2013 - APT Europe River Cruising

Seasonal Cruising For a unique look at the beauty of Europe, the perfect year-round holiday destination. From the beautiful snow-dusted streets of Winter to the fields of blooming flowers in Spring and the falling leaves of Autumn – we know how to bring you the very best elements of Europe in all seasons. Spring Time Cruising March to May You'll feel privileged to witness Europe bursting into life in the Spring. It's a cheerful time, when you'll marvel at the deep blue skies, blooming flowers and lush green fields as they provide a lovely backdrop for the medieval castles and castle ruins that dot the landscape. • 15-23 Day Magnificent Europe Departs March to May (pgs 62-79). • 8 Day Tulip Time Cruise Departs late March to early May (pg 126). Autumn Colours September to mid-November Take in the sights of Europe when they're at their prettiest, with river banks flanked in a delightful array of beautifully coloured foliage. Come Autumn time, it's festival season. Summer crowds have gone, vines are covered in ripe fruit and the weather is pleasantly mild – just perfect for exploring. • 15-23 Day Magnificent Europe Departs September to mid-November (pgs 62-79). • 15-21 Day Rhine, Rhône & Moselle Departs September to mid-November (pgs 80-93). 46 Christmas Markets November & December During the festive season, European towns, villages and cities are draped in decorations and lit up by fairy lights. All around, Christmas markets spring up, selling unique handcrafted wares and tantalising produce. It's a dreamlike atmosphere, one that will leave you with warm with joy. • 15-21 Day Christmas Markets Departs 20 November to 7 December (pgs 176-177). • 10 Day Christmas Time Cruise Departs 25 November to 26 December (pg 180). • 12 Day Christmas on the Rhine Departs 25 November to 23 December (pg 181). Christmas & New Year's Eve Late December On this special departure, you'll celebrate Christmas Day and New Year's Eve in a style unique to anything you've ever experienced before. • 15-21 Day White Christmas & New Year's Eve Departs 18-21 December (pgs 178-179). Tulips are synonymous with the Netherlands during Spring

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