Château de Chenonceau & Chambord: Guided Trip from Tours + Lunch

About this experience

Château de Chenonceau & Chambord Guided Tour from Tours This ticket secures your place on a full-day guided coach tour through the Loire Valley, departing from Tours and visiting two of France's most celebrated châteaux. Your expert guide leads the group aboard a comfortable coach for the journey to the elegant Château de Chenonceau, known as the "Ladies' Castle" for its connection to influential women such as Catherine de Médicis and Diane de Poitiers. Built across the Cher River, Chenonceau features stunning arched galleries and manicured gardens, all brought to life by your guide's stories of the château's fascinating residents. The tour continues by coach to the grand Château de Chambord, the largest château in the Loire Valley and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Your guide leads you through impressive Renaissance architecture, including the famous double spiral staircase and rooftop terraces offering sweeping views across the estate. Along the way, your guide shares insights into King Francis I's vision and the château's unique architectural features as the group explores its expansive halls. Between the two château visits, your host provides a traditional French lunch at Château de Villesavin, where regional cuisine is served in historic surroundings with authentic Loire Valley hospitality. This Amboise day trip includes comfortable coach transport throughout your 9-hour guided journey. What is Included Expert guide throughout the day Roundtrip coach transportation from Tours Entrance tickets to Château de Chenonceau Entrance tickets to Château de Chambord Traditional French lunch at Château de Villesavin Guided tours of both châteaux Good to Know The guided tour lasts approximately 9 hours including coach travel. Meet your group in Tours 15 minutes before your scheduled departure time. Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for castle grounds and gardens, as the visit covers both indoor halls and outdoor spaces. Bring valid ID for entry verification at each château. The tour operates in all weather conditions, so dress appropriately for the day's forecast. Please note that the lunch location at Château de Villesavin may require climbing stairs, so contact ahead if you have mobility requirements. Both châteaux have some areas with limited wheelchair access. If you need specific accessibility information, contact ahead to ensure the tour meets your needs. For those interested in exploring more of the region, consider a Loire Valley château tour or visit other Amboise attractions during your stay. Vehicles are not sold through this listing. Any vehicle used during the experience is supplied by the operator and returned at the end.

Highlights

• Visit Chenonceau castle built across the River Cher
• Explore the formal gardens at Chateau de Chenonceau
• Guided day trip to two Loire Valley chateaux from Tours
• Lunch included as part of your full day out
• Walk through Chambord, the largest Loire Valley chateau

Before you go

Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before departure Wear comfortable shoes for walking inside and around the castles Bring a valid ID for entry at each site Castles may have accessibility limitations for wheelchairs Lunch venue does not accommodate special dietary requests

Cancellation terms

Cancel for free until 24 hours before your visit date and get a full refund. Rescheduling is possible until 24 hours before your visit date.