Wine tasting tour in Loire Valley with castle visits and lunch

Highlights

Spend a full day enjoying the gorgeous Loire Valley countryside during a small-group 11-hour wine tour from Paris. Get picked up at your hotel in Paris and head straight for the Château d'Amboise (the Royal Castle of Amboise). Enjoy a 1-hour tour with an audioguide. See the chateau, the gardens, and the chapel in which Leonardo da Vinci is buried. Learn about the castle's importance in the history of the region, as it was the gathering place for artists, philosophers, and humanists from all over France, Italy, and Flanders. Enjoy lunch inside an atmospheric restaurant, situated inside what was once an ancient mountain cave house. Relax in front of the big fireplace and admire the exceptional woodwork in the cozy restaurant. Dine on traditional Loire Valley specialties after a welcome drink of Montlouis sparkling wine. Visit a Chinon winery after lunch to sample some of the region's famous wines. Get a tour of the winery with an expert guide. Learn about the Chinon wines grown on the 2.5-acre (17-hectare) estate. Try six wines — one rose, one white, and four reds — along with other locally made products. Your day of tasting and exploration ends with transport back to your hotel in Paris.

Summary

Spend a full day enjoying the gorgeous Loire Valley countryside during a small-group 11-hour wine tour from Paris. Get picked up at your hotel in Paris and head straight for the Château d'Amboise (the Royal Castle of Amboise). Enjoy a 1-hour tour with an audioguide. See the chateau, the gardens, and the chapel in which Leonardo da Vinci is buried. Learn about the castle's importance in the history of the region, as it was the gathering place for artists, philosophers, and humanists from all over France, Italy, and Flanders. Enjoy lunch inside an atmospheric restaurant, situated inside what was once an ancient mountain cave house. Relax in front of the big fireplace and admire the exceptional woodwork in the cozy restaurant. Dine on traditional Loire Valley specialties after a welcome drink of Montlouis sparkling wine. Visit a Chinon winery after lunch to sample some of the region's famous wines. Get a tour of the winery with an expert guide. Learn about the Chinon wines grown on the 2.5-acre (17-hectare) estate. Try six wines — one rose, one white, and four reds — along with other locally made products. Your day of tasting and exploration ends with transport back to your hotel in Paris.

Tour info

Duration

9 hours - 11 hours

Why take this tour?

The history of the Château d'Amboise dates back to the 11th century, when the Count of Anjou built the castle on the promontory, surveying the Loire River, as a defence strategy. Between the 15th and 16th centuries , under the orders of Charles VII, Louis XII and Francois I, the castle was refurnished. Its magnificent facade can be attributed to Charles VIII and Francois I, and their love for Italian art and style. It was because of this passion for Italian art that Francois I invited Leonardo Da Vinci to come and reside in Amboise as his first painter, architect and engineer. Da Vinci arrived in 1516 and spent the remaining three years of his life living and working in the nearby Chateau du Clos Lucé (connected to the royal chateau by an underground passage). Leonardo Da Vinci died in Amboise and was buried in the Chapel of Saint-Hubert (on the ramparts of the Chateau d'Amboise). Visit few wineries and enjoy a delightful 3-course lunch during this wonderful tour.

What’s included?

Enjoy a delicious three course lunch at a local restaurant including starter main and desert
Wine tasting
Driver/guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Skip the line
Visit the Amboise castle and get to know its history with an audio-guide
Air conditioned mini-van
Entry/Admission - Château Royal d'Amboise
Entry/Admission - Marc Bredif Vouvray - Wine Cave
Gratuities

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 9-11 hours
Mobile tickets accepted

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operator Website

Operated by:

Go Go Tours

About operator:

You can create your own amazing adventure for the whole day by choosing our combined tours. Walking and segway tours, visits to museums and enjoying a picnic in a French style, boat cruises and much more during our combined tours. You will have a private tour at the price of group tours and you will have premium class service at reasonable price!