2017 - APT Europe River Cruising Preview

59 FRANCE RIVER CRUISING Normandy FRANCE Giverny Rouen Les Andelys Vernon Seine River Honfleur Paris Somme Battlefields Caudebec- en-Caux Pays d'Auge Normandy Beaches FRANCE Pauillac Blaye Cognac Cadillac Saint-Émilion Libourne Bordeaux Gironde Estuary Garonne River Dordogne River Sauternes Bergerac 3 Paris Aria River Ship 7 Bourg Coach Cruise Rail No. of Nights Stay Provence Balearic Sea FRANCE Avignon Belleville Lyon Tournon Arles Viviers Grignan Les Baux- de-Provence Vienne Rhône River Mediterranean Sea Saône River Beaujolais Region Aria River Ship 7 Aria River Ship 7 Day 14. Paris, Freedom of Choice. Take a culinary tour, be guided through the Louvre or visit lively Montmartre. Tonight, head to the Moulin Rouge. BLD Day 15. Paris, Disembark Ship, Bordeaux, Embark Ship. Today, travel by train to the lovely port city of Bordeaux and board your superb river ship. Seven Night Stay: one of APT's luxurious Aria River Ships. BD Day 16. Cadillac, Freedom of Choice. Tour Cadillac, before exploring Saint-Macaire. Alternatively, perhaps visit Sauternes where you'll tour two historic chateaux then try the region's famous dessert wine. BLD Day 17. Pauillac. Sail the Gironde estuary to Pauillac. On a visit to a cooperage in Ludon, see how wooden wine barrels are produced before a wine tasting. BLD Day 18. Blaye, Freedom of Choice, Bourg. Discover the town of Blaye today. Later, perhaps travel to Cognac for a tour and a tasting at a French cognac house or sail to the town of Bourg and take a walking tour. BLD Day 19. Libourne, Saint-Émilion. Alight in Libourne and travel to Saint-Émilion. Head beneath the village to visit the Monolithic Church and the underground cellars of Les Cordeliers. Then sample some macarons and Les Cordeliers' sparkling wines. BLD Day 20. Libourne, Freedom of Choice, Bordeaux. Travel to Bergerac for a tour. Or, tour Libourne and visit a caviar estate. Enjoy the Captain's Farewell Dinner as you cruise to Bordeaux. BLD Day 21. Bordeaux. Take in the sights of Bordeaux on a tour that includes the Pont de Pierre (stone bridge) and the Miroir d'eau (water mirror). Tonight, travel to the glorious Château Pape Clément, for an evening of fine dining and wine tasting. Here, the wines have been produced from vines planted in the 13th century. BLD Day 22. Disembark Ship, Depart Bordeaux. Be transferred to the airport. B FLY FREE INCLUDING TAXES ^ – VALID ON ALL SUITES AND ALL DATES Be entranced by the shores of Normandy ALL-INCLUSIVE LUXURY CRUISING YOUR HOLIDAY PRICE INCLUDES 9 Unique cultural experiences in up to 22 towns, villages and cities 9 60 meals – 21 breakfasts (B), 18 lunches (L), 21 dinners (D) 9 Complimentary beverages served at your discretion on board* 9 Expert services of an APT Cruise Director 9 Room service and champagne on arrival for select suites † 9 Transfers, port charges and tipping FREEDOM OF CHOICE TM SIGHTSEEING INCLUSIONS 9 APT EXCLUSIVE! Choose from a fantastic array of sightseeing options to suit you in 11 destinations INCLUDED SIGNATURE INVITATIONS 9 Be treated to a private Cocktail Reception at Grignan Castle 9 Delight in a gourmet dinner at L'Abbaye de Collonges 9 Enjoy dinner and a spectacular show at the Moulin Rouge 9 Visit a family-owned cooperage in Ludon, before a wine tasting 9 Delight in a private dinner at Château Pape Clément in Bordeaux, complete with wines from the estate's 13th-century vineyard OUTSTANDING ACCOMMODATION 9 21 nights cruising aboard APT's luxurious Aria River Ships 2017 DATES & PRICES (A$) per person 22 DAYS CRUISE ONLY – ARLES TO BORDEAUX (EUFC22) TWIN SHARE SOLO TRAV. River Ship Twin Window Suites Panoramic Balcony Suites Twin Window Suite Aria E D C B B+ A Owner's E Apr. 13. $13,990 $14,790 $19,590 $19,890 $20,090 $20,290 $21,890 $20,540 June 22; Aug. 17. $14,290 $15,090 $19,890 $20,190 $20,390 $20,590 $22,190 $20,990 Sept. 14. $14,390 $15,190 $19,990 $20,290 $20,490 $20,690 $22,290 $21,140 Prices include port charges, gratuities and sundries. Solo traveller price based on Cat. E Twin Window Suite, please enquire for solo suite upgrade prices. See page 105 for deck and suite plans. Set departure times apply for Marseille and Nice airport transfers on cruises beginning and ending in Arles. The waterways in the Bordeaux region are part of a tidal river system which results in changing water levels. Disruptions to cruising and itinerary may occur. *For further information as well as all terms and conditions, see pages 110-111. † See page 103 for details. ^See pages 34-35 for SuperDeal terms and conditions.

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