2013 - APT Europe River Cruising

Rhine, Rhône & Moselle Treasures Experience ancient grandeur and natural splendour as you cruise three of Europe's most incredible rivers, the Rhine, Rhône & Moselle. Discover cultural and historical treasures scattered along picturesque shorelines, unique architecture and gourmet cuisine, all in one extraordinary holiday experience. The Rhine & Moselle Rivers From the Swiss Alps out to sea at Rotterdam in the Netherlands, the Rhine sweeps through some of the most beautiful rural regions in Europe. Such as the beautiful Rhine Gorge where steep hillsides are dotted with ancient castles and castle ruins. The verdant landscapes and lush vineyards of the winding Moselle River, meanwhile, provide a picturesque cruising experience. APT EXCLUSIVE! Signature Experiences During your time in the famous Beaujolais region of France, you'll visit Pascal Gayot's Domaine de la Logère, a family-owned and run winery. Here, a member of Pascal's family will take you on a tour, explain the history of the winery and shed light on the age-old traditions they employ to produce their wine in this region. This personalised experience will then conclude with a delightful wine tasting. The Rhône River & Provence The treasures of the Provence region in France are innumerable, and cruising along the Rhône River is the perfect way to experience them at a relaxed pace. Taking in the beautiful cities of Lyon and Avignon, not to mention the Beaujolais region, your cruise either begins or culminates at Arles – a Mediterranean city set at the mouth of the Rhône delta that famously inspired many famous works by Van Gogh. On an isolated alpine hilltop in Switzerland lies the lovely town of Gruyères – where the world-renowned cheese of the same name originated and is still produced today. On a visit to this medieval town, you'll take a guided tour of a local cheese factory to learn about the production of this hard yet delicious yellow cheese. Afterwards, you'll indulge in a special Gruyères tasting. Due to its incredible location – perched upon a hilltop and surrounded by lavender 'In Celebration of Wine' In 2013, APT are excited to introduce our unique 'In Celebration of Wine' cruises. On our Rhine, Rhône & Moselle Treasures cruise in November, a wine host will escort you through some of the most famous wine-producing regions of France and Germany. You'll visit a range of vineyards and enjoy a number of tastings, furthering your appreciation for Europe's fine wine. fields – any visit to the picturesque French village of Grignan is certain to be a special one. Even more so when you travel with APT – as we'll take you to a local truffle farm for a special insight into these gourmet delicacies. You'll meet the farm owners and head out with their highly-trained dogs in search of these elusive treats, before enjoying a tasting designed specifically for APT guests. Look for the logo and bolded text on itinerary pages.

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