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Brilliant tour! Very competent guide who gave us a thorough explanation of the historical background of the castles. Be aware that the tours within the castles are unguided and we had to hurry to be on time because there is so much to see! Lunch was excellent!
Reviewed by: Oscar A, Malta, July 2008
The tour was very memorable and so much to see. The guide was informative and very helpful. Travelling with a small group was the best way to visit and learn about these historical sites.
Reviewed by: Ian F, Australia, June 2008
If you are going to be in the area for a short amount of time and want to see as much as you can without wasting time, this is a great way to do it! You don't have to worry about getting lost, you learn more than if you were visiting on your own, & you can knock out 3 castles in one day. Yes, the time at the castles is limited, but I think it was adequate to see everything you need to see. Lunch was very good, and the tour guide was awesome. I almost didn't book this trip, and we are so glad that we did. Definitely recommend it to my friends.
Reviewed by: Anonymous, United States, June 2008
Do it! Do it! Do it!
Reviewed by: Anonymous, United States, May 2008
We had a great time - one of the best days of our entire Paris trip! The castles were amazing, and the guide was great and very well-informed.
Reviewed by: William B, United States, January 2008
This is definitely a five-star tour. Our tour guide was excellent. Of course, it is a quick tour with visits to three castles in one day, but our guide made the best of our time by being prompt in picking us up at our hotel, guiding us through the entrance to each castle with the minimum of time and effort, providing lunch right on schedule, and so on all the way to the conclusion of the day. I really liked how we were given the history and background of each castle while riding in the van before we arrived so that, when we did get to the site, we were able to immediately begin touring, which maximized our time at each castle. I should also add that the lunch served with this tour was first class and delicious.
My husband and I took a Viator tour last year in Prague, and it was also an excellent experience. I would highly recommend the Viator tours to anyone.
Guide was great and the smaller group in the minivan made it easier. Weather was gorgeous, which meant the Easter crowds were heavy, but we had sufficient time at each castle to see what we wanted to. If you have a tight schedule and want to see a lot in one day, this trip is great.
Reviewed by: Linda H, United States, May 2007
At first I thought this day trip a little over-priced, but it was a fantastic day altogether, and our guide was very knowledgeable and eager to help show us around. Wonderful, thank you!
Reviewed by: Nicole M, Australia, May 2007
Beautiful day trip, again with excellent tour guide / driver and reliable hotel pickup service. The only minus was the lunch at the Cheverny Palace, it was not what we expected, I think it was a little bit expensive.
Reviewed by: Alex C, United States, May 2007
Fortunately Mother Nature cooperated and the weather was absolutely gorgeous. Going by minibus rather than a tour bus enabled us to get to know the other members of our tour group. Chenoncheau Chateau, Cheverny and Chambord were everything I thought they would be and we thoroughly enjoyed our day. I'd highly recommend this tour for anyone who enjoys visiting a chateau or two. Our tour guide was great, giving us plenty of information about each chateau and allowing us free time to explore on our own and purchase souvenirs.
Reviewed by: Anonymous, United States, March 2007
This trip was great! I love that we had our own tour guide and he was so knowledgeable about the whole area. He even told us stories about the kings' mistresses and everything!!!!
Reviewed by: Lilly C, United States, November 2006
I definitely recommend this tour.
Reviewed by: Anonymous, Canada, November 2006
Super - a great guide and a very pleasant experience.
Reviewed by: Jamie D, United States, October 2006
Great day! It's the best way to see the Loire Valley. The best castles and a great lunch. Totally recommended.
Reviewed by: Anonymous, United States, October 2006
Excellent! And lunch was delicious.
Reviewed by: AnaMaria G, Puerto Rico, October 2006
