The Loire Valley, a Royal legacy (port-to-port cruise)

Regular price: $3,007.00
Sale price: $3,007.00

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Cabin Type per person

Sightseeing Package

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CroisiCruise: NDN_PP

5 Days

Embark on a cruise on the Royal Loire River whose beauty is legendary. Visit Nantes and The Machines of the Isle of Nantes, a gallery that recreates the imaginary world of the famous writer Jules Verne. Discover Saint-Nazaire and admire its shipyard and the Escal'Atlantic which immerses you in the world of steamships from the beginnings of their gigantic construction to life on board. Soak up the magical castles of the Loire.

THE CROISIEUROPE DIFFERENCE

All meals included
Refined French cuisine - Gala dinner and evening - Welcome cocktail
Free Wi-Fi in lounge and bar
Headsets are included for excursions
Official welcome from the captain and crew
Onboard activities
Travel assistance and repatriation insurance
All port fees included

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

EXCLUSIVE TO CROISIEUROPE the Loire
Full-day excursion to the castles of the Loire Valley: guided tours of the castles of Ussé, Azay-le-Rideau and the gardens of Villandry
The Saint-Nazaire(3) shipyard, embodiment of French pride
The wine route of the Muscadet(3) through the vineyards of the Nantes region
Cruise on board a paddle steamer

Itinerary

Day 1 Nantes - Saint-Nazaire

Passengers are welcome to board our ship at 6:00 p.m. Departure of the ship towards Saint-Nazaire. After comfortably settling into your cabins, we'll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail before dinner. Enjoy an evening of entertainment..

Day 2 Saint-Nazaire - Ancenis

In the morning, join us for the optional excursion for both packages: Tour of Saint Nazaire, a town on the sea. We'll visit Escal'Atlantic, a museum that explores the historic ocean liner experience, and the Saint-Nazaire shipyard, one of the largest shipyards in Europe (this excursion must be booked in advance through your travel agency. Each passenger will be asked to produce a valid passport in order to gain access to the shipyard). We'll return on board in Saint-Nazaire. Enjoy an evening of dancing. We'll spend this afternoon cruising towards Nantes. Enjoy an evening of dancing.

Day 3 Nantes - Ancenis - Chalonnes-Sur-Loire

In the morning, we'll cruise towards Ancenis. Join us for the optional excursions proposed :
CLASSIC : The Muscadet Wine Route and Clisson, a charming medieval town.
DISCOVERY: Helicopter ride(1), the Loire from above (this excursion must be booked in advance through your travel agency).

Day 4 Chalonnes-Sur-Loire - The Châteaux Of The Loire Valley - Nantes

Join us on a full-day included excursion for both packages to discover the Castles of the Loire Valley. We'll return on board in Ancenis. Tonight's our gala dinner and evening. Our ship will start sailing towards Nantes

Day 5 Nantes

Enjoy one last buffet breakfast before disembarking at 10:00 a.m. End of our services.

INCLUSIONS:

Your cruise with all meals from dinner the first evening to breakfast on the final day - double-occupancy cabin with shower and bathroom - onboard entertainment - assistance from our onboard multi-lingual host/hostess - lectures by professionals from the wine world - excursions mentioned in the program - welcome cocktail - gala evening - travel assistance and repatriation insurance - all port fees.

EXCLUSIONS:

All drinks on the premium list - cancellation and baggage insurance - personal expenses.

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