Day Tour of Chateaux of Chenonceau, Chambord & Caves Ambacia from Tours/Amboise

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Duration
9 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 8 guests
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English
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Discover the elegance of Chenonceau and Chambord chateaux on a guided small-group tour. Savor fine Vouvray wines at Caves Ambacia on an air-conditioned minivan trip from Tours or Amboise.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Enjoy a small group 9-hour tour in the Loire Valley. Your professional tour guide will show you the two most famous chateaux of the region, Chenonceau and Chambord, aboard a comfortable air-conditioned minivan. Then, taste great wines such as Vouvray at Caves Ambacia.

What You Get

Guided visits as per the itinerary
Tour and Wine tasting only in English
Professional driver-guide
Personal expenses
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Good To Know

  • Please note, the tour departs from the city of Tours and Amboise. If you are not staying in Tours or Amboise, you will have to book and pay for your own transport to get there, this is not included in the tour.
  • The tour departs from the local tourist offices at the indicated times, we will not be held responsible in case of delay from the guests.
  • The tour will finish at approximately 6pm in Tours and 6.30pm in Amboise.
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby

What You’ll Experience

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Chateau de Chenonceau

The Chateau of Chenonceau is the most visited castle in the Loire Valley. It is unique for many reasons. It is nicknamed "the ladies chateau" because Its owners had only been women. It has gorgeous Renaissance gardens. It is set like a bridge across the Cher River.
1 hour 30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included
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Caves Ambacia

You will enjoy a guided tou and wine tating at Caves Duhard where you will have a cheese and wine tasting in a limestone cave winery on white wines
1 hour 10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
3

Chateau de Chambord

You will discover the Hunting lodge built by King Francois I, it is the largest chateau and the most spectacular piece of architecture. You will be impressed by its 426 rooms and its 282 fireplaces. Your tour guide will show and explain it's mind blowing double helix staircase, probably a Leonardo da Vinci creation. The forest in which it is in is a national game reserve.
1 hour 30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

Meeting & Pickup

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Office de Tourisme Amboise Val de Loire
Office de Tourisme Amboise Val de Loire, Quai du Général de Gaulle, Indre-et-Loire Centre-Val de Loire, France, FR, 37400
Tourist Office Tours Loire Valley
Tourist Office Tours Loire Valley, Rue Bernard Palissy, Indre-et-Loire Centre-Val de Loire, France, FR, 37000
End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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What People Are Saying
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Great way to spend the day
July 12, 2025
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Okay Ingrid - best tour guide ever. The combination of personality, information, stories and history. Brought our destinations to life. Thanks!

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We are all apprentices, after all
July 08, 2025
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Killian was absolutely amazing. Super attentive, accommodating and a wealth of knowledge. He was detailed and loves the car ride trivia. We really enjoyed the trip and all of the information he pro...read more

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July 04, 2025
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the tour was excellent the wine tour/tasting was my favorite part castles were amazing!! thanks to Freddy for all her knowledge

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It was a really fun day,...
June 22, 2025
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It was a really fun day, and pretty long? We had a great tour guide, Roxanne, who knew a lot and was very helpful when answering questions. I’d say for the price it is a bit surprising that lunch w...read more

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A Great Day in the Loire!
June 17, 2025
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We took a high speed train from Paris and met the tour guide and group in Tours, a little over an hour train ride. It was a spectacular day! Ingrid was our small group (7 in the mini-van plus Ingri...read more

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