Castles of Loire Valley Tour

This tour will bring you to three beautiful castles that are the pride of the Loire Valley.

The first stop is Chenonceau, also called "Le Château des Dames" and built on a bridge across the river Cher. The castle is famous for its women. King Henri II built it for his favorite Diane de Poitiers but his widow eventually took hold of the estate after the king died in a tournament. The Castle of Chenonceau is also the first private castle in France to offer to its visitors audio guided visits through Apple’s iPod. Visit the most feminine of all castles with the most cutting-edge technology, the iPod.

The Castle of Cheverny is next on the list. Inspired by the Luxembourg Palace in Paris, Cheverny Castle is said to epitomize the French style of architecture. It is a private property and its collection of 17th century furnishings are intact and well-preserved.

After lunch (drinks included), the tour is off to Chambord Castle. Chambord is an impressive estate, built by King Francois I in collaboration with Leonardo da Vinci. Its is a grandiose creation, famous for the inventor’s design, 440 rooms, a unique roof terrace and aits double staircase.

Itinerary/Activity Schedule
- Chenonceau Castle
- Cheverny Castle
- Lunch
- Chambord Castle

Includes
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Transport
- Lunch
- Entrance tickets
- iPod audio guide for Chenonceau Castle

Excludes
- Meals and Drinks not included in the description
- Personal Expenses
- Tips and Gratuities
- Optional Activity Costs

Please Note
- Transport is on an air conditioned minibus.

Your Confirmation Voucher includes full information (e.g. local telephone numbers) about the Local Operator. To ensure your peace of mind, we select only the most experienced and reliable operators in each destination.

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After you book
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