Your day begins with a convenient pickup directly from your hotel or Airbnb in Paris in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle. Once everyone is on board, we depart for the beautiful Loire Valley. On the way, depending on timing and traffic conditions, we may make a short comfort stop at a service area where you can use the restrooms, enjoy a coffee, or grab a snack if you wish. As you leave Paris behind, you will travel through the scenic French countryside towards the Loire Valley, known as the “Garden of France,” where your journey through castles, history, and royal heritage truly begins.
Your next destination is the magnificent Château Royal d'Amboise, one of the most celebrated castles in the Loire Valley and a remarkable symbol of the French Renaissance. Perched high above the Loire River, the Château d'Amboise combines medieval fortifications with elegant Renaissance architecture. Once a favorite residence of the French kings, it became an important political and cultural center, welcoming artists, scholars, and ambassadors from across Europe. Originally built as a medieval fortress, the château was transformed into a royal residence by King Charles VIII and further enhanced by King Francis I. It is especially renowned for its close association with Leonardo da Vinci, who spent the final years of his life nearby at Clos Lucé and was laid to rest in the château's Chapel of Saint Hubert You will have free time to explore this remarkable château, admire its panoramic views over the Loire Valley, and discover the charming historic town of Amboise at your own pace
Your next stop is the magnificent Château de Chenonceau, one of the most iconic and elegant castles in the Loire Valley. Known as the “Ladies’ Château,” it is famous for its unique Renaissance architecture gracefully spanning the River Cher. Rich in history and elegance, Chenonceau has been shaped and preserved by influential women of French nobility, giving it a distinctive charm and atmosphere unlike any other château in France. During your visit, you will explore the castle at your own pace with an audio guide, allowing you to discover its beautifully furnished rooms, historic galleries, and stunning riverside views while learning about its fascinating past.
Your journey continues to Plou & Fils, a charming family-owned winery in the heart of the Loire Valley, known for its authentic winemaking traditions and warm hospitality. Here, you will be welcomed for a guided visit and tasting experience, where you will discover the winery’s cellars and learn about their production methods passed down through generations. You will then enjoy a guided wine tasting session, sampling a selection of local wines and experiencing the true character of Loire Valley winemaking in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.
At the end of your Loire Valley experience, you will relax on the journey back to Paris in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle. Your driver/guide will drop you off directly at your hotel or Airbnb, or at another location in Paris agreed in advance, ensuring a smooth and convenient end to your day.
L'Epicerie Restaurant l Epicerie.Creative takes on traditional dishes, set menus & Loire Valley wines in a 14th-century building. Family owned
This is a wonderful way to spent a day outside of Paris. Château de Chambord and Château de Chenonceau are stunning. The lunch was excellent and the wine tasting was fun! Sebastian is a top notch guide who made our experience all the more enjoyable!
Sebastian was very friendly and knowledgeable. Such a fun experience!
A wonderful, but long day touring two castles in the Loire Valley! I am a solo female traveler and spent the day with a great group of people. At both castles, we had ample time to tour the exterior, interior and grounds on our own. It was great to leave Paris for the Loire Valley! Beautiful countryside!
Arthur was a fantastic guide and driver for the Loiré valley experience! The castles and lunch were top notch and I highly recommend the private tour and Arthur to all fellow travelers!
This was a day trip that was jam packed with beautiful castles, great lunch in a quaint town, and a wine tasting! Sebastian was a super host. He was knowledgeable about the history of the area, pointed out many more lovely chateau’s and other interesting sights like the houses built into the hillside caves along the way. The van was comfortable for the small group of seven, and we had a lovely time with the other guests. It was a long but fun day, and was well worth it. Be prepared for some walking and staircases. Thanks Sebastian!
A full experience of castles and wine tasting with much history. Family owned restaurant for lunch. Winery 24 generations from 1508 enjoyed the tour guide the most Sebastian was information ve and fun at the same time
The trip was very pleasant. We were the only participants so this became a private tour (yay!) and our guide, Sebastian, was very informative and fun to talk to. The two castles featured very different styles, and are accompanied with their respective audio guides, though honestly I might have preferred talking to a real person. Everything is included in one whole day, and the winery visit was surprisingly good, though in retrospect, I'm not sure if lunch was entirely worth it. In overall, this is a tour that is definitely worth the experience. If I could turn back the clock, I would go on this tour earlier in my stay in Paris since talking to Sebastian gave me a lot more information (especially on our tour back, during our trip through Paris back to our accomodation). To note: there is a certain space invaders app that we missed...
Excellent experience!! It was so nice to get out of the city and see the countryside. Also very nice to be picked up at our hotel. Sebastian was a great tour guide!!!
Great tour!!! Very friendly and informative guide, Sebastian.
We had a nice trip to the castles. We stopped in Ambroise for a lovely lunch. The vineyard stop was awesome. The details of the production was very interesting. Sebastian, our tour guide, was very informative and made the trip enjoyable.
What a gem of a tour. Rich in historical context and natural beauty. From the awe-inspiring grandeur of the Chambord Castle to the utter beauty and elegance of Chateau de Chenonceau and the wonder that its scintillating history evokes, this tour makes you think about and imagine another time, thanks in no small part to our very knowledgable guide, Sebastian. A lovely lunch at the exquisite L'Epicerie next to the Chateau Royal d'Amboise and a wine tasting at the fabulous Plou & Fils added to an already unforgettable experience.
Our guide Sebastian was on time for our hotel pickup. We are visiting during the heatwave in Paris. The van was cold and pleasant, and much needed relief between castle stops. Sebastian gave interesting commentary about the area and what we would see during our drive, pointing out things along the way. He was knowledgeable, funny and interesting, & navigated each location with confidence. In some spots where a device guided us through a castle, he would let us tour on our own, which was fine because we could linger (or not) according to our interest, while learning about the rooms we were in. We had a very tasty lunch where our group (2 couples and a single) got to know each other, which made the trip even more enjoyable. The final stop was a local winery. Sebastian gave a great tour of the wine making process, and we got to meet the family who owned it. We had fun tasting the different wines. So good! Also, Sebastian had a different music playlist for each section of the trip, which was very enjoyable to listen to. He had water for us, offered to charge our devices, and took good care to make sure we stayed on track and be safe since it was so hot. This was my favorite tour of my trip, and fun to see a new area of France that I hadn’t experienced before. For me, the comfort of a very cool van in a heatwave coupled with a knowledgeable and fun guide who catered to the group was well worth the expense. Thank you Sebastian! Well done!
Great experience leaving Paris & learning about the Loire region. Wine tasting, castle exploration, and 3-course lunch rounded out our experience. Sebastian was a great tour guide & gave us alot of information about the area & the history.
This was an amazing excursion for anyone visiting France or Paris for the first time. We wanted to experience some of France's countryside, and this experience checked all boxes. We had a wonderful tour guide, Sebastian, who ended up doing a private tour for my husband and I. We visited two breathtaking chateaus, which includes tasty lunch and wine tasting. Sebastian was very knowledgeable of the wine making process which made the experience a lot better. I'd highly recommend this trip if you're looking for something to do outside of the busy Paris attractions.
We visit France enough to know what these tours are like. But this was exceptional. Pick up was prompt and easy. The travel between the places we visited was really nice and seemed like we never backtracked. The castles were the usual but the two wineries were more interesting than usual with interesting wine selections. Would recommend taking he lunch option because unlike other tours this was at a very nice non touristy restaurant at a high end property. It also helped to have a wonderful guide who has a lot of interesting knowledge about the region. Was very personable and open to questions. The tour is worth every dollar we spent on it and more. Will be reaching out again to this company for additional tours.
We had such a great day on this tour. Our guide Sebastian made the whole tour fun, informative, and seamless. Sebastian really went out of his way to make it a great day for me and my partner. He included multiple stops, taught us so much about the area we were in and each venue we visited. His French is also great and made it easy getting around, as he could speak to all the locals and shop owners. Sebastian went out of the way to show us the sites and really went the extra mile to make our experience great. Would highly recommend this tour.
Great tour of the Loire Valley. Tomer was an exceptional guide. The luncheon and wine tastings were top notch.😃
Be careful of the bait and switch. We were given a completely different and lesser itinerary than what we signed up and paid for. Our tour guide barely spoke to us at all even when asked where we were going since it was off the itinerary. There was barely a wine tasting at all so don’t be deceived by the title of the tour. It is hard to tell who even runs the tour because they are all resold on different sites…ours was purchased through Viator tours but apparently provided by GoGo tours. We reached out to customer service and were not even given a response to our concerns and disappointment.
Fantastic tour! As a solo traveler, it was great to have a guide that was engaging, knowledgeable and patient when I had questions or wanted to stop for many photo ops of the scenery, castles, churches and more. Lunch was excellent and the wine tasting was a nice addition.
It was great right from the pick up. Sebastian was a great tour guide. The 2.5 hour drive to the Loire Valley seemed short due to great conversation with Sebastian about each other and History about Paris. He made sure we were comfortable and even stopped so we could get coffee and use the toilet when needed. Sebastian has great communication skills and made the experience easy and enjoyable. The whole trip from pick up to drop off was 13 hours. Even though it was a long day we had a great time and never realized how long it really was. By the end of the trip we felt like we have known Sebastian Like a friend we came to visit. Sebastian driving skills and concern for safety is second to none. He always made sure we were buckled up and stay the speed limit on the highways . The traffic is crazy in Paris with cars and scooters cutting in front of us but Sebastian let us know that he is always aware of the traffic and our safety is important to him. I must say, Sebastian was everything he sad he was. There wasn’t one time during the trip where I was nervous about the traffic. Sebastian also takes great pictures. He has experience in this and made a lot of great suggestions on spots to take photos of my wife and I. Sebastian made us feel like it was important to him to enjoy ourselves on the trip and tour. Not just because it was his job as a tour guide. Because it was important him as a person. He takes his job very seriously and is very knowledgeable about Paris and everything it has to offer. The next time we come to Paris we will Definitely take another tour with Sebastian. He is a great tour guide and a kind and caring person. Thanks again Sebastian for a great and memorable experience.
Our guide Sebastian was superb. The tour generally is well plan. Not rush and very relax. The cave was amazing for the winenary tours. The castle visit was also prefect.
The Loire Valley tour was like uncovering a hidden treasure trove of beauty. With its stunning chateaux and picturesque landscapes, it felt more like a journey through a storybook, seamlessly blending history and natural wonders.
Despite the cold weather the tour went really smoothly, castles are somewhat cold but that’s to be expected so make sure to dress accordingly if you are visiting during the cold season. The lunch was great in a beautiful cave which did warm us up as there is a massive fireplace in the middle! Wine tasting was great as well we loved the family owned estate. Would recommend it to everyone who wants to enjoy a similar experience.
My mom and I booked this trip as a day tour from Paris and had the best time! Our driver Sebastian great! He picked us up right from our hotel and was incredibly nice and communicative. He even helped us take photos at each location which we were really thankful for. Each wine tasting was delicious and informative about the process, local region and history. You can tell how much love goes into their work. Lunch at Le36 was absolutely delicious. The castle and its surrounding gardens were stunning! The entire tour was paced well and we never felt rushed. We thoroughly enjoyed the day and would highly recommend to all wine and history lovers!
Benoit was a wonderful guide! His expertise about the Chateaus we visited was endless. The historic Chateaus set along the Loire River were magical, the lunch at Restaurant La 36 in Amboise was perfect, and the wine tasting and cave tour at Marc Bredif winery in Vouvray was the perfect ending to the day. The timing of the stops was nice and relaxed. We never felt rushed at our stops. The 2+ hour drive to our first stop was expected. The drive was pleasant and the surrounding countryside was beautiful. The return to Paris was slowed by heavy traffic as we approached the city but it was all well worth it. What a special day it was! And a special thanks to Benoit!
Both Victor and Vincent were great hosts for our tour of 8 to the Loire Valley. We needed two vehicles, both of which were very comfortable and we learned a lot about French history and culture on our way from Paris. It was certainly a full day of great wine and food and the choice for lunch was absolutely fantastic. 2 wineries and 1 chateau proved to be a great balance for a day trip. Both hosts were prompt and safe drivers. I recommend not planning anything else for your day as it's a full 12-hours or so.
<p>Excellent tour with amazing sites, food, and wine. Wonderful and engaging driver/tour host. Highly recommend.</p>
<p>Worth the time and money. The pick up and drop off at your hotel is a very valuable thing to have. Our guide, Larisa was the best! The drive out to the Chateau is about 2.5 hours, but the drive back into Paris is 3 hours since the vineyard you visit is a bit further away. The lunch is wonderful, the staff there was very friendly and helped us make decisions on the menu that you choose your food from for the tour. You will truly experience French cuisine here! Snails, souffle, duck liver, and plenty of wine. We had the catch of the day which they didn't tell us what that exactly was until we were done. I will leave it at that, but when we googled it in the car we thought - WOW, we ate that!? Have an open mind, enjoy the travel time and good wines at the vineyard.</p>
Wine tasting tour in the Loire Valley with visits to the castle and lunch, was very good, excellent lunch and wine tasting of the Loire Valley. I recommend Go Go Tours.
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