2014 - APT Europe River Cruising Preview

15 Day Highlights of the Danube Prague to Munich 3 Nights Prague | 2 Nights Budapest | 7 Night River Cruise | 2 Nights Munich IN N 20EW 14 ! Czech Republic | Hungary | Slovakia | Austria | Germany Visit the fairy-tale Neuschwanstein Castle in Bavaria Day 1. Arrive Prague. Be met at the airport on arrival and transferred to your hotel before a Welcome Reception this evening. Three Night Grand City Stay: The luxurious Radisson Blu Alcron Hotel, Prague. APT PLATINUM SERIES APT EXCLUSIVE! Choose from the widest range of suite & balcony options including Panoramic Balcony & Twin Balcony suites T I NU LA P M APT EXCLUSIVE! Select from APT's Freedom of Choice™ Inclusions in two places APT EXCLUSIVE! Participate in five unique SE APT Signature Experiences RIE S APT EXCLUSIVE! Gold or Silver Butler Service, room service & champagne on arrival (select suites, see page 12 for details) PT EXCLUSIVE! Europe's finest onboard A dining – La Chaîne des Rôtisseurs member omplimentary beverages served at your C discretion throughout your cruise* Expert services of an APT Cruise Director D esigned for Australians & New Zealanders TAKE A VIRTUAL TOUR OF OUR FLEET ONLINE www.aptouring.com.au/Concerto Freedom of ChoiceTM Inclusions Signature Experience 24 Day 2. Prague. Take a guided sightseeing tour of Prague today, then enjoy a private tour of Prague's Art Nouveau-style Municipal House and a Czech afternoon tea. Tonight, indulge in a delicious Welcome Dinner. BD Day 3. Prague. Today is yours at leisure to explore more of Prague, or perhaps join an optional tour to Terezín Concentration Camp Memorial (at own expense). B Day 4. Prague, Velké Bílovice, Budapest. Leave Prague for Budapest and stop for lunch in a traditional Czech winery cellar in Velké Bílovice. Two Night Stay: Budapest, Hotel Sofitel Budapest Chain Bridge. BL Day 5. Budapest. Today's city sightseeing tour includes such places as the Royal Palace, Fisherman's Bastion and Buda Castle. Later, visit the Hungarian State Opera House. Absorb the grandeur of the building then venture inside for a tour, a glass of champagne and a private opera recital. B Day 6. Budapest, Great Hungarian Plain. Today enjoy an excursion to the Puszta region of the Great Hungarian Plain and visit a traditional Hungarian farm. Upon arrival, be met by horsemen and greeted with warm hospitality, brandy and scones. Enjoy a traditional horse show and lunch of goulash before returning to Budapest to board your river ship. Tonight, take in the sparkling lights along the river as your ship departs Budapest and cruises through the city. Seven Night Stay: APT's luxurious BLD Concerto river ship. Day 7. Bratislava. This morning, enjoy a scenic cruise to Bratislava. Disembark and on a walking tour of the Slovakian capita, pass such landmarks as the Old Town Hall, the Mirbach Palace and St Martin's Cathedral. The remainder of the day is yours at leisure to explore on your own.BLD Day 8. Vienna. Disembark in the Austrian capital of Vienna today. Enjoy a tour of this historic city, then after dinner, visit Albertina Palace, built in 1744. Soak up the regal ambience during a Cocktail Reception, then discover why Vienna is famous for its classical music during a private concert.BLD Day 9. Vienna, Freedom of Choice. Enjoy your selected sightseeing activity on your second day in Vienna. Perhaps visit Schönbrunn Palace; explore the Fine Arts Museum and the Imperial Treasury; or tour Vienna's Spanish BLD Riding School and the Imperial Crypt. Day 10. Dürnstein, Melk. Explore Dürnstein on a walking tour this morning, then enjoy a wine tasting before cruising to Melk. On arrival, enjoy a tour of the historic Melk Abbey. BLD Day 11. Linz, Freedom of Choice, Vilshofen. From Linz, perhaps travel by coach to Salzburg for a tour of the city's 'Sound of

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