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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.

Discover the wines of the Vouvray appellation, part of the Loire Valley, on this wine-tasting adventure from Tours. Explore the famous underground caves 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 terroir of the Loire Valley, one of the most renowned in France.

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.

Join us on a wonderful afternoon wine tour starting from Tours or Amboise, and discover the local wines of the Touraine region. As a small group of up to 8 people, you'll visit two wine estates in the Touraine "appellation" area with your local expert guide. He will take you through the vineyards and the wineries, providing insights into the geography, terroir, and the art of winemaking. You'll have the chance to taste a large variety of red, white, rosé and sparkling wines from the region, made with many grape varieties (Chenin, Malbec, Cabernet, Gamay, Grolleau,…), accompanied by cheeses and charcuterie specialties from the region (rillettes, rillons, …) Throughout the transfers between locations, you'll have the opportunity to admire the beautiful Loire landscapes through the windows of our comfortable chauffeured Mercedes minivan.

Experience a full-day wine tour in the famous Loire Valley, accompanied by a local and expert guide. Your day will include two visits of local wineries followed by tastings of local white & red wines (fees included). At lunch time, stop in Chinon, a picturesque town dominated by its castle. There, you will have time to visit the town, and your guide will indicate the best places to try some local specialties (at your own expense). The full-day trip will also include the transportation from and to Tours city center.

Embark on a full day wine tour, including an amazing "Farm to table" style lunch at the winery. You will discover the Loire Valley wines and gastronomy with a passionate guide, who has been working in this field for 15 years. As a small group of 8 people maximum, you will live a true and complete experience : - Visit three wines estates in Vouvray, Bourgueil and Chinon - Stroll through three vineyards and two cellars - Learn about Terroir" soils and the work of the vine-grower, with commentary tailored to your wine knowledge - Taste up to 20 different red, white and sparkling wines, paired with local cheeses and other delicacies - Enjoy a fantastic "Gastronomic Pic Nic" in the vineyard or at the winery - Go from one place to another in a comfy chauffeured Mercedes minivan

On this immersive tour, you will discover the heart of the Vouvray appellation, celebrated for its exquisite Chenin Blanc wines. Throughout your excursion, you'll be guided by a knowledgeable and English-speaking local guide, expert in Loire Valley wines. The Vouvray vineyards are strategically situated along the northern banks of the Loire River, just east of the charming town of Tours. The region's unique terroir boasts a mosaic of soils, resulting in a dynamic range of flavors and styles in its wines. Chenin Blanc reigns supreme in Vouvray, contributing to the region's reputation for producing some of the world's most versatile white wines. On this half-day tour you will visit 2 carefully selected local wineries, where you'll have the unique opportunity to step behind the scenes of winemaking. At each winery, you'll be treated to a selection of their finest offerings. Let your taste buds dance with the flavors of fresh fruit, floral notes, and the unique terroir of the region.

Visit with your own personal guide of Chambord Castle followed by an exclusive private wine tasting in a confidential room of the Château not open to the public.

The Loire is best known for crisp dry still & sparkling white wines based on the Chenin Blanc from Vouvray, which are light, fresh and relatively low in alcohol. Reds come mainly from Gamay & Cabernet Franc vineyards 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. Send us your questions, visit & lunch preferences, budgets & pick up address prior to booking so we can custom design your wine tour. * Since 2001, we have provided private vineyard tour and personalised custom planned itineraries for Wine Lovers & Professionals in Champagne & top wine destinations around the world. * We plan over 1,500 visits & curated tastings each year at artisanal family vineyards & famous estates.

Experience a typical day tour in Loire Valley and discover the Chinon and Bourgueil vineyards. Visit Chateau wineries and taste Loire Valley red, white and sparkling wines on this private full day tour from Tours.

Embark on this Private Loire Valley Wine Tour and indulge your senses in the heart of France's renowned wine country! Your day begins with a personalized, chauffeur-driven journey through the stunning Loire Valley, setting the scene for an unforgettable adventure. As you traverse the picturesque landscape, you'll have the opportunity to visit two prestigious Chateaus and the Caves Duhard winery - each with its own unique charm and distinctive wines. Expert sommeliers and winemakers will guide you through tastings of exceptional Loire Valley varietals, sharing their deep knowledge and passion for winemaking. Enjoy a delightful lunch at the Caves Duhard winery, paired with local specialties, perfectly complementing the wines you've tasted throughout the day. Don't miss this opportunity to create lasting memories on this Full-Day Private Loire Valley Wine Tour Experience, escaping the hustle of Tours for a day of indulgence and appreciation of France's vinicultural heritage.