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Beautiful Brittany and Royal Opulence in the Loire (port-to-port cruise) (from Vannes to Nantes)

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From Vannes to Nantes
4.3 (488 reviews)
  • Aerial view of a city with a notable castle and cathedral.
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CroisiEurope River Cruises
River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
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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 Vannes

    Nantes to Vannes
    Meals
    Dinner
  3. Day 2

    Vannes - Quiberon - Carnac - Auray - Vannes

    Vannes - Quiberon - Carnac - Auray - Vannes
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in Quiberon), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Panoramic tour of the Quiberon Peninsula coastline
    • Guided tour of prehistoric stone alignments in Carnac
    Landmarks
    Quiberon Peninsula
    Carnac Stone Alignments
    Saint-Goustan Fishing Port
    Conguel Point
  4. Day 3

    Vannes - Nantes - Saint-Nazaire

    Vannes - Nantes - Saint-Nazaire
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Authentic crêperie lunch with buckwheat crepes and hard cider), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of medieval Vannes and fortifications
    • Visit to Jardin des Remparts
    • Visit to ancient washhouses
    • Visit to Poterne Gate
    • Visit to Connétable Tower
    Landmarks
    Vannes Medieval City
    Jardin des Remparts
    Poterne Gate
    Connétable Tower
  5. Day 4

    Saint-Nazaire

    Saint-Nazaire
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Tour of Saint-Nazaire including Escal'Atlantic museum and Saint-Nazaire shipyard visit
    Landmarks
    Escal'Atlantic
    Saint-Nazaire Shipyard
  6. Day 5

    Nantes

    Nantes
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of Nantes and Castle of the Dukes of Brittany (CLASSIC)
    • Nantes, Machines de l'Île, secret courtyards and covered passageways (DISCOVERY)
    • The Muscadet Wine Route and Clisson medieval town excursion (CLASSIC/DISCOVERY)
    Landmarks
    Castle of the Dukes of Brittany
    Machines de l'Île
    Clisson
  7. Day 6

    Ancenis - Loire Valley Châteaux - Chalonnes-sur-Loire

    Ancenis - Loire Valley Châteaux - Chalonnes-sur-Loire
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in Villandry), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Château d'Azay-le-Rideau
    • Stroll through gardens of Château de Villandry
    • Visit to Château de Villandry
    Landmarks
    Château d'Azay-le-Rideau
    Château de Villandry
    Villandry Gardens
  8. Day 7

    Chalonnes-sur-Loire - Angers - Ancenis - Nantes

    Chalonnes-sur-Loire - Angers - Ancenis - Nantes
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Gala dinner)

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of Angers, historic districts, and the Apocalypse tapestry (CLASSIC)
    • Tour of Brissac Castle and cellars with wine-tasting session (DISCOVERY)
    Landmarks
    Angers
    Brissac Castle
  9. Day 8

    Nantes

    Nantes
    Meals
    Breakfast (Buffet breakfast)

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