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NZ $2,297 per person

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

6 days

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Start and end in Nantes

4.0

1 traveler review

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Amazing food and service, overall good value.
LS
Linda, traveled in December
4.0
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Platinum Operator: CroisiEurope River Cruises
River Cruise: Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 160
All Ages Welcome

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Highlights

Board our ship and meet the crew in Nantes
Explore Nantes and the Castle of the Dukes
Tour the Muscadet region and taste local wines
Visit the Châteaux of the Loire Valley
Experience a gala dinner on your final night

Itinerary

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Introduction

Day 1 22 December: NANTES - SAINT-NAZAIRE
Day 2 23 December: SAINT-NAZAIRE - NANTES
Day 3 24 December: NANTES - ANCENIS
Day 4 25 December: ANCENIS - CHALONNES-SUR-LOIRE - Angers
Day 5 26 December: CHALONNES-SUR-LOIRE - The Châteaux of the Loire Valley - NANTES
Day 6 27 December: NANTES

What's Included

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Additional Services
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What's Not Included

Flights
Optional
Additional Services

Operated by

CroisiEurope River Cruises

4.3

(432 reviews)

Number of tours

561

Age Range

1 to 99 years old

Response time

within 2 days

Response rate

68%

When river cruising was a privilege for the wealthy, CroisiEurope developed...

Sustainability Initiatives

Reduce Carbon Emissions

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Cancellation Policy

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Travel Insurance

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CroisiEurope River Cruises Ship

MS Loire Princesse
This ultra modern boat cruise has been built in 2014 and it features an impressive contemporary design inside and out, with large ceiling… Read more
Built
2015
Guests
96
Length
80m
Width
11m
Staterooms
48
Electricity
220v
Staterooms / Suites Deck Plans Dining

Customer Reviews

Overall Rating
Good
4.0
Itinerary
Average
3.0
Guide
Excellent
5.0
Transport
Good
4.0
Accommodation
Good
4.0
Food
Excellent
5.0
Tour Operator
CroisiEurope River Cruises
4.3

LS
Linda
· December 28th, 2019
Amazing food and service, overall good value....
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CroisiEurope River Cruises commented on this review
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... Show more
Trip date: December 2019

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From

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Price based on Shared Room

Price based on Private Single Room

Price based on Private Double Room

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1 Adult2 Adults, 1 Child2 Children

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Good to Know

Tour ID: 93635

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Visa
- 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.
- Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
Payment information
- For any tour departing before November 30th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after November 30th, 2025, 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 120 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
- The following cards are accepted for "CroisiEurope River Cruises" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
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