2013 - APT Europe River Cruising

25 Day Eastern Bloc & Magnificent Europe 10 Nights Eastern Europe 14 Night River Cruise from Budapest to Amsterdam Czech Republic | Germany | Poland | Slovakia | Hungary | Austria | Netherlands Visit the Reichstag in Berlin and enjoy a glass of Sekt on the roof terrace, which offers amazing city views THE GOLDEN CITY OF PRAGUE Day 1. Arrive Prague. On arrival in Prague, you'll be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. Later, enjoy a Welcome Reception. Two Night 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 APT EXCLUSIVE! Select from APT's Freedom of Choice Inclusions in eleven places APT EXCLUSIVE! Participate in eight 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 Day 2. Prague. Your tour of Prague begins with a trip to Prague Castle. Visit Saint Vitus' Cathedral then stroll over Charles Bridge on the way to the Old Town Square. Later enjoy a private tour of Prague's premier Art Nouveau building, Municipal House, which opened in 1911 and features many historic murals, sculptures and stained-glass windows. Afterwards, relax over a Czech afternoon tea at Municipal House Café, also built in the Art Nouveau style with high ceilings, large windows, mirrors and crystal chandeliers. Tonight, enjoy a Welcome Dinner at the award-winning La Rotonde restaurant. BD Day 3. Prague, Dresden. Your journey today takes you into Germany and on to the Dresden Elbe Valley, a beautiful area through which the Elbe River runs. During a tour of Dresden itself, you'll visit the Castle of the Electors of Saxony, the Saxon Wall, the Semper Opera House and the Frauenkirche – Church of Our Lady – which has been beautifully reconstructed following its destruction during World War II. You'll also visit Grünes Gewölbe, an historic museum that is thought by many to contain the largest collection of treasures in Europe Stay: Dresden, The Westin Bellevue. EXPLORE BUSTLING BERLIN Day 4. Dresden, Potsdam, Berlin, Freedom of Choice Inclusions. Today, travel to Potsdam, once the residence of Prussian kings. Here, you'll enjoy a tour of the former summer palace of Frederick the Great, Sanssouci. The largest World Heritage-listed site in Germany, the palace of Sanssouci is surrounded by extensive gardens and parkland which are a delight to explore. Afterwards, continue to the country's thriving capital, Berlin. This evening, you might like to dine at a local restaurant or perhaps stay in and dine at your hotel, the superb Westin Grand. Three Night Stay: Berlin, The Westin Grand. BD BD Day 5. Berlin. This morning after breakfast, your exploration of Berlin begins with a trip to the Reichstag, an historical edifice that opened in 1894 to house the parliament of the German Empire. In 1990, it hosted the official German reunification ceremony and today it's one of the most visited attractions in Berlin. Here, you'll take a guided tour, absorb the panoramic city views from the glass dome and enjoy a refreshing glass of Sekt on the lovely roof terrace. Afterwards, a guided sightseeing tour of Berlin takes in Brandenburg Gate, the Berlin State Opera House and Alexanderplatz – the large open square and public transport hub in Berlin's centre. You'll also see ruins of the infamous Berlin Wall, and visit Checkpoint Charlie, the former crossing point between East and West Germany, as well as The Checkpoint Charlie Museum. www.aptouring.com.au B 139 EASTERN EUROPE P L A T I R I N E E U M S S THROUGH 7 COUNTRIES TRAVEL

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