Small Group Tour: Loire Valley Castles by Minibus
Enjoy a wonderful day in the Loire Valley. There, you will discover the famous castles and gardens of the Renaissance. You will be amazed by Chambord, “a marvelous chateau, which legend has that Leonardo da Vinci, then living at the Clos Lucé in Amboise, made several plans & models used for the construction of the chateau.” “While visiting Chambord, you will also discover one of Europe’s finest parks. The park covers over 13,000 acres and is Europe’s largest wooded park.”
During your day in the French Countryside, you will also enjoy the visit of the cradle of the Renaissance, Chateau Amboise, one of the first truly royal residences of its kind.
At Chenonceau you will admire the wealth of decoration both inside and outside, which makes Chenonceau the most popular chateau in France.
Until March 2023 you will enjoy a wine tasting session (included) and free time for lunch in the village of Amboise (lunch not included). From April 1 2023, the wine tasting will be replaced by a lunch in the villge of Amboise (lunch included).
When booking this tour please enter the language of your choice for this tour in the field provided. The tour is available in English, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Russian & French.
This tour is provided on a reserved basis prior to departure. Passengers must contact the local sightseeing company upon arrival to reconfirm their tour.
Duration:
Approximately 12 hours
Meeting point:
Until March 31 2024: Apple Store Champs-Elysées 114, avenue des Champs-Elysées 75008 Paris.
From April 1 2024 onwards: 2, bis avenue Foch 75116 Paris. In Front of The Club Le Duplex Métro Line 1, 2, 6 Exit # 8 Charles de Gaulle Etoile.
Ending point:
Arc de Triomphe
Departures:
6:50am Tuesdays and Saturdays (April-March)
Group Size:
Groups limited to 8 people
Not Included:
Transportation to/from hotel, Meals (until March 2023), wine tasting (from April 2023 onwards), Gratuity
Tour does not operate on January1; May 1; July 14; November 1 and December 24, 25 or 31 and the month of January.
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