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Afternoon Loire Valley Wine Tour from Tours or Amboise
About this experience
Join us on a wonderful afternoon wine tour starting from Tours or Amboise, and discover the local wines of the Touraine region. As a small group of up to 8 people, you'll visit two wine estates in the Touraine "appellation" area with your local expert guide. We will take you through the vineyards and the wineries, providing insights into the 'terroir' and the art of winemaking. You'll have the chance to taste a large variety of sparkling, white, rosé and red wines from the region, made with many grape varieties (Chenin, Sauvignon, Malbec, Cabernet, Gamay,…), accompanied by cheeses and charcuterie specialties from the region (rillettes, rillons, …) Throughout the transfers between locations, you'll have the opportunity to admire the beautiful Loire landscapes through the windows of our comfortable chauffeured Mercedes minivan.
What to expect
Stop 1 · 2h
Visit a vineyard in Touraine, learn about 'terroir', and enjoy a tasting of sparkling, red and white wines (at least 5 wines), paired with local charcuterie.
Stop 2 · 2h
Visit a second vineyard in Touraine. Tour of the wine cellar and winery, tasting showcasing the diversity of wines from sparkling to still, dry to sweet (at least 6 wines) paired with local cheeses.
What’s included
- Local cheeses + Charcuteries + other delicacies during the two wine tastings
- Water is available in the minivan and during wine tasting
- Air-conditioned vehicle
Tour & ticket options
Options may have different inclusions and meeting points. Choose your option when booking on Viator.
Departure from Amboise
Starting point: Office de Tourisme Amboise Val de Loire, Quai du Général de Gaulle, 37400 Amboise, France
Departure from Tours
Starting point: Tourist Office Tours Loire Valley, 78 Rue Bernard Palissy, 37000 Tours, France
Meeting & pickup
- The guide will be waiting outside the van in front of the Tourist Office of Amboise. He/she will be wearing a jacket with the VinoLoire logo on it.
- At the intersection of Boulevard Heurteloup and rue Bernard Palissy. The guide will be waiting outside the van and will be wearing a jacket with the VinoLoire logo on it.
End point
- The guide will be waiting outside the van in front of the Tourist Office of Amboise. He/she will be wearing a jacket with the VinoLoire logo on it.
- At the intersection of Boulevard Heurteloup and rue Bernard Palissy. The guide will be waiting outside the van and will be wearing a jacket with the VinoLoire logo on it.
Before you go
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please note that this tour features alcohol, dairy and pork meat. We can accommodate travelers with dietary needs. Please let us know when you book.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.