--- title: Loire Valley – Loire Valley’s beauties url: https://www.loiresecrets.com/destinations/loire-valley-tours/loire-valley-castles-private-travel/ lang: en_US type: page modified: 2026-05-19T18:36:29+01:00 --- # Loire Valley – Loire Valley’s beauties > . Loire Valley castles private travel An exclusive journey through châteaux, wine, and French Art de Vivre: Loire Valley castles private travel Get your custom itinerary Beyond the majestic châteaux, enjoy a private river cruise, scenic cycling through vineyards, a… * . # Loire Valley castles private travel ## An exclusive journey through châteaux, wine, and French Art de Vivre: Loire Valley castles private travel [Get your custom itinerary](#Contact) Beyond the majestic châteaux, enjoy a private **river cruise**, scenic **cycling through vineyards**, a **wine tasting** at an authentic estate, and unforgettable moments in **gourmet restaurants**. Each day ends in handpicked, luxury accommodations that blend charm, comfort, and authenticity. Step into a world of timeless beauty with our **Loire Valley castles private travel** experience — a bespoke journey through France’s most enchanting region.  Chaumont castle – ©Eric Sander Fontevraud Royal Abbey – ©Abbaye Royale de Fontevraud Chambord castle / Château de Chambord - © Sébastien Rio Chambord castle – © Sébastien Rio ### Inspiration for to discover the best of in the Loire Valley ### Fully customizable stay according to your preferences This trip offers enchanting days discovering some of the most wondeful France’s and Loire Valley’s chateaux along with authentic winery visits and gourmet experiences.   Taste fine regional cuisine in gastronomic restaurant, enjoy a unique cruise, cycle throught the wild countryside and stop for wine tastings… **A fantastic program ahead!** ***DAY 1 - Chambord castle **Private transfer and Chambord castle private tour **– Discover the largest of the Loire castles – You will be accompanied by a **driver and a guide who is an expert in history and heritage**. **Pick-up and Drop-off:** Your hotel, train station or Paris airport. [**Château de Chambord: **](https://www.chambord.org/en)Visit to Chambord, one of the most beautiful Loire Valley’s chateaux. The castle of Chambord is a Renaissance masterpiece. Today, this glorious symbol of history is featured on the UNESCO World Heritage list. The double-spiral staircase forms the centerpiece of the décor. However, this cultural treasure also offers chimneys, terraces and an incredible nature preserve. Explore this historical pièce de résistance, from its view of the Grand Canal to the wealth of its local flora and fauna. ****DAY 2 - Chaumont and Chenonceau casles, private boat cruise **Private castle tour – Discover 2 Loire castles and enjoy private cruise on the Loire River **– Discover 2 stunning chateaux: Chaumont-sur-Loire, Chenonceau – Enjoy a private cruise aboard a traditional wooden boat – You will be accompanied by a driver-guide who is an expert in history and heritage. **Pick-up and Drop-off: **Your hotel or train station. [**Château de Chaumont-sur-Loire: **](https://domaine-chaumont.fr/en/chateau-historic-grounds-and-stables)This castle stands in a prize position overlooking the Loire and is best seen from the other side of the river. From April to October, it hosts a wonderful garden festival with a different theme each year. **Private cruise on the Loire River with lunch on board:** Enjoy a magical experience, up close with the flora and fauna of Europe’s last wild river. With an incredible view of the Château de Chaumont-sur-Loire, you will taste delicious local wines and dishes on board the boat. [**Château de Chenonceau: **](https://www.chenonceau.com/en/)This castle reminds you why you admire France. Arching over the River Cher, it is one of the most romantic Loire Valley’s chateaux. ****DAY 3 - Fontevraud Abbey, winery, Rivau castle and gardens **Private tour – Discover Fontevraud Royal Abbey, a winery, Rivau castle and gardens **– Discover 1 stunning abbey : Fontevraud – Explore a winery and taste delicious wine – Visit a charming castle and gardens : Rivau – You will be accompanied by a driver-guide who is an expert in history, heritage and wine. **Pick-up and Drop-off: **Your hotel or train station. [**Fontevraud Abbey:**](https://www.fontevraud.fr/en/)The Abbaye Royale de Fontevraud is one of the most beautiful abbeys in France. It is an island of peace and a reminder of another way of life altogether. **Winery visit and wine tasting: **Located between Chinon, Bourgueil and Saumur in the heart of the golden triangle of Loire wines , the Château wine estate combines charm and pleasure. Brought up according to the principles of sustainable agriculture, the wines of Château Rabelaisian add a note to this property of the sixteenth century, in which the winemaker will be happy to welcome you. **[Chateau du Rivau and its fairytale gardens: ](https://www.chateaudurivau.com/en/)**This medieval Loire Valley’s chateau offers unique gardens. The garden is composed of 12 different gardens inspired by legends of the middle ages. A pleasant walk in the shadow of the Rivau Fortress will take you through the enchanted forest, the flowery meadow, the secret garden and Gargantua’s kitchen garden. ****DAY 4 - Villandry gardens and private bike tour **Private tour – Discover Villandry gardens and enjoy a bike tour **– Discover 1 stunning castle and its lavish gardens: Villandry – Explore beautiful lanscapes with a private guided bike tour – You will be accompanied by a driver-guide who is an expert in history and heritage. **Pick-up and Drop-off: **Your hotel or train station. **[Villandry Gardens: ](https://www.chateauvillandry.fr/?lang=en)**The last of the great Renaissance castles built on the banks of the Loire, Villandry owes its renown, beyond the shadow of a doubt, to the unrivaled combination of a perfect harmony between architecture and nature. The garden, the only one of its kind in Europe, is composed of three levels and offers a magic experience. **Bike tour:** With your guide, you will cycle around the beautiful wild landscape of the Loire. The flat-to-rolling terrain is perfect for cycling and is filled with trees and colors, a unique experience ! [Get your custom itinerary](#Contact) ## Essential Information ** Fully customizable stay according to your preferences ** High-quality, upscale accommodation ** Driver-guide or driver and guide – in a luxury vehicle ** English, French, Spanish, Portuguese… Rivau castle ©ADT Touraine – JC Coutand ## Highlights of the trip - A trip **combining wine, gourmet & cultural experiences**. . - Experience **the best of** the region. . - Services of your **private driver-guide**, expert of Loire Valley region.   Villandry castle and gardens – ©ADT Touraine – JC Coutand