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Loire Valley Wine Tour : Exploring Chinon & Bourgueil Vineyards
Indulge in fabulous wines of the Loire Valley on this small group shared Loire Valley Wine Tour day trip from Tours. Visit vineyards, local wineries and taste Loire valley red & white wines. Stop for lunch in Chinon.
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Why you’ll love this tour
- Learn about the Cabernet Franc grape variety
- Explore the historic town of Chinon
- Visit local wineries and meet passionate winemakers
- Discover several Loire Valley wine appellations
- Enjoy scenic vineyard landscapes
Your day at a glance
Loire Valley Wine Tour: Discover Bourgueil and Chinon
Join us for an unforgettable Loire Valley wine tour, starting with convenient pickup at the centrally located Tours Tourism Office. Situated in the heart of the city near the train station, the office is easily accessible from major city-center hotels, just a short 10-minute walk away.
Meet your expert English-speaking driver-guide, a connoisseur of Loire Valley wines, who will be waiting with a sign displaying the tour name and the distinctive Ophorus logo. All guides also wear individual name badges for easy recognition. After a brief introduction and overview of the day’s itinerary, step aboard a comfortable, air-conditioned Mercedes minivan equipped with an onboard P.A. system, so everyone can follow the commentary throughout the journey.
Morning Wine Tasting in the Bourgueil Wine Region
The Loire Valley is renowned not only for its splendid Renaissance castles but also for its exceptional wines. Begin the day by immersing yourself in the Bourgueil wine area, where vineyards stretch across gentle slopes and river terraces along the Loire.
Accompanied by your guide, visit a traditional winery to learn about the entire production process, from vineyard work and harvest to fermentation and aging. Bourgueil wines, typically based on Cabernet Franc, reflect a diversity of soils that give them delicate, fruity aromas in their youth and more complex, structured profiles with age. Enjoy a guided tasting of several cuvées and, if you wish, purchase a bottle or two to take home.
Explore Chinon and Enjoy Local Cuisine
Continue to the historic town of Chinon, famous for its well-preserved medieval half-timbered houses, Renaissance façades, and hilltop fortress. Overlooking the town and the Vienne River, the Royal Fortress of Chinon is actually composed of three interconnected castles.
With your guide, learn how Chinon played a key role in French and English history: it was a residence of Henry II of England, the place where Richard the Lionheart died, and the site where Joan of Arc met Charles VII to persuade him to fight the English. Stroll through the old town’s lanes, discover charming squares and viewpoints, and enjoy free time for lunch (at your own expense). Your guide will recommend restaurants and bistros where you can sample local dishes paired with Loire wines.
Afternoon Wine Tasting in the Chinon Wine Region
In the afternoon, head into the surrounding Chinon wine region, known for its expressive Cabernet Franc reds and occasional whites. Visit a carefully selected winery—often a family-run estate—where you’ll gain insight into the specific winemaking traditions of Chinon and how its limestone and sandy soils influence the wines.
Tour the cellar, learn about maceration, aging, and bottling, and then enjoy a guided tasting of several wines, comparing styles from lighter, fruit-forward reds to more structured, age-worthy cuvées. Take in the views over the vineyards and, if you wish, purchase bottles directly from the winemaker.
Return to Tours
After a day filled with vineyard landscapes, historic towns, and memorable tastings, relax on the comfortable drive back to Tours, where your guide will drop you at the original meeting point.
This full-day Loire Valley wine tour is ideal for travelers who want to experience both the wines and the heritage of Bourgueil and Chinon in a single day. Please note that the order of visits and wine regions may be adjusted depending on winery availability.
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Visit & Lunch
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Practical information
Guided in
Guided in
EnglishFrançais
Know before you book
Know before you book
- Tour requires minimum 2 passengers (adults) to operate
- Tour is operated in English
- Wine tastings only for participants of legal drinking age
- Wear good walking shoes
- This tour is not wheelchair accessible
Know before you go
Know before you go
- Loire Valley Wine Tasting from Tours
- Departs from Tours Tourism Office
- Some wineries include cellar stairs
- Please be ready 10 minutes before arrival time
Included
Included
- Transportation in premium air-conditioned minivan
- English-speaking driver-guide
- Winery visits and wine tastings
- Visit of Chinon historic town
- Small-group experience (max 8 guests)
Excluded
Excluded
- Meals and personal expenses
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Purchases at wineries
- Gratuities for the driver/guide.
Additional information
Additional information
- Drink included: 2 wine tasting sessions included
The Loire Valley produces a wide range of wines including Chenin Blanc whites and Cabernet Franc reds, reflecting the diversity of soils and microclimates throughout the region.
Please note that we do not distribute water bottles anymore to limit our environmental impact. We strongly recommend that you bring a reusable bottle.
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.
Voucher information
Voucher information
- Mobile voucher accepted Instant confirmation upon booking
Terms and conditions
Terms and conditions
- All our terms & conditions can be found here: https://www.ophorus.com/terms-sales
Cancellation policy
Cancellation policy
Cancellation deadline: 24 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours and no-shows are non-refundable.
Meeting point
Meeting point
Tourism office 78-82 Rue Bernard Palissy, 37000 Tours
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Departure
Meeting point in front of Tours Tourism office.
Return
Tour returns to original departure point.
Group information
Group information
We can handle any group size (from 8 people) ranging from small groups to large groups of hundreds of people. Transportation options include private vehicles, mini-vans, mini-buses and large buses.
Just get in touch to find out more! Contact us by email: groups@ophorus.com (groups from 8 people)
For groups of 2-8 people please fill out this form: ophorus.com/contact-us/
Just get in touch to find out more! Contact us by email: groups@ophorus.com (groups from 8 people)
For groups of 2-8 people please fill out this form: ophorus.com/contact-us/
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SOur guide Ilia was excellent. His wine knowledge was superb and he was a charming natural communicator with a great sense of humour. His knowledge of the area when we travelled added to the occasion as did his suggestion… Our guide Ilia was excellent. His wine knowledge was superb and he was a charming natural communicator with a great sense of humour. His knowledge of the area when we travelled added to the occasion as did his suggestions for eating at lunch time. the vineyards were very different which gave an excellent comparison. a great day out and a highlight of our visit to Tours
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KIlia was a wonderful host and guide. We visited two wineries and enjoyed variations of wines made with chenin blanc. Ilia was very knowledgeable and provided good detail about the process, wine and particular places we v… Ilia was a wonderful host and guide. We visited two wineries and enjoyed variations of wines made with chenin blanc. Ilia was very knowledgeable and provided good detail about the process, wine and particular places we visited. This was a nice afternoon spent in the Loire valley.
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GOur trip was fantastic! Not only did we get to try a wide variety of wines (all delicious, by the way), but we also got to see some very pretty areas of the Loire Valley and explore a small town square with a lovely mark… Our trip was fantastic! Not only did we get to try a wide variety of wines (all delicious, by the way), but we also got to see some very pretty areas of the Loire Valley and explore a small town square with a lovely market for lunch. Our guide Ilia was so helpful and friendly - he made excellent company with our group for the day! I'd definitely recommend this tour to anyone interested in a fun and relaxing day excursion.
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LTour muy interesante, gracias a Ilia. Contratamos la visita en inglés, nuestra idea era ir traduciendo porque mis padres no saben el idioma pero al llegar el guía sabía español y gracias a que la pareja estadounidense qu… Tour muy interesante, gracias a Ilia. Contratamos la visita en inglés, nuestra idea era ir traduciendo porque mis padres no saben el idioma pero al llegar el guía sabía español y gracias a que la pareja estadounidense que contrató también el tour accedió a que nos pudiera ir traduciendo pudo hacer el tour en ambos idiomas. Mis padres encantados claro! Visitamos dos bodegas: la primera, muy familiar, vinos exquisitos, nos enseñaron el proceso y realizamos la cata. Camille (la chica de la bodega) sabía español y mis padres también emocionados porque pudieron hacer la visita en este idioma mientras otro chico la hacía en inglés a los estadounidenses. La segunda bodega menos familiar pero pequeñita, ahí paseamos por el viñedo y probamos 10 vinos!!! Primera vez que pruebo un tinto espumoso. Gracias por esta visita, súper recomendable
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AIt was an amazing trip. A great experience! We were a family of 5 traveling together from the states. Ilia was an extraordinary tour guide. He exceeded all of our expectations. He was friendly, honest, and provided a won… It was an amazing trip. A great experience! We were a family of 5 traveling together from the states. Ilia was an extraordinary tour guide. He exceeded all of our expectations. He was friendly, honest, and provided a wonderful introduction to Chinon wine and the history and natural beauty of the Loire Valley. We will be returning to the area because of his warm welcome and the wonders that await. P.S. Take all of his recommendations for food and dessert.
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TIllia was a great guide. He was on time and quickly got us on our way to taste some wine. The winery’s were lovely and Illia added info about wine and the region throughout. My husband and I had a great trip and would re… Illia was a great guide. He was on time and quickly got us on our way to taste some wine. The winery’s were lovely and Illia added info about wine and the region throughout. My husband and I had a great trip and would recommend the tour!
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JLoved our guide Ilia! A great day well spent at two local wineries and Chinon! Offerings of the day and the meeting point instructions were well explained on the app and well executed— Ilia provided great local knowledge… Loved our guide Ilia! A great day well spent at two local wineries and Chinon! Offerings of the day and the meeting point instructions were well explained on the app and well executed— Ilia provided great local knowledge with kindness, humor and superb English, while also being non intrusive during good moments for rest/quiet or hearing from the hosts at the stops we made! Can’t say the same for some other guided tours we’ve taken elsewhere. Thank you!
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KLoved our guide Ilia! A great day well spent at two local wineries and Chinon! Offerings of the day and the meeting point instructions were well explained on the app and well executed— Ilia provided great local knowledge… Loved our guide Ilia! A great day well spent at two local wineries and Chinon! Offerings of the day and the meeting point instructions were well explained on the app and well executed— Ilia provided great local knowledge with kindness, humor and superb English, while also being non intrusive during good moments for rest/quiet or hearing from the hosts at the stops we made! Can’t say the same for some other guided tours we’ve taken elsewhere. Thank you!
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EIliya was an incredible guide, and the whole day was great. The two wineries were very different and completed each other well. A great afternoon appreciating wines from le Loire and the landscape. Would do again.
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PFrom start to finish our wine tasting tour was absolutely great - as was our guide Ilya. Thanks to his shared knowledge and the information given at the wine tastings I ended the tour much more aware of the impact the en… From start to finish our wine tasting tour was absolutely great - as was our guide Ilya. Thanks to his shared knowledge and the information given at the wine tastings I ended the tour much more aware of the impact the environment can have on the wine we drink. The two chateaus we visited were very different from each other (as was their wine) but both were well worth the visit and the lunchtime break in the delightful town of Chinon was a perfect break in the middle of both tastings. I would highly recommend this tour.
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AWe had an amazing day, visited two vineyards, tasted 21 different wines and learned so much about wine from the Loire Valley. We visited beautiful Chinon for lunch. Ilia our guide was really entertaining and very knowled… We had an amazing day, visited two vineyards, tasted 21 different wines and learned so much about wine from the Loire Valley. We visited beautiful Chinon for lunch. Ilia our guide was really entertaining and very knowledgeable about the history of the area and about wine. He bought us a delicious dessert to try with out wine in the afternoon. We thoroughly enjoyed our day and would highly recommend.
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BThank you very much. I wrote it on Viator. I also want to mention how
pleasurable it was to have Ilia as our guide. He was very knowledgeable and
engaging. Thank you!
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DIlya was so knowledgeable, a great guide. He was very friendly and helpful. We went to two wineries, both very different. We got to taste so many wines and were taught so much about terroir appellation and methods of pro… Ilya was so knowledgeable, a great guide. He was very friendly and helpful. We went to two wineries, both very different. We got to taste so many wines and were taught so much about terroir appellation and methods of production. Ilya took us to Chinon for lunch. Unfortunately all the shops are closed at lunch. It would have been great to browse in them as well as eating a very nice lunch. I would recommend this tour for anyone who doesn't want to see more Chateaux! We have seen plenty and other tours were more expensive as they included a chateau or two.
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DWe had the best day out with Ilia our tour guide. We tasted some really lovely wines at Domaine de Noire and was able to talk with the wine maker Jean Max once he realised that we had some knowledge of the wine process c… We had the best day out with Ilia our tour guide. We tasted some really lovely wines at Domaine de Noire and was able to talk with the wine maker Jean Max once he realised that we had some knowledge of the wine process coming from a wine making region, the Swan Valley in Western Australia. We learned a lot about Appellation and Terrior. We were able to explore Chinon a beautiful little town along the banks of the Loire River. We then went to Chateau de Miniere which is an all female domain. We enjoyed both red and whites and a sparkling Cab Franc which we enjoyed the local dessert wine jelly apple tart. Ther were only the 2 of us but I would highly recommend this company and this experience. We had a great day out. Thank you Ilia.
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JExcellent guide. Ilya is fun, interesting and knowledgeable. He was very kind and helpful and engaged all his passengers. He is very knowledgeable about the history of the area and wine production. It was a lovely day wi… Excellent guide. Ilya is fun, interesting and knowledgeable. He was very kind and helpful and engaged all his passengers. He is very knowledgeable about the history of the area and wine production. It was a lovely day with nice wines. We learned a lot!
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BOur tour with Iliya was awesome! He clearly enjoys his job. He was very knowledgeable about the winemaking process, the history of the area and is a charming person. Iliya helped us with lunch reservations at a rustic lo… Our tour with Iliya was awesome! He clearly enjoys his job. He was very knowledgeable about the winemaking process, the history of the area and is a charming person. Iliya helped us with lunch reservations at a rustic local restaurant. Bonus points for being an animal lover. Highly recommend!
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LYlia is an extraordinary guide, very well prepared regarding the wine region, and very knowledgable of the history and cities around Tours.
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MNous étions accueillies à l’heure à l’Office de Tourisme de Tours par notre accompagnateur Ilia et avons fait un très confortable voyage jusqu’aux deux vignobles et à Chinon.
Ilia était un excellent guide, avec une très… Nous étions accueillies à l’heure à l’Office de Tourisme de Tours par notre accompagnateur Ilia et avons fait un très confortable voyage jusqu’aux deux vignobles et à Chinon.
Ilia était un excellent guide, avec une très bonne connaissance du sujet, et est une personne tres sympathique et agréable.
Nous étions tres bien accueillies dans les deux vignobles où nous avons beaucoup appris concernant la culture de la vigne et la production du vin. Une visite imprévue dans la maison troglodyte d’un des vignerons était très intéressante aussi.
Mon amie a beaucoup apprécié son anniversaire, partagé avec une autre dame du groupe, et Ilia a très gentiment organisé une petite fête pour l’occasion, appréciée par tous.
Nous n’hésiterons pas à recommander cette excursion à des amis et avons l’intention de renouveler cette expérience avant trop longtemps.
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AThis was by far the best day we spent in the Loire Valley region. Our guide, Ilia, was fantastic, as were the two wineries he took us to. He also recommended a great restaurant in Chinon for lunch. If you have a whole da… This was by far the best day we spent in the Loire Valley region. Our guide, Ilia, was fantastic, as were the two wineries he took us to. He also recommended a great restaurant in Chinon for lunch. If you have a whole day you can spend on this, I can't recommend it enough.
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ATrès bonne journée dans la vallée de la Loire ! Les deux domaines choisis ont été très accueillants, sont passionnés de leurs vins et vignobles, journée très enrichissante. Le Guide a su s'adapter à notre rythme et avait… Très bonne journée dans la vallée de la Loire ! Les deux domaines choisis ont été très accueillants, sont passionnés de leurs vins et vignobles, journée très enrichissante. Le Guide a su s'adapter à notre rythme et avait à coeur de nous faire découvrir la région. Très bonne journée :)
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CA super trip today visiting 2 Loire vineyards. Ilia was a perfect guide, spoke excellent English, was very informative and interesting.
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SOur group of four visited Tours in early April. We scheduled this tour and had the pleasure of being guided by Ilia, who is extremely friendly and knowledgeable. We visited wineries in Chinon and Bourgueil. All were uniq… Our group of four visited Tours in early April. We scheduled this tour and had the pleasure of being guided by Ilia, who is extremely friendly and knowledgeable. We visited wineries in Chinon and Bourgueil. All were unique from one another and provided us the experience of seeing the vineyards, production areas, and cellars. They were all smaller production wineries and superb wines. It was exactly what we were hoping for and more, as we also got to see the historic town of Chinon and have a wonderful lunch. Ilia was extremely patient as we moved throughout the day and we never felt rushed. The van can comfortably seat six people and the drive is pleasant, often filled with conversation about the history of the Loire and the upcoming wineries. We had an amazing time and can't recommend this tour enough. Thank you Ophorus and Ilia!
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Which wine regions are visited during the tour?
The tour visits wineries in the Loire Valley near Tours and includes a stop in the Chinon / Bourgueil wine regions. -
What grape varieties will we taste?
Typical tastings include wines made from Chenin Blanc and Cabernet Franc. -
What is Chinon known for?
Chinon is famous for its red wines made primarily from Cabernet Franc -
Can we purchase wine during the tour?
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Is the tour suitable for beginners?
Yes, the experience is designed for both wine enthusiasts and beginners.
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