2014 - APT Europe River Cruising Preview

20 Day Rhine & Moselle Discoveries Paris to Lucerne 3 Nights Paris | 14 Night River Cruise from Amsterdam to Basel | 2 Nights Lucerne IN N 20 EW 14 ! France | Netherlands | Belgium | Germany | Switzerland Pass pretty villages and rolling vineyards as you glide along the Moselle River Day 1. Arrive Paris. Be met at the airport on arrival and transferred to your hotel before a Welcome Reception this evening. Three Night Grand City Stay: Paris, Hotel du Collectionneur Arc de Triomphe. APT PLATINUM SERIES APT EXCLUSIVE! Choose from a wide range of suite options including Panoramic Balcony Suites™ T I NU LA P M APT EXCLUSIVE! Select from APT's Freedom of Choice™ Inclusions in ten different places APT EXCLUSIVE! Participate in three SE unique APT Signature E S R I Experiences APT EXCLUSIVE! Included room service dining and champagne on arrival (select suites, see page 12 for details) APT EXCLUSIVE! Europe's finest onboard dining – La Chaîne des Rôtisseurs member Complimentary beverages served at your discretion throughout your cruise* Expert services of an APT Cruise Director Designed for Australians & New Zealanders TAKE A VIRTUAL TOUR OF OUR FLEET ONLINE www.aptouring.co.nz/Aria Freedom of ChoiceTM Inclusions Signature Experience 30 Day 8. Nijmegen, Freedom of Choice. Today, choose to visit the castle and gardens of Het Loo, explore the National Park De Hoge Veluwe, or take a bicycle or walking tour before visiting the Kröller Müller Museum. BLD Day 2. Paris. Today, enjoy a sightseeing tour of Paris, and visit the Eiffel Tower. This evening, enjoy a Welcome Dinner cruise along the Seine, and a Paris Illuminations tour of the city at dusk. BD Day 9. Cologne, Freedom of Choice, Koblenz. In Cologne, enjoy one of the various walking tours on offer or take a bicycle tour. After dinner tonight, you may like to go for a stroll through Koblenz. BLD Day 3. Paris, Freedom of Choice. Choose from three touring activities in Paris. Afterwards, the rest of the day is at your leisure. B Day 10. Cochem, Freedom of Choice. Wake to stunning views of the Moselle Valley as you drift along the Moselle River this morning. Later, dock in Cochem. Perhaps visit the town's Reichsburg Castle and enjoy a wine welcome, or join a guided bicycle tour. BLD Day 4. Paris, Amsterdam. Travel by coach to Amsterdam to board your river ship. This evening, enjoy a Captain's Gala Dinner. 14 Night Stay: APT's Aria river ship. BD Day 5. Amsterdam, Freedom of Choice. Today, perhaps take a canal cruise and visit a flower market, explore the Van Gogh Museum, take a bicycle tour, or visit the windmills of Zanse Schans. BLD Day 6. Amsterdam, Volendam, Freedom of Choice. In Amsterdam, experience a lively flower auction, then sail to Volendam. Upon arrival, choose from a walk around the town or perhaps join a bicycle tour. BLD Day 7. Maastricht. Disembark in Maastricht, the birthplace of the European Union and the single European currency, the euro. Enjoy a sightseeing tour of town. BLD Day 11. Remich, Luxembourg, Freedom of Choice. Disembark in the wine-making town of Remich today. Upon arrival, choose between a walking tour of the pretty town of Trier or visit nearby Luxembourg. BLD Day 12. Bernkastel. Arrive at Bernkastel today, located in the middle of the Moselle wine-producing region. The charming town boasts over 500 years of documented wine history, and here, you'll enjoy a wine tasting. BLD Day 13. Rüdesheim, Freedom of Choice. Cruise the Rhine Gorge to Rüdesheim. Here, board a mini-train for gorgeous views of the town, then enjoy a gondola ride, a wine tasting, or a tour of Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum. BLD

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