Chateaux de Villandry & Azay-le-Rideau Tour + Loire Winery
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Chateaux de Villandry & Azay-le-Rideau Tour + Loire Winery

Join us to discover two beautiful castles in the Loire Valley on this tour of Villandry and Azay-le-Rideau. We’ll also uncover the secrets of the region's famous wines. Activity Details.

  • 9 hours
  • 10Superb | 1 review
  • Open on Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat

Join us to discover two beautiful castles in the Loire Valley on this tour of Villandry and Azay-le-Rideau. We’ll also uncover the secrets of the region's famous wines.

Activity Details

We will meet at your chosen starting point at the scheduled time to begin a journey through the Loire Valley.

Our first stop is the Château de Azay-le-Rideau, which sits on an island in the Indre River. After admiring its architecture, we’ll explore its beautifully furnished rooms.

Next, we’ll visit the Château de Villandry. Upon arrival, we’ll stroll through the vegetable gardens, maze, and water garden, highlighting the best spots for views of the estate.

Afterward, you’ll have an hour of free time for lunch. Once you've recharged, we’ll head into the Vouvray wine region.

We will start at a family-run estate to visit the vat room and underground cellars originally excavated in the 10th century. In the Amboise area, we'll discover the variety of wines produced here.

Finally, we’ll head back to the starting point, concluding the tour after 9 hours of exploration.

Meeting Points

When booking, you can choose between the following meeting points in Amboise or Tours:

In front of the tourist office at Quai du Général de Gaulle 37400 in Amboise: at 9 amIn front of the tourist office at 78 Rue Bernard Palissy in Tours: at 9:30 am

Included

  • Transport by minibus
  • English–speaking guide
  • Admission to Chateau d'Azay–le–Rideau
  • Admission to the gardens of Chateau de Villandry
  • Visit to two wineries

Not included

  • Food and drinks

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