About this tour
English-language wine tours departing from Chinon that take you through Loire Valley vineyards in Chinon, Saumur, and Bourgueil. Half-day tours (3 hours) visit one or two wineries; full-day tours (7 hours) include three properties, cave tours, and a homemade picnic lunch. You'll taste 10+ wines directly with winemakers and can arrange shipment of bottles home.
Highlights
- Taste 10+ wines across multiple appellations with winemakers
- Full-day option includes three wineries and picnic lunch at a vineyard
- Walk the vineyards and tour historic caves (cellars)
- Wine purchase and international shipping service available
- Half-day and full-day formats suit different schedules
- English-speaking guides for non-French speakers
- Suitable for all fitness levels; service animals welcome
What to expect
You'll be picked up from Chinon or nearby (within 10km). On a half-day tour, you'll visit one or two wineries, walk through vineyards, tour the cellars, and taste wines with the winemakers. On a full-day tour, you'll visit three properties with the same vineyard walks and cellar tours, plus a homemade picnic lunch is served at one of the wineries.
Throughout both formats you'll have direct access to winemakers and the chance to buy bottles at each stop. If you'd like lunch or snacks on a half-day tour, that can be arranged for an additional fee. At the end, staff can help arrange shipping your purchases back home.
What travellers say
- Direct access to winemakers adds authenticity and knowledge
- Generous tasting volume—10+ wines across multiple stops
- Full-day picnic lunch at a vineyard feels genuinely local
- Wine shipping service removes the hassle of transport
- Flexible half-day and full-day options for different budgets
- Solo travellers pay a 60 euro private-tour surcharge
- Saumur pickups attract an additional fee on top of tour cost
- Lunch not included on half-day tours without extra payment
Themes summarised by our team from public information about this tour. Verify specifics on the operator's page before booking.
Good to know
This works well for wine enthusiasts and anyone wanting a structured introduction to Loire reds, whites, rosés, and sparkling wines without needing French. Half-day tours suit those with limited time; full-day tours give a deeper dive. Note: pickup is available from within a 10km radius of Chinon; Saumur pickups incur an extra fee, and solo private tours add a 60 euro surcharge. The tour is accessible for all fitness levels. Lunch and snacks on half-day tours cost extra. Service animals are welcome.
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