Loire Valley Day Tour : Chambord, Chenonceau and a Family-Owned Chateau

• Make your own way to a central meeting point to meet your guide and small group of no more than eight people. Traveling by air-conditioned minivan, set out on the journey to Chambord and soak up the scenery as you wind through the rolling countryside and lush vineyards of the Loire Valley. Along the way, catch a glimpse of some of the region’s other castles, including Amboise, Chaumont, and Clos Lucé. Arrive at the Château de Chambord and take time to admire its grand façade, a masterpiece of French Renaissance architecture and one of the most photographed castles in France. Accompanied by your guide, head inside to explore the 16th-century castle; see architectural highlights such as Leonardo da Vinci’s staircase and the royal suites of François I; and enjoy spectacular views over Chambord Park. Then, visit a family-owned chateau for an aperitif of local wine and a French delicacy. After, enjoy free time to purchase lunch, which can be brought with you or purchased at a French boulangerie. In the afternoon, head to one of the most iconic of all the Loire castles, the Château de Chenonceau is a fairy tale brought to life and you have plenty of time to take photos before heading inside. Enjoy a guided tour of the historic castle, marvel at priceless artwork and tapestries, then gaze out over the glittering Cher River and stroll around the magnificent gardens. After a full day exploring the Loire Valley, return to your original departure point.

Make your own way to a central meeting point to meet your guide and small group of no more than eight people. Traveling by air-conditioned minivan, set out on the journey to Chambord and soak up the scenery as you wind through the rolling countryside and lush vineyards of the Loire Valley. Along the way, catch a glimpse of some of the region’s other castles, including Amboise, Chaumont, and Clos Lucé. Arrive at the Château de Chambord and take time to admire its grand façade, a masterpiece of French Renaissance architecture and one of the most photographed castles in France. Accompanied by your guide, head inside to explore the 16th-century castle; see architectural highlights such as Leonardo da Vinci’s staircase and the royal suites of François I; and enjoy spectacular views over Chambord Park. Then, visit a family-owned chateau for an aperitif of local wine and a French delicacy. After, enjoy free time to purchase lunch, which can be brought with you or purchased at a French boulangerie. In the afternoon, head to one of the most iconic of all the Loire castles, the Château de Chenonceau is a fairy tale brought to life and you have plenty of time to take photos before heading inside. Enjoy a guided tour of the historic castle, marvel at priceless artwork and tapestries, then gaze out over the glittering Cher River and stroll around the magnificent gardens. After a full day exploring the Loire Valley, return to your original departure point.

• Driver/guide

• Transport by air-conditioned minivan

• Snacks

• Entrance fees to the castles

• Entry/Admission - Chateau de Chenonceau

• Entry/Admission - Chateau de Villesavin

• Entry/Admission - Château de Chambord

• Hotel pickup and drop-off

• Gratuities

• Lunch is not included. Participants will have a free-time in a chateau. They can either bring their own food or buy a sandwich/salad at a French Boulangerie where the guide will stop them on the road.