2013 - APT Europe River Cruising

Choice Inclusions Freedom of TM Included sightseeing and dining options on your Land Journey. In select locations during our Land Journeys, we're delighted to offer you a choice of Freedom of Choice Inclusions. Our sightseeing options have been carefully selected to appeal to a broad range of interests, while our dining options allow you to personalise your holiday dining experiences. ISTANBUL Topkapi Palace Take a tour of this incredible palace, primary residence of the Ottoman Sultans for approximately 400 years and today part of World Heritage-listed 'Historic Areas of Istanbul'. OR Turkish Bath Experience Experience a Turkish custom – an invigorating bath and massage at a traditional Turkish bath complex. You're sure to leave feeling relaxed and reinvigorated. OR Rüstem Pasha Mosque, Spice Bazaar & Lunch at the Orient Express Visit two of Istanbul's iconic attractions before heading for the Orient Express railway restaurant for lunch. BERLIN Berlin Wall Bike Tour Learn about the history behind Germany's divide and subsequent reunification during a guided bicycle ride along a section of the famous Berlin Wall. OR Spree River Cruise Absorb the sights of the German capital from the water during a lovely cruise along the Spree River, which runs right through the heart of the city. OR Museum Island Enjoy a guided tour of this World Heritage-listed island, located on the Spree River and home to five internationally significant museums – including the Old National Gallery. OR OR ROME Ancient Roman Sights Visit and learn about the history of several ancient Roman sights, including the Pantheon and the Colosseum, the largest amphitheatre built in the Roman Empire. Catacombs Tour Head underground for a guided tour of a selection of Rome's famous catacombs – burial places built from the 2nd century onwards which are home to many historical frescoes and sculptures. Italian Cooking Class Be guided by a local chef, who will join you to provide hands-on insight into preparing a traditional Italian meal. OR KRAKOW Guided Walking Tour Absorb the incredible Gothic and Renaissance architecture and see a selection of Kraków's many attractions including Wawel Castle, the Old Town and Rynek Główny (Main Market Square). Oskar Schindler's Factory Museum Explore what was once Oskar Schindler's factory but is today a modern museum devoted to the experiences in Kraków under the Nazi occupation of World War II. OR OR MUNICH BMW Museum Set over 5,000 square metres, this fascinating museum showcases the history of the BMW company, its brand and its products in a cleverly designed theme-based exhibition. Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site Established on the initiative the surviving prisoners of Dachau, this site offers insight into the place that served as a model for all Nazi concentration camps. Munich Stadtmuseum Learn about the intriguing history of Munich during a guided tour around the city's famous Stadtmuseum, founded in 1888. OR MODENA Lamborghini Museum Head to nearby Sant'Agata Bolognese and learn how the beauty, precision and style of the Lamborghini has evolved since the release of its first sports car back in the mid-1960s. Balsamic Vinegar Tour & Tasting Learn how balsamic vinegar is produced during a tour, then sample 'Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena' – made in Modena since the Middle Ages. OR FLORENCE Espresso-Making Class Discover the art of making the perfect coffee. Learn about the importance of fresh coffee beans and their origin right through to steaming milk, then enjoying the results of your efforts. The Galleria dell'Accademia On a tour of this gallery, you'll see some of Italy's finest works of art, including the famed statue 'David' by Michelangelo, housed here since 1873. 56

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