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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.

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 and enjoy guided wine tastings at each venue.

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.

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.

Embark on a journey of wine and wonder with this immersive Loire winery tour. Be whisked away by your guides from Amboise to explore the finest vineyards in the region—Amboise, Vouvray, Touraine—and indulge in a sensational variety of wines. Immerse yourself in the scenic beauty of vineyards. A full-day tour offers a delightful picnic lunch at a vineyard, while the half-day tour invites you to add a taste of France with lunch.

Cover the standout sights of the Loire Valley on this insider-guided tour, allowing you to tick off the top attractions on a single action-packed ride. Live an unforgettable experience in the Loire Valley: in the morning, set off to discover two castles in the region: the unforgettable castle of Azay le Rideau and the magnificent gardens of the castle of Villandry (access to gardens only) In the afternoon, explore the Loire wine route, a vineyard rich in tradition and passion! Visit a local winery and learn how to taste these elegant wines produced on one of the most famous terroirs of the Loire Valley! You’ll listen to fun-filled anecdotes along the way.

Get your taste buds ready and join us on a culinary experience around the Medieval City of Tours. ver a few hours we will embark on a culinary journey of the city and immerse ourselves in the culture, food and drink of the region. The tour will also be peppered with fun stories along the way. You will get to sample delicious regional specialities made by passionate local producers of the area. Enjoy tasting some of our finest cheeses, home-made ice creams, local beers, air dried meats, Touraine wines, nougat of Tours and much more.

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 a local winery, then visit the UNESCO-listed castle of Chambord.

During this full-day, small-group tour from Amboise, you will discover multiple highlights of the UNESCO-listed Loire Valley. In the morning, meet your guide and set off to discover two of the region's highlight châteaux: the Château d'Azay-le-Rideau and the Château de Villandry. After free time for lunch (own expense), visit a winery in the Vouvray region and indulge in an in-depth tour and tasting session.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.