Paris — Chambord Castle — Amboise Castle — Wine Tasting Clos Luce Castle — Amboise City

Palais Garnier - 07:30 Hotel pick-up. Travel 180 km on the highway in a comfortable, air-conditioned Mercedes minivan, taking approximately 2.5 hours. The guide will provide an overview of French history related to the Loire Valley Castles.

Chateau de Chambord - 10:00 - 11:45 Explore Chateau de Chambord. The guide will share the castle’s history and construction details. Known for its French Renaissance architecture, the Château de Chambord was built from 1519 to 1547 by Francis I and is the largest castle with 440 rooms, 282 fireplaces, and 84 staircases. Its open double-spiral staircase, possibly designed by Leonardo da Vinci, is a highlight.

Plou Et Fils - 12:45 Enjoy a wine tasting of at least 7 wines at a historic family winery. Learn about centuries-old winemaking traditions and sample local wines with expert explanations.
13:30 Depart for Amboise City.

Chateau Royal d’Amboise - 13:45 Free time for lunch in Amboise City, with numerous restaurants and cafes available. Assistance with table reservations is offered.
15:00 to 16:30 Enjoy skip-the-line access with a guide to Château Royal d’Amboise, using a Histopad to explore the castle’s history and rooms. This grand 15th-century residence of King Charles VIII showcases the transition from Gothic to Renaissance architecture. Discover the castle’s history as a birthplace of princes, a royal residence, and the final resting place of Leonardo da Vinci. Visit the chapel where he is buried.

Le Chateau du Clos Luce - Parc Leonardo da Vinci - 16:30 - 18:00 Tour Château du Clos Lucé and Parc Leonardo da Vinci. Leonardo da Vinci spent his last three years here. Located 400 meters from Château Royal d’Amboise, it is connected by an underground passageway. Built by Hugues d’Amboise in 1471, it was once owned by King Charles VIII and later by Leonardo da Vinci, who lived there from 1516 until his death in 1519 at the invitation of Francis I. Now a museum dedicated to da Vinci’s life and work, Clos Luce is among Time magazine’s top 100 extraordinary destinations to explore in 2021. Enjoy free time in Amboise City.
18:30 Hotel accommodation.

Amboise City — Chenonceau Castle — Chaumont Castle — Blois Castle — Mont Saint-Michel

Amboise - 08:30 Depart from your hotel to Chenonceau Castle, a drive of about 30 minutes.

Chateau de Chenonceau - 09:00 - 11:00 Arrive at Château de Chenonceau. Explore the “ladies’ castle,” renowned for its association with famous French women like Catherine de Medici and its stunning architecture, including unique arches over the River Cher.
11:00 Depart for Chaumont Castle, a 45-minute drive (40 km).

Chateau De Chaumont Sur Loire - 11:30 - 13:00 Arrive at Château de Chaumont. Founded in the 10th century and rebuilt in the 15th century by Charles I d’Amboise, it has been a protected monument historique since 1840. Catherine de Medici forced Diane de Poitiers to accept Château de Chaumont in exchange for Château de Chenonceau in 1559. Diane spent her last three years here.
13:00 Depart for Blois City.

Chateau Royal de Blois - 13:30 - 14:45 Arrive in Blois City. Enjoy free time for lunch, with assistance available for restaurant reservations.

Chateau Royal de Blois - 15:00 - 16:30 Visit Château Royal de Blois, located in the city center. Once home to several French kings, Joan of Arc visited in 1429 to receive a blessing before leading her army against the English. The castle features four architectural styles, with 564 rooms, 100 bedrooms each with a fireplace, and 75 staircases.
16:30 Depart for Mont Saint-Michel, a 3.5-hour drive.

Mont-Saint-Michel - 20:00 Arrive at Mont Saint-Michel. Hotel accommodation.

Mont Saint-Michel — Omaha Beach — Normandy American Cemetery — Overlord Museum — Paris

Mont-Saint-Michel - 08:30 Check out of the hotel. Store luggage in the minivan parked nearby.

09:00 - 12:00 Visit the UNESCO World Heritage site Mont Saint-Michel island and the Benedictine Abbey. The guide will lead you through the medieval village’s narrow streets to the island’s summit. Enjoy panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean and bay, and enter the Abbey with audio-guides available in multiple languages.

The island and bay have remained largely unchanged since the Middle Ages, attracting pilgrims worldwide. Mont Saint-Michel is France’s most visited site.

Mont-Saint-Michel - 12:00 - 13:00 Lunch in Mont Saint-Michel, with restaurant reservations available or the option to choose your own.
13:00 Depart for Omaha Beaches, a 1.5-hour drive (147 km) to the Omaha Beach Signal Monument.

Omaha Beach - 14:45 - 15:45 Visit the Omaha Beach Signal Monument. Learn about the sacrifices of the 34,000 men who landed here on D-Day. Omaha Beach is the most popular D-Day Beaches destination.
A 5-minute drive (4 km) to the Normandy American Cemetery in Colleville-sur-Mer.

Normandy American Cemetery - 15:30 - 16:45 Visit the Normandy American Cemetery & Visitor Center in Colleville-sur-Mer, overlooking Omaha Beach. It contains 9,387 U.S. soldiers, most of whom died during the Normandy Landings, and the Wall of the Missing with 1,557 names of soldiers missing in action. The cliffs above the beaches hold remnants of German defenses, including concrete casemates with memorials. The cemetery features a semicircular memorial colonnade with the sculpture “Spirit of American Youth Rising from the Waves” and large military operation maps. Enjoy free time to explore the gardens.
16:45 Depart for the nearby Overlord Museum.

Overlord Museum - Omaha Beach - 16:45 - 17:30 Visit the Overlord Museum, located a few hundred meters from the Normandy American Cemetery. The museum houses numerous WWII artifacts and installations, including tanks, weapons, military vehicles, a V-1 missile, personal items, and more, offering a personal perspective on D-Day.
17:30 Depart for Paris, a 3.5-hour drive (290 km), with a rest stop along the way.

Paris - 21:00 Return to Paris. Hotel drop-off.

• Overlord Museum, Omaha Beach
• Omaha Beach Memorial American Cemetery in Colleville-sur-Mer
• Mercedes E220 business class car for 2 - 3 people or Mercedes Minivan for 3 - 7 people
• All Fees and Taxes
• Visits to 6 Loire Valley castles (tickets included)
• Mont Saint-Michel with entrance tickets to the Abbey guided visit
• Wine tasting of 7 wines during local vinery visit
• Hotel accommodation due to the Chosen Option in Double Rooms two nights with breakfast

• Gratuities and Souvenirs, Meals and Drinks

A high-quality, live-guided, 3-day private tour for 2 to 7 guests to 6 top Loire Valley castles, Mont Saint-Michel, and the D-Day Landing Beaches by Mercedes. Includes accommodation, tickets, and hotel pick-up. Loire Valley Castles: Chambord, Amboise, Clos Lucé, Chenonceau, Chaumont, Blois. At the D-Day Landing Beaches, you’ll visit the Normandy American Cemetery with its impressive museum, Omaha Beach, and the Overlord Museum. Despite the numerous attractions, the tour remains quite relaxing.

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.