Loire Valley: Day Tour from Tours to Villandry, Azay-le-Rideau & Local Winery
9 hours
From 09:30
Group 1+
English
9 hours
09:30
What you'll do
This captivating journey in the Loire Valley explores the charming Chateau of Azay-le-Rideau with its perfect symmetry and captivating setting on the Indre river. Discover its interiors while your guide shares intriguing tales of the estate. Continue your day with a visit to the breathtaking gardens of Villandry, steeped in 16th-century significance and codes. Your guide will offer insights and tips as you wander through the vegetable and herb gardens, enjoying views of the chateau and elegant swans in the water garden. After a delectable lunch from recommended French bakeries, head to Vouvray to uncover the secrets of its renowned wine production. Learn about the versatility of the Chenin Blanc grape and indulge in a tasting of exquisite Vouvray wines.
Itinerary
- 1Duration: Approximately 9 hours
- 2Start Time: 9.30am
- 3Group Size: tbc
- 4Meeting Point: Tourist Office
- 59:30 AM: Join your guide ready to embark on an unforgettable journey through the Loire Valley.
- 610:00 AM: Begin your day with a visit to the majestic Chateau of Azay-le-Rideau, renowned for its picturesque setting and architectural harmony reflecting on the Indre river. Explore the interiors of the chateau accompanied by your passionate guide, who will regale you with captivating stories of its history and significance.
- 712:00 PM: Immerse yourself in the enchanting gardens of Villandry, where every corner tells a story of 16th-century symbolism and elegance. Your guide will illuminate the meaning behind these meticulously manicured gardens and provide insights and tips as you stroll through the vegetable and herb gardens. Marvel at panoramic views of the chateau and encounter graceful swans in the water garden.
- 82:00 PM: After a delightful lunch break, sourced from recommended French bakeries, journey onwards to Vouvray. Prepare to uncover the secrets of Vouvray wine production at a local winery deeply rooted in the region's viticultural heritage. Delve into the fascinating manufacturing process and indulge in a tasting of exquisite Vouvray wines, crafted from the versatile Chenin Blanc grape variety, offering an array of surprises for your palate.
- 94:30 PM: Raise a toast—Santé!—to a day filled with exploration, history, and gastronomic delights as you bid farewell to the Loire Valley and head back to Tours.
- 106:30 PM: Conclude your tour back at the Tourist Office of Tours, with cherished memories of your enriching day amidst the splendor of the Loire Valley.
What's Included
- Driver/guide
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Wine tasting
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Entrance fees
- English-speaking guide
What's not included
- Tips and gratuities
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Lunch and additional drinks
- French speaking guide
Meeting Points
Office de Tourisme de la Ville de Tours (78 Rue Bernard Palissy, Indre-et-Loire Tours, Centre-Val de Loire, 37000)
Notes
Not wheelchair accessible
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Minimum drinking age is 18 years
Not stroller accessible
Not suitable for pets
Infants must not sit on laps
Not recommended for people with heart conditions
Lunch is not included in this tour, there will be a free-time given by the guide when passengers can buy a sandwich
Gallery
Cancellation policy
A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Get inspired by a world of food
Carefully curated guides, reviews and inspiration by our team of food travellers and critics.
Follow us
Follow us
