The Loire, a Royal legacy Cruise 6 days and 5 nights Réf. NSN_AIPP NANTES - SAINT-NAZAIRE - ANCENIS - Angers - BOUCHEMAINE - The Châteaux of the Loire Valley - ANCENIS - NANTES DAY 1: NANTES 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 to the Erdre River. We'll board a local boat for a cruise on the Erdre, one of the most beautiful in France. DAY 2: NANTES - SAINT-NAZAIRE This morning, join us for a guided tour of Nantes and the Castle of the Dukes of Brittany. In the afternoon, take part in our 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 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 an excursion to the Muscadet Wine Route and Clisson, a charming medieval town. DAY 4: ANCENIS - Angers – BOUCHEMAINE (1) Today we'll cruise towards Bouchemaine. Join us for a guided tour of Angers, its historic districts and the famous Apocalypse tapestry. Enjoy an evening of entertainment on board. DAY 5: BOUCHEMAINE (1) - The Châteaux of the Loire Valley - ANCENIS Discover the Castles of the Loire Valley on our full day excursion. We'll return on board in Ancenis. Tonight's our gala dinner and evening. Our ship will start sailing towards Nantes. DAY 6: NANTES Enjoy one last buffet breakfast before disembarking at 10:00 a.m. End of our services. Program 2018 – ref NSN_AIPP Includes: Your cruise with all meals from dinner the first evening to breakfast on the final day - drinks included in this price are water, wine, beer, fruit juices during the meal and coffee after both lunch and dinner for meals eaten on the ship - drinks from the bar, except for champagne or wines from our special list - double-occupancy cabin with shower in bathroom - excursions included above - assistance from our onboard multi-lingual host/hostess - welcome cocktail - gala dinner - onboard entertainment - all port fees. Not included: Drinks from our wine list or drinks ordered during excursions or transfers - cancellation and baggage insurance - transfers/travel to and from departure/arrival points – airfare - personal expenses. Requirements: Valid passport required. Please note: Your passport must be valid for six months beyond the last day of your travels. Please note: The cruise schedule may vary according to tides and arrival times at ports of call may be subject to change. For the safety of our passengers, the captain and crew of the boat may decide to modify the navigational itinerary. (1) Depending on docking availability, the stopover in Bouchemaine may be replaced by Chalonnes-sur-Loire. In this event, the order of the visits could be altered. Alcohol can be harmful to your health. Please drink in moderation. Subject to CroisiEurope terms and conditions of sale - License IM067100025 Program 2018 – ref NSN_AIPP .