2 days VIP Individually 6 Loire Castles from Paris Mercedes Chateau hotel 4*. Castles of the Loire 2 days
ID: GYG589900-994521
Category:
Country: France
Duration:
2 days
Description
Individual VIP tour with Guide 2 days 6 Loire Castles from Paris in a Mercedes with tickets to Chenonceau, Amboise, Chambord, Blois, Chaumont, Da Vinci Clos Luce. The price decreases with a larger number of tourists.
Day 1: 07:30 Meeting at your hotel. You have to drive 180 km along the highway. It will take about 2.5 hours. The guide will provide you with general information about the history of France related to the castles of the Loire Valley.
Day 1: 10:00 - 11:45 Arrival in the Loire Valley to Chambord Castle. The guide will tell you about the history of the castle and its construction. Chateau de Chambord is one of the most popular castles due to its French Renaissance architecture.
12:45 - 13:30 Wine tasting at a local family winery that has been around for many centuries. You will learn a lot about wine production, after which you will have a tasting with explanations.
13:30 Departure for the city of Amboise
Day 1: 13:45 - 16:30 Arrival in Amboise. Dinner time. Visit to Amboise Castle.
13:45 Free time for lunch in the town of Amboise, where you will find many restaurants and cafes. If you wish, we will help you book your table.
15:00 - 16:30 Visit to the Castle of Amboise with a guide and Histopad, who will tell you about the history of this castle and each of its rooms. Amboise is the majestic 15th-century residence of King Charles VIII.
Day 1: 16:30 - 18:00 Visit to Leonardo da Vinci's castle Clos Luce with a park. Leonardo da Vinci spent the last three years of his life in this castle. The Château de Clos Lucé is located just 400 meters from the Château Royale d'Amboise. Clos Lucé is one of Time magazine's top 100 unusual places of 2021. Free time in the city of Amboise.
18:30 Check-in at the hotel.
Day 2: 08:30 Departure from your hotel to Chenonceau Castle. The trip will take no more than half an hour.
Day 2: 09:00 - 11:00 Arrival at Chenonceau Castle. Visit to Chenonceau Castle. Time to enjoy the castle and walk around it, taking photos. Chenonceau has been nicknamed "the ladies' castle" and is notable for both its feminine history and its stunning architecture, as well as its unique view of the Cher River.
11:00 Departure from Chenonceau Castle towards Chaumont Castle. The journey will take approximately 45 minutes (40 km).
Day 2: 11:30 - 13:00 Arrival at Chaumont-sur-Loire castle. The castle was founded in the 10th century and rebuilt in the 15th century by Charles I d'Amboise. Catherine de' Medici forced Diane de Poitiers to accept the Chateau de Chaumont in exchange for the Chateau de Chenonceau in 1559. Diane de Poitiers spent the last 3 years of her life here.
13:00 Departure for the city of Blois.
13:30 - 14:45 Arrival in the city of Blois. Free time for lunch. We can book a table for you in a good restaurant.
15:00 - 17:00 Visit to Blois Castle. The Royal Castle of Blois is located in the center of Blois. It was the residence of several French kings, Joan of Arc also went there in 1429 to receive the blessing of the Archbishop of Reims before the battle with the English.
17:00 Departure for Paris. The trip will take about 2.5 hours.
20:30 - 21:00 Return to Paris. Drop off at your hotel.
Highlights
- Individual 2-day tour with a Guide from your hotel in Paris for 2 - 7 people
- The most famous Castles: Chenonceau
- Amboise
- Chambord
- Blois
- Chaumont
- Clos Luce
- Accommodation in a 3* or 4* hotel of your choice. Transfer from/to your hotel
- the price decreases with a larger number of tourists. Guaranteed dates.
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When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.