Loire Valley Castles Private Trip including Lunch from Paris
See majestic Loire Valley castles on a full-day private tour from Paris! with a whole day to spend in the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Loire Valley region, with your personal private driver/guide, you’ll discover three châteaux — Amboise, Chenonceau, and Chambord — which make the region famous. After enjoying the picturesque drive to central France by air-conditioned minivan, you’ll independently explore the châteaux. Find out which castle the royals favored, where Leonardo da Vinci’s remains are buried, and which castle is so stunning that it boasts its own UNESCO status. Round-trip transportation and Light Lunch in Amboise are included in this day-trip.
Options
Option one
Visit the Châteaux of Amboise, Chenonceau and Chambord; private tour departs Paris at 6:15am
Pickup included
What's included in Loire Valley Castles Private Trip including Lunch from Paris
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Chateau de Chambord
Chambord is the most majestic of the Châteaux you will see, boasting massive medieval towers perfectly blended with Renaissance elegance. Set in 13,000 acres of parkland this former royal residence represents the pinnacle of France’s 16th century architectural revolution, and the double helix spiral staircase at the heart of the Château, attributed to Leonardo Di Vinci is simply mind-blowing.
Chateau Royal d'Amboise
Amboise, with its spectacular view over the Loire, is famous for being the last resting place of one of history’s most famous men: Leonardo Da Vinci and with its massive gothic defensive features it evokes that bygone era of knights on horseback.
Light Lunch "Chez Paul" and stroll in the charming town of Amboise with its medieval center.
Inclusions
- Private Tour including Light Lunch in Amboise
- Professional guide
- Visit 3 Castles including (Chambord, Amboise and Chenonceau)
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
- Gratuities
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Additional Information
Please be ready, in the lobby of your hotel at the time of pick-up. You driver/guide will come and ask for you at the concierge or reception desk. If you are staying in a private apartment, please wait at street level at the time of pick-up. Thanks
Meeting / End Points
- Please be ready, in the lobby of your hotel at the time of pick-up or for private apartment, please wait at street level at the time of pick-up.
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• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended • Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities. • Not wheelchair accessible • The duration is approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions • Please note: Complimentary pick-up is offered for this tour/activity. To benefit from this service you must either provide us with the name of your accomodation in Paris at the time of reservation or alternatively contact Paris TRIP at: • Locally on 01 42 12 86 76 • Internationally on +33 1 42 12 86 76 at least 48 Hour(s) prior to your tour/activity date to confirm the exact pick-up location. If you are not arriving within the specified timeframe, please contact Paris Trip prior to your travels, or immediately upon arrival at your destination. Kindly note that accommodation must be centrally located in Paris with postal / zip code 75001, 75002, 75003, 75004, 75005, 75006, 75007, 75008, 75009, 75010, 75011, 75012, 75013, 75014, 75015, 75016, 75017, 75018. No pick up or drop off can be accommodated from the postal / zip code from 75019, 75020. • Guests arriving late cannot be accommodated & there will be no refund if tour is missed. • Guests staying in a Private Residence are asked to wait at street level at the time of pick-up, plus a contact number is mandatory.
