Loire Valley Castles Day Trip from Paris & Tasting with Pickup
Overview
Step into the royal history of the Loire Valley on a premium small-group day trip from Paris, limited to just 8 guests for a relaxed and personalized experience.
Discover two of the region’s most iconic châteaux—Château Royal d’Amboise, the final resting place of Leonardo da Vinci, and the elegant Château de Chenonceau, famously spanning the River Cher. With included audio guides, you’ll have the freedom to explore each masterpiece at your own pace after an introduction from your expert English-speaking guide.
Enjoy a traditional three-course French lunch before concluding your day with a guided tasting of 8 carefully selected Loire Valley wines at a local winery.
With hotel pick-up and drop-off, comfortable transportation, and a thoughtfully curated itinerary, this experience perfectly combines royal history, Renaissance architecture, authentic French cuisine, and the celebrated wines of the Loire Valley—creating an unforgettable escape from Paris.
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Wine tasting
- Air conditioned mini-van
- Skip the line
- (Optional) Delicious three course lunch at a local restaurant including starter main and desert
- Visit the castles and get to know its history with an audio-guide
- Driver/guide
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
One day before the tour, our guide will contact you and provide all the necessary information regarding your hotel pickup. We recommend being ready 5 minutes before the scheduled arrival time of your guide.Please note that the maximum waiting time at your hotel is 15 minutes. Any longer delay may affect the schedule and could result in missing the planned visits to the Champagne houses.
What To Expect
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Paris
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Chateau Royal d'Amboise
2 hours Admission Ticket Included
Chateau de Chenonceau
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Plou Et Fils
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Paris
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Place Michel Debre
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Those under 18 years of age will be offered a variety of nonalcoholic grape juices
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Wine tasting.
- Air conditioned mini-van.
- Skip the line.
- (Optional) Delicious three course lunch at a local restaurant including starter main and desert.
- Visit the castles and get to know its history with an audio-guide.
- Driver/guide.
- Gratuities.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Loire Valley Castles Day Trip from Paris & Tasting with Pickup is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Loire Valley Castles Day Trip from Paris & Tasting with Pickup will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Wine tasting
- Air conditioned mini-van
- Skip the line
- (Optional) Delicious three course lunch at a local restaurant including starter main and desert
- Visit the castles and get to know its history with an audio-guide
- Driver/guide
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Those under 18 years of age will be offered a variety of nonalcoholic grape juices
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
