Christmas on the Loire (port-to-port cruise)

6 days

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Start and end in Nantes

4.0

2 traveler reviews

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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 Saint-Nazaire
Meals
Dinner
Included Activities
- Welcome cocktail with captain and crew
Day 2
Saint-Nazaire
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Evening entertainment with Christmas theme
Optional Activities
- Escursion to Saint-Nazaire and Escal'Atlantic - museum experience exploring the history of Norman and French ocean liners
Landmarks
Escal'Atlantic
Day 3
Nantes to Ancenis
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Christmas Eve dinner with wines)
Included Activities
- Festive Christmas Eve dinner on board
- Midnight Mass in Ancenis
Optional Activities
- Tour of Nantes and Castle of the Dukes of Brittany
- Excursion to Muscadet wine region with village visits
Landmarks
Castle of the Dukes of Brittany
Day 4
Loire Valley Châteaux
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Christmas Eve dinner with wines)
Included Activities
- Full-day excursion to Châteaux of the Loire Valley
- Visit to Château d'Azay-le-Rideau
- Visit to underground quarry wine cellar in Chinon with wine tasting
- Visit to Château de Chinon
Landmarks
Château d'Azay-le-Rideau
Château de Chinon
Day 5
Angers to Nantes
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Evening entertainment
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Angers
Day 6
Nantes
Meals
Breakfast (Buffet breakfast on board)
Included Activities
- Buffet breakfast on board

Landmarks
Escal'Atlantic

Landmarks
Castle of the Dukes of Brittany

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

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What's Not Included

Flights
Optional
Additional Services

Operated by

CroisiEurope River Cruises

4.3

(464 reviews)

Number of tours

563

Age Range

1 to 99 years old

Response time

within 2 days

Response rate

92%

When river cruising was a privilege for the wealthy, CroisiEurope developed...

Sustainability Initiatives

Reduce Carbon Emissions

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Cancellation Policy

A transparent overview of applicable fees.

Travel Insurance

Be covered for any unforseen circumstances.

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

4.0

Overall rating based on 2 Reviews

Itinerary
2.5
Transport
3.5
Guide
4.5
Accommodation
3.0
Food
5.0
Tour Operator
4.3

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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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Traveled in December 2025
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Linda
December 28th, 2019
4.0
Amazing food and service, overall good value. Unfortunately for us, the currents were too strong to sail often, due...
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Traveled in December 2019
Reply from: CroisiEurope River Cruises
Dear Mrs. Stubbing, thank you for taking the time to review your trip. We are truly glad to read that you enjoyed the food and services on board. We are sorry the sailing program was impacted by the high waters. We hope we'll have the pleasure to welcome you again on board one of our ships. Best regards, CroisiEurope Customer Care Department
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Tour ID: 93635

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- For any tour departing before August 8th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after August 8th, 2026, a minimum payment of 30% is required to confirm your booking with CroisiEurope River Cruises. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 120 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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Accessibility
Some tours are not suitable for mobility-restricted traveler, however, some operators may be able to accommodate special requests. For any enquiries, you can contact our customer support team, who are ready and waiting to help you.
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Christmas on the Loire (port-to-port cruise)

Itinerary

Nantes to Saint-Nazaire

Included Activities

Saint-Nazaire

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Nantes to Ancenis

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Loire Valley Châteaux

Included Activities

Angers to Nantes

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Nantes

Included Activities

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