Castles · WINE TOURS
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 castle & wine tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Review of a Loire Valley day trip from Paris, with Chambord, Chenonceau, Blois, wine tasting, transport, tips, and honest drawbacks.
“An amazing day trip to the Loire Valley - breathtaking castles and rich history at every turn. Huge thanks to Jasmina and Dee for their incredible guidance and stories that truly brought the past to life.”
Review of a 13-hour Loire Valley day trip from Paris with Chambord, Chenonceau, Blois, wine tasting, transport, and practical tips.
“It was a great experience from start to finish. Our guides Emma and Jamina were amazing and super sweet and great storytellers! Overall a super experience!”
Review of Siena’s 5-hour Chianti and Castles tour, with two wineries, Castellina, Monteriggioni, scenic stops, and small-group transport.
“The tour was excellent. A special thank you, for our tour guide KiKo, who was extra helpful and nice!”
Review of a Loire Valley day trip from Paris visiting Chambord, Chenonceau, Amboise, Da Vinci’s tomb, and a brief wine tasting.
“The three beautiful castles were spectacularly decorated for Christmas. Julian our guide was personable and knowledgeable.”
Tour Saint-Émilion and Médoc from Bordeaux with château visits, tastings, a picnic lunch, and a medieval village walk.
“Great tour and loads of wine tasting….. very knowledgeable guide who was able to tell us a lot about the Bordeaux region and wines….. excellent!”
Review of Château de Pommard's $35 Burgundy tasting, with four wines, vineyard lessons, garden access, practical tips, and renovation limits.
“The different soils were interesting and there is a nice garden beside the parking lot. Easy parking.”
Taste Alicante wines and local tapas inside Santa Bárbara Castle, with sea views, expert guidance, and a choice of classic or premium pours.
“We loved the experience, our guide Mario was so lovely and made the experience very enjoyable. The wines were really nice and it was fun to pair the wines with the foods for the tasting. Would definitely recommend.”
Review of Montalcino’s castle wine tour, Brunello tasting, Tuscan lunch, guides, value, timing, and practical tips before booking.
“Amazing wine tasting experience with a delicious lunch in a spectacular setting”
Review of Napa Valley Wine Trolley Castle Tour, with winery stops, lunch, costs, trolley tips, and advice on who should book.
“Our trolley was replaced by a bus due to mechanical issues so that was our first disappointment. We thought the driver would provide commentary during the day. He did not. The wine tasting fees were much higher than expected. Lunch was not at a winery as advertised but was pizza, salad and gelato. I’m diabetic and asked for a sugar free option but was told not available. We didn’t get to choose the type of pizza we wanted and it was not very good either. I passed on the tasting at the last venue, a small boutique winery. The castle was beautiful. Paying $50+ for each tasting stop was much…”
Cruise Lake Garda from Sirmione to Bardolino for castle views, three regional wines, snacks, and a swim near Villa Canossa.
“Really enjoyed this cruise! The wine tasting is in a bar in one of the cute lakeside towns but we got to taste 3 lovely wines with some nibbles. Stopped by stunning castles and went for a dip off the boat into the lake (with noodles on board for those of us not as confident in the water!). Really recommend!”
Tour Tenuta Santa Maria in Valpolicella, see its villa and cellars, and taste four Amarone-area wines with an expert sommelier.
Ride a 1995 Land Rover from Nice to Château de Crémat for six wines, sea views, local stories, and a relaxed three-hour tasting.
“Excellent tour with insights of the surrounding areas, stories about the castle, and info on the wine. Great ride there and back with our guide who had extensive knowledge of the region.”
Review of a private Loire Valley tour from Paris visiting Chambord, Amboise, Chenonceau, and a seven-wine tasting.
“Castles were interesting. The guide wasn't very knowledgeable. We nice person but wasn't really providing any useful information (basically reading off google). The wine tasting was standing at the bar of a small winery and not at all what was expected for the cost of the trip. I would look at other tour companies for the price of this trip.”
Review of a private five-hour Alsace tour from Strasbourg, with Haut-Koenigsbourg, Riquewihr, wine tasting, and an electric vehicle.
“Stephane gave us a wonderful, customized tour that exceeded our expectations. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a first class trip.”
Tour Alicante vineyards, taste three wines with tapas, and visit a 12th-century castle on this small-group winery outing.
“Bardzo ładna winiarnia. Porównując inną wycieczkę zabrakło mi zwiedzania piwniczek z winem.”
A keep, a citadel, a palace with battlements, or a day trip to reach one.
