Chambord — Chenonceau Loire Castles Small-group by Minivan with Wine tasting

13 hours (ID: 162334)

Small-group Mercedes minivan

Overview

A high-quality Live-guided Small-group trip for 4 to 7 clients, to Chenonceau and Chambord castles. Tickets included ! Mercedes Minivan extra long with adjustable seats drives faster.
Duration of 13 hours (longer as usual). We bring You to the local Wine producer for Wine tasting of minimum 7 wines 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 for such trips compared with normal cars. You save up a lot of time.
More Loire Valley Castle Experiences in Small-groups and Private Clewel Travel are available.

Itinerary

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.

10:00 - 11:30 Arrival at the Loire Valley at Château de Chambord

10:00 - 11:30 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.

18:15 Departure to the Wine Tasting. There is 1 hour driver (60 km)

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.

14:30 to 15:40 Free time in Amboise

14:30 to 15:40 Free time in Amboise. An excellent opportunity to learn this cosy town and to make shopping.
15:40 Departure to the Chenonceau castle which is located just 20 minutes drive.

16:00 - 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 Château 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).

20:30 to 21:00 Coming back to Paris

20:30 to 21:00 Coming back to Paris to Opera Garnier or Drop Off if this option booked (free of charge) full of impressions of a full Day Trip to Loire Valley and its Castles.

What's Included

Mercedes minivan max. 7 Persons, air-conditioned with adjustable seats
Professional Guide-Driver
Entrance tickets to Two Castles
Winery visit with Tasting of 7 wines
All Fees and Taxes
Bottled water

Exclusions

Gratuities and Souvenirs
Meals and Drinks
HistoPad in Chambord and Audioguide in Chenonceau Castle