2013 - APT Europe River Cruising

34 Day Tantalising Turkey & Magnificent Europe 14 Nights Turkey | 2 Nights Budapest | 14 Night River Cruise | 3 Nights Paris Turkey | Hungary | Slovakia | Austria | Germany | Netherlands | Belgium | France Absorb the wonderful architecture and buildings of Istanbul during a cruise on the Bosphorus Strait ISTANBUL – STRADDLING EUROPE & ASIA Day 1. Arrive Istanbul. On arrival in Istanbul today, you'll be met and transferred to your hotel, before tonight's Welcome Reception. Three Night Stay: Istanbul, Crowne Plaza Istanbul Old City. APT PLATINUM SERIES APT EXCLUSIVE! Choose from the widest range of suite & balcony options including Panoramic Balcony & Twin Balcony suites APT EXCLUSIVE! Select from APT's Freedom of Choice Inclusions in twelve places APT EXCLUSIVE! Participate in nine unique APT Signature Experiences APT EXCLUSIVE! Gold or Silver Butler Service, room service & champagne on arrival (select suites, see pg 197 for details) APT EXCLUSIVE! Europe's finest onboard dining – La Chaîne des Rôtisseurs member Wine, beer and soft drink included with both lunch and dinner during your cruise Expert services of an APT Cruise Director Designed for Australians & New Zealanders TAKE A VIRTUAL TOUR OF OUR FLEET ONLINE www.aptouring.com.au Freedom of Choice InclusionsTM Signature Experience 132 Day 2. Istanbul. On a tour of Istanbul today, see Taksim Square, the hippodrome and Galata Tower, then visit the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia. This afternoon enjoy a cruise along the Bosphorus, a narrow strait forming a boundary between Europe and Asia, and connecting the Black Sea with the Sea of Marmara. This evening, visit a seafood restaurant for dinner in the Old Town, and enjoy a lovely local dish. Day 3. Istanbul, Freedom of Choice Inclusions. This morning, perhaps tour Topkapi Palace; relax with a Turkish bath experience and massage; or visit the Rüstem Pasha Mosque, the Spice Bazaar and enjoy lunch at the Orient Express railway restaurant. After your activity, the afternoon and evening is yours to enjoy at leisure. ANCIENT CITIES – LEGENDARY STORIES Day 5. Çanakkale, Troy, Pergamon, Izmir. This morning, head south along the Turkish coast. First stop is the World Heritage-listed city of Troy, centre of the Trojan War as described in Homer's epic poem, 'The Iliad'. After a guided tour, head to the ancient city of Pergamon. Explore the Acropolis, the Temple of Athena and the library then continue to Izmir, on the outlying waters of the Gulf of Izmir by the Aegean Sea. Tonight enjoy dinner in a lovely local restaurant. Stay: Izmir, Swissôtel Grand Efes Hotel. BD B Day 4. Istanbul, Çanakkale. This morning after breakfast, leave Istanbul and travel to the Gallipoli Peninsula. Arrive in Gelibolu for lunch at a local restaurant then continue to the national park area for a special tour of the war memorials, including Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair. Later, on arrival in Çanakkale, enjoy time at leisure before dinner. Stay: Çanakkale, Hotel Kolin. BLD ANCIENT EPHESUS Day 6. Izmir, Ephesus, Kusadası. This morning tour Izmir, Turkey's third most populous city. Then journey to one of the world's best-preserved archaeological sites – Ephesus. With your guide, see the Odeon, where the advisory council held its meetings, and the Baths as well as many other monuments, ruins and columns. Later, travel to the resort town of Kusadası on the Aegean coast. Two Night Stay: Kusadası, Charisma Deluxe Hotel. Day 7. Kusadası. After breakfast, enjoy a cruise over the waters of the Aegean Sea. Afterwards, the remainder of the day is yours to enjoy at leisure. Perhaps go shopping or head to the beach for a swim in the warm turquoise water of the Aegean. You might like to venture across to tiny Pigeon Island to visit the well-maintained flower garden that surrounds a 15th-century fortress. BD BD B P L A T I R I N E E U M S S THROUGH 9 COUNTRIES TRAVEL UP TO

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