Loire Valley wine tour with tastings in Chinon and Bourgueil vineyards
Excursions & day trips

Loire Valley wine tour with tastings in Chinon and Bourgueil vineyards

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$181.00
Free cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 8 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • You'll visit two traditional wineries in Bourgueil and Chinon regions
  • The tour includes guided tastings of red, white, and sparkling Loire wines
  • You'll explore the historic medieval town of Chinon with free time
  • An expert English-speaking guide shares insights into Loire Valley wines
What to expect

Enjoy a full-day small-group wine experience from Tours and uncover the renowned vineyards of the Loire Valley. Meet your English-speaking local guide, an expert in Loire wines, and travel in a comfortable air-conditioned minivan to the heart of the Bourgueil and Chinon wine regions.

Start with a visit to a traditional winery in Bourgueil. Discover the winemaking process from grape to bottle and participate in a guided tasting of local red, white, or sparkling wines shaped by the region's diverse soils.

Journey onwards to the historic town of Chinon, celebrated for its medieval streets and impressive fortress. Wander through the charming centre with your guide and enjoy leisure time for personal exploration and lunch at your own expense.

During the afternoon, head to a second winery in the Chinon appellation. Meet passionate winemakers and sample distinctive Loire Valley wines whilst taking in beautiful vineyard vistas. You'll return following a day that blends history, scenery, and exceptional wines.

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What's included
  • check Wine tasting
  • check Transportation in air-conditioned vehicle
  • check Driver guide
What's not included
  • x_not_included Additional food and drinks
  • x_not_included Health/travel insurance
Where

78-82 Rue Bernard Palissy, 37000 Tours, France

Meeting point:
Meet in front of the Tours Tourism office.
What to remember

Accessibility:

  • The tour is not wheelchair accessible

Not allowed:

  • Children under 18 years old are not permitted on this tour

Know in advance:

  • Wine regions visited may vary depending on availability
  • Tour operates with a minimum of 2 passengers; if minimum numbers are not reached, you will be offered the option to reschedule or receive a full refund
  • Lunch is not included and will be at your own expense during free time in Chinon
  • In France, snacks are typically not served during wine tastings to preserve the wine's flavour purity. A good breakfast or lunch beforehand is recommended

Remember to bring:

  • To protect the environment, plastic water bottles are no longer provided during tours; please bring your own reusable bottle. Water and refills are available at wineries and attractions visited
  • Comfortable walking shoes
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Provider
Ophorus Excursions & Tours in France
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

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