2014 - APT Europe River Cruising Preview

27 Day Iconic Italy & Magnificent Europe 12 Nights Italy & Surrounds | 14 Night River Cruise from Budapest to Amsterdam 8 THR TRA C O V O U E U G L N H TR T UP IE O S Italy | Croatia | Austria | Hungary | Slovakia | Czech Republic | Germany | Netherlands Make a lucky wish at Rome's Trevi Fountain APT PLATINUM SERIES APT EXCLUSIVE! Choose from the widest range of suite & balcony options including Panoramic Balcony & Twin Balcony suites AT I N U P M L APT EXCLUSIVE! Select from APT's Freedom of Choice Inclusions in 12 different places APT EXCLUSIVE! Participate in six unique SE APT Signature Experiences S RIE APT EXCLUSIVE! Gold or Silver Butler Service, room service & champagne on arrival (select suites, see pg 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 Freedom of ChoiceTM Inclusions Signature Experience 46 From the canal-crossed city of Venice to the quaint coastal towns of the Amalfi Coast, the iconic monuments of Rome to the rolling Tuscan countryside, this Italian discovery – followed by a luxury river cruise – is sure to enchant. Day 1. Arrive Rome. Arrive before midday and be met and transferred to your hotel. This afternoon, join a local guide for a sightseeing tour of Rome. Tonight, enjoy a special Welcome Dinner at a local restaurant. Two Night Stay: Rome, Parco dei Principi Grand Hotel & Spa. D Day 2. Rome. Today, enjoy an Ancient Rome tour of the Italian capital, then visit the Vatican. B Day 3. Rome, Sorrento, Freedom of Choice. On your way to Sorrento, visit a traditional, family-owned mozzarella farm for a guided tour and enjoy a special mozzarella tasting. Continue to Sorrento. Tonight, choose from two great dining options. Two Night Stay: Sorrento, Parco dei Principi Grand Hotel & Spa. BD Day 4. Isle of Capri, Sorrento, Freedom of Choice. This morning, cruise to the Isle of Capri and tour the island, visiting the Marina Piccola (Small Harbour) and the famed Blue Grotto. Return to Sorrento, and choose from two touring activities. Perhaps enjoy a walking tour of Sorrento, or journey along the World Heritage-listed Amalfi Coast, and explore the town of Amalfi. B Day 5. Sorrento, Pompeii, Perugia. On your way to Perugia today, travel to the ancient Roman city of Pompeii, buried and destroyed by a volcano eruption. The perfectly preserved ruins of Pompeii are now a World Heritage-listed site and one of Italy's most popular attractions. After a tour here, tour the Basilica of St Francis of Assisi and continue to Perugia. Stay: Perugia, Hotel Brufani Palace.BD Day 6. Siena, Florence. Travel to Siena and explore its medieval centre. Then enjoy a Tuscan gourmet food experience. Taste locally-made olive oils and regional antipasti, before continuing to Florence. Two Night Stay: Florence, Grand Hotel Villa Medici. BD Day 7. Florence, Freedom of Choice. On a guided tour this morning, visit the main sights of this 'outdoor museum' of a city. Later, enjoy your selected touring activity. B Day 8. Florence, Pisa, Stresa. Today, see the leaning tower of Pisa, then head to the town of Stresa, a popular retreat for Europe's aristocrats. Settle in to your hotel, the setting for part of Ernest Hemingway's novel, Farewell to Arms. Two Night Stay: Stresa, Grand Hotel des Iles Borromees. BD Day 9. Stresa, Lake Maggiore. Today take a cruise on the tranquil waters of Lake

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