2016 - APT Winter Wonderland

4 The Festive Spirit of Winter Let APT treat you to a special festive journey this Christmas. On an unforgettable APT Winter Wonderland journey, you're able to experience the enchanting sights, unique activities and irresistible flavours of Christmas time in Canada or Europe. Northern Yuletide Wherever you may be in the world, Christmas time will always be special, but there is something magical about experiencing it amid the wintery backdrop of the Northern Hemisphere. This magic is brought to life through the excitement of waking up to a fresh snowfall outside, curling up in front of an open fire and the simple pleasure of seeing your warm breath hanging clouds in the chilly air. Celebrate the festive season in an entirely different way as you experience new traditions such as sipping eggnog, crunching candied almonds, ice-skating and crafting a man made of snow. Canada at Christmas Time Canada in wintertime boasts beautiful snow-covered peaks, smooth frozen lakes and stunning celebrations of light. World-class alpine resorts embrace the season, offering a host of invigorating outdoor activities that promise winter merriment. Speed through the snow on a festive dog sled journey and bundle up for an enchanting sleigh ride lifted straight from the pages of a fairytale, before being beckoned back inside by cosy fireplaces and warm eggnog – Christmas in Canada is an experience you're sure to cherish. A Fairytale Winter in Europe Under a crisp winter sky, the smells of gingerbread and mulled wine fill the streets, and carols send messages of joy floating through the air. Christmas has come to Europe. Cruising on your luxury river ship, you'll wake each day to charming villages, towns and cities swept up in the holiday spirit. Germany's medieval village squares play host to storybook markets, while thousands of Christmas lights dazzle in Prague, and festive window displays sparkle along Parisian boulevards. Be immersed in the holiday atmosphere on board and cruise Europe's most enchanting rivers as your dreams of a fairytale Christmas come true. New Year's Celebrations Those lucky enough to see in the New Year with APT are sure to do it in style. In Canada, that means a celebratory dinner and drink at The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, set by the shores of the 'jewel of the Rockies' within Banff National Park. In Europe, you'll be cruising aboard your luxurious river ship in the canal-crossed city of Amsterdam. Step out on deck at midnight to watch fireworks bursting and brightening the night sky as the Main Lounge comes alive with celebration. Take a magical sleigh ride through the snow at Lake Louise www.aptouring.com.au

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