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

Regular price: $3,640.00
Sale price: $3,640.00

Departure Date

Cabin Type

Sightseeing Package

Quantity

CroisiCruise: NLO_PP

6 Days

Enjoy a magical cruise along the Loire and discover medieval castles and the Escal'Atlantic. Explore Saint-Nazaire where you can admire the shipyard where the Queen Mary II was built. Discover the magic of the Chateaux of the Loire and visit Nantes and its historical treasures. You will have the option to attend the Christmas Mass in Ancenis and celebrate Christmas on the Loire in a friendly and festive atmosphere.

THE CROISIEUROPE DIFFERENCE

Gala dinner and evening : Welcome cocktail
All meals included : Refined European cuisine, with table service for lunch & dinner
Drinks included : With meals
Open bar : Including Cocktails, Mocktails, Regional wines, Beer, Spirits & Soft drinks (excluding premium list)
Free Wi-Fi in lounge and bar
Headsets included for excursions
Official welcome from the captain and crew
Onboard activities
Travel assistance and repatriation insurance
All port fees included
Prepaid Classic Sightseeing package

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

Exclusive to CroisiEurope: Celebrate Christmas on the Loire
Nantes, historic capital of Brittany
INCLUDED:
- Tour of the Château d'Azay-le-Rideau and the Château de Chinon
- Midnight Mass in Ancenis
- Christmas present
- Christmas Eve dinner (including wine)

Itinerary
Important Information

Day 1: 22 December: Nantes - Saint-Nazaire

Passengers are welcome to board the ship in Nantes at 6:00 p.m. After comfortably settling into your cabin, you will be introduced to the crew at a welcome cocktail. Begin cruising to Saint-Nazaire

Day 2: 23 December: Saint-Nazaire - Nantes

This morning, join the excursion proposed: Saint-Nazaire and the Escal'Atlantic, which ingeniously retraces the history of Norman and French ocean liners through a unique experience. Each passenger will be asked to produce a valid passport in order to book the excursion and gain access to the shipyard.) Afternoon sailing. Enjoy an animated evening on the theme of Christmas.

Day 3: 24 December: Nantes - Ancenis

The morning, join the excursion proposed: Tour of Nantes and the Castle of the Dukes of Brittany.

In the afternoon join the excursion proposed: The Muscadet region. Pass through several villages that are testimony to the strong winegrowing identity in the region. Return to the ship to enjoy a festive Christmas Eve dinner on board. Midnight Mass will be celebrated in Ancenis(2-3).

(2) Midnight Mass will be held in French and may take place at another location depending on availability.

(3) Transfer to the church only proposed in case the boat is not moored near the place of worship and is available for an extra fee (€25 per person to be booked and paid for on board).

Day 4: 25 December: Ancenis - Chalonnes-Sur-Loire - Angers

Spend this morning cruising towards Chalonnes-sur-Loire. On arrival, join the excursion proposed to Angers. Return on board for dinner and an evening of entertainment.

Day 5: 26 December: Chalonnes-Sur-Loire - The Chateaux of the Loire Valley - Nantes

Join the full-day excursion to the Chateaux of the Loire Valley, first visiting the Château d'Azay-le-Rideau before continuing on to Chinon, where you'll discover an ancient underground quarry that has been transformed into a wine cellar. Finish up your tour with a wine tasting. After lunch, you will visit the Château de Chinon. Tonight is your gala dinner and evening.

Day 6: 27 December: Nantes

One last buffet breakfast on board before disembarking at 9:00 a.m. End of our services.

INCLUSIONS:

Your cruise with all meals from dinner on the first evening to breakfast on the final day
Onboard drinks included (except for drinks from the special lists)
Double-occupancy cabin with shower and bathroom
Assistance from the onboard multi-lingual host/hostess
Onboard entertainment
Welcome cocktail
Gala dinner
All port fees
Full day's excursion to the Châteaux of the Loire Valley
Christmas present
Christmas Eve dinner with wines
Prepaid classic sightseeing package

EXCLUSIONS:

Drinks from the special lists, or drinks ordered during excursions or transfers
Cancellation and baggage insurance
Personal expenses
Transfer to the church only proposed in case the boat is not moored near the place of worship and is available for an extra fee (€25 per person to be booked and paid for on board)
Transfers to/from departure/arrival points

For navigational safety reasons, the company and the captain are the only authorized persons who can modify the cruise itinerary.
The cruise schedule may vary according to tides and arrival times at ports of call; the order of the visits may be subject to change.

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