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Loire Valley Wine Tour : Exploring Chinon & Bourgueil Vineyards

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Spend a full day exploring the vineyards of the Loire Valley, one of France’s most diverse wine regions. Departing from Tours, this small-group wine tour takes you through scenic vineyard landscapes and historic wine villages where centuries of winemaking tradition continue today. During the day, visit carefully selected wineries in different appellations to discover the diversity of Loire Valley wines. 

The tour includes a stop in the charming town of Chinon, famous for its medieval fortress and surrounding vineyards that produce red wines primarily made from Cabernet Franc, the signature grape of the region. Guided tastings allow you to discover a range of wine styles while learning about the terroir, grape varieties and winemaking traditions that make the Loire Valley one of France’s most fascinating wine destinations. 

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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

Discover the Wines of the Loire ValleyThe Loire Valley is one of France’s largest and most diverse wine regions, producing white, red, rosé and sparkling wines across numerous appellations. From the vineyards around Tours to the banks of the Vienne River near Chinon, the region offers a rich variety of terroirs and grape varieties.Visit Several Wine AppellationsDuring the day, travel through vineyard ...

Discover the Wines of the Loire Valley
The Loire Valley is one of France’s largest and most diverse wine regions, producing white, red, rosé and sparkling wines across numerous appellations. From the vineyards around Tours to the banks of the Vienne River near Chinon, the region offers a rich variety of terroirs and grape varieties.

Visit Several Wine Appellations
During the day, travel through vineyard landscapes and visit carefully selected wineries where local producers share their knowledge of the region and their winemaking traditions. Wine tastings introduce the diversity of Loire Valley wines, including whites and reds produced from classic regional grape varieties.

Explore the Historic Town of Chinon
The tour includes a stop in Chinon, a charming medieval town located along the Vienne River. The surrounding vineyards produce wines primarily made from Cabernet Franc, the dominant red grape variety of the Loire Valley. These wines are known for their fresh red-fruit aromas, herbal notes and lively acidity.

A Region of Historic Wine Traditions

Viticulture has shaped the Loire Valley landscape for centuries, with vineyards surrounding historic towns, castles and villages throughout the region.

A Complete Wine Experience from Tours
Combining vineyard landscapes, winery visits, wine tastings and the discovery of Chinon, this full-day tour offers a comprehensive introduction to the wines and heritage of the Loire Valley.

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  • Winery Visit

    Visit and wine tasting at 1st winery
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  • Visit & Lunch

    Visit the town of Chinon with your guide, free time for personal discovery and lunch (at own expense)
    Visit the town of Chinon with your guide, free time for personal discovery and lunch (at own expense)
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Languages spoken

English

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Price per person

Price per person

Price per person

Price per person

155€155€155€155€

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

  • Meals and personal expenses
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off.
  • Purchases at wineries
  • Gratuities for the driver/guide.

Meeting point

Tourism office 78-82 Rue Bernard Palissy, 37000 Tours View in Google Map

Departure

Meeting point in front of Tours Tourism office.

Return

Tour returns to original departure point.

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  • 5
    Shaun 13, Aug 2025 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
  • 5
    Kate P 15, Jul 2025 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.
  • 5
    Gabrielle 02, Sep 2024 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.
  • 5
    Laura 15, Jul 2024 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
  • 5
    Andrew 19, May 2024 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.
  • 5
    Taylor 15, May 2024 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!
  • 5
    Japan 09, May 2024
  • 5
    Jackie 05, May 2024 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!
  • 5
    Kelly 03, May 2024 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!
  • 5
    Emily 23, Oct 2023 Iliya 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.
  • 5
    Paul 11, Oct 2023 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.
  • 5
    Amanda 20, Aug 2023 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.
  • 5
    Bernadette C 18, Jul 2023 Thank 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!
  • 5
    Deborah Lowe 01, Jul 2023 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.
  • 5
    Debra 18, Jun 2023 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.
  • 5
    Jeanne 16, Jun 2023 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!
  • 5
    by Virginia (United States) 10, Jun 2023 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!
  • 5
    Lane Neilson 10, Jun 2023 Ylia is an extraordinary guide, very well prepared regarding the wine region, and very knowledgable of the history and cities around Tours.
  • 5
    Margaret Funck et Lucy McKeon 26, May 2023 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.
  • 5
    Alan Markoff 25, May 2023 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.
  • 5
    Anne Laure Galliano 20, May 2023 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 :)
  • 5
    Cliona Roche 10, Apr 2023 A super trip today visiting 2 Loire vineyards. Ilia was a perfect guide, spoke excellent English, was very informative and interesting.
  • 5
    Sam Stouffer 08, Apr 2023 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!

Quick answers

  • Is the tour suitable for beginners?

    Yes, the experience is designed for both wine enthusiasts and beginners.

  • Can we purchase wine during the tour?

    Yes, guests may buy wines directly from the wineries.

  • What is Chinon known for?

    Chinon is famous for its red wines made primarily from Cabernet Franc

  • What grape varieties will we taste?

    Typical tastings include wines made from Chenin Blanc and Cabernet Franc.

  • 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.

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