2014 - APT Europe River Cruising Preview

ALL-INCLUSIVE LUXURY CRUISING Volendam Nijmegen 14 Aria River Ship Cologne Maastricht Rhine River GERMANY BELGIUM Moselle Koblenz Rüdesheim River Bernkastel Frankfurt Trier Cochem Luxembourg Remich Amsterdam YOUR HOLIDAY PRICE INCLUDES Three-night Grand City Stay in Paris 14 nights cruising aboard a luxurious Aria river ship 48 meals – enjoy 19 Breakfasts (B), 14 Lunches (L) and 15 Dinners (D) Airport transfers, port charges & tipping – saving you up to $1,780 per couple 3 Paris Excursions and entertainment to the value of $2,540 per couple FRANCE FREEDOM OF CHOICETM SIGHTSEEING INCLUSIONS Speyer Coach Cruise No. of nights stay Freedom of ChoiceTM Inclusions / Included Sightseeing Enjoy a choice of activities in Paris, Amsterdam, Volendam, Nijmegen, Cologne, Cochem, Remich, Rüdesheim, Speyer and Strasbourg Strasbourg Colmar Basel Berne INCLUDED SIGNATURE EXPERIENCES Swiss Alps Take in the lights of Paris during a dinner cruise on the Seine River, followed by a Paris Illuminations Tour Baden-Baden Black Forest Zurich 2 Lucerne SWITZERLAND Join a walking tour of the historic town of Speyer followed by a traditional afternoon tea APT EXCLUSIVE! Cruise over the tranquil waters of Lake Lucerne Ride a cog-wheel train to Mt Pilatus and enjoy magnificent views Day 14. Frankfurt. Today, cruise along the Main River to Frankfurt. Disembark and explore the sights of Frankfurt on a guided tour. Later, cruise along the Rhine River to Speyer. BLD Day 15. Speyer, Freedom of Choice. This morning, perhaps tour the city of Heidelberg, explore the Technik Museum Speyer or visit Schwetzingen Castle. Later, enjoy a walking tour of Speyer followed by a traditional afternoon tea. BLD Day 16. Strasbourg, Freedom of Choice. Arrive in Strasbourg and perhaps enjoy a panoramic city tour, visit the historic spa town of Baden-Baden, or travel to pretty Colmar in the Alsace wine region. BLD Day 17. Strasbourg. Explore the famous Black Forest region today, travelling past lakes and BLD brilliant rural German architecture. Day 19. Lucerne. Today, cruise the waters of Lake Lucerne. Afterwards, ride a cog-wheel train to Mt Pilatus and enjoy the sweeping alpine views. Tonight, perhaps enjoy yodelling at folk dinner (own expense). BL Day 20. Lucerne, Depart Zurich. Transfer to Zurich airport for your onward flight (for flights departing after 11.30 am). B 2014 DATES & PRICES (NZ$) PER PERSON 20 DAYS PARIS TO LUCERNE (EUCDPL20) SUITE UPGRADES – ARIA RIVER SHIPS Aria River Ships Twin Share Solo Trav. Mar. 13. Mar. 28. June 3, 18. July 29; Aug. 13. $12,195 $12,595 $13,445 $13,445 $18,120 $18,720 $19,995 $19,995 Prices are based on a Cat. E Twin Window Suite (Piano Deck). See pages 58 for deck and suite plans. ■ Highlighted date indicates itinerary operates in reverse (EUCDRLP20). 15 DAYS AMSTERDAM TO BASEL (EUCD15) Aria River Ships Twin Share Solo Trav. Mar. 16. Mar. 30. June 6, 20. Aug. 1, 15. $8,245 $8,645 $9,495 $9,495 $11,920 $12,520 $13,795 $13,795 ■ Highlighted date indicates itinerary operates in reverse (EUCDR15). FLY FREE TO EUROPE To upgrade, add per person: Cat. Suite Type Deck Twin Share Solo Trav. D C B A Own. Single Twin Window Panoramic Balc. Panoramic Balc. Panoramic Balc. Panoramic Balc. Panoramic Balc. Piano Cello/Violin Cello/Violin Violin Violin Cello $495 $2,295 $2,695 $2,795 $4,145 ––– $745 $3,445 $3,990 $4,190 $8,290 $2,695 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. Ask about our high-speed rail option from Paris to Amsterdam (additional cost). For further information as well as all terms and conditions, see pages 62-63. SAVE up $6,400 per to couple Refer to SuperDeals on pages 14-15 for information. Conditions apply* www.aptouring.co.nz RHINE, RHÔNE & MOSELLE TREASURES CRUISING Day 18. Basel, Lucerne. Disembark your ship in Basel and travel to Lucerne via Berne. Upon arrival, take a walking tour of this medieval town. Two Night Stay: Lucerne, Renaissance Hotel. B Perhaps delight in the colourful surrounds of Colmar in France's Alsace wine region 31

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