Travel back to the days of the French Renaissance on a full-day tour of the châteaux of the Loire Valley. Enjoy a relaxed lunch in a family-owned, and still occupied, chateau. Meet your guide in Amboise and travel to Chateau de Chenonceau. Stroll through the manicured gardens named after Catherine de Médicis and Diane de Poitiers, the chateau's former residents. Appreciate the refined architecture and feminine influence in each room and see precious antiques and flower arrangements. For lunch, after a short drive, enjoy a meal served at an off-the-beaten-path private castle, hosted by the French Countess who lives there. Taste local food in one of the smallest of all the Loire Valley castles. Then, continue to Chateau de Chambord. Discover a glorious work of art and architecture as your guide selects the most emblematic rooms to visit. Hear memorable anecdotes as they point out hidden details. Get breathtaking views of the castle during a coffee break in Chambord Park before returning to Amboise in the evening.

Travel back to the days of the French Renaissance on a full-day tour of the châteaux of the Loire Valley. Enjoy a lunch in a privately owned and still-occupied castle. Start with a visit to Chenonceau, and pass the must-see castles of the French “Valley of the Kings,” including Chaumont, Amboise, and Blois. Upon arrival at the Château de Chenonceau, admire the unusual castle built on a bridge across the Cher River.  Stroll through the manicured gardens, named after Catherine de Médicis and Diane de Poitiers, the famous women who once lived there. Take time to appreciate the refined architecture, beautiful antiques, and lovely arrangements of fresh flowers. Discover glorious works of art and architecture as your guide selects the most emblematic rooms to visit. On your way to lunch at the Chateau of Villesavin, admire authentic French villages and the countryside. Eat a traditional French lunch with local products and local wine. Arrive at Chambord and discover the apartments of Francis I. View the double helix staircase, an emblem of Chambord. Hear memorable anecdotes and see hidden details. Get breathtaking views of the castle during a coffee break in Chambord Park. Enjoy the most striking view of Château de Chambord, before ending your tour in the evening.

The day begins with pickup from your accommodation in Tours at 9.00 AM or Amboise at 9:30 AM. Greet your guide, then set off into the sprawling countryside of Loire Valley. Start off with a guided tour of Chenonceau Chateau, which spans the stunning River Cher. Admire the chateau’s impressive interior as you explore with your guide, and listen to stories of its history, which dates back to the 11th century. Next, enjoy a cellar tour and a wine tasting at Caves Ambacia in Amboise. You will discover the local wines such as Vouvray, Montlouis and Bourgueil wines. After that, you will have the possibility to taste local products (Cheeses, Delicatessen, Fishes) at the Bistrot L'Oppidum at Caves Ambacia. Or free time to grab a bite to eat elsewhere. Afterwards, head to Chambord Chateau, one of France’s most iconic chateau’s. Marvel at the chateau’s stunning French Renaissance architecture, and listen to stories of the people who once lived here. Finally, relax on the return journey to your accommodation.