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

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Start and end in Nantes

4.5

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Platinum Operator: 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

Day 1
Nantes to Vannes
Landmarks
Nantes train station
Nantes Atlantique Airport
Day 2
Vannes
Meals
Breakfast (Served at the hotel), Lunch (Lunch in Quiberon), Dinner
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of Quiberon Peninsula coastline
- Guided tour of prehistoric megaliths in Carnac
- Free time in Auray to explore Saint-Goustan fishing port
Landmarks
Quiberon Peninsula
Conguel Point
Carnac Megaliths
Saint-Goustan port
Day 3
Vannes to Nantes to Saint-Nazaire
Meals
Breakfast (Served at the hotel), Lunch (Authentic crêperie in Vannes - Breton buckwheat crêpes with hard cider), Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of medieval Vannes and fortifications
- Visit to Jardin des Remparts
- Exploration of ancient washhouses, Poterne Gate, and Connétable Tower
- Welcome cocktail on ship
Landmarks
Vannes Old City
Jardin des Remparts
Poterne Gate
Connétable Tower
Day 4
Saint-Nazaire
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Saint-Nazaire including Escal'Atlantic museum
- Visit to Saint-Nazaire shipyard (one of Europe's largest)
Landmarks
Escal'Atlantic
Saint-Nazaire Shipyard
Day 5
Nantes
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Nantes and the Castle of the Dukes of Brittany
- Tour of Nantes, Machines de l'Île, secret courtyards and covered passageways
- Muscadet Wine Route and medieval village of Clisson tour
Landmarks
Castle of the Dukes of Brittany
Machines de l'Île
Clisson
Day 6
Ancenis to Loire Valley Châteaux to Chalonnes-sur-Loire
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in Villandry), Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Château d'Azay-le-Rideau
- Stroll through Château de Villandry gardens
- Tour of Château de Villandry
Landmarks
Château d'Azay-le-Rideau
Château de Villandry
Indre River
Day 7
Chalonnes-sur-Loire to Angers to Nantes
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Gala dinner)
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Angers and historic districts with Apocalypse tapestry
- Tour of Brissac Castle with cellars and wine-tasting session
Landmarks
Angers
Apocalypse Tapestry
Brissac Castle
Day 8
Nantes
Meals
Breakfast (Buffet breakfast)

Landmarks
Nantes train station
Nantes Atlantique Airport

Landmarks
Quiberon Peninsula
Conguel Point
Carnac Megaliths
Saint-Goustan port

Landmarks
Vannes Old City
Jardin des Remparts
Poterne Gate
Connétable Tower

Landmarks
Escal'Atlantic
Saint-Nazaire Shipyard

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

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

Landmarks
Angers
Apocalypse Tapestry
Brissac Castle

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CroisiEurope River Cruises

Platinum Operator

Rating: 4.3(475 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

4.5

Overall rating based on 2 Reviews

Itinerary
4.0
Transport
4.0
Accommodation
5.0
Food
5.0
Tour Operator
4.3

J
Junia
October 14th, 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
John
April 25th, 2018
Well designed cabins and boat except a little noise (from a generator?) at night. Interesting excursions with some...
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Traveled in April 2018

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

Itinerary

Nantes to Vannes

Vannes

Included Activities

Vannes to Nantes to Saint-Nazaire

Included Activities

Saint-Nazaire

Optional Activities

Nantes

Optional Activities

Ancenis to Loire Valley Châteaux to Chalonnes-sur-Loire

Included Activities

Chalonnes-sur-Loire to Angers to Nantes

Optional Activities

Nantes

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