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The Loire, a royal legacy

5-Night Cruise Nantes to Nantes

Nantes to Nantes (NSN) - 6 days	For further assistance call 1-800-526-8539
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Detailed Itinerary:

DAY 1: NANTES, FRANCE (Embarkation)

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.

Join us on an excursion common for both Classical and Discovery excursions packages: we'll board a local boat for a cruise on the Erdre River, one of the most beautiful in France.

DAY 2: NANTES – SAINT-NAZAIRE

This morning, join us for the excursions proposed :

CLASSIC: Guided tour of Nantes and the Castle of the Dukes of Brittany.

DISCOVERY: Nantes, the Machines de l'Île, secret courtyards and covered passageways.

In the afternoon, take part in our excursion common for both Classical and Discovery excursions 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 (NOTE: 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.

DAY 3: SAINT-NAZAIRE – ANCENIS

We'll spend this morning cruising towards Ancenis.

In the afternoon, join us for the excursions proposed:

CLASSIC: The Muscadet Wine Route and Clisson, a charming medieval town.

DISCOVERY: Helicopter ride, the Loire from above. (Note: Helicopter ride is subject to availability and favorable weather conditions.)

Enjoy an evening of entertainment.

DAY 4: ANCENIS - BOUCHEMAINE*

*Depending on docking availability, stopover in Bouchemaine may be replaced by Chalonnes-sur-Loire. In this event, order of excursions could be altered.

We'll cruise towards Bouchemaine. Join us for the excursions proposed:

CLASSIC: Guided tour of Angers, its historic districts and the famous Apocalypse tapestry (NOTE: Site closed on January 1st, May 1st, November 1st and 11th, and December 25th.)

DISCOVERY: Tour of Brissac castle and its cellars complete with a wine-tasting session.

Enjoy an evening of entertainment.

DAY 5: BOUCHEMAINE – The Châteaux of the Loire Valley – ANCENIS

Join us on a full-day excursion common for both Classic and Discovery excursions packages: 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 6: NANTES, FRANCE (Disembarkation)

Disembark around 10:00 a.m. End of our services.

Departures & Pricing

Advisements:

• A valid passport is required for travel. Passports must be valid at least 6 months after the last day of travel.
• Please check visa requirements with your local consulate(s); responsibility for obtaining visas rests with the traveler.
• The cruise itinerary can be affected by the tide so the order of excursions may have to be changed in order to ensure the optimal organisation of our time.
• For reasons of navigation and passenger safety, the cruise operator and the Captain of the ship reserve the right to modify the itinerary of the cruise .
• Until further notice, it is only possible to select one of the 2 excursions packages on offer. You will thus only be able to book the Classic Package OR the Discovery Package. Please advise at the time of booking the excursion package you wish to choose.

Prices Include:

Accommodation in a double air-conditioned cabin with shower and WC • Full board cruise from dinner of the first day to the breakfast of  the last day • Drinks included with onboard meals (wine, water, beer, fruit juices, one coffee) • Drinks consumed at the bar (excluding champagne & drinks from the wine list) • Welcome cocktail • Entertaiment onboard • The Gala Evening • The excursions included in the package selected (Choose only ONE excursions package: Classic -or- Discovery) • The assistance of our hostess on board • Port charges

Prices Do Not Include:

Individual arrival and departure (airfare; transfers) • Champagne at the bar and drinks on the wine list • Drinks served during excursions or transfers • Travel Cancellation Insurance • Gratuities • Personal expenses

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