Tours and Activities

Jump into the heart of French history; visit two of the most renowned castles in the Loire Valley—aka French château country—on a day trip from Tours. Château de Chenonceau and Château de Chambord are known for their Renaissance architecture and picturesque riverside settings. With a knowledgeable guide, enjoy views from little-known panoramic spots, and hear historical details and amusing anecdotes about the French kings and other nobles who have lived here. As a bonus, enjoy a relaxing lunch away from the crowds at a private, family-owned château.

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Enjoy a small group tour in the Loire Valley. Discover the UNESCO-listed landscapes of the Loire Valley, sample regional wines, and visit two magnificent châteaux on this full-day tour. Traveling in a small group ensures a more personalized experience as you visit Chambord and Chenonceau Castles and enjoy guided wine tastings at each venue.

• Skip-the-line tours of Chambord and Chenonceau: avoid the queues
• Includes wine tasting: sample delicious wines
• Comfortable round-trip transport from Tours by air-conditioned minivan
• A small group ensures a personalized experience

Admire panoramic views over the Loire Valley from the skies on this sunrise or sunset hot-air balloon ride from Amboise. The sweeping vineyards, lush forests and fairy-tale castles of the Loire Valley are even more impressive from above and this 3-hour hot-air balloon experience is the ideal way to enjoy an aerial view. Float over the UNESCO-listed landscapes of the Loire, Indre or Cher Valleys; spot landmarks like the Chateau of Chenonceau or the gardens of Villandry; then toast your safe landing with a glass of Champagne or sparkling grape juice.

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An excellent introduction tour to discover Loire Valley vineyard and his diversity. No visit to the Loire Valley region is complete without a winery visit, and this experience makes it easy with guided tours and tastings at two local wine estates. With a regional wine expert as your host, you'll learn all about the 'terroir' as you walk through the vineyards, and discover the local food, too, with samples of cheese and other delicacies.

• Explore two wineries, seeing a vineyard, cellar, and production line
• Enjoy a tour with commentary tailored to your wine knowledge
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