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

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Platinum Operator: CroisiEurope River Cruises
River Cruise: Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Nantes to Saint-Nazaire
Nantes to Saint-Nazaire
Meals
Dinner
Included Activities
- Welcome cocktail and crew introduction
Day 2
Saint-Nazaire
Saint-Nazaire
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- CLASSIC/DISCOVERY excursion: Escal'Atlantic museum and Saint-Nazaire shipyard tour
Landmarks
Escal'Atlantic
Saint-Nazaire Shipyard
Day 3
Nantes
Nantes
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Machines de l'Île
Optional Activities
- CLASSIC morning excursion: Guided tour of Nantes and Castle of the Dukes of Brittany
- DISCOVERY morning excursion: Nantes, Machines de l'Île, secret courtyards and covered passageways
- CLASSIC/DISCOVERY afternoon excursion: Muscadet Wine Route, Château Cassemichère (or similar), wine tasting, and medieval village of Clisson
Landmarks
Castle of the Dukes of Brittany
Machines de l'Île
Château Cassemichère
Clisson
Day 4
Ancenis - Loire Valley Châteaux - Chalonnes-sur-Loire
Ancenis - Loire Valley Châteaux - Chalonnes-sur-Loire
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Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Full-day excursion to Château d'Azay-le-Rideau
- Lunch at Villandry
- Stroll through Château de Villandry gardens
- Tour of Château de Villandry
Landmarks
Château d'Azay-le-Rideau
Château de Villandry
Day 5
Chalonnes-sur-Loire - Angers - Ancenis - Nantes
Chalonnes-sur-Loire - Angers - Ancenis - Nantes
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Gala dinner)
Included Activities
- Gala dinner
Optional Activities
- CLASSIC morning excursion: Historical sections of Angers, Château d'Angers, Apocalypse Tapestry, cathedral tour
- DISCOVERY morning excursion: Château de Brissac tour and wine tasting
Landmarks
Château d'Angers
Apocalypse Tapestry
Château de Brissac
Day 6
Nantes
Nantes
Meals
Breakfast (Buffet breakfast)

Landmarks
Escal'Atlantic
Saint-Nazaire Shipyard

Landmarks
Castle of the Dukes of Brittany
Machines de l'Île
Château Cassemichère
Clisson

Landmarks
Château d'Azay-le-Rideau
Château de Villandry

Landmarks
Château d'Angers
Apocalypse Tapestry
Château de Brissac

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CroisiEurope River Cruises

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Rating: 4.3 (488 reviews)
Response time: within 2 days
Response rate: 88%
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CroisiEurope River Cruises Ship

MS Loire Princesse
This ultra modern boat cruise has been built in 2014 and it features an impressive contemporary design inside and out, with large ceiling… Read more
Built
2015
Guests
96
Length
80m
Width
11m
Staterooms
48
Electricity
220v
Staterooms / Suites Deck Plans Dining

Traveler Reviews

Tour Operator
4.3

Junia4.5•October 2018
The tour was very good in general, but there is VERY LITTLE cruising on this Loire River Cruise package. The Loire is...
The tour was very good in general, but there is VERY LITTLE cruising on this Loire River Cruise package. The Loire is navigable for only a short stretch, and most of the 'cruise' takes place on coaches or with the boat moored in Nantes. Quite frustrating, and rather deceiving on its advertisement. Life on board is excellent, the Croisi Europe crew is very good, but I would not recommend this specific (Loire River) cruise to any friend. Their cruise on the Rhone River is much better and a true cruising experience.Show more
Traveled in October 2018

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