Christmas magic in Loire Valley castles 3 days/2 nights Arrival: Saint Pierre des Corps Departure: Saint Pierre des Corps ü The highlights of your stay A fairytale trip during the festive period A tour combining Castle visit and wine tasting Only a short 1 hour journey from Paris by train, private transfers can also be arranged from Paris.
Your Program Experience Christmas in the French castles! There is something magical about Christmas, and when it takes place in a Loire Valley castle, it feels like a fairytale! The Loire Valley chateaux offer everything from beautiful decoration, fireplace and hot chocolate, typical French Christmas traditions and huge Christmas trees. After a short 1 hour train journey from Paris only. Celebrate Christmas spirit in the land of châteaux Day 1 Meet and greet with your private driver guide for a full day guided tour. Start with the visit of Chenonceau Castle. The Chateau will be spotlighting its awesome Christmas decorations Here, the floral workshop is busy all year round creating floral decorations for the château s rooms. Now, they are recreating the magic of the festive period using amazing plant and floral arrangements and enormous decorated Christmas trees. All areas are imbued with Christmas spirit! In the afternoon, continue with the visit of Amboise Castle. Château d Amboise will be highlighting holiday traditions across the ages. To learn how Christmas celebrations have changed over the centuries: carols, crib scenes, Christmas logs, Christmas trees, baubles, gifts... just some of the many traditions whose origins are sometimes unknown. At the end of the day, enjoy a visit to an authentic wine estate in Vouvray follow by a wine tasting. A chance to know more about Loire Valley fine wines, a perfect pairing for any Christmas meal. Your travel expert suggest that you book a table in advance in the hotel gastronomic restaurant: le 36. At the foot of the Royal Castle of Amboise and a few steps from the old town, the "36", restaurant of the Choiseul offers creative cuisine, gourmet and original, both for lunch and for dinner. Ask your Expert to book a table for you Night in a Château Hotel Le Choiseul 4*, in Amboise
Day 2 Today start with the visit of Langeais Castle. The Château de Langeais will sparkle with magic lights! From the courtyard to the interiors, countless lights will set the château aglow and showcase the magnificent floral arrangements which adorn the château s rooms and grand reception halls. Later, enjoy the visit of a family run wine estate. The visit will be followed by a wine tasting and a gourmet lunch in the heart of the beautiful estate. In the afternoon, you will continue with the visti of Chinon Royal Forteress. During the festive period, the monument is decorated with dozens of Christmas trees of all kinds, right up to the most original and contemporary Then, stop for a visit to Azay le Rideau Castle. Here chocolate and sweet treats will wait for you! Night in a Château Hotel Le Choiseul 4*, in Amboise Day 3 We suggest a free day in Tours city to enjoy the Christmas market. All to enjoy the holiday season! Transfer to Tours or Saint Pierre des Corps train station. ü OPTIONS : This tour can be a 2 days / 1 night : depending on your time arrival. Also, you can add more nights or activities such as: Cooking class Wine & cheese tasting Perfume workshop Winery visits Special offer for Christmas Eve PLEASE ASK YOUR EXPERT PRICE PER PERSON FROM... ON THE BASIS OF A DOUBLE ROOM
ü Included: o 2 full days private guided tour with an English-speaking guide including access to castles and wine tastings mentioned in the itinerary, o pick-up and drop-off from Saint Pierre des Corps train station on day 1 and 2 o Lunch with wine on day 2 o 2 nights with breakfast and city taxe ü Not included o Lunch on day 1 o Dinners o Personal insurance o Personal expenses o All Extras CANCELLATION POLICY Any cancellation, either partial or total, made by the client (except force major as specified in paragraph 4), involves the application of the following charges. Clients and Company will be notified of any cancellation charges applied by service providers above the percentage level specified below which will be deducted from all refunds except from the 10% OF fees 5.1 TOTAL PROGRAM CANCELLATION (EXCEPT SPECIFIC CONDITIONS GIVEN BY SUBCONTRACTORS) D= starting date of program Basis = total amount of services as it is listed on Between 45 &30 days = 20% of total amount of the services as it is listed on From D-30 to D-21 = 25% of total amount of the services as it is listed on From D-20 to D-15 = 50% of total amount of the services as it is listed on From D-14 to D-09 = 75% of total amount of the services as it is listed on
Less than 8 days = 100% of total amount of the services as it is listed on In case of total cancellation of a program for any reason including force majeure more than 46 days before arrival the supplier s will be entitled to claim an amount of 10% administrative fees above supplier s cancellation penalties. These 10% will be calculated on the total amount of services as it is listed on to cover time spent on development of the program. CANCELLATION-Penalties charged except special suppliers conditions (applying only to individual costs per person and not lot cost due in total whichever number is) EXCEPT SPECIFIC CONDITIONS GIVEN BY SUBCONTRACTORS Cancellation up to 60 days before the first day set for the performance of service: i The client may cancel 20% of the amount of the service without Beyond this percentage, compensation equal to 50% of the cancelled budget will apply, Cancellation between 59 and 30 days before the first day set for the performance of service: i The client may cancel 10% of the amount of the service without Beyond this percentage, compensation equal to 60% of the cancelled budget will apply Cancellation less than 30 days before the first day set for the performance of service: i The client may cancel 5% of the amount of the service without Beyond this percentage, compensation equal to 80% of the cancelled budget will apply Cancellation less than 8 days before the first day set for the performance of service Compensation fees equal to 100%.