Top Loire Valley Tours by Duration

The sweeping vineyards, lush forests and fairy-tale castles of the Loire Valley are even more impressive from above and this 3-hour hot-air balloon experience is the ideal way to enjoy an aerial view. Float over the UNESCO-listed landscapes of the Loire, Indre or Cher Valleys; spot landmarks like the Chateau of Chenonceau or the gardens of Villandry; then toast your safe landing with a glass of Champagne or sparkling grape juice.

Discover the UNESCO-listed landscapes of the Loire Valley, sample regional wines, and visit two magnificent châteaux on this full-day tour. Traveling in a small group ensures a more personalized experience as you visit Chambord and Chenonceau Castles, sample regional wines and cheeses at a local winery.

No visit to the Loire Valley region is complete without a winery visit, and this experience makes it easy with guided tours and tastings at two local wine estates. With a regional wine expert as your host, you'll learn all about the 'terroir' as you walk through the vineyards, and discover the local food, too, with samples of cheese and other delicacies.

Discover the wines of the Vouvray appellation, part of the Loire Valley, on this wine-tasting adventure from Tours. Visit two estates to enjoy picturesque vineyard views and learn the proper wine-tasting techniques for comparing different flavors and fragrances. You’ll have the chance to meet a local winemaker and hear about the terrior of the Loire Valley, one of the most renowned in France.

The Loire Valley is famous for its magnificent châteaux and historic wineries, and this tour from Chinon combines both into an unforgettable lunch date. Enjoy a tour and wine tasting at the Château du Petit Thouars, then select your favorite wine to accompany your romantic picnic lunch, overlooking the idyllic Loire Valley vineyards.

Nantes is best known for its medieval castle and ‘Les Machines de L’Ile’, but the city is also full of art, architecture, and cultural sites that many travelers don’t get to see. On this Lokafy walking tour, connect with a Nantes local who will show you around their city like a friend and take you to the neighborhoods, museums, shops, and restaurants that they know and love. Chat with your guide before you arrive and devise an itinerary that suits your preferences and style of travel.

Live an unforgettable experience in the Loire Valley: in the morning, set off to discover two unmissable castles in the region, Azay-le-Rideau and Villandry. The first, which is considered one of the "jewels of the Loire Valley", will immerse you in the French art of living of the 16h and 19th century and the second will introduce you to the fashion of elegant formal gardens. Wander through the kitchen garden and classical water garden, then attempt to find your way through the maze. Accompanied by your guide, discover the interiors and exteriors of these two chateaux through historical facts and anecdotes. Get your cameras ready!

Cover the standout sights of the Loire Valley on this insider-guided tour, allowing you to tick off the top attractions on a single action-packed ride. Live an unforgettable experience in the Loire Valley: in the morning, set off to discover two castles in the region: the unforgettable castle of Azay le Rideau and the magnificent castle of Villandry. In the afternoon, explore the Loire wine route, a vineyard rich in tradition and passion! Visit 2 superb estates, and learn how to taste these elegant wines produced on one of the most famous terroirs of the Loire Valley! You’ll listen to fun-filled anecdotes along the way.

Combine visits to 2 major Loire Valley chateaux on this small-group excursion from Tours, France. With an intimate group of 8 people or fewer, visit le Clos Lucé, the Amboise Royal Castle, and Chenoceau for wine tastings. Skip-the-line entrance to the wineries is included.

The magnificent castles of Chenonceau and Chambord are two of the most famous and most visited chateaux of the Loire Valley. Enjoy guided tours of both on this full-day tour and benefit from the undivided attention of a private guide. Explore the Renaissance castle of Chenonceau with its stunning gardens, enjoy wine tasting and lunch (optional) at the Caves Duhard winery, then visit the UNESCO-listed castle of Chambord.

The UNESCO-listed landscapes of the Loire Valley are home to some of France’s most magnificent chateaux and this full-day tour from the cities of Tours or Amboise visits two of them in one day. The fairy-tale Chateau de Chenonceau with its famous stories and the marvel at the Renaissance architecture and beautiful gardens of the Chateau de Chambord.

Follow in the footsteps of French royals and aristocrats on a day trip from Paris to the Loire Valley, home to more than 100 châteaux and many of the finest in France. Most are impossible to visit without a car, so relax as a personal chauffeur takes you to a trio of the most impressive estates—Amboise, Chenonceaux, and Chambord. An art historian guide accompanies you inside for a detailed look at these time capsules of French history.

Savor views of the beautiful Loire Valley from an unbeatable vantage point – on a hot air balloon ride! Soar over the fairy-tale châteaux, sweeping vineyards and winding waterways of the UNESCO-listed Loire Valley on a thrilling 1-hour flight. Spot iconic landmarks like the Château de Chenonceau and Amboise castle from above, then toast your safe landing with a glass of Champagne.

Enjoy an intimate, grape-to-wine tour of the ins and outs of wine production in the stunning Loire Valley. Go behind the scenes in a family-run Vouvray vineyard, and enjoy a guided walk through the vines, winery, and rock-hewn cellar. Get an exclusive taste of different wine varieties, accompanied by fresh local amuse-bouches. Tours are capped at 12 people for personalized attention.

Discover the largest vineyard of French white wines, the vineyard of Nantes and its multiple appellations and rare grape varieties. Your guide is a passionate character living in the heart of the vineyard and more particularly in the appellation Muscadet Sèvre et Maine. It will make you discover unusual places along the river or in the hills overlooking the Loire. You will participate in a tasting in the vineyards and you will end your excursion in a winery with the winemaker for a visit and tastings.

Experiece a unique tour to Château de Chenonceau & Château de Chambord in the heart of the Loire Valley. On this full day trip to the Loire Valley you will explore UNESCO sites, architectural wonders, lush gardens, and rich history. English guided tour in both Castles.

The region of Chinon is dotted with vineyards, yet it can be hard for tourists to visit them if they don't know the language or wine tasting etiquettes. This vineyard experience makes it easy with a tour created by wine-loving English expatriates who showcase the wine made by Chinon's independent producers. You'll cycle to a selection of winemakers, sample the wine, and enjoy a picnic lunch, too.

The Loire Valley is one of the most beautiful regions of France, there are so many places to visit, so let yourself be guided through it! During this enriching guided tour from Amboise, you will discover places that you will not soon forget: two of the most legendary castles of the Loire Valley await you, Azay-le-Rideau and Villandry. In the morning, a more historical guided tour with anecdotes and elements to help you understand the history of these architectural gems, and in the afternoon, a visit to two wine estates in the Vouvray region. Taste the white and sparkling wines of this region of Touraine which extends over nearly 5000 acres and is one of the best-known in France.

Experience a full-day wine tour in the famous Loire Valley, accompanied by a local and expert guide. Your day will include two visits of local wineries followed by tastings of local white & red wines (fees included). At lunch time, stop in Chinon, a picturesque town dominated by its castle. There, you will have time to visit the town, and your guide will indicate the best places to try some local specialties (at your own expense). The full-day trip will also include the transportation from and to Tours city center.

Visit the famous Chambord Castle with an English speaking local guide, expert in Loire Valley Castles. This half-day tour includes pick up and drop off in front of Tours tourism office, entrance tickets and guided visit of the Château.

Immerse yourself in the idyllic scenery and fine wines of the Loire Valley on this full-day small-group tour from Tours, France. Explore three of the Loire Valley’s fairytale castles – admire the architectural wonders of Blois, see Leonardo da Vinci’s stairwell at Chambord and discover the legacy of Tin Tin at Cheverny. Along the way, stop to sample fine Cheverny wines.

Enjoy a small group half-day trip from Tours to the beautiful Château de Chenonceau in the heart of the Loire Valley. Experience a guided visit of the interior of one of the most elegant Chateaus of the Loire.

The riverside villages, vineyards, and magnificent chateau of the Loire Valley are about a 1.5-hour train ride from Paris. With this tour, make your own way to the Loire Valley from Paris using your included round-trip train tickets, and meet your guide and small group on arrival. During your full-day tour, visit four of the most popular Loire Valley chateau—Chambord, Chenonceau, Amboise, and Cheverny—and enjoy guided tours at each castle.