Book Château de Villandry

Three storybook castles by morning, vineyard-hopping by noon—all on a small-group guided day trip.

• Starting point: Starts 9:30am from Tours or Amboise Tourist Office (select at booking). Arrive 15 min early; no hotel pickup.
• Day out to 8-hour guided road trip by comfy minivan (max. 8 guests) to two fairytale châteaux and two Loire wine tastings with a local expert.
• You’ll get: Guided tours with priority access at Azay-le-Rideau and Villandry gardens, 8+ wine tastings (white, rosé, red, sparkling), and insider tips on Loire terroir and tasting.
• Azay-le-Rideau Castle: Set on an island in the Indre River, this early Renaissance gem wows with symmetry and stone reflections. Your guide shares stories of noble life and the château’s elegant spiral staircases.
• Villandry Castle: The Loire’s last Renaissance castle is best known for its gardens. Stroll with your guide through floral mosaics, a Renaissance water garden, and a hedge maze made for wandering.
• Wine tasting – Amboise: Taste reds, rosés, whites, and sparkling wines from Touraine-Amboise as your guide unpacks regional aromas and tasting techniques.
• Vouvray winery: Visit the vineyard, fermentation room, and 10th-century cave cellars now aging Vouvray’s crisp whites and bubbly. Finish with a pro-led tasting session.
• Upgrades: Pickup is available from Tours or Amboise—ideal bases for overnight stays. Tours offers museums and nightlife, while Amboise is quieter, tourist-friendly, and near three castles.

Inclusions

• Round-trip transfers in a minivan
• Small-group tour of 8
• Guided tour of Azay-le-Rideau Castle
• Entry ticket to Villandry Castle
• Guided tour of the local winery at Vouvray
• Wine tastings (8 glasses minimum)
• Expert English-speaking guide

Exclusions

• Hotel pick-up and drop-off
• Lunch/snacks
• French-speaking guide

• The tour is only available in English.
• Pregnant guests and those with limited mobility are advised not to join due to uneven terrain and cave access.
• This tour is not suitable for children under 4 years old due to safety and transport regulations.
• Large suitcases are not allowed on the minivan.
• Pets are not allowed.
• All participants, including infants and pets, must be declared and ticketed in advance—no additions can be made on the day.
• Wine tastings are reserved for guests aged 18 and over; valid ID may be required.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.