Loire Valley Castles Private Tour 12 hr

Discover the Loire Valley’s Renaissance heritage on a private 12-hour journey to Chenonceau and Chambord. Known as the Garden of France, this UNESCO-listed region drew artists and engineers, including Leonardo da Vinci, and inspired ambitious royal architecture. Your Loire Valley castles private tour begins with a 7:00 a.m. pickup and a drive of about two hours, followed by a coffee stop before continuing to Chenonceau. Known as the Ladies’ Castle, it stretches across a river in a striking display of Renaissance design. Next, head to the royal town of Amboise, where Leonardo da Vinci spent the last three years of his life. The day concludes at Chambord, a grand expression of Renaissance architecture and the ambition of King Francis I. Private transportation, an air-conditioned vehicle, and a licensed guide-driver make the long-distance itinerary comfortable and personal. Lunch and admission to both castles are not included. See two of the Loire Valley’s most celebrated châteaux and experience the history behind their remarkable settings on this Loire Valley castles private tour.