Private: Villandry and Chinon Immersion Between Gardens, Cruise and Wine - Day Tour — CALL
Europe Express
OFFER ID 1708210
This private Loire Valley experience highlights the region’s celebrated landscapes, elegant gardens, and longstanding wine traditions. The day begins at the famed gardens of Château de Villandry, renowned for their geometric designs, vivid seasonal plantings, and terraced layout overlooking the estate. Each section reflects a different horticultural style, creating a harmonious blend of color and symmetry that has made Villandry one of France’s most admired historic gardens.
The experience continues with a leisurely cruise along the Loire River aboard a traditional wooden boat. Panoramic views of riverbanks, villages, and castle silhouettes reveal the valley’s natural beauty, while a curated wine tasting and gourmet picnic introduce local flavors in a relaxed setting on the water.
A visit to a family-run winery in the Chinon area completes the day. Set amid clay-limestone hillsides, the estate produces expressive white wines shaped by the region’s unique terroir. Guided commentary adds insight into Chinon’s winemaking heritage, offering travelers a thoughtful appreciation of this distinctive Loire Valley appellation.
Duration: 8 hours
Start Time: 9am
Meeting point: Pick up from hotel or train station from Tours city
Ending point: Same as meeting location
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Featured Destinations
Loire Valley
The Loire Valley is rich with meandering streams, majestic oaks, quiet roads, and lush green countryside. Its royal châteaux and pastoral villages grace its overwhelming natural beauty. Easy access from Paris, breathtaking architectural masterpieces, tiny discoveries hidden in the gentle folds of the landscape, accommodations from delightful to sumptuous, the excitement of great food and wine, and sports and leisure activities make this an ideal spot for an unforgettable holiday. Visitors can delight in picturesque cobblestone streets and take day tours to many points of interest just minutes from every major Loire Valley town. The patchwork fields, cool forests and lazy rivers of the Loire Valley invite active vacationers to walk, cycle, windsurf, sail and canoe in the gentle countryside. Visitors can drift leisurely over the châteaux and countryside in a hot air balloon or enjoy spectacular sights while floating along on a houseboat or barge.
Vacation Details
Valid Date Ranges
07/06/2026 -
12/31/2026
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* This departure has been designated a guaranteed departure by the operator, meaning that the minimum number of guests has been met, although still subject to weather and other conditions.
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Deluxe
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Remarks
Pricing is dynamic and subject to change based on specific travel dates and availability. All prices are per person and are subject to change based on availability at time of booking. This is a DAY TOUR with no hotel accommodations included. Note: This tour operates daily, from January 1- December 31, except November 12-30, May 1, December 25, January 1, and January 7-February 9.
All fares are quoted in US Dollars.
OFFER ID
1708210
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