Discover the beauty, history, and culture of the Loire Valley on this unique small boat experience, featuring spectacular châteaux, wineries, and farmsteads. As you ply the tree-lined canals along the Loire, enjoy the pleasures of small villages and rustic charm of the countryside. Plus, savor delicious regional cuisine and wine.
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Loire Valley Canal Cruise
Aboard the 22-guest MS Deborah
10 days from $5,990
Discover the beauty, history, and culture of the Loire Valley on this unique small boat experience, featuring spectacular châteaux, wineries, and farmsteads. As you ply the tree-lined canals along the Loire, enjoy the pleasures of small villages and rustic charm of the countryside. Plus, savor delicious regional cuisine and wine.
Tour Details
TOUR BROCHURE
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WHAT OUR TRAVELERS SAY
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Dates & Prices
To see departure pricing, please click on a date below.
May 10, 2021 - May 19, 2021
Available
SPECIAL OFFER
Save $250 per person when you book by December 18, 2020!
Special Air Rates & Services: As part of our special air program, FlexAir, available with this tour, you can choose from a wide variety of flight options. Visit the Tour Details tab and click on "Special Air Rates/Services" drop down.
| Main Deck | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Special Pricing | Pre-tour Ext. | Post-tour Ext. | Occupancy |
| $6,240 | $5,990 | - | - | Double |
| Make a Reservation | ||||
June 21, 2021 - June 30, 2021
Available
SPECIAL OFFER
Save $250 per person when you book by December 18, 2020!
Special Air Rates & Services: As part of our special air program, FlexAir, available with this tour, you can choose from a wide variety of flight options. Visit the Tour Details tab and click on "Special Air Rates/Services" drop down.
| Main Deck | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Special Pricing | Pre-tour Ext. | Post-tour Ext. | Occupancy |
| $6,240 | $5,990 | - | - | Double |
| Make a Reservation | ||||
August 30, 2021 - September 8, 2021
Available
SPECIAL OFFER
Save $250 per person when you book by December 18, 2020!
Special Air Rates & Services: As part of our special air program, FlexAir, available with this tour, you can choose from a wide variety of flight options. Visit the Tour Details tab and click on "Special Air Rates/Services" drop down.
| Main Deck | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Special Pricing | Pre-tour Ext. | Post-tour Ext. | Occupancy |
| $6,240 | $5,990 | - | - | Double |
| Make a Reservation | ||||
Price Notes
Port charges are an additional $395 per person.
All prices are per person double occupancy. Maximum group size is 18 participants. Because of the intimate size of this canal boat cruiser, single accommodations are not available. We would be happy to try to match you with a fellow participant. Please call us at 855-330-1542 and a Cultural Travel Specialist will be happy to assist you.
Prices are based on rates of exchange, airfare & fuel (where applicable), tariffs, taxes and other costs as of the tour publication date. We reserve the right to correct errors and to increase program prices to cover increased costs, tariffs, and taxes received after prices are published and to reflect currency fluctuations.
