2013 - APT Europe River Cruising

the booking contract to you, APT may immediately by written notice: (a) terminate the booking contract (in whole or in part); and/or (b) change your travel arrangements as reasonably practicable to ensure your safety and invoice you for any additional costs of performing this paragraph. Limitation of liability in the event of Force Majeure In the event that APT cancels or changes your travel arrangements in any way due to a Force Majeure event, APT will not be liable to you in contract, tort, statute or restitution for any loss (including but not limited to loss of deposit or purchase price and loss of enjoyment), damage, costs, charges, expenses or injury resulting from or in connection with (whether directly or indirectly):(a) the cancellation or change to your travel arrangements; and/or (b) the Force Majeure event. For the avoidance of doubt, APT is not liable to refund any part of the deposit and/or purchase price paid by you if APT subsequently changes or cancels your travel arrangements in connection with a Force Majeure event. World weather, civil unrest and terrorism are becoming more erratic and unpredictable and these are risks beyond APT's control. It is your responsibility to purchase adequate comprehensive insurance to protect yourself against these risks. Shore Excursions The timing of the shore excursions on all river ship departures may differ slightly for each departure. They are intended as a guide only and are subject to change without notice. It is not possible for large coaches to be used for some city sightseeing. Many towns and cities will be visited by way of walking tours and accordingly, a reasonable level of fitness is required. For river cruising, clients must be able to climb ramps, for ship embarkation/disembarkation. Depending on river levels, these may have a number of steep steps. Tours of Switzerland and other alpine regions may include mountain excursions to, at times, high altitudes. Please consult with your doctor to ensure you have an adequate level of fitness and are in good health before participating in these touring excursions. Freedom of Choice InclusionsTM & Signature Experiences Minimum group numbers may apply on some activities in order for them to operate. In the interest of guest experience, maximum numbers may also apply on some activities and you may be required to select an alternative option should your first choice not be available. In Vienna, when the Spanish Riding School Practise is not scheduled, a tour of the Spanish Riding School followed by a visit to the Imperial Crypt will be offered. In Moscow, if for any reason the Moscow Circus or Folklore Show is not available, another suitable activity will be substituted. All passengers must have a valid passport with at least six months validity from the return date. Passengers must consult with the appropriate consulates to ensure any applicable visas for countries visited have been obtained prior to departure. Meeting necessary passport and visa entry requirements and cost is the sole responsibility of the passenger. APT is not responsible for delays or missed portions of cruise/tour relating to incorrect travel documents or visas. Visa and Passports Luggage Limits Each passenger is entitled to take one piece of luggage that does not exceed 160 cm (63 inches), or weigh more than 20 kg (44 pounds). Extra bags: An extra charge will be imposed to cover porterage handling of any additional luggage. Your tour/cruise director will advise the additional charge, however a guideline would be the equivalent to A$5 per hotel. Maps Within This Publication Note that maps may not be to scale. Images Within This Publication Some images in this publication are copyright of, and have been reproduced with the permission of: Albertina, Vienna; Accor; Andre Rieu; Fairmont Hotels & Resorts; Glacier Express; Fontana Golf Course; Hilton Arc de Triomphe, Paris; Hungarian State Opera House; InterContinental Hotel Group; Spanish Riding School; Starwood Asset Library; The Radisson Blu Alcron Hotel Prague; www.istockphoto.com; www.fotolia.com; www.dreamstime.com; www.bigstockphoto.com; www.canstockphoto.com Publication No. H4063. Price & itineraries valid from 1 March 2012 – 31 December 2013. Publication is valid from 1 May 2012 and supersedes all previous publications. IMPORTANT NOTICE Disruption to Cruising and Itinerary Arrangements. Itineraries are subject to alteration without notice and are intended as a guide only. Deviations to the planned cruise/touring itineraries and hotels are possible due to road, river or weather conditions, strikes or other reasons beyond our control, although every effort will be made to keep them as they are shown in the brochure and final documents. Should conditions render cruise/land touring routes unsafe for navigation, APT reserves the right to provide alternative services including, but not limited to, accommodation on the docked ship and/or substitute ground arrangements. Under normal river conditions, itineraries will operate as detailed within this brochure. However, sometimes for reasons beyond our control, it may be necessary to make alterations to your itinerary. For example, without limitation, if there is a water level problem on a river or canal, it may be necessary to operate part of the itinerary by coach and alternative sightseeing may be included. On occasion, significant flood or low water events do occur on the rivers that can cause disruption to itineraries and may lead to early disembarkation. We recommend you take out comprehensive travel insurance that includes coverage of events such as these as we will not be liable for any direct or indirect costs that you incur as a result of such an event or other factor beyond our control happening. Additionally, you are not entitled to any refund for any alterations to your itinerary that are caused or contributed to by any flood or water level events or such other events which are beyond our control. Services to Suites on Aria & Concerto River Ships During an APT Platinum Series Cruise on board a Concerto or Aria river ship, the following services are available to guests as listed below. Aria River Ships • Room Service Dining of continental breakfasts and à la carte dinners is available to guests in Cat. A, A+ and Owner's suites. • Champagne on arrival is available to guests in Cat. Owner's Suites. • Butler services not available. Concerto River Ships • Room Service Dining of continental breakfasts and à la carte dinners is available to guests in Cat. T, T+, P, P+, Owner's and Owner's+ suites. • Champagne on arrival is available to guests in Cat. Owner's and Owner's+ suites. • Silver Butler Services available to guests in Cat. T+ and P suites. • Gold Butler Services available to guests in Cat. P+, Owner's and Owner's+suites. Silver Butler Service Includes pressing of two garments a day; shoe shining; tea & coffee service; booking of appointments, independent shore excursions and Freedom of Choice Inclusions. Gold Butler Service Includes: pressing of two garments a day; shoe shining; tea & coffee service; booking of appointments, independent shore excursions and Freedom of Choice Inclusions; service of afternoon fruit skewers, pre-dinner canapés and evening petits-fours; a packing and unpacking service; bath-drawing, and a valet service (arranging limousines and similar). APT can give no guarantee as to exact arrival and departure times for carriers and operators used by APT on the tour and APT will not be liable for failure to make connections with any other services or attractions beyond its control. If accommodation listed becomes unavailable, we reserve the right to substitute hotels with alternative accommodation of a similar standard. For a group to operate and to provide an enjoyable group atmosphere, a minimum number of participants is required. If a minimum number of passengers cannot be achieved on the escorted touring and cruising packages, it may be necessary to cancel a scheduled departure and to offer the nearest possible alternative or to offer a package as a non-escorted alternative. The decision to operate a tour is usually made four to eight weeks prior to departure. Committed to Responsible Tourism Behind the scenes, APT continually focuses on achieving best practice in economic, social and environmental responsibility. In conducting its operations, APT strives to minimise impact on the environment, to spread benefits through local economies in Australia and internationally, and to promote and support community wellbeing. Significant contributions have been made to the Red Cross, the Challenge Program for Kids with Cancer, the Royal Children's Hospital, an orphanage in Cambodia and others. We understand the value of community and our people are proud to make a difference. The APT Charitable and Conservation Fund was established in 2003. Every year, a percentage of our profits and time goes toward supporting our conservation projects. www.aptouring.com.au 197 GENERAL INFORMATION

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