Top Loire Valley Day Trips

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.

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, sample regional wines and cheeses at a local winery.

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.

The Loire Valley is one of France’s most stunning regions, but knowing just where to go takes insider’s knowledge. During this enriching guided tour from Amboise, you’ll get exclusive access to the most scenic locations, from a time-warp tour through the Renaissance castle of Villandry to a crash course in wine tasting at a locally-run winery. You’ll also enjoy a glass of wine with a local delicacy at a family-owned chateau.

Cover the standout sights of the Loire Valley on this insider’s guided tour, allowing you to tick off the top attractions on a single action-packed ride. Get exclusive access to a family-owned chateau and enjoy a local delicacy, then taste your way around the wine-rich region as you learn to identify vintages like a true connoisseur. You’ll listen to fun-filled anecdotes along the way.

Discover the wines of the Vouvray appellation, part of the Loire Valley, on this wine-tasting adventure from Tours. Visit two estates to enjoy picturesque vineyard views and learn the proper wine-tasting techniques for comparing different flavors and fragrances. You’ll have the chance to meet a local winemaker and hear about the terrior of the Loire Valley, one of the most renowned in France.

Combine visits to 2 major Loire Valley chateaux on this small-group excursion from Tours, France. With an intimate group of 8 people or fewer, visit le Clos Lucé, the Amboise Royal Castle, and Chenoceau for wine tastings. Skip-the-line entrance to the wineries is included.

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 select your favorite wine to accompany your romantic picnic lunch, overlooking the idyllic Loire Valley vineyards.

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.

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.

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.

The fairy-tale Chateau de Chenonceau is one of the most visited of all the Loire Valley castles, with a magnificent riverside setting and idyllic landscaped gardens. With this private tour, explore inside the Renaissance-era palace, learn about its fascinating history, and visit a local winery to sample AOC Touraine-Chenonceau wines. Complete the experience with a delicious wine-tasting lunch at a restaurant in Montrichard.

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.

Love white wine? Discover some of the world’s best sauvignon blanc wines when you visit the Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé appellations in the Loire Valley—and enjoy a personalized, flexible way to explore—on this small-group, full-day tour. Meet your guide in the morning, hop aboard your air-conditioned vehicle, and visit a minimum of four wineries for tours and tastings. You’ll also stop for a gourmet lunch en route (own expense), and will even visit a local goat farm.

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 the Caves Duhard winery, then visit the UNESCO-listed castle of Chambord.

The riverside villages, vineyards, and magnificent chateau of the Loire Valley are about a 1.5-hour train ride from Paris. With this tour, make your own way to the Loire Valley from Paris using your included round-trip train tickets, and meet your guide and small group on arrival. During your full-day tour, visit four of the most popular Loire Valley chateau—Chambord, Chenonceau, Amboise, and Cheverny—and enjoy guided tours at each castle.

The historic castles of Azay-le-Rideau, Rivau, and Villandry are three of the Loire Valley’s most popular attractions, but they’re spread throughout the region and hidden in the hillsides. This full-day bus tour makes it possible to check them all off your list in a day, and includes a tasting of Loire Valley wines. Delve into centuries of Loire Valley history with a guide and gaze out over the majestic Loire River.

This private tour includes a round trip TGV train ticket from Paris. Do not spend hours in a bus in traffic.Visit the famous castles: Chambord, the Clos Lucé; Leonardo Da Vinci last home, and the castle of Amboise with a local guide and taste the delicate wines of the region. Everything is included: round trip train tickets from Paris, Loire Valley transportation, tour guide, castle entrances, coffee and croissants at your arrival in Vendôme. ,gourmet lunch. You will also meet a winemaker and taste his or her wine.You are returned to the train station of Vendôme in the early evening and will be back in Paris in 42 minutes.This is a private small group, limited to 6 persons for the same party. Read more about this special one day Loire Valley experience!

A true concentrate of architectural treasures, with the Loire as a guiding thread, this tour will immerse you in the heart of the Loire Valley, listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, comfortably installed in a vintage sidecar. This tour includes a visit to a castle or a cellar.

Discover the sights, culture, and - most importantly - wine of the Central Loire Valley on a private 8-hour excursion. After a walking tour of historic Sancerre, get comfortable in private luxury transportation. The comprehensive itinerary continues with two renowned wineries, a goat cheese farm, and (on select days) traditional street market. Have your camera on hand for a visit to Charité-sur-Loire and its 12th-century Benedictine priory.

The vineyard of Anjou is a pleasure for both the eyes and the palate. The charming village of Savennières, famous for its dry white Chenin production. Enjoy a stroll in the vineyards while your guide presents the vineyard of Anjou. Then visit a famous vineyard of Coteaux du Layon or Coteaux de l'Aubance.

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 Loire is best known for crisp dry still white wines based on the Chenin Blanc from Vouvray, which are light, fresh and relatively low in alcohol & reds from Gamay & Cabernet France wines in Bourgueil & Chinon. We generally visit at least one famous estate plus several small family vineyards where you have the opportunity to compare the Loire winemakers: style, village, and terroir. * Since 2001 we have tailor-made itineraries for Wine Lovers * We plan over 400 private vineyard tours a year with experienced drivers * We work with over 80 artisan and famous. * We use sedans up to 3 & minivans up to 7 * Feel free to send us questions and preferences prior to booking * Various lunch options at all budgets available. Let us know your preference.

Discover the Sancerre & Pouilly Fumé wine region, dominated by Sauvignon Blanc grapes where the white wines of the region tend to be structured with acidity & citrus with mineral and herbal aromatics. We generally visit at least one famous estate plus several small family vineyards where you have the opportunity to compare the Loire winemakers: style, village, and terroir. * Since 2001 we have tailor-made itineraries for Wine Lovers * We plan over 400 private vineyard tours a year with experienced drivers * We work with over 80 artisan and famous. * We use sedans up to 3 & minivans up to 7 * Feel free to send us questions and preferences prior to booking * Various lunch options at all budgets available. Let us know your preference. * Various lunch options at all budgets available. Let us know your preference.