Top Loire Valley Day Trips - page 2

Visit the most renowned castle in Loire Valley on a day trip from Tours. Château de Chambord is known for its Renaissance architecture. 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 snack and a glass of local juice away from the crowds at a private, family-owned château.

In a small group of no more than 8 guests, set off from Amboise to discover the vineyards of eastern Touraine, accompanied by your expert guide. Your day begins with a visit to a wine estate in the Vouvray or Touraine-Amboise appellation. Explore the vineyards, learn about the local terroir and winemaking techniques, and discover a traditional troglodyte cellar carved into the region’s characteristic tuffeau limestone. A wine tasting will introduce you to the diversity and character of the estate’s wines. Enjoy a convivial lunch, with two options available: In your private troglodyte cellar: enjoy a homemade meal paired with wines from your personal collection, carefully selected from the Loire Valley. At the wine estate: share an authentic lunch in a typically local setting, accompanied by a tasting of the estate’s wines. In the afternoon, continue to the Touraine-Chenonceaux appellation (or Touraine-Amboise) to discover a second wine estate. Visit the property, learn more about its winemaking traditions and finish the day with a tasting of its wine range.

One of the best ways to see the Loire Valley is on a bike, so will be taking you on a slow cycle ride beside the mighty Loire River, our tour will give you an insight to life and times of this area. Stopping along the way discover a pilgrim church that pre-dates Lourdes and one of the few places that Champagne is made outside of the protected area. There is also a chance to vist a troglodyte village on our way back from our tastings. You will get to learn the significance of Saumur as a city and its place in history. The places we will degust the wine are the pinnacle of this region and stepped in history. Without giving too much away the Chateau we visit has been in the same family since 1655. You will get the opportunity to buy the wine from both places. In between the tastings we will stop for a well earned picnic French style. We have been around the area for 20 years so while meandering along on our bikes we can give you an insight to the rest of the region.

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Experience a typical day tour in Loire Valley and discover the Chinon and Bourgueil vineyards. Visit Chateau wineries and taste Loire Valley red, white and sparkling wines on this private full day tour from Tours.

No Loire Valley trip is complete without a vineyard visit, and this tour visits a selection of the best around Bourgueil, Chinon, and Saumur with an English-speaking wine guide. With your tour arranged in advance, you'll enter the vineyards with ease and explore the cellars and vineyards before tasting the wine itself. A traditional French picnic lunch is among the perks.

You will experience an intense, extraordinary moment discovering these majestic renaissance figures. When you arrive, you will receive a brochure in your language to familiarize yourself with this historic monument. The driver will accompany you and remain at your disposal throughout the day

Nantes is best known for its medieval castle and ‘Les Machines de L’Ile’, but the city is also full of art, architecture, and cultural sites that many travelers don’t get to see. On this Lokafy walking tour, connect with a Nantes local who will show you around their city like a friend and take you to the neighborhoods, museums, shops, and restaurants that they know and love. Chat with your guide before you arrive and devise an itinerary that suits your preferences and style of travel.

Spend a full day exploring the soul of Anjou and Saumur through their most emblematic wines and remarkable heritage. From the elegant sweet and dry wines of the Aubance to the expressive reds of Saumur‑Champigny, you will journey across diverse terroirs and uncover the cultural richness that shapes this unique Loire Valley region. A refined, immersive experience enhanced by an included lunch featuring local flavours, designed for wine lovers seeking authenticity, beauty, and exceptional discoveries.

I will make sure you have a memorable, unforgetable time by showing you the beautiful scenery, the mountain and ocean, that surround us. I will take you through incredible off the beaten track roads. You will be in a postcard. off course you'll learn about the Basque Country and the local AOP, AOC local food, really cultural here. Since 2013 I created Ze Chauffeur, Tourist Driver and share my passion by discovering the most beautiful landscapes of France and the Basque Country, Traveling, discovering, exploring, transmitting are at the heart of my DNA, and my passion.

Embark on a side-rant experience! Gentle and original walk to discover Saumur, a town steeped in history and ideal for exploring the vineyards, the castles of Montsoreau, Chinon, Ussé, Langeais, or even Azay-le-Rideau. This walk will also take you to some of the prettiest villages in France, such as Candes-Saint-Martin or Chouzé-sur-Loire. Vintage atmosphere guaranteed for the prettiest walk in Val-de-Loire The sidecar is undoubtedly the most suitable and original way to appreciate the magnificent landscapes. Very comfortable and accessible to everyone, it will be suitable for families, friends, looking for adventure or gentle transport.

Embark on a side-rant experience! You will be amazed by all the splendor of these Renaissance masterpieces that are the castles of Amboise, Chenonceau, Cheverny, Blois and Chaumont-sur-Loire, whose beauty is revealed all the more on board our authentic sidecars. A vintage atmosphere guaranteed for the prettiest stroll in Touraine! The sidecar is undoubtedly the most suitable and original way to appreciate the magnificent landscapes. Very comfortable and accessible to everyone, it will be suitable for families, friends, looking for adventure or gentle transport.

Experience 2 of the most emblematic Châteaux of the Loire Valley. Board your comfortable, premium A/C vehicle and begin to make your way to the Loire Valley Chateau Route with your English speaking driver / guide who is an expert in the local history. Discover Château de Chenonceau & Château de Chambord on your program today. Enjoy a conducted visit with our local guide, expert in Loire Valley History.

The Loire Valley produces a wide variety of wines from award-winning white varietals to full-bodied reds and sweet dessert wines. This private tasting tour ensures a tailor-made experience, visiting three of the most renowned wine regions—Vouvray, Chinon, and Bourgueil. Tour three different wineries, enjoy expert-led wine tastings, tuck into a gourmet wine tasting lunch (own expense), and explore the medieval town of Chinon.

The fairy-tale Chateau de Chenonceau is one of the most visited Loire Valley castles, with a magnificent riverside setting and idyllic gardens. This private tour lets you explore inside the Renaissance palace, learn its history, and visit a local winery to sample AOC Touraine-Chenonceau wines. Enjoy a wine-tasting lunch at a restaurant in Montrichard with included hotel pickup for convenience.