Highlights of the Loire Valley - French Side Travel

Highlights of the Loire Valley

5 Days | History & Culture, Honeymoons & Romance

Luxury Loire Valley Tour: Châteaux, Wine, and Boat!

Luxury | From $5,799 pp

Spend five days getting to know the Loire Valley. This luxury tour mixes must-sees with gourmet stops. Visit the unmissable Châteaux de la Loire including Chambord and Chenonceau. Visit the royal town of Amboise, the gardens of Villandry Chateau, and more... Taste wine and local produce from the Chambord surroundings and end this trip with a private boat tour!

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Day 1: Saint Pierre des Corps - Amboise

Private transfer to your hotel

A driver will pick you up and drive you safely to your destination, in a luxury vehicle.

Arrival at your accommodation

After the check-in, you will have the rest of the day to visit the surroundings.

Welcome to Amboise, the Royal City!

An old, long stone bridge overlooking the romantic Loire River leads into the idyllic royal city of Amboise.

Elegant Amboise, the childhood home of Charles VIII and final resting place of the incomparable Leonardo da Vinci, is gorgeously situated on the southern bank of the Loire, guarded by a soaring château.

Go for a stroll through Amboise or along the lovely riverbank after seeing the château. The town has well-preserved Renaissance architecture and half-timbered townhouses dating back to the 15th century. Amboise is also the location of Leonardo da Vinci’s last home, the Château du Clos Lucé.

Entrance ticket to the Château d’Amboise with Histopads

Explore the royal residence, chapel, gardens, and Leonardo da Vinci’s tomb at your own pace with an histopad.

This palace was a residence for French Kings from the 15th until the 19th century. As impressive as it is today, the château was once even bigger. Unfortunately, many of its interior buildings were demolished in the 16th century. As you wander through its halls, you’ll travel chronologically through rooms decorated in medieval, early-Renaissance style, and up to 19th-century styles. The 130-foot (40-meter) Minimes Tower offers impressive panoramas.

Overnight stay with breakfast in a 5-star hotel in Loire Valley

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Day 2: Chenonceau - Amboise

Full-Day Private Luxury Driving Tour to Château de Chenonceau, Amboise with a Wine Tasting

Experience the Chenonceau and Amboise area with a licensed driver-guide in a luxury vehicle.

Your first stop is for a guided visit to Chenonceau. The château’s unique architecture makes it one of the Loire Valley’s most memorable castles and one of France’s most-visited sites. It spans the Cher River and is nicknamed the Château des Dames or the Women’s Castle for two powerful women who once lived there, Catherine de Médicis and Diane de Poitiers. The magnificent Renaissance gardens are not to be missed.

After lunch, discover the Royal Château of Amboise. The day’s final stop is at a winery to sample Vouvray’s sparkling wines.

Overnight stay with breakfast in a 5-star hotel in Loire Valley

view of mboise and chateau over river

Day 3: Chinon - Villandry

Chinon Vineyards & Villandry Gardens Full-Day Private Driving Tour

Experience Chinon vineyards & Villandry gardens with your driver-guide in a luxury vehicle.

On the way to the historic city of Chinon, where wine is beloved and cherished, discover a 20-hectare (49-acre) family vineyard of the Chinon appellation. From a long line of winemakers dating back to the 15th century, this family chose sustainable viticulture: HVE label (High Environmental Value with a Preservation of Biodiversity). The winemakers will introduce you to the variety of “terroirs” of the appellation through the different vintages they produce each year.

When it is time for lunch, you will take a break in the old medieval town and discover the fortress of Chinon – well known for hosting Joan of Arc as well as other historical events. To end the day, we will discover the beautiful gardens of Villandry château, where the four seasons fashion the landscape.

Your driver-guide will pick you up from your hotel and will drop you off at the hotel after the tour.

Overnight stay with breakfast in a 5-star hotel in Loire Valley

Day 4: Chambord - Cellettes

Private Full-Day Tour of Chambord and Beauregard

Your driver-guide will pick you up at your hotel in a luxury vehicle.

Visit the Château de Chambord, which is a true Renaissance masterpiece. It is the largest, and most majestic of the Loire palaces, boasting a monumental 440 rooms. It sits on a 21-square-mile property, which is equivalent in size to the entirety of Paris. The view from the top offers a gorgeous panorama of the roofs, towers, chimneys, and the surrounding estate. After the visit, you’ll stop for a lunch nearby.

Your next stop is the privately-owned Château de Beauregard and its expansive 173-acre estate. It was built at the end of the 15th century. Today it houses an exceptional portrait gallery featuring 327 European monarchs, ministers, clergymen, diplomats, and others.

Your driver-guide will then drop you off back at your hotel after the tour.

Overnight stay with breakfast in a 5-star hotel in Loire Valley

Day 5: Saint Pierre des Corps

Luxury Transfer from Amboise to Saint Pierre des Corps Station

A private driver will pick you up from your accommodation and drive you safely to Saint Pierre des Corps station in a luxury vehicle.

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About this Trip

    • Enjoy 24/7 English-spoken telephone assistance while traveling
    • This itinerary includes transport, activities, guides, accommodations with breakfasts, and other listed services
    • Price is in USD per person, assuming double occupancy. Note that prices and availability are subject to change.

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