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The Loire Valley, a Royal legacy (port-to-port cruise)

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River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 160
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Nantes to Saint-Nazaire

    Nantes to Saint-Nazaire
    Meals
    Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Welcome cocktail
    • Onboard entertainment
    Landmarks
    Nantes
    Saint-Nazaire
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  3. Day 2

    Saint-Nazaire to Nantes

    Saint-Nazaire to Nantes
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Onboard entertainment
    • Evening of dancing

    Optional Activities

    • Tour of Saint-Nazaire: Escal'Atlantic museum visit
    • Saint-Nazaire shipyard visit
    Landmarks
    Escal'Atlantic
    Saint-Nazaire shipyard
  4. Day 3

    Nantes to Ancenis

    Nantes to Ancenis
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Gala dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Onboard entertainment
    • Gala evening

    Optional Activities

    • The Muscadet Wine Route excursion
    • Clisson medieval town visit
    Landmarks
    Clisson
  5. Day 4

    Ancenis - Loire Valley Châteaux - Nantes

    Ancenis - Loire Valley Châteaux - Nantes
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Château d'Azay-le-Rideau
    • Guided tour of Château de Villandry gardens
    • Visit to Château de Villandry
    Landmarks
    Château d'Azay-le-Rideau
    Château de Villandry
  6. Day 5

    Nantes

    Nantes
    Meals
    Breakfast (Buffet breakfast)

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  • Alison5.0•September 2026
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    We had a fabulous time! Ship was lovely food was fabulous and the staff were brilliant special mention to Vlad who...
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    Jess

    Asked on December 31st, 2023

    We come from The Netherlands by camper. Where can we park the camper during the cruise?

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    • CroisiEurope River CruisesOperator•Written January 2024

      1 Parking Nantes Les machines, 10 rue Arthur III (Covered parking). From the train station: take the north exit, tram line n°1 towards François Mitterrand, exit at the station "Chantiers navals". Cross the bridge.

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    Asked on August 7th, 2023

    What cruises of the Loire are available for two passengers traveling in early May 2024? Also, do the cruises include tours of Chateaux?

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    • CroisiEurope River CruisesOperator•Written August 2023

      I had a look for you and can see the cruises below that has availability in early May 2024: The Loire Valley, a Royal legacy (port-to-port cruise), From the Châteaux of Chambord and Chenonceau to the Loire Valley (two different tours).

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