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

6 days
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Start and end in Nantes
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Christmas on the Loire (port-to-port cruise) - CroisiEurope River Cruises
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  • River Cruise
  • Family
  • Group
  • Fully Guided
  • Historical
  • Christmas & New Year
Platinum Operator
CroisiEurope River Cruises
Group Tour
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Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 160
Age range 1 to 99
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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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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 22 December: NANTES - SAINT-NAZAIRE
  2. Day 2 23 December: SAINT-NAZAIRE - NANTES
  3. Day 3 24 December: NANTES - ANCENIS
  4. Day 4 25 December: ANCENIS - CHALONNES-SUR-LOIRE - Angers
  5. Day 5 26 December: CHALONNES-SUR-LOIRE - The Châteaux of the Loire Valley - NANTES
  6. Day 6 27 December: NANTES
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Insurance
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
  • Free eSIM
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What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

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Number of tours

517

Age Range

1 to 99 years old

Response time

within 2 days

Response rate

80%

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  • LS
    · December 28th, 2019
    Amazing food and service, overall good value....
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    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

Dates & Availability

6 days
Christmas on the Loire (port-to-port cruise)
From Nantes to Nantes

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  • From Monday
    22 Dec, 2025
    To Saturday
    27 Dec, 2025
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Tour ID: 93635

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