Top Loire Valley Day Trips

Visit two of the most renowned castles in the Loire Valley on a day trip from Tours. Château de Chenonceau and Château de Chambord are known for their Renaissance architecture and picturesque riverside settings. Enjoy views from panoramic spots and hear historical details and amusing anecdotes about the French kings and other nobles. As a bonus, enjoy a relaxing lunch away from the crowds at a private, family-owned château.

Combine visits to two major Loire Valley chateaux—Chenonceau and Chambord—on this small-group excursion from Tours or Amboise. Save time when you visit the chateau of Chenonceau with skip-the-line entry for added convenience. You will also get a break from touring with free time to have lunch and explore the charming city of Amboise.

The castles of Chenonceau and Chambord are two of the most magnificent in the Loire Valley, but it’s hard to appreciate their magnitude on a whistle-stop tour. This small-group tour doesn’t try to pack multiple chateaux into one day—it focuses on quality time at just two stops, allowing plenty of time to explore both the castle interiors and gardens, both with and without your guide.

Discover the enchanting Loire Valley with a full-day guided tour of Château du Clos Lucé, the final residence of Leonardo da Vinci, and the royal Château d'Amboise. Begin your journey at Clos Lucé, exploring Leonardo’s private world, including his workshops and gardens filled with working models of his inventions. Enjoy free time for lunch in the picturesque town of Amboise before visiting the majestic Château Royal d'Amboise. Here, your guide will share captivating tales of royal life as you explore its iconic rooms and gardens with breathtaking views of the Loire River. - Full-day guided tour from Tours, available in English only - Visit the last residence of Leonardo da Vinci and explore his gardens - Enjoy free time for lunch in the charming town of Amboise - Discover the grandeur of Château Royal d'Amboise with a knowledgeable guide

The Loire Valley is famous for its magnificent châteaux and historic wineries, and this tour from Chinon combines both into an unforgettable lunch date. Enjoy a tour and wine tasting at the Château du Petit Thouars, then enjoy a bottle of wine to accompany your romantic picnic lunch, overlooking the idyllic Loire Valley vineyards.

The Loire Valley is notable for its wines, and this tasting tour offers a guided introduction to local wineries in the Vouvray appellation. Visit two local wineries, meet the producers, and learn proper wine-tasting techniques to compare different flavors and fragrances. Enjoy stunning views of the Loire River while exploring this terroir.

The UNESCO-listed landscapes of the Loire Valley are home to some of France’s most magnificent châteaux, but fitting them all in with limited time can be a challenge. This full-day tour from Tours or Amboise transports you between two of the most impressive châteaux in the region with ease. Visit the fairy-tale Chateau de Chenonceau with its famous stories and marvel at the Renaissance architecture and gardens of Chateau de Chambord.

See a selection of the Loire Valley's highlights in a single day on this small-group tour. Ideal for travelers with limited time in the area, this itinerary includes visits to Château de Villandry gardens and the Château d'Azay-le-Rideau, as well as two regional wineries. Enjoy a day of local history and wine tasting, with entrance fees and wine samples all covered.

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.

The magnificent castles of Chenonceau and Chambord are two of the most famous and most visited chateaux of the Loire Valley. Enjoy guided tours of both on this full-day tour and benefit from the undivided attention of a private guide. Explore the Renaissance castle of Chenonceau with its stunning gardens, enjoy wine tasting and lunch (optional) at a local winery, then visit the UNESCO-listed castle of Chambord.

In a fun and educational way, travel this part of the Loire Valley, which could well be the cradle of Sauvignon in France... Why has this grape earned its reputation through the ages and why is it so different in taste from those found in the rest of the world? Your local guide will share his 14 years of experience and knowledge in Sancerrois by visiting villages, castles, plots and cellars and introducing you to wine and its production techniques. A real tasting trip around wine and goat cheese (another local specialty)! MINIMUM ATTENTION OF 2 PEOPLE TO BOOK AND POSSIBILITY TO COME FROM PARIS BY TRAIN (consult us)

The Loire Valley is renowned for both fine wine and gastronomy—and they pair perfectly together. On this tour, sample local wines and food as you visit wine estates in three different appellations: Vouvray, Bourgueil, and Chinon. Learn about the region’s winemaking history, terroir, and classifications; sample a variety of red, white, and sparkling wines paired with regional cheeses and other delicacies; and indulge in a farm-to-table picnic lunch.

Follow in the footsteps of French royals and aristocrats on a day trip from Paris to the Loire Valley, home to more than 100 châteaux and many of the finest in France. Most are impossible to visit without a car, so relax as a personal chauffeur takes you to a trio of the most impressive estates—Amboise, Chenonceaux, and Chambord. An art historian guide accompanies you inside for a detailed look at these time capsules of French history.

Enjoy an intimate, grape-to-wine tour of the ins and outs of wine production in the stunning Loire Valley. Go behind the scenes in a family-run Vouvray vineyard, and enjoy a guided walk through the vines, winery, and rock-hewn cellar. Get an exclusive taste of different wine varieties, accompanied by fresh local amuse-bouches. Tours are capped at 12 people for personalized attention.

Enjoy the chance to sample both typical food and local wine during this brief, small-group exploration of the Château du Petit Thouars, ideal for food lovers and those with limited time in the region. Learn about the Château’s history and stop by the troglodyte caves, before sampling both Cabernet Franc and Chenin Blanc wines for a comprehensive experience.

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.

Experience a full-day wine tour in the famous Loire Valley, accompanied by a local and expert guide. Your day will include two visits of local wineries followed by tastings of local white & red wines (fees included). At lunch time, stop in Chinon, a picturesque town dominated by its castle. There, you will have time to visit the town, and your guide will indicate the best places to try some local specialties (at your own expense). The full-day trip will also include the transportation from and to Tours city center.

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.

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.

During this full-day, small-group tour from Amboise, you will discover multiple highlights of the UNESCO-listed Loire Valley. In the morning, meet your guide and set off to discover two of the region's highlight châteaux: the Château d'Azay-le-Rideau and the Château de Villandry. After free time for lunch (own expense), visit two wineries in the Vouvray region and indulge in in-depth tours and tasting sessions.

-Experienced wine cycling guide with accreditions and diploma from the Wine University of Burgundy. -Great E-bike -Wonderful heritage spots -Fantastic cycling paths along side the Loire river, the woods of Chambord Awsome picnic lunch with local products !

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.

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.