Explore the Bourgueil wine region famous for its Renaissance castles and wines. Tour around local wineries, and savor regional wines on this day trip from Tours.

Begin by traveling to a traditional winery with your guide and learn about wine production from the grape to the bottle. See the vineyards and learn about the area’s soil diversity that gives the wine a delicate and fruity taste.

After that, arrive in Chinon, a charming small town surrounded by vineyards. Explore the picturesque town featuring preserved medieval half-timbered and Renaissance townhouses. Have time to stroll the streets, do a spot of shopping, or try some local Chinon specialties such as pork rillettes.

After a break, enjoy a wine-tasting session in the famous Chinon wine region. Entice your palate with fine red wines produced in the area and hear how to detect different notes in the wine

Highlights of Bourgueil and Chinon wineries day

• Taste rounded red wine from the Bourgueil region with a wine tasting session
• Enjoy a small group tour around 2 wineries and see the wine making process
• Explore the picturesque Chinon and stroll past typical Renaissance townhouses
• Try local delicacies in Chinon, such as pork rillettes, or do a spot of shopping
• Soak up the atmosphere as you view Cabernet Franc grape vineyards

Included

• 2 Loire Valley winery visits and tastings
• Visit to Chinon
• Driver/guide
• Transportation by Mercedes minivan

Not Included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Meals and drinks

Meeting point

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Meet your guide in front of the central Tours tourism office.

Important information

Not suitable for

• Pregnant women
• Wheelchair users
• Children under 18 years

What to bring

• Passport or ID card

Not allowed

• Pets

Know before you go

• This tour requires a minimum of 2 adults to run
• 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.