2013 - APT Europe River Cruising

18 Day Romantic Seine & Rhine Paris to Amsterdam 3 Nights Paris | 7 Night Seine River Cruise | 7 Night River Cruise from Basel to Amsterdam Paris | Vernon | Giverny | Rouen | Les Andelys | Conflans | Cochem | Amsterdam Experience the distinctly French appeal of Rouen, in the heart of Normandy THE ENCHANTING FRENCH CAPITAL Day 1. Arrive Paris. Be met on arrival in Paris 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: Paris, Hilton Arc de Triomphe. Day 2. Paris, Freedom of Choice APT PLATINUM SERIES APT EXCLUSIVE! Choose from a wide range of suite options including Panoramic Balcony Suites APT EXCLUSIVE! Select from APT's Freedom of Choice Inclusions in seven places APT EXCLUSIVE! Participate in two unique APT Signature Experiences APT EXCLUSIVE! Included room service dining and champagne on arrival (select suites, see page 197 for details) APT EXCLUSIVE! Europe's finest onboard dining – La Chaîne des Rôtisseurs member Wine, beer and soft drink included with both lunch and 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 96 Inclusions. After breakfast, perhaps take a sightseeing tour that includes the Avenue des Champs Élysées and the Arc de Triomphe as well as a trip to the second level of the Eiffel Tower, where sweeping views over the city skyline await. Alternatively, learn about French cuisine during a cooking class; embark on a photography tour designed to help you capture the perfect shot of Paris; or set off on an excursion to the Palace of Versailles. This evening, discover why Paris is known as the City of Light during a Welcome Dinner cruise along the Seine River followed by a Paris Illuminations Tour. Learn about the city's history as you tour the boulevards with their animated cafés and illuminated monuments and squares. EMBARK CRUISE IN PARIS Day 4. Paris, Somme Battlefields. On a trip to the Somme Battlefields today, you'll gain incredible insight into World War I. Visiting the site of the Battle of the Somme, which took place between July and November of 1916, learn how the British and French armies mounted an offensive designed to reclaim parts of France that the German Army occupied. On your return to Paris you'll transfer to the Seine River where your luxury river ship awaits. 15 Day (EUSECR15) and 8 Day (EUSC08) guests arrive and board the ship today. Tonight enjoy the Captain's Gala Welcome Dinner on board. Seven Night Stay: APT's luxurious Aria River Ship – the MS AMALEGRO. BD B D Day 3. Paris. With today at leisure to relax or explore independently, perhaps go for a stroll along the boutique-lined boulevards, sip coffee in the Latin Quarter or wander the famous Rue Mouffetard, one of the city's most lively market streets. This evening, you may like to visit the Moulin Rouge, the historic cabaret and birthplace of the can-can (own expense). B SET OFF ALONG THE ROMANTIC SEINE Day 5. Vernon, Giverny. This morning your ship will set off along the Seine River. Take in the picturesque scenery as you depart Paris and cruise through the beautiful landscapes of north-west France. On arrival in the provincial town of Vernon, disembark for an excursion to Giverny, home of Claude Monet, a famous founder of French impressionist painting. Here, visit Maison et Jardin Claude-Monet (Monet's House and Garden). As you wander the gardens, you'll see the water garden with its Japanese bridge, water lilies, wisteria and azaleas, which inspired some of Monet's most famous paintings. Afterwards, enjoy time at leisure to explore the charming cobbled streets of Vernon, keeping an eye out for other sites that inspired many of the artist's masterpieces. BLD P L A T I R I N E E U M S S NEW FOR 2013!

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