Special Christmas Markets and Royal Castles by Car in the Loire Valley

Special Christmas Markets and Royal Castles by Car in the Loire Valley

France, 7 Days · Tailor-made by car

Discover the magic of Christmas among castles and dreamy Christmas markets

The magic of Christmas comes to the ‘Land of Castles’! Enjoy a unique driving itinerary that will allow you to discover the beautiful landscapes of the Loire Valley and its magnificent collection of royal castles, decked out for the occasion with beautiful Christmas decorations: dazzling ornaments, thousands of lights and colourful garlands, incredible floral arrangements, fir trees, sleighs and fairy-tale scenes.

Let yourself be seduced by the Christmas spirit and the luxury of the Court as you discover one of the most beautiful corners of Europe. Get ready to stroll through carefully decorated dream gardens; feel like royalty in elegant palace rooms that exude the warmth of home and winter charm; and discover authentic enchanted forests inhabited by elves. Each castle surprises with unique displays and festive banquets that make every visit a magical experience.

Travelling to the Loire Valley at this time of year will make you feel like you're in a Christmas fairy tale. Complete this wonderful experience with visits to cities such as Orléans, Blois, Tours and Amboise. An unforgettable experience to enjoy with friends, as a couple or with the family, filled with beautiful traditions and the magic of the most authentic Christmas.

IMPORTANT NOTES

Before visiting the castles, we recommend checking the opening and closing days and times of the sites and ticket offices directly. Entrance fees to the castles and activities proposed in this trip are not included. We recommend purchasing the special castle visit pass, which allows you to visit 3, 5 and 7 castles at a reduced rate.

NIGHT OPENING CALENDAR

During the Christmas season, some castles in the Loire Valley organise special night-time visits and experiences. We recommend that you take this into account when planning your trip by consulting the official calendar for each castle and the corresponding information at the Tours Tourist Office.

Special Christmas Markets and Royal Castles by Car in the Loire Valley
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Departure date:Departures from November 2026 till December 2026

Departures from:London

Travel details

Your trip includes

  • Return flight.

  • Stay in selected hotel in Paris.

  • Selected meal plan in Paris.

  • Stay in selected hotel in Tours.

  • Selected meal plan in Tours.

  • Stay in selected hotel in Amboise.

  • Selected meal plan in Amboise.

  • Stay in selected hotel in Blois.

  • Selected meal plan in Blois.

  • Rent-a-car.

  • Insolvency protection.

Your trip doesn't include

  • Accommodation taxes in France direct payment in facility.

  • Possible toll charges.

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Important remarks

  • Triple rooms in Europe are generally rooms with twin beds or a double, in which a folding bed is installed to accommodate the third person. Due to the inconvenience this causes, we advise against using this option as far the possible.
  • Check-in time at the hotel on the day of arrival depends on each establishment, but in no case will it be before 3:00 p.m., unless otherwise indicated.
  • The proposed excursions and tours for each day are purely suggestions, as you can tailor the trip to suit your times, tastes and needs.
  • A credit card is considered a guarantee, so sometimes you will need one for check-in at hotels.
  • Hotels usually have cots available. Otherwise, babies will have to share a bed with an adult.
  • To pick up your rental car, you'll need a credit (not debit) card in the name of the person who made the booking, who must also be the named driver of the vehicle.
  • Consult the necessary documentation to enter the destinations visited and for transit in the countries where air stopovers are made.