Loire Castles
3 DAYS/ 2 NIGHTS
Chambord . Cheverny . Chenonceau . Amboise . Vouvray . Tours . Azay-le-rideau . Villandry
Day 1 (110 km) – CHAMBORD / CHEVERNY
Guided tour of the Chambord, the largest and most famous of the Loire castles, with its beautiful botanic gardens.
Guided tour of Cheverny, the original inspiration for Tintin’s Château de Moulinsart.
Dinner. Night’s lodging.
Day 2 (110 km) – CHENONCEAU / AMBOISE / VOUVRAY
Guided tour of Chenonceau castle, French Renaissance’s true materpiece.
We will go visit a mushroom farm.
Then, we will head to Amboise to visit the Clos Luce, former home of Leonardo Da Vinci, where remain some of his fabulous machines.
Visit of a local wine cellar, along with a tasting session.
Dinner. Night’s lodging.
Day 3 (50 km) – TOURS / AZAY-LE-RIDEAU / VILLANDRY
Visit of Tours, with its iconic old medieval quarters. Guided tour of Azay-le-Rideau, built on a small island.
Then, we shall go visit Villandry et and its famous gardens.
Back to your starting point in the evening.
OUR + :
1 guide on day 2.
Please note that we can add this program with another one following our road trip.
Price includes : 2 nights in a 3* hotel near Castles, half-board, repatriation insurance, visits and entrances of program sites.
Price does not include : Transportation, personal expenses, cancellation insurance.