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

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6 daysDuration
Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants
16 peopleMaximum group size
35 - 70 yearsAge range for participants
EnglishGuide language
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Highlights

All meals included - DRINKS INCLUDED with meals and at the bar

Refined French cuisine - Gala dinner and evening - Welcome cocktail

Free Wi-Fi onboard

Official welcome from the captain and crew

Onboard activities

Travel assistance and repatriation insurance

All port fees included

EXCLUSIVE TO the Loire from above .

Offered full-day excursion to the castles of the Loire Valley: Guided tour of the castles of Azay-le-Rideau, Villandry, and its gardens.

Wine-tasting in the cellars of the Brissac castle .

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

50th Anniversary Gala Evening: anniversary dinner followed by a dance party

Itinerary

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 (6) 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 such as Brissac, the highest castle in France whose monumental facades rise up from its large landscaped park.

day 1Nantes - Saint-nazaire(5)

Passengers are welcome to board our ship at 6:00 p.m. After comfortably settling into your cabins, we'll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail before dinner.

day 2Saint-nazaire(5) - Nantes

day 3Nantes

day 4Ancenis - The Châteaux Of The Loire Valley - Chalonnes-sur-loire(4)

day 5Chalonnes-sur-loire(4) - Angers(1) - Ancenis - Nantes

day 6Nantes

What's Included

Accommodation
Double-occupancy cabin with shower in bathroom
Meals
Your cruise with all meals from dinner the first evening to breakfast on the final dayGala dinner
Others
Onboard drinks included (except for drinks from our special lists)Welcome cocktailOnboard entertainmentTravel assistance and repatriation insuranceAll port fees.

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