2013 - APT Europe River Cruising

Experiences ignature Exclusive or unique holiday experiences that will leave you with lifelong memories. These are the moments on holiday when a slight shiver runs down your spine and a smile spreads almost involuntarily across your face. When you feel truly fortunate, just because you're there. Complementing Your Holiday We are continually refining our sightseeing and dining programme as well as our Small Group Excursions and Freedom of Choice Inclusions to ensure that you'll enjoy the very finest European holiday imaginable. APT Signature Experiences, however, are unique or exclusive events that have been carefully designed to offer you that something extra. Once-in-a-Lifetime Moments APT Signature Experiences provide a unique window into the history, culture, lifestyle, cuisine and beauty of the region you're exploring. They comprise extraordinary aromas, enthralling sights and unexpected flavours. They'll take you on adventures through history or lead you on a discovery of your own palette. And they'll leave you with the knowledge that you've experienced Europe in greater depth than the average visitor. APT's Personal Touch These experiences have been carefully arranged by people who – during their own time in Europe – were particularly moved by a taste, sight or sound, and wanted to bring the sensation to APT's guests in a new and interesting way. 44 APT Signature Experiences Because of the diversity of Europe, our Signature Experiences are, though equally extraordinary, many and varied. The following are but a small taste of the Signature Experiences that await, at no extra cost, when you travel to Europe with APT. In Budapest, you'll marvel at the grandeur of the Hungarian State Opera House during a private tour, followed by a private opera recital over a glass of champagne. Learn why the Austrian capital is known as a centre of classical music during a Cocktail Reception and a private concert at Albertina – a grand Viennese palace built in 1744. In southern France, Grignan sits perched on a hilltop surrounded by lavender fields. Here, you'll gain great insight into the unique truffle industry during a tour and tasting – we'll even take you out with the dogs in search of this delicacy. Look For This Logo APT Signature Experiences are included during not just Platinum Series Cruises but also during our Grand City Stays and Land Journeys. They are presented in bolded text and highlighted by this logo. Enjoy an exclusive concert at Albertina a palace in Vienna

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