Full-day Private Guided Boat Tour on Cher River with Château de Chenonceau VisitEnjoy a relaxing boat tour with a pictoresque view and visit a fairytale castle
This experience is dedicated to one of the most iconic castles of the Loire Valley, combining a guided visit of Château de Chenonceau with a private boat experience on the Cher River. Comfortable transportation and a local guide ensure a smooth and well-paced visit focused on history, architecture, and setting.
After pickup at your hotel, you will travel by air-conditioned minivan to Château de Chenonceau. The guided visit explores the château’s unique structure, built directly over the Cher River, and its refined Renaissance architecture. Often referred to as the “Château des Dames,” Chenonceau is closely associated with influential women such as Catherine de Médicis, whose vision shaped the castle’s elegance, gardens, and cultural significance. The guide provides historical context while highlighting the château’s role within French royal history.
Following the visit, the experience continues with a private boat ride on the Cher River, offering a different perspective of the château from the water. During the cruise, you can enjoy a bottle of local sparkling wine, taking in views of the arches, riverbanks, and surrounding landscape in a relaxed setting. The combination of guided exploration and time on the river creates a balanced and memorable visit.
Tour Information
- Tour Code : PRFRAMCU17
- Type : Private Tour
- Category : Boat/Yacht Tour
- Duration : 7 Hours
- Departure City : Tours, France | Tours, France
- Departure : On Request
- Grade/Difficulity : Moderate
- Transport Mode : Boat
- Children Allowed : Yes
- Min Group Size : 2
- Max Group Size : 8
- Arrangement : Boat Tour
- Entrance Fee : Included
- Hotel Pickup : Yes
- Language Offered : English, French
- Hotel Dropoff : Yes
- Meeting Time: 09:00 AM
- Starting/Meeting Point : Pick up and drop off at your hotel in Amboise or Tours city centre.
English - Every Weekday
- Explore Château de Chenonceau during a guided visit highlighting its Renaissance architecture and riverside setting
- Learn about the château’s history and its association with Catherine de Médicis and other influential figures
- Enjoy a private boat cruise on the Cher River for a unique perspective of the château
- Taste local sparkling wine while cruising beneath the château’s iconic arches
- Travel comfortably with hotel pickup and private air-conditioned minivan transportation
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off with private transportation
- Entrance fees to Château de Chenonceau
- Boat Tour
- One bottle of sparkling wine on board
- Expert Guide
- Meals (free time to lunch)
Pricing
| From | To | Pax 1 | Pax 2 | Pax 3 | Pax 4 | Pax 5 | Pax 6 | Pax 7 | Pax 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2026 | Mar 31, 2027 | --- | € 629 | € 435 | € 338 | € 279 | € 240 | € 240 | € 240 |
| Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday,Sunday | |||||||||

