The Loire Valley, a Royal legacy

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River Cruise
Embark on a cruise on the Royal Loire River whose beauty is legendary. 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.
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Overview

Trip type
River Cruise
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS EXCURSIONS INCLUDED:
    • EXCLUSIVE TO CROISIEUROPE the Loire from above(1)
    • Offered : Full-day excursion to the castles of the Loire Valley:Guided tour of the castles of Azay-le-Rideau, Villandry, and its gardens.
    • The Saint-Nazaire shipyard, embodiment of French pride
    • The wine route of the Muscadet through the vineyards of the Nantes region
    • Cruise on board a paddle steamer

What's this trip about?

    Embark on a cruise on the Royal Loire River whose beauty is legendary. 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.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeStandard Group - 25 + people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal transport included (including local flights)
Start CityNantes
End CityNantes

Travel Themes

  • Family Friendly
  • 50 Plus
  • Small Ship Cruise
  • Eco, Sustainable & Green Travel

Destinations

Activities

  • River Cruise

Trip includes

    • Your cruise with all meals from lunch the first day to breakfast on the final day - onboard drinks included (except for drinks from our special lists) - excursions included in the package selected - double-occupancy cabin with shower in bathroom - assistance from our onboard multi-lingual host/hostess - welcome cocktail - gala dinner - onboard entertainment - travel assistance and repatriation insurance - all port fees.

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Itinerary

Travel Map

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 - NANTES

In the morning, take part in our CLASSIC / DISCOVERY excursion: Tour of Saint Nazaire (This excursion must be booked in advance through your travel agency. Each passenger will be asked to produce a valid passport in order to book the excursion and gain access to the s...

Day 2 SAINT-NAZAIRE - NANTES

In the morning, take part in our CLASSIC / DISCOVERY excursion: Tour of Saint Nazaire (This excursion must be booked in advance through your travel agency. Each passenger will be asked to produce a valid passport in order to book the excursion and gain access to the s...

Day 3 NANTES - ANCENIS - CHALONNES-SUR-LOIRE

In the morning, we'll cruise towards Ancenis. Join us for the 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 3 NANTES - ANCENIS - CHALONNES-SUR-LOIRE

In the morning, we'll cruise towards Ancenis. Join us for the 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

Departure by coach towards the Château d’Azay-le-Rideau. Built on an island in the middle of the Indre River, the structure as it stands today was erected during the reign of Francis I by a wealthy financier, Gilles Berthelot, who sought to combine Italian innovations...

Day 4 CHALONNES-SUR-LOIRE - The Châteaux of the Loire Valley - NANTES

Join us on a full-day offered excursion to discover the Castles of the Loire Valley.

Day 5 NANTES

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

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Last Updated: 2/27/2025
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • Drinks from our special lists, or drinks ordered during excursions or transfers - cancellation and baggage insurance - transfers/travel to and from departure/arrival points - personal expenses.

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Valid passport required. Non-EU nationals are advised to consult their embassy or consulate.,
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