2-day Private Loire Castles & Wine tastings trip by Minivan from Paris.

Important !. This is a Private Experience. The description below is a basic itinerary which can be customised. We pick up all clients from Hotels and AirBNB in Paris (included), from Paris suburbs (reasonable surcharge). We can pick you up as well from the Airport or Railway station in accordance with our itinerary.

07:30 Departure from Your hotel destination Loire Valley Castle. 07:30 Pick-up from Your hotel. There are 180 km to drive on highway by our comfortable air conditioned Mercedes minivan. It takes about 2,5 hours. The Guide will give You general Information about the French history connected to the Castles of Loire Valley.

10:00 - 12:00 Visit of Chateaux Chambord. 10:00 - 12:00 Visit of the Chateau 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 from 1519 to 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. 

12:00 - 13:00 Lunch time in Chambord castle.. 12:00 - 13:00 Lunch time in Chambord castle.Departure for Wine tastings to Domaine Huet: 11 Rue de la Croix Buisée, 37210 Vouvray. It takes about 1 hour 10 minutes to reach the Domaine (ca 70 km)

14:15 to 15:30 Visit of the local Vinery Domaine Huet with Wine Tasting. 14:15 to 15:30  Wine Tasting at the Domaine Huet. You will learn how wines have been made for centuries and have afterwords the wine tasting of local wines with explanations. 15:40 Departure to Amboise city. It takes 20 minute (19 km).

16:00 - 17:20 Chateau d’Amboise visit.. .16:00 - 17:20  Visit of Chateau d’Amboise with Histopad explaining to You the history of this Castle and of each room. Amboise is the grand 15th-century residence of King Charles VIII and an example of the transition of Gothic to Renaissance architecture. Learn the history of the castle Amboise which is known as birth place of princes, the reign of Kings, and the death of the greatest Renaissance master, Leonardo Da Vinci! You can see the chapel with his grave.17:20 Walking to Leonardo da Vinci Chateau Clos Luce. It is just 400 meters away. 

16:30 - 18:00 Visit of Chateaux Clos Luce. 17:30 - 18:45 Visit of Chateaux Clos Luce with Parc Leonardo da Vinci. In this castle Leonardo da Vince spent last three years of his life. Clos Luce is of top 100 extraordinary destinations to explore 2021 by time magazine.19:00 Hotel accommodation.

08:30 Departure to Chateau de Chenonceau. 08:30 Departure from Your hotel to Chenonceau castle. It takes max. half an hour drive.

09:00 - 11:00 Arrival and visit of Château de Chenonceau. 09:00 - 11:00 Arrival at the Chenonceau castle. Visit of Chateau de Chenonceau. Time to enjoy the Castle and walking around the Castle taking pictures. Chenonceau is nicknamed the "ladies’ castle", 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.11:00 Departure from the Chateau de Chenonceau castle destination Clos Rugeard. It takes about 1 hour 20 min (115 km)

12:30 - 14:00 Arrival in Saumur. Lunch time.. 12:30 - 14:00 Arrival in Saumur. Lunch time.14:00 Departure to .

14:15 - 17:00 Wine tasting CLos Rougerard et Domaine Guiberteau.. 14:15 - 15:30 Wine tasting CLos Rougerard.15:30 Departure to Domaine Guiberteau.15:45 - 17:00 Wine tasting in Domaine Guiberteau.17:00 Departure to Paris. It takes 3,5 hours (330 km)

20:30 Coming back to Paris. 20:30 Coming back to Paris. Drop off at Your hotel.