the powerfully forged Amboise.
In the comfort of a minibus, your driver-guide will take you to the Loire, regaling you with anecdotes of regional history, architectural features you will see on your castle visits and about the people who had lived in them. Once you arrive at the Chateaux, you will be given free time to explore all three castles at your own pace.
Rates - including tax
| Type | Rate |
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Adult Rate (Per Person, Ages 18-65): |
$260.65 |
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Senior Rate (Per Person, Ages 66+): |
$249.52 |
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Child Rate (Per Person, Ages 3-17): |
$249.52 |
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Infant Rate (Per Person, Ages 2 and Under): |
$249.52 |
Tour / Activity Details
72 Hours Minimum Advance Booking Required. Tour does not include hotel pick up; the convenient meeting location in Paris will be specified on your E-Ticket. Rates are per person in US dollars. Please order online or call us in the USA at 212-852-4822 to order or for more information.
There is a $6.95 USD processing fee per order. This is a flat fee regardless of the number of tickets or tours purchased on an order. There is a service charge per ticket. This charge will be reflected on your summary before you checkout. The total shown at checkout includes any fuel surcharges, service charges and tax. There are no additional charges, unless otherwise specified.
Tour / Activity Policies
Cancellation Policy: There are no refunds. All sales are final.
Change Fee Policy: If changes are allowed on a tour or activity, a $20.00 per reservation change fee will be applied for any change to a reservation. Please note that some tours and activities do not allow any changes. Date changes can only be made only if we can confirm availability on the new date. While we cannot guarantee any changes can be made, all change requests must be submitted a minimum of 24 hours prior to the tour departure and must be handled on an individual basis through our Reservations Center.
Tour / Activity Description
COVID-19 Protocols Updates
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Face masks required for travelers and guides in public areas and vehicles
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Tour operator is a signatory of Caring Attitude, the health commitment charter of the city of Paris
Special Schedule Details
This tour does not operate during the month of January, or on the following holiday dates:
- May 1st (Labour Day)
- July 14th (Bastille Day)
- November 1st (All Saints Day)
- December 24th (Christmas Eve)
- December 25th (Christmas Day)
- December 31st (New Year's Eve)
Included
- Roundtrip transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle
- English speaking driver-guide
- Small group tour (maximum 8 persons per tour)
- Visit Amboise Castle
- Visit Chenonceau Castle
- Visit Chambord Castle
- Wine tasting session
Not Included
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Food (but a stop will be made so you can purchase lunch)
- Optional driver-guide gratuities
Itinerary
Chambord is the most majestic of the Chateaux you will see, boasting massive medieval towers perfectly blended with Renaissance elegance. Set in 13,000 acres of parkland, this former royal residence represents the pinnacle of France's 16th century architectural revolution and the double helix spiral staircase at the heart of the Château, attributed to Leonardo Di Vinci, is simply mind-blowing.
Amboise, with its spectacular view over the Loire, is famous for being the last resting place of one of history's most famous men - Leonardo Da Vinci - and with its massive gothic defensive features, it evokes that bygone era of knights on horseback.
Then you will be given some free time in the Village at the foot of the Castle to wander and enjoy your lunch break after a wine tasting.
Chenonceau, above all, stands out as the most beautiful of the Chateaux of the Loire as it extends with infinite grace over the waters of the river Cher. With its ornately carved decoration and history of romance and rivalry, this Chateau lives up to its passionate reputation and has been seducing visitors for hundreds of years.
In the winter, why not take advantage of the open wood fires which instantly transport you back to the days when these three castles where inhabited by some of France's most famous Renaissance Kings and Queens; wander through the myriad of tapestry-covered rooms, down corridors lined with royal portraits and up the spiraling staircases which make this architectural period so exciting. In summer, these chateaux really come alive as their beautifully manicured gardens come into bloom which you can stroll around at your leisure. Chenonceau is especially famous for its Renaissance sculptured gardens so prized by Catherine de Medici.
Your full-day tour ends with return transport to the original departure point in Paris.
72 Hours Minimum Advance Booking Required. Tour does not include hotel pick up; the convenient meeting location in Paris will be specified on your E-Ticket. Rates are per person in US dollars. Please order online or call us in the USA at 212-852-4822 to order or for more information.