2013 - APT Europe River Cruising

Cemetery, featuring colourful flowers, shrubs and small trees. Alternatively, join a themed World War II tour. Later, your ship will cross Europe's Continental Divide. Amsterdam BLD THE BLUE DANUBE Day 9. Regensburg, Freedom of Choice Inclusions. Arrive in Regensburg today, one of Germany's best-preserved medieval cities. Here, you may like to set off to explore a secret Moat Garden hidden by the river. Alternatively, tour the city's architectural highlights or embark on a bicycle tour to the hillside temple of Walhalla. Tonight, enjoy a music performance on board. Day 10. Passau, Freedom of Choice Touring, Linz. This morning in Passau, golfers will disembark and travel to the Beckenbauer Golf Course for a round of golf. Non-golfers might choose to take a day tour to Salzburg, including a visit to Mirabelle Gardens, with their meticulous standards of floriculture, hornbeam hedges, rose gardens and bright borders of bedding plants. Alternatively, tour Passau then enjoy an apple strudel cooking demonstration while cruising to Linz; or visit Ceský Krumlov in the Czech Republicz. Day 11. Melk, Freedom of Choice Touring, Dürnstein. On arrival in Melk, tour Melk Abbey, visiting its beautiful rose garden. When it's time to depart, perhaps take a guided bicycle ride along the banks of the Danube to Dürnstein. Otherwise, cruise to Dürnstein and take a walking tour. Tonight, sample Wachau Valley wines during a wine tasting. Day 12. Vienna, Freedom of Choice Inclusions. Disembark in Vienna this morning and enjoy a tour of the historic city or visit the Alpine Garden, featuring an amazing collection of labelled alpine plants. Golfers may like to play at Fontana Golf Course, which hosts the Austrian Open, while non-golfers will enjoy an afternoon at leisure. Day 13. Vienna, Freedom of Choice Inclusions. Today, perhaps tour Schönbrunn Palace and enjoy time to explore the World Heritage-listed imperial gardens, which date back to 1690. Or perhaps travel to Bratislava in Slovakia for a tour and a visit to the Bratislava Botanical Gardens, with its sequence of rock gardens and endemic Slovak flora. NETHERLANDS Rhine River 14 MS AMAVERDE Cologne Koblenz Wertheim Rüdesheim Kitzingen Coach Cruise GERMANY Würzburg Rothenburg BLD No. of nights stay Main River Bamberg Main-Danube Canal Danube River Nuremberg Freedom of Choice InclusionsTM Included Sightseeing CZECH REP. Regensburg Ceský Krumlov Passau Dürnstein Linz Salzburg AUSTRIA SLOVAKIA Melk Bratislava Vienna Danube River Budapest HUNGARY / BLD See beautiful flowers and Spring floral displays during your journey through Europe BLD BOTANICA INCLUSIONS 9 14 night river cruise from Amsterdam to Budapest on the luxurious river ship, the MS AMAVERDE 9 Services of a Cruise Director, a Gourmet Guide and a Botanical Guide 9 Airport transfers included on the first and last day included BLD 9 Tipping and port charges included 9 41 meals – 14 Breakfasts (B), 13 Lunches (L) and 14 Dinners (D) 9 Soft drink, beer & regional wine included during lunch & dinner on board 9 Interesting onboard lectures by renowned speakers BLD Day 14. Budapest. On arrival in Budapest, the Hungarian capital, join a tour that includes Matthias Church, Buda Castle and more. Later, visit the Hungarian State Opera House for a tour, a glass of champagne and a private opera recital. Tonight, enjoy a Farewell Dinner, before your ship sets sail on a twilight cruise. 2013 DATES & PRICES (A$) PER PERSON BLD Day 15. Disembark Ship, Depart Budapest. Today disembark and transfer to the airport. B GOLFING OPTION Places for golfers on this cruise are strictly limited and handicap requirements apply. Surcharge applies: $1,500 per person. Enquire for further information. 15 DAYS AMSTERDAM TO BUDAPEST (TOUR CODE: BTGGG15) MS AMAVERDE Apr. 27. SUITE UPGRADES – MS AMAVERDE Twin Share Solo Trav. $8,975 $13,265 PLEASE NOTE: Prices include port charges and gratuities. Ask us about pre & post tour accommodation. Disruptions to cruising and itinerary may occur. For further information as well as all terms & conditions, see pages 196-197. ASK ABOUT OUR EARLY BOOKING SUPERDEALS Prices are based on a Cat. E Twin Window Suite (Piano Deck). See page 193 for deck and suite plans. To upgrade, add per person: Cat. C B T Suite Type Deck D Twin Window Piano Panoramic Balc. Cello Panoramic Balc. Violin Twin Balcony Cello T+ Twin Balcony Violin P Twin Balcony Cello P+ Twin Balcony Violin Own. Twin Balcony Violin Own.+ Twin Balcony Violin Twin Share Solo Trav. $395 $590 $1,695 $2,540 $1,995 $2,990 $2,295 $3,440 $2,495 $3,740 $2,795 $4,190 $2,995 $4,490 $3,395 $6,790 $5,245 $10,490 SIGHTSEEING HIGHLIGHTS 9 BOTANICA EXCLUSIVE! Enjoy Freedom of Choice Inclusions with botanical options in Amsterdam, Cologne, Koblenz, Wertheim, Würzburg, Bamberg, Nuremberg, Regensburg, Passau, Melk and Vienna 9 Discover the tulips of Keukenhof 9 Explore a private garden in Cologne 9 Cruise the spectacular Rhine Gorge 9 Visit Wertheim Castle 9 See the picturesque village of Dürnstein 9 Visit charming and cultural Vienna 9 Take a sightseeing tour of Budapest, the beautiful Hungarian capital www.aptouring.com.au 187 BOTANICA

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