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From Tours: Villandry, Azay-le-Rideau & Local Wineries｜France
From Tours: Villandry, Azay-le-Rideau & Local Wineries｜France
From Tours: Villandry, Azay-le-Rideau & Local Wineries｜France

From Tours: Villandry, Azay-le-Rideau & Local Wineries｜France

France-Centre-Val de Loire , Tours
Duration:8 hour(s) 30 min(s)
Free cancellation 3 day(s) prior to experience date
Please present the e-voucher on-site
  • Discover Azay-le-Rideau, one the jewels of the Loire Valley
  • Learn everything about Loire Valley wines and discover its vineyards
  • Explore the famous underground cave
  • Visit the gorgeous gardens of Villandry, a must see!
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Tour TypeSmall Group
Transportation methodTransfer from meeting point
Departure TimeLate Departure (After 9 am)
Luggage limitNone
Minimum participant requirement8 travelers
Tour typesGuided tour
Meal arrangementArrange yourself
Additional service & facilityTransfer included
Sightseeing typeNatural sights, Historic site tour
TransportCharter car

Product Info

Meet your guide in front of the Tourist Office of Tours at 9:30 AM and board the minivan for an amazing day in the Loire Valley. You are going to live an unforgettable experience : in the morning, set off to discover two castles in the region: the "perfect" castle of Azay le Rideau and the beautiful gardens of Villandry.

You will start with a visit of Château d'Azay le Rideau, a true jewel of Renaissance architecture built by a secretary of the King Francis 1st.
Your passionate guide will share with you the stories of the estate.

Then, arrival at the Château de Villandry to visit the gardens, a jewel of French heritage built during the Renaissance. Your guide will accompany you through the remarkable formal gardens of Villandry, of breathtaking beauty and delicacy. You will able to walk in the vegetable garden, the maze, around the water garden... Your guide will also show you the best spots to get the best view of this tremendous work.

After a lunch break, meet a local winemaker at a winery of Vouvray appellation. Elegant sparkling wines and white wines are produced in this area. Visit the traditional vat room and the underground cellars. During the visit, you will improve your knowledge regarding wine-making and of course wine tasting.

En route for the second wine tasting of the afternoon, in the area of Amboise : you will discover the range of wines that are produced there : white, rosé, red or sparkling, the region of Amboise is filled with surprises when it comes to wine.

Throughout the afternoon, your guide will share his/her knowledge with you, to help you understand the diversity of Loire wines and their specific terroir. You will learn the different steps of wine tasting and train your nose to identify many wine aromas.

Benefit from your guide's tips and tricks and learn to taste like a professional.

Afterward, you will be driven back to Tours, where your tour will end. 

Please note that admission to Azay-le-Rideau Castle is free and has therefore been deducted from the tour price on this date.

Important Info

Reminders

  • Not Suitable For: Children under 4 years

  • Not Suitable For: Pregnant women

  • Not Suitable For: People with mobility impairments

  • What To Bring: Comfortable shoes

  • What To Bring: Jacket

  • Not Allowed: Pets

  • Not Allowed: Oversize luggage

  • Not Allowed: Smoking

  • Know Before You Go: - This tour is not recommended for people with mobility impairments

  • Know Before You Go: - This tour is not recommended for pregnant women

  • Know Before You Go: We kindly remind our visitors that it is stricly required to have a ticket in order to access our vans at the beginning of the tour, including children. In the event of a child, infant or pet not being declared, we unfortunately won’t be able to accept any addition on the day of the tour.

  • Know Before You Go: Please note that for security and legal reasons, our tour is not accessible for children under 4 years old.

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