Loire Valley Château Stay: Tours
2 nights from $1,180pp
Relax like royalty in your very own château – Domaine de la Tortinière, located in the heart of the Loire Valley’s wine region and nearby to the historic town of Tours. Soak up the history and the world-famous Cabernet Francs, Sancerres and Pouilly-Fumés with an expert wine guide on this tailor-made wine tour in the Loire Valley.
Highlights of our Loire Valley Wine Tour & Château Stay
- Return Eurotunnel from Folkestone to Calais
- Stay in the comfort of your elegant four-star château hotel and serene 15-hectare park.
- Start your holiday with a welcome bottle of sparkling Vouvray Château Gaudrelle on arrival.
- Spend the day in the vineyards with your dedicated wine expert and chauffeur.
- Visit both “Anjou Noir” and “Anjou Blanc” and during the day you will be tasting a minimum of 10 wines.
- Relax with a typical French picnic in the vineyards with accompanying wines.
Day 1: Arrive at your château hotel in the Loire Valley
Begin your trip by driving to this elegant four-star château hotel – Domaine de la Tortinière, located in the heart of the historic Loire Valley châteaux region. Built during France’s second empire this château has a 15-hectare wooded park with views of the Indre valley and a modern interior. Enjoy a complimentary bottle of sparkling Vouvray Château Gaudrelle on arrival – the perfect way to begin your French wine adventure and get a taste for the wines to come.
If you’re feeling adventurous, a short drive away is the Châteaux of d’Azay-le-Rideau and the Château de Chenonceau, two of the most famous châteaux in this region.
Day 2: Private Wine Tasting Tour in “Anjou Noir” and “Anjou Blanc”
Enjoy a full-day private chauffeured Loire Valley wine tour with an English-speaking wine guide in “Anjou Noir” and “Anjou Blanc”. In the morning visit a wine estate located in the vicinity of Angers, “Anjou Noir”, followed by tasting a selection of wines from the estate. Lunch will be a relaxed traditional picnic, with of course wines to accompany.
The afternoon will be devoted to the “Anjou Blanc” vineyards. Visit a wine estate located in the vicinity of Bourgueil, Chinon and Saumur, near the western border of the Touraine appellation – “tuffeau” limestone underground. Following the tour enjoy a final wine tasting before your guide returns you to your château accommodation.
Day 3: Final day to Relax or Explore the Nearby Area
Spend your final day relaxing at your hotel – hire bikes and explore the nearby area, enjoy the pool and massage facilities or make a final visit to historic Tours and wonder through its medieval streets and squares, half-timbered houses, and paved narrow streets, before bidding farewell to France’s noblest of wine regions.
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