Azay le Rideau, Langeais & Villandry Loire Valley Castles & Wines from Tours (shared)
Highlights
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Visit intimate Azay-Le-Rideau Castle
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Experience a wine tasting at an organic winery
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Admire the beautiful gardens of Villandry
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English speaking Guides, Experts of the Loire Valley
Summary
Loire Valley Day Tour: Chateaux of Azay Le Rideau, Langeais & Villandry, Wine tasting You will enjoy guided tours of Azay Le Rideau, the gardens of Villandry, discover Langeais and appreciate a wine tasting at a local winery.
Tour info
Duration
8 hours
Group Size
Pricing (From)
Adult:
(18-64 years)
€205.00
Child:
(5-11 years)
€179.00
Commentary
Meeting Point
Dropoff location
Why take this tour?
8.50 am - Meeting point at Tourist Office of the city of Tours.
- - Guided tour of the Chateau of Azay le Rideau.
- - Organic wine tastings at a local domain.
- - Free time for lunch (at own expense)
- - Discover of the Chateau of Langeais.
- - Guided tour of the Gardens of Villandry.
Drop off: 05.30 PM Tourist Office of the city of Tours.
Guided tour of the chateau of Azay le Rideau.
This is one of the purest gems of Renaissance Architecture in the Loire Valley. Financer Gilles Berthelot’s Chateau, delicately placed on an island on the Indre river, still shines today thanks to the lightness and balance of its mullions, pepper pots, dormers and above all its graceful staircase. We will be sure to let you admire the Chateau under every angle with a stroll around the English-style garden, a jewel-case of greenness for what is now considered one of the most beautiful stone diamonds in the Touraine.
Wine tasting at an organic local domain.
The vines of this estate are ideally spread out over the entire "terroir" covered by the appellation, from the gravel shores along the Loire River to the clay, limestone and sandy soils of the hills overlooking the valley. The red and rosé wines produced in the domain are presented under the appellation "Bourgueil" AOC. They stem 100% from the " Cabernet Franc" grape introduced by the monks of the Abbey in the 11th century.
Guided tour of Chateau of Langeais.
As best representation of everyday life in the Middle Ages, the Royal Castle of Langeais, built under King Louis the 11th, was the scene of the marriage of King Charles the 8th and Ann of Brittany. Discover amazing original sets of furniture and tapestries here in the spectacular Banquet and Wedding Halls.
This is one of the purest gems of Renaissance Architecture in the Loire Valley. Financer Gilles Berthelot’s Chateau, delicately placed on an island on the Indre river, still shines today thanks to the lightness and balance of its mullions, pepper pots, dormers and above all its graceful staircase. We will be sure to let you admire the Chateau under every angle with a stroll around the English-style garden, a jewel-case of greenness for what is now considered one of the most beautiful stone diamonds in the Touraine.
Wine tasting at an organic local domain.
The vines of this estate are ideally spread out over the entire "terroir" covered by the appellation, from the gravel shores along the Loire River to the clay, limestone and sandy soils of the hills overlooking the valley. The red and rosé wines produced in the domain are presented under the appellation "Bourgueil" AOC. They stem 100% from the " Cabernet Franc" grape introduced by the monks of the Abbey in the 11th century.
Guided tour of Chateau of Langeais.
As best representation of everyday life in the Middle Ages, the Royal Castle of Langeais, built under King Louis the 11th, was the scene of the marriage of King Charles the 8th and Ann of Brittany. Discover amazing original sets of furniture and tapestries here in the spectacular Banquet and Wedding Halls.
Guided tour of one of the most spectacular gardens of Touraine: Villandry.
By its diversity and originality (Love Garden, Kitchen Garden, Aromatic and Medicine Plant Garden, Water Garden and the brand new Sun Garden) and by its sheer size (15 acres, 1150 linden trees), Villandry is the Loire Valley garden not to be missed. Your guide will soon have you speaking the language of the Medieval and Renaissance garden, deepening you understanding of the healing powers of thyme and basil.
By its diversity and originality (Love Garden, Kitchen Garden, Aromatic and Medicine Plant Garden, Water Garden and the brand new Sun Garden) and by its sheer size (15 acres, 1150 linden trees), Villandry is the Loire Valley garden not to be missed. Your guide will soon have you speaking the language of the Medieval and Renaissance garden, deepening you understanding of the healing powers of thyme and basil.
What’s included?
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Transportation in a comfortable fully equipped minivan -
English-speaking driver/guide, Loire Valley Expert -
Entrance fees of Azay Le Rideau Castle -
Entrance fees of Gardens of Villandry -
Entrance fees to Langeais Castle & Gardens -
Wine tasting in a winery -
Personal insurance & expenses
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Meals & drinks
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Entrance fees other than mentioned
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Gratuities for the guide
Things to know
Before you book
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Instant booking confirmation
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Available from April to October on Wednesdays
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Tour requires minimum 2 passengers (adults) to operate
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Small group option, maximum 8 persons
Before you go
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Please be ready 10 minutes before arrival time
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Tour is operated in English and maximum one other language
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Tour is not wheelchair accessible
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Prices are per person
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In case minimum numbers are not reached we will offer to reschedule or refund your tour
Covid Policy
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
Cancellation Policy
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Up to 72 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund
Less than 72 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
About operator:
Ophorus Tours is both a licensed Tour Operator, member of Atout France and ETOA, and a Transportation company with headquarters in Bordeaux. We operate since 2005 and conduct Walking Tours, Day Trips, Private Tours, Shore Excursions and multi-regional Tours throughout France.
Our multilingual office staff is made up of France Travel Experts that design unique itineraries for both individuals and groups. Their perfect knowledge of the destination allows them to suggest carefully crafted programs to professionals of the Travel Trade all over the world.
Our in house team of licensed, multilingual Tour Guides are local Experts that can conduct any type of tours including (but not limited to) Cultural & Historical, Food & Wine, Luxury, Battlefields, Active, Family friendly, Faith-based etc...
Our multilingual office staff is made up of France Travel Experts that design unique itineraries for both individuals and groups. Their perfect knowledge of the destination allows them to suggest carefully crafted programs to professionals of the Travel Trade all over the world.
Our in house team of licensed, multilingual Tour Guides are local Experts that can conduct any type of tours including (but not limited to) Cultural & Historical, Food & Wine, Luxury, Battlefields, Active, Family friendly, Faith-based etc...
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