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English Speaking Loire Winery Tours originating from Chinon
About this experience
Let us take you to some of the best vineyards in the area - Chinon, Saumur, Bourgueil - and discover the amazing wines - whites, rosés, reds, and sparkling. Walk the vineyards, tour the caves, and taste wines (10+ wines) with the winemakers. Full-day tours include 3 wineries and a homemade picnic lunch served at a vineyard. The lunch or snacks can be added to a half-day tour (for an additional fee) to make a truly French experience. You'll have the opportunity to buy wines at each vineyard and we can arrange shipping services for the wine to be delivered to your home! NOTE: Pickup originating from a 10km radius of Chinon. If it's a one-person, private tour, there is a 60 euro surcharge. For pickup locations in Saumur, an additional fee will be added.
What to expect
Stop 1 · 4h
Pickup at your hotel, holiday home/Gite or train station On a half-day tour, we typically visit 2 vineyards, walking through the vines, visiting the cellars and caves, and tasting wine (10+wines)! A picnic lunch or snack can be included for an additional fee. On a full-day tour, we visit 3 vineyards and a 3-course picnic lunch (with wine and bread!) is included. You'll visit the vines, caves, and cellars and taste 15+ wines. You'll learn about the region, terroir, grape varietals and wine making process that makes Loire Valley wines so amazing. You'll have the opportunity to purchase wine at each vineyard and we can arrange shipping services.
What’s included
- Picnic lunch or snack can be provided on a half-day tour for an additional fee.
Tour & ticket options
Options may have different inclusions and meeting points. Choose your option when booking on Viator.
Full-day Tour : Chinon
3-course Picnic Lunch: 1st:charcuterie, olives, cheese, etc. 2nd: homemade quiche & carrot salad. 3rd: local speciality dessert. Wine & bread too! Pickup included
Half-day Tour : Chinon
Optional picnic lunch or snack: Optional 3-course picnic lunch or snack can be included for an additional fee. Pickup included
Meeting & pickup
- We will pick you up from your holiday home/gite or hotel, or meet at a convenient location. For pickup locations in Saumur, an additional fee will be added.
End point
- We will pick you up from your holiday home/gite or hotel, or meet at a convenient location. For pickup locations in Saumur, an additional fee will be added.
Before you go
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.