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

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Start and end in Nantes
4.0 (2 reviews)
  • Busy urban square with a central fountain surrounded by cafes.
  • Serene view of a river with boats docked, bordered by lush greenery.
  • A serene canal with trees on both sides and a small house in the background.
  • Interior view of a grand shopping arcade with statues and people walking around.
  • A historic castle with a water moat and dramatic sky.
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CroisiEurope River Cruises
River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for 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 to Saint-Nazaire

    Nantes to Saint-Nazaire
    Meals
    Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Welcome cocktail with captain and crew
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  2. Day 2

    Saint-Nazaire - Nantes

    Saint-Nazaire - Nantes
    Meals
    Dinner (Christmas Eve dinner with wines)

    Included Activities

    • Onboard Christmas-themed evening entertainment

    Optional Activities

    • Excursion to Saint-Nazaire and Escal'Atlantic (must be booked in advance through travel agency)
    Landmarks
    Escal'Atlantic
  3. Day 3

    Nantes to Ancenis

    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
  4. Day 4

    Loire Valley Châteaux

    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
  5. Day 5

    Angers to Nantes

    Angers to Nantes
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Evening entertainment

    Optional Activities

    • Excursion to Angers
  6. Day 6

    Nantes

    Nantes
    Meals
    Breakfast (Buffet breakfast on board)

    Included Activities

    • Buffet breakfast on board

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4.0
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  • Itinerary
    2.5
  • Transport
    3.5
  • Guide
    4.5
  • Accommodation
    3.0
  • Food
    5.0
  • Tour Operator
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  • Tony4.0•January 2026
    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
  • Linda4.0•December 2019
    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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    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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    • For any tour departing before December 11th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after December 11th, 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 125 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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