07:30  Pick-up from Your hotel. There are 180 km to drive on highway by our comfortable air conditioned Mercedes minivan. It takes about 2,5 hours. The Guide will give You general Information about the French history connected to the Castles of Loire Valley.

10:00 - 12:00 Visit of Chateaux Chambord. The Guide will tell You the history of the Castle and its construction. The Château de Chambord is one of the most popular castles because of its French Renaissance architecture. The building was constructed from 1519 to 1547 by Francis I (Francois 1-er) and is nowadays the biggest castle with its 440 rooms, 282 fireplaces and 84 staircases. The castle is also known because of its open double-spiral staircase. The two spirals ascend the three floors without ever meeting. Leonardo da Vinci may have designed the staircase.  12:00  Departure to the Blois city. It take about 20 minutes (17 km)

12:30  - 14:00  Arrival in Blois city. Lunch break. We will recommend You a good restaurant.

14:00 - 15:30  Visit of Chateaux Blois. The Royal Château of Blois is located in the center of Blois city. It was a residence of some French Kings, Joan of Arc also went there by 1429 to be blessed by the Archbishop of Reims before departing with her army to battle against the English. The castle comprises several buildings of four different architectural styles. There are 564 rooms in the castle, including 100 bedrooms with a fireplace in each, and 75 staircases. 15:30   Departure to the Winery Plou et Fils. It takes about 30 minutes (30 km).

16:00  Wine Tasting at a local family winery existing since many centuries. You will learn how wines have been making for centuries and have afterwords the wine tasting of local wines with explanations. We will present You red, rose and white wines (minimum 7 different wines) 16:45  Departure to Domaine De La Tortinière, Château Hôtel Val de Loire. It takes about 45 minutes (40 km). Accommodation. Free time.

17:30  Arrival and accommodation at Château Hôtel "Domaine De La Tortinière". Accommodation. Free time.