2017 - APT Europe River Cruising Preview

78 Day 1. Arrive Prague. Be met and transferred to your hotel before a Welcome Reception. Three Night Stay: Prague, Radisson Blu Alcron Hotel. Day 2. Prague. On a city tour today, you'll visit the courtyard of Prague Castle and Saint Vitus Cathedral, then stroll over Charles Bridge on the way to the Old Town Square. This evening, enjoy dinner at the award-winning La Rotonde restaurant. BD Day 3. Prague. Descendants of the Czech Republic's oldest aristocratic family, the Counts of Sternberg, welcome you to their 18th-century Baroque home, Chateau Jemniste. Designed by famed Czech architect, Frantisek Maxmilián, you'll find the estate a delight to explore. Take a private guided tour, then enjoy lunch and a falconry display. BL Day 4. Prague, Dresden, Berlin. Travel into Germany and on to the Dresden Elbe Valley. During a tour of Dresden itself, you'll see the Castle of the Electors of Saxony, the Saxon Wall, the Semper Opera House and the Frauenkirche. Afterwards, continue to the country's thriving capital, Berlin. Three Night Stay: The Regent Berlin. BD Day 5. Berlin. A tour of Berlin includes a visit to the Brandenburg Gate, Checkpoint Charlie, and the Checkpoint Charlie Museum. Later, enjoy afternoon tea with a historian who will enlighten you about significant events of Berlin's past and present. B Day 6. Potsdam, Berlin, Freedom of Choice. Take a guided excursion to Potsdam, once the residence of Prussian kings. Here, you'll enjoy a tour of Sanssouci Palace. Return to Berlin and either take a cruise on the pretty Spree River or visit Museum Island. B Day 7. Berlin, Warsaw, Freedom of Choice. Board a train bound for Poland and its lovely capital, Warsaw. This evening, choose to dine at Marconi Restaurant within your hotel. Or, indulge in a dinner at a Polish inn that features classic cuisine alongside live folk music. Two Night Stay: Warsaw, Hotel Bristol. BD Day 8. Warsaw. Gain a glimpse into the effect that the war had on the city of Warsaw and its people during a tour today. Visit the site of the Jewish Ghetto then head to Łazienki Park, where you'll see Łazienki Palace. Later, enjoy a musical celebration of locally-born composer Frédéric Chopin during a private concert performance of his famous work. B Day 9. Warsaw, Kraków. Today, visit the Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum for a tour revealing the history of the concentration camp. Two Night Stay: Sheraton Kraków Hotel. BD Day 10. Kraków, Freedom of Choice. Take in the sights of Kraków on a walking tour, or visit Oskar Schindler's Factory, located in the former administrative building of Oskar Schindler's Enamel Factory. Later, tour the impressive Wieliczka Salt Mine, which began operating in the 13th century. B Be amazed by Kraków's eccentric main market square, one of the largest in Europe 25 Day Eastern Bloc with Magnificent Europe 3 Nights Czech Republic | 3 Nights Germany | 4 Nights Poland | 14 Night Luxury River Cruise Czech Republic | Germany | Poland | Slovakia | Hungary | Austria | Netherlands Freedom of Choice TM Inclusions Signature Invitation A Royal Invitation TRAVEL THROUGH 7 COUNTRIES The Royal Collection WIELICZKA SALT MINE In the 1200s, rock salt was found at Wieliczka, and so began the extraordinary story of this World Heritage-listed mine. An eerie cathedral of lakes, chapels and chambers, Wieliczka is the oldest of its type in Europe. Remarkably, even the chandeliers inside are fashioned from rock salt crystals. The mine's unique microclimate is also said help improve the respiratory system. www.aptouring.com.au

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