Loire Valley Wine Tour in Chinon & Bourgueil

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Loire vineyard and Château — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Experience a full-day wine tour in the famous Loire Valley, accompanied by a local and expert guide. Your day will include two visits of local wineries followed by tastings of local white & red wines (fees included).

At lunch time, stop in Chinon, a picturesque town dominated by its castle. There, you will have time to visit the town, and your guide will indicate the best places to try some local specialties (at your own expense).

The full-day trip will also include the transportation from and to Tours city center.

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At a glance

Duration: 8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 8 people
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: English
Operated by: Ophorus

Ages: Adults (18–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Alcoholic beverages: Wine tastings
Included: Driver/guide
Included: Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Not included

Not included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
Not included: Lunch
Not included: Personal insurance and expenses
Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Bourgueil

1 h 30 min

This Loire Valley wine tour will first take you to the town of Bourgueil. This charming small town is surrounded by vineyards producing wines typical from the valley.

Your will visit a traditional winery, where you will learn about wine production from the grape to the bottle. After the tour, you will be able to taste different wines produced by the winery.
Chinon

3 hours

After your first visit, this wine tour will take you to Chinon, a picturesque town with preserved medieval and Renaissance town houses. Chinon is dominated by its castle, which is actually made of three castles.

With your guide, you will visit the town and at lunch time, your guide will indicate the best places to try some local specialties in Chinon.
Chinon

1 h 30 min

Afternoon wine tasting tour in the Chinon wine region

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Meeting point in front of Tours Tourism office, 10 minutes before the departure time.

End point

Meeting point in front of Tours Tourism office, 10 minutes before the departure time.

Using your ticket

Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
Not recommended for participants with heart complaints or other serious medical conditions or pregnant women.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Adult-only tour, minimum age to participate and drink alcohol is 18 years old
In case minimum numbers (2 adults) are not reached we will offer to reschedule or refund your tour
Pets are not allowed on the tour
Please note: In France, snacks are usually not provided during wine tastings to preserve the purity of the wine's flavor. We recommend having a good breakfast or lunch beforehand.