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The Wild, Majestic Loire River

5 days
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Start and end in Nantes
4.3
466 traveler reviews
  • Panoramic view of a historic castle with a moat.
  • Aerial view of a grand castle with gardens by a river.
  • Upscale plaza with cafes and historic buildings.
  • Cathedral with twin spires on a hillside street.
  • Aerial view of cityscape with prominent castle and cathedral.
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CroisiEurope River Cruises
River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
Group Tour
Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
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. Day 1

    Nantes

    Meals
    Dinner (Dinner on board)

    Included Activities

    • Welcome cocktail
    • Dinner on board
    Landmarks
    Nantes
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  2. Day 2

    Chalonnes-sur-Loire

    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner (Dinner on board)

    Included Activities

    • Cruise to Chalonnes-sur-Loire
    • Guided tour of Château d'Angers
    • Viewing of the Apocalypse Tapestry
    • Experience traditional game La Boule de Fort
    • Evening dancing on board

    Optional Activities

    • Loyal Customer Contest participation
    Landmarks
    Château d'Angers
    Apocalypse Tapestry
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  3. Day 3

    Rigny-Ussé

    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch included during walk through Saumur), Dinner (Dinner on board)

    Included Activities

    • Tour of Le Cadre Noir equestrian school
    • Walk through fortified city of Saumur
    • Guided tour of Château d'Ussé
    • Evening dancing on board

    Optional Activities

    • Loyal Customer Contest participation
    Landmarks
    Le Cadre Noir de Saumur
    Saumur Castle
    Château d'Ussé
  4. Day 4

    Nantes

    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner (Gala dinner on board)

    Included Activities

    • Onboard activities
    • Panoramic tour of Nantes
    • Visit to Machines de l'Île
    • Galerie des Machines
    • Carrousel des Mondes Marins
    • Gala dinner and festive evening on board
    Landmarks
    Le Lieu Unique
    Castle of the Dukes of Brittany
    Île Feydeau
    Saint Anne's Butte
    Machines de l'Île
  5. Day 5

    Disembark Nantes

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast on board)

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast on board
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Number of tours

574

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1 to 99 years old

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  • Alison
    April 12th, 2026
    5.0
    The staff and service was first rate, food delicious and bed very comfortable. The accomodation was surprisingly well...
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  • Tony
    January 7th, 2026
    4.0
    Food excellent, staff good, entertainment good but restricted by long service time of meals; by the time meal was...
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  • Stephen
    November 3rd, 2025
    4.0
    generally food and accomodations were average to good. tiny cabins with separate beds and small bathroom/shower stall.
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