2013 - APT Europe River Cruising

30 Day Alpine Wonders & Magnificent Europe 15 Nights Switzerland & Surrounds | 14 Night River Cruise from Budapest to Amsterdam Switzerland | Italy | Germany | Austria | Hungary | Slovakia | Czech Republic | Netherlands Enjoy a rail journey with lunch aboard the renowned Glacier Express as you travel through the amazing landscapes of the Swiss Alps GENEVA TO MONTREUX Day 1. Arrive Geneva. Arrive in Geneva today, where you'll be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. Later tonight, get to know your fellow travellers during a Welcome Reception at the hotel. Stay: Geneva, Swissotel Metropole. 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 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 & soft drink included with both lunch & 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 152 Day 2. Lake Geneva, Montreux. This morning enjoy a cruise on beautiful Lake Geneva, the largest natural freshwater lake in western Europe. Cruise to Chillon, a castle with over 1,000 years of history. Located between the shores of Lake Geneva and the Swiss Alps, this architectural jewel has inspired artists and writers for centuries. After stopping here, cruise to Yvoire, a medieval town on the French side of Lake Geneva. Disembark the cruise in Yvoire, then travel onwards to Montreux and take a brief orientation tour before a Welcome Dinner at your hotel this evening. Two Night Stay: Montreux, Fairmont Le Montreux Palace. Day 3. Montreux. After breakfast, board the Chocolate Train from Montreux. Enjoy coffee and croissants on board as you travel to the medieval cheese-making town of Gruyères. On arrival, visit a cheese factory for a tour and a tasting of the richly-flavoured cheese that makes the town so famous. Afterwards, visit the Castle of Gruyères, before re-boarding the train and continuing to Broc, home of the Cailler-Nestlé chocolate factory. Here, observe chocolate production and enjoy samples. Day 4. Täsch, Zermatt. Today travel to Täsch in the Mattertal Valley and board a cog-wheel train for the short journey to Zermatt. Situated at the northern base of the famous Matterhorn, Zermatt is a truly pristine place. Electric cars and horse-drawn sleighs and carriages are the only transport permitted, ensuring that the alpine air is exceptionally clean. On arrival, check in to your hotel before dinner tonight. Two Night Stay: Zermatt, Grand Hotel Zermatterhof. Day 5. Zermatt, Freedom of Choice BD Inclusions. Today, ride the Gornergrat Railway, which climbs past Swiss stone pine and larch forests to an incredible viewing area. At the Gornergrat, absorb breathtaking, all-round views of alpine peaks, including the Matterhorn. Back in Zermatt this afternoon, enjoy a choice of activities. The more adventurous might like to take off on an hike through the forested alpine region surrounding Zermatt. Alternatively, you visit the Matterhorn Museum and learn about the history of the mountain and Zermatt itself. B B Day 6. Como, Lake Como. After breakfast, today you'll travel to the stunning Italian Lake District and arrive at Como, on the shores of beautiful Lake Como. After checking in to your hotel, enjoy a guided cruise on the tranquil waters of this glacial lake, taking in the lush mountainous backdrop as well as the charming villas and towns sitting on its banks. This evening, enjoy dinner amid the stylish surrounds of your hotel. Stay: Grand Hotel di Como. BD BD P L A T I R I N E E U M S S THROUGH 8 COUNTRIES TRAVEL UP TO

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