From Tours or Amboise: Chambord & Chenonceau Day Trip with Lunch

Step into the timeless elegance of the Loire Valley on a full-day journey filled with Renaissance masterpieces, a château-hosted lunch, and unforgettable countryside views.

Getting started

Begin your experience in Tours or Amboise, where you’ll board a comfortable air-conditioned minivan and meet your expert guide. As you travel through the Loire Valley, your guide will share fascinating stories and historical context to enrich the day. Upon arrival at each stop, tickets will be arranged for you, and any required ID checks will be handled smoothly for a hassle-free visit.

What to expect

Your day begins at Chenonceau Castle, a French Renaissance gem famed for its elegant arches spanning the Cher River and its legacy shaped by influential women. Explore the château’s remarkable interiors, stroll through the gardens of Catherine de’ Medici and Diane de Poitiers, walk along the gallery bridge over the river, and see the Marques Tower, a surviving remnant of the medieval fortress that once stood here. Next, enjoy lunch at the Chateau of Villesavin, where you’ll be welcomed into a privately owned Loire Valley castle for an intimate meal hosted by a French Countess. Learn about the château’s 16th-century origins, savor a homemade lunch paired with regional specialties and local wines, and take in the peaceful charm of its gardens. The final stop is Chambord Castle, a grand symbol of French Renaissance ambition known for its immense scale and architectural brilliance. Marvel at its richly decorated interiors, climb the iconic double-helix staircase inspired by Leonardo da Vinci, and admire panoramic views across the vast Chambord estate before returning comfortably to Tours or Amboise.

Features

• Comfortable round-trip transport: Travel in an air-conditioned minivan from Tours or Amboise with seamless logistics throughout the day.

• Expert-guided Loire Valley experience: Enjoy engaging commentary and historical insights from your guide as you travel between each château.

• Chenonceau Castle: Discover a riverside Renaissance masterpiece, elegant royal gardens, and one of the Loire Valley’s most distinctive château settings.

• Lunch: Savor a homemade meal with Loire Valley wines at Chateau of Villesavin, hosted in an intimate and refined setting.

• Chambord: Admire the castle’s monumental scale, its famous double-helix staircase, and sweeping terrace views over the estate.