2014 - APT Europe River Cruising Preview

15 Day Magnificent Europe Budapest to Amsterdam All-Inclusive Luxury River Cruise 6 THR TRA C O V O U E U G L N H TR T UP IE O S Hungary | Slovakia | Czech Republic | Austria | Germany | Netherlands Take in the sparkling lights of Budapest during a twilight cruise through the heart of the Hungarian capital Day 1. Arrive Budapest. Be met by an APT representative on arrival and transfer to your ship. This evening, enjoy a Welcome Reception with your APT Cruise Director and fellow guests. 14 Night Stay: APT's luxurious D Aria or Concerto river ship. 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 nine different places APT EXCLUSIVE! Participate in three SE unique APT Signature E S R I Experiences 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 Freedom of ChoiceTM Inclusions Signature Experience 22 Day 2. Budapest. Today a tour includes such places as the Fisherman's Bastion, the Royal Palace, Buda Castle and more. Later, visit the Hungarian State Opera House for a tour, a glass of champagne and a private opera recital. Tonight, enjoy the Captain's Gala Welcome Dinner and take in the sparkling lights along the river as your ship departs Budapest and cruises through the city. BLD Day 3. Vienna. Famed for its striking architecture, classical musical and vibrant café culture, Vienna is a delightful place to explore. Enjoy a walking tour of Vienna today, and after dinner, enjoy a private concert at the Neoclassical Albertina Palace. BLD Day 4. Vienna, Freedom of Choice. On your second day in Vienna, perhaps tour Schönbrunn Palace; visit the Fine Arts Museum and the Imperial Treasury; tour the Spanish Riding School and explore the Imperial Crypt; or take an excursion to Bratislava. BLD Day 5. Dürnstein, Freedom of Choice, Melk. In Dürnstein, perhaps enjoy a walking tour and a wine tasting before cruising to Melk, or choose to ride a bicycle along the banks of the Danube River to Melk. In Melk, both groups will then tour Melk Abbey. BLD Day 6. Linz, Freedom of Choice, Passau. From Linz, perhaps travel by coach to Salzburg for a tour of the city's 'Sound of Music' sights or take a day tour to Ceský Krumlov in the Czech Republic. Alternatively, join a guided tour of Linz then cruise into Germany and on to Passau, as an apple strudel-making BLD demonstration takes place on board. Day 7. Regensburg, Freedom of Choice. Regensburg is known as one of Germany's best-preserved medieval cities. On arrival here, perhaps take a tour of the city's architectural highlights, or take a bicycle tour to the hillside temple of Walhalla. BLD Day 8. Nuremberg, Freedom of Choice. Today your ship enters the MainDanube Canal and arrives at the highest point of your cruise, 435 metres above sea level. Cross Europe's Continental Divide and arrive in Nuremberg, where you can choose to take a World War II tour or a medieval tour. BLD Day 9. Bamberg. Travel to World Heritagelisted Bamberg, one of the few German cities that wasn't destroyed by bombs during World War II. Here, tour the city's streets, seeing its charming houses and 18th-century mansions. Then, visit a traditional Bamberg Beer Haus and enjoy a local brew compliments of APT, before you continue your cruise on the Main River.BLD Day 10. Würzburg, Freedom of Choice. In Würzburg, choose to tour Würzburg's Residential Palace or visit the medieval walled town of Rothenburg. BLD

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