2013 - APT Europe River Cruising

21 Day Magnificent Europe Prague to Paris 3 Nights Prague | 14 Night River Cruise from Budapest to Amsterdam | 3 Nights Paris Czech Republic | Hungary | Slovakia | Austria | Germany | Netherlands | Belgium | France Begin your European sojourn with a three-night Grand City Stay in Prague, the beautiful capital of the Czech Republic THE GOLDEN CITY OF PRAGUE Day 1. Arrive Prague. Be met on arrival in Prague and transferred to your hotel. Enjoy time at leisure, before tonight's Welcome Reception with your APT Tour Director and fellow guests. Three Night Grand City Stay: The luxurious Radisson Blu Alcron Hotel, Prague. APT PLATINUM SERIES APT EXCLUSIVE! Choose from the widest range of suite & balcony options including Panoramic Balcony & Twin Balcony suites APT EXCLUSIVE! Select from APT's Freedom of Choice Inclusions in ten different places APT EXCLUSIVE! Participate in seven unique APT Signature Experiences APT EXCLUSIVE! Gold or Silver Butler Service, room service & champagne on arrival (select suites, see pg 197 for details) APT EXCLUSIVE! Europe's finest onboard dining – La Chaîne des Rôtisseurs member Wine, beer & soft drink included with both lunch & dinner during your cruise Expert services of an APT Cruise Director Designed for Australians & New Zealanders TAKE A VIRTUAL TOUR OF OUR FLEET ONLINE www.aptouring.com.au Freedom of Choice InclusionsTM Signature Experience 70 Day 2. Prague. A sightseeing of Prague begins today with a trip to World Heritage-listed Prague Castle. Visit Saint Vitus' Cathedral then stroll over Charles Bridge, which crosses the Vltava River, on the way to the Old Town. Explore the Old Town Square and see the Prague Astronomical Clock – the world's oldest working astronomical clock. Later enjoy a private tour of Prague's premier Art Nouveau building, Municipal House, which opened in 1911 and features many historic murals, sculptures and stained- glass windows. Afterwards, relax over a Czech afternoon tea of coffee and cake at Municipal House Café, also built in the Art Nouveau style with high ceilings, large windows, mirrors and gorgeous crystal chandeliers. Tonight, indulge in a delicious Welcome Dinner at the award-winning La Rotonde restaurant. Day 4. Prague, Velké Bílovice, Budapest. Departing Prague, travel by coach to the historic town of Velké Bílovice for lunch in a traditional Czech winery cellar. Then continue to Budapest, the Hungarian capital, where you'll board your luxury river ship, moored in the heart of the city on the Danube River. 18 Day (EUMCRBP18) guests join the tour on arrival in Budapest. 14 Night Stay: one of APT's luxurious Aria or Concerto river ships. BLD THE BLUE DANUBE Day 5. Budapest. Today a tour includes such places as the Fisherman's Bastion, the Royal Palace, Buda Castle and many more. Afterwards, visit the Hungarian State Opera House, one of the world's finest examples of Neo-Renaissance architecture. Absorb the grandeur of the building then venture inside for a tour, a glass of champagne and a private opera recital of two or three ariettas. Tonight, enjoy the Captain's Gala Welcome Dinner and take in the sparkling lights along the river as your ship departs Budapest and cruises through the city. BD Day 3. Prague. With today at leisure to further explore the Czech capital, you may like to join an optional tour to Terezín Concentration Camp Memorial for an insight into what was an horrific but fascinating era. Tonight, perhaps take in a folklore performance over dinner (both optional tours at own expense). B Day 6. Vienna. Disembark in the lovely Austrian capital of Vienna today. Enjoy a tour of this historic city followed by coffee and cake at Café Hofburg, set in the inner courtyard of the Imperial Palace. After dinner on board, visit Albertina, a Viennese palace built in 1744 in the Neoclassical architectural style. After a Cocktail Reception, discover why Vienna is famous for its classical music during a private concert. BLD BLD P L A T I R I N E E U M S S THROUGH 8 COUNTRIES TRAVEL

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