Loire Valley Full-Day Private Guided Tour with Hotel Pickup
Overview
On this private day trip from Paris, visit three castles in the Loire Valley, a scenic region known for its wine and stunning French châteaux. With a private guide, you'll learn about the lifestyle, art, architecture, and politics of the historical period when French kings held court in the Loire Valley. The tour takes you to three of the region's most significant castles: Château de Chenonceau, Château d'Amboise, and Château de Chambord.
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Guaranteed to skip the long lines
- Transport by private air-conditioned minivan
- Professional art historian guide
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Entrance tickets
Meeting and Pickup
What To Expect
Your day trip to the Loire Valley begins with pickup at your Paris hotel by your private guide.
Head out of the city and into the picturesque countryside to visit romantic castles that evoke the glamour and grandeur of French aristocracy in the Renaissance era. Follow in the footsteps of nobility as you explore three estates known for their size, architecture, and previous inhabitants.
At Château d'Amboise, once home to French royalty, take in the 15th-century furniture collection. Then visit Château de Chenonceau, a lavish castle on the River Cher featuring quintessential Renaissance architecture. Finally visit the grand dame, Château de Chambord, a UNESCO World Heritage site once home to King Francois I, as well as Leonardo da Vinci.
Note: It is possible you may visit different castles such as Château de Blois or Château de Cheverny, in certain circumstances, but it will be a total of three.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- When booking, please make sure to choose the appropriate tour option for the amount of travelers in your party
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Guaranteed to skip the long lines.
- Transport by private air-conditioned minivan.
- Professional art historian guide.
- Food and drinks.
- Gratuities.
- Entrance tickets.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Loire Valley Full-Day Private Guided Tour with Hotel Pickup is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Loire Valley Full-Day Private Guided Tour with Hotel Pickup will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Guaranteed to skip the long lines
- Transport by private air-conditioned minivan
- Professional art historian guide
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Entrance tickets
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- When booking, please make sure to choose the appropriate tour option for the amount of travelers in your party
