2014 - APT Europe River Cruising Preview

27 Day Alpine Wonders & Magnificent Europe 12 Nights Switzerland & Surrounds | 14 Night River Cruise from Budapest to Amsterdam 7 THR TRA C O V O U E U G L N H TR T UP IE O S Switzerland | Austria | Germany | Hungary | Slovakia | Czech Republic | Netherlands Take in the pretty sights of Lucerne, set right on the waterfront APT PLATINUM SERIES APT EXCLUSIVE! Choose from the widest range of suite & balcony options including Panoramic Balcony & Twin Balcony suites AT I N U P M L APT EXCLUSIVE! Select from APT's Freedom of Choice Inclusions in 11 different places APT EXCLUSIVE! Participate in six unique SE APT Signature Experiences S RIE APT EXCLUSIVE! Gold or Silver Butler Service, room service & champagne on arrival (select suites, see pg 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 Freedom of ChoiceTM Inclusions Signature Experience 50 Politically neutral, culturally diverse – Switzerland is a land like no other. Join us to experience the timeless landscapes and inspiring scenery of the Swiss Alps before visiting Austria, then embark on your 14-night cruise through Europe. Day 1. Arrive Zurich. Arrive before 1.30pm and be met at the airport. Transfer to your hotel, then enjoy a day at leisure before meeting fellow travellers at tonight's Welcome Reception. Stay: Zurich, Swissotel Metropole. Day 2. Zurich, Lucerne. After a morning tour of Zurich, travel by coach to Lucerne, set on the shores of Lake Lucerne. Tonight, enjoy a special Welcome Dinner at a folk restaurant, where cow bells, costumes and yodelling bring your evening to life alongside delicious traditional food. Two Night Stay: Lucerne, Renaissance Hotel. BD Day 3. Lucerne. Today, set out on a cruise over the waters of Lake Lucerne. Afterwards, ride the steepest cog-wheel train in the world to Mt Pilatus, enjoying the sweeping alpine views along the way. B Day 4. Lucerne, Montreux. Depart Lucerne and travel to Montreux today. Upon arrival, enjoy a guided tour. Stay: Montreux, Fairmont Le Montreux Palace. BD Day 5. Montreux. Today, travel to Broc, home of the Cailler-Nestlé chocolate factory. Here, observe chocolate production and enjoy samples, then continue to Zermatt, at the northern base of the famous Matterhorn. Electric cars and horse-drawn sleighs and carriages are the only transport permitted, ensuring that the alpine air is exceptionally clean. Two Night Stay: Zermatt, Grand Hotel Zermatterhof. BD Day 6. Zermatt, Freedom of Choice. Today, ride the Gornergrat Railway, which climbs past Swiss stone pine and larch forests to an incredible viewing area. At the Gornergrat, absorb breathtaking views of alpine peaks, including the Matterhorn. Back in Zermatt this afternoon, enjoy a choice of activities. Perhaps enjoy a guided walk through the forested alpine region surrounding Zermatt. Alternatively, visit the Matterhorn Museum to learn about the history of the mountain and Zermatt itself. B Day 7. Zermatt, Andermatt, St Moritz. Board the Glacier Express on one of Europe's most scenic rail journeys. Enjoy uninhibited views of mountain lakes and pristine forests of the Swiss Alps. Disembark in Andermatt and continue the famous winter resort, St Moritz. Stay: St Moritz, Kempinski Grand Hotel des Bains. BLD Day 8. St Moritz, Innsbruck. Travel to the Austrian ski resort of Innsbruck. On a walking tour, see its impressive Bergisel Ski Jump. Stay: Innsbruck, Hotel Europa Tyrol. BD

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