2014 - APT Europe River Cruising Preview

ALL-INCLUSIVE LUXURY CRUISING P YOUR HOLIDAY PRICE INCLUDES T I NU LA M Amsterdam NETHERLANDS Rhine River 14 nights cruising aboard a luxurious Aria or Concerto river ship 14 Aria or Concerto River Ship Cologne GERMANY 41 meals – enjoy 14 Breakfasts (B), 13 Lunches (L) and 14 Dinners (D) Koblenz Wertheim RIE S Würzburg Rüdesheim Join an expert local guide for a unique cultural experience in up to 15 towns, villages and cities SE Main River Bamberg CZECH REP . Nuremberg Ceský Krumlov Rothenburg Regensburg SLOVAKIA Main-Danube Passau Dürnstein Canal Danube Vienna Danube River River Linz Cruise Budapest Melk Bratislava No. of nights stay Salzburg Freedom of ChoiceTM Inclusions / HUNGARY AUSTRIA Airport transfers, port charges & tipping – saving you up to $1,710 per couple Excursions and entertainment to the value of $2,020 per couple Included Sightseeing FREEDOM OF CHOICETM SIGHTSEEING INCLUSIONS Enjoy a choice of activities in Amsterdam, Rüdesheim, Wertheim, Würzburg, Nuremberg, Regensburg, Passau, Dürnstein and Vienna INCLUDED SIGNATURE EXPERIENCES APT EXCLUSIVE! Visit Wertheim Castle to enjoy a glass of Sekt and lovely views APT EXCLUSIVE! Delight in a Cocktail Reception and a private concert at the Albertina Palace in Vienna APT EXCLUSIVE! Take a private tour of the Hungarian State Opera House in Budapest, and enjoy a glass of champagne with a private opera recital strudel-making demonstration takes place on board. After dinner, perhaps enjoy an evening stroll through the pretty city of Linz. BLD Day 11. Melk, Freedom of Choice, Dürnstein. Cruise through the Strudengau region to the delightful Wachau Valley. Disembark in Melk for a guided tour of Melk Abbey. Later, perhaps ride a bicycle along the banks of the Danube to Dürnstein, or cruise to Dürnstein for a tour and a wine tasting. BLD Day 12. Vienna. Enjoy a walking tour of Vienna today. After dinner, visit Albertina, a Viennese palace built in 1744 in the distinctive Neoclassical architectural style. Here, be welcomed at a Cocktail Reception then enjoy a private concert. BLD Day 13. Vienna, Freedom of Choice. On your second day in Vienna, perhaps tour Schönbrunn Palace; visit the Fine Arts Museum and the Imperial Treasury; tour the Spanish Riding School and explore the Imperial Crypt; or take an excursion to Bratislava. BLD Day 15. Disembark, Depart Budapest. Disembark your ship after breakfast, then transfer to the airport for your onward flight. 2014 DATES & PRICES (NZ$) PER PERSON 15 DAYS AMSTERDAM TO BUDAPEST (EUMC15) Aria River Ships Concerto River Ships Twin Share Solo Trav. Mar. 14. Apr. 13. Apr. 27. May 11. May 23, 25. June. 8, 22. July 4, 6, 18, 20. Aug. 3, 17, 29, 31. Sept. 12, 14, 26, 28. Oct. 12. Mar. 15, 15, 16. Apr. 12, 12, 13. Apr. 26, 26, 27. May 10, 10, 11. May 24, 24, 25; June 7, 7, 8. June 21, 21,22; July 5, 5, 6. July 19, 19, 20. Aug. 2, 2, 3, 16, 16, 17, 30, 30, 31. Sept. 13, 13, 14, 27, 27, 28. Oct. 11, 11, 12, 25, 25, 26. Nov. 8, 22. Dec. 6. Dec. 20. $8,245 $8,745 $8,945 $9,245 $9,495 $9,495 $9,495 $9,495 $9,545 $9,545 $8,295 $8,345 $9,245 $11,920 $12,670 $12,975 $13,420 $13,795 $13,795 $13,795 $13,795 $13,870 $13,870 $11,995 $12,070 $13,420 ■ Highlighted dates indicate itinerary operates in reverse (EUMCR15). See pages 22-23 for itinerary. PLEASE NOTE: Prices include port charges, gratuities and sundries. Disruptions to cruising and itinerary may occur. Itineraries and inclusions are subject to change. *Complimentary beverages do not include French Champagne, premium spirits and selected wines – these are available at an additional cost. For further information as well as all terms & conditions, see pages 62-63. FLY FREE TO EUROPE SAVE up to per $6,400 couple Refer to SuperDeals on pages 14-15 for information. Conditions apply* B SUITE UPGRADES – ARIA & CONCERTO RIVER SHIPS Prices are based on a Cat. E Twin Window Suite (Piano Deck). See pages 58-60 for deck and suite plans. To upgrade, add per person: Cat. Suite Type D Twin Window C Panoramic Balc. B Panoramic Balc. A Panoramic Balc. T Twin Balcony T+ Twin Balcony P Twin Balcony P+ Twin Balcony Owners Panoramic Balc. Owners Twin Balcony Owners+ Twin Balcony Single Panoramic Balc. Deck Aria Concerto Twin Share Twin Share Solo Trav. Piano Cello/Violin Cello/Violin Violin Cello Violin Cello Violin Violin Violin Violin Cello $495 $2,295 $2,695 $2,795 ––– ––– ––– ––– $4,145 ––– ––– ––– $495 $2,295 $2,695 ––– $2,795 $3,075 $3,395 $3,645 ––– $4,145 $6,395 ––– $745 $3,445 $3,990 $4,190 $4,190 $4,595 $5,090 $5,470 $8,290 $8,290 $12,790 $2,695 www.aptouring.co.nz MAGNIFICENT EUROPE CRUISING Day 14. Budapest. Take a sightseeing tour of Budapest, then visit the Hungarian State Opera House for a tour, a glass of champagne and a private opera recital of two or three ariettas. Tonight enjoy a Farewell Dinner, then set off on a twilight cruise through the city. BLD Explore the quaint World Heritage-listed town of Bamberg 19

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