Europe River Cruising, Luxury 5 star APT ships, Floating Boutique Hotels with Balconies
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15 Day Gardens & Gourmet with Golfing Opportunities Uniquely Themed Luxury River Cruise from Amsterdam to Budapest Netherlands | Germany | Austria | Czech Republic | Slovakia | Hungary Take in beautiful floral colours as you cruise through the quaint towns and medieval villages of Europe EMBARK CRUISE IN AMSTERDAM Day 1. Arrive Amsterdam. On arrival today, be met and transferred to the MS AMAVERDE. Settle in before tonight's Welcome Reception. 14 Night Stay: the luxurious MS AMAVERDE. D CRUISE AMSTERDAM TO BUDAPEST Day 2. Amsterdam, Freedom of Choice EXPERT LECTURERS This unique and exclusive cruise offers something for everyone and will add an extra dimension to your river cruise. Accompanying you during this Botanica holiday is author and horticulture columnist for The Australian, Dr. Holly Kerr Forsyth, as well as author and French Chateau owner, Jane Webster. Not only will these two remarkable women provide fascinating insight as you explore the gardens of Europe, they will also present enriching onboard lectures on all things botanical, gourmet and golf. You'll also hear from internationally acclaimed garden writer and academic Charles Quest-Ritson. Inclusions. Today, perhaps visit Keukenhof, created as a show garden for the Dutch bulb industry. Set on more than 70 acres of land, here you'll find huge displays of brilliantly coloured tulips. Alternatively, travel to Villa Augustus in Dordrecht to see its vegetable potager and enjoy morning tea in the Orangery. Tonight, enjoy the Captain's Gala Welcome Dinner. BLD CRUISING THE LEGENDARY RHINE Day 3. Cologne, Freedom of Choice Inclusions, Koblenz. This morning disembark in Cologne and visit to private garden of botanical author Kristen Lammerting, or perhaps take a tour Cologne's old town. Day 4. Koblenz, Rüdesheim, TAKE A VIRTUAL TOUR OF OUR FLEET ONLINE www.aptouring.com.au Freedom of Choice InclusionsTM Golf Experience Available 186 Freedom of Choice Inclusions. Golfers will play a round at the Frankfurter Golf Club today. Other guests will cruise through the Rhine Gorge over the Rhine's most beautiful stretch. In Rüdesheim, perhaps tour Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum. Alternatively, travel to Darmstadt and Prinz- Georgs Garden, as well as the University of Darmstadt Botanical Gardens, laid out in 1874 with amazing conifers and unusual plants. Or visit a winery for a tour and a wine tasting. BLD CRUISING THE MAIN RIVER Day 5. Freudenberg, Wertheim, Freedom of Choice Inclusions. On arrival in Freudenberg today, disembark and travel to Wertheim. Here, you might choose to embark on a guided bicycle tour or perhaps set out on a walking tour. Afterwards, visit Wertheim Castle and enjoy a glass of Sekt as you take in the views out over the Main River. BLD Day 6. Würzburg, Freedom of Choice Inclusions, Kitzingen. Today golfers will enjoy a round at the Würzburg Golf Course. Non-golfers may like to visit Rothenburg, or perhaps join a Botanical Guide for a tour that includes the Residential Palace as well as Hofgarten Palace garden. Later, all guests will re-board the ship for lunch and cruise to Kitzingen. After a medieval banquet this evening, enjoy an exclusive wine event at Germany's oldest wine cellar. BLD THE MAIN-DANUBE CANAL Day 7. Bamberg, Freedom of Choice Inclusions. Today perhaps tour Bamberg then visit a Bamberg Beer Haus and enjoy a local brew compliments of Botanica. Alternatively, join a botanical excursion to a Sanspareil garden – a literary and cultural garden with a mix of woodland, grotto and ruin, once the greatest Rococo garden in Germany. Day 8. Nuremberg, Freedom of Choice Inclusions, Continental Divide. In Nuremberg, perhaps take a medieval city tour, which includes a stop at the St Johns BLD BLD RIVER CRUISE! ONE TIME ONLY EXCLUSIVE