From Tours or Amboise: Chambord & Chenonceau Day Trip with Lunch

About this experience

From Tours or Amboise: Chambord and Chenonceau Castle Day Tour This guided day tour takes you to two of the Loire Valley's most celebrated châteaux: the elegant Chenonceau, built across the Cher River, and the magnificent Chambord, famous for its Leonardo da Vinci-inspired double-helix staircase. Your English-speaking guide collects you from either Tours or Amboise in a comfortable minivan, sharing historical insights and local legends as you travel through the Loire Valley countryside. At Chenonceau, your guide leads you through the castle shaped by influential women throughout history, taking in the Catherine de Medici and Diane de Poitiers gardens and the gallery that served as a hospital during World War I. Your second stop is Chambord, where you can marvel at the grand Renaissance façade and explore some of the 440 rooms, including the remarkable double-helix staircase where visitors can ascend and descend without crossing paths. The optional three-course lunch at Château de Villesavin adds an authentic touch to your Loire Valley experience, hosted by the resident countess in this 16th-century château built by Jean le Breton. During the lunch, a tasting of local Loire Valley wines is served on site by the host as part of the meal. What is Included Air-conditioned minivan transport from Tours or Amboise English-speaking guide Entry to Chenonceau Castle Entry to Chambord Castle Optional three-course lunch at Château de Villesavin, during which a tasting of local Loire Valley wines is served on site by the host Good to Know The tour includes pickup from either Tours or Amboise, with departure times to be confirmed upon booking. You should arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before departure. Wear comfortable walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing, as castles can be cool inside. Both castles offer partial accessibility with lifts in some areas, though you should check specific accessibility details before booking if needed. Guide dogs and service animals are welcome throughout the tour, but other pets cannot enter castle interiors. No flash photography is permitted inside castle interiors, and outside food or drink cannot be consumed on castle premises. Your guide will provide instructions throughout the day to ensure you make the most of your visits to these Loire Valley châteaux. Alcohol is not sold through this listing. Any tasting is served on site by the operator to guests of legal drinking age.

Highlights

• Visit both Chenonceau and Chambord in a single guided day
• See Chambord's Leonardo da Vinci-inspired double-helix staircase
• Chenonceau spans the Cher River — one of France's most iconic châteaux
• Hotel pickup from Tours or Amboise in a comfortable minivan
• English-speaking guide shares history and local legends throughout
• Lunch included during the tour

What is included

• Minivan transport from Tours or Amboise
• English-speaking guide throughout the tour
• Visits to Chenonceau and Chambord châteaux
• Lunch included during the day trip

Before you go

Bring a valid photo ID for entry at the castles Wear comfortable shoes for extensive walking on castle grounds Castles are partially accessible to wheelchair users; check elevator access for upper levels Pets are not allowed inside the castles except service animals Download tickets before arrival due to spotty connectivity inside Chambord

Cancellation terms

These tickets cannot be cancelled or rescheduled.