2014 - APT Europe River Cruising

25 Day Anzac Dawn Service & Magnificent Europe 6 Nights Turkey | 14 Night River Cruise | 1 Night Amiens | 3 Nights Paris Turkey | Hungary | Slovakia | Austria | Czech Rep. | Germany | Netherlands | Belgium | France T 9 THRORA C O U VE U G L N H TR T UP IE O S The Royal Collection Lone Pine Cemetery and Memorial – the resting place for hundreds of ANZACs that lost their lives on the Gallipoli Peninsula ISTANBUL – straddling Europe & Asia Day 1 (Sun. 20 April). Arrive Istanbul. Be met on arrival in Istanbul and transferred to your hotel. Tonight, meet fellow travellers and your APT Tour Director at a Welcome Reception. Three Night Stay: Istanbul, Grand Hyatt Istanbul or similar. THE APT ROYAL EXPERIENCE APT EXCLUSIVE! Choose from the widest range of suite & balcony options including Panoramic Balcony & Twin Balcony suites APT EXCLUSIVE! Select from APT's Freedom of Choice™ Inclusions in eleven places APT EXCLUSIVE! Participate in seven unique APT Signature Experiences APT EXCLUSIVE! Gold or Silver Butler Service, room service & champagne on arrival (select suites, see page 47 for details) PT EXCLUSIVE! Europe's finest onboard A dining – La Chaîne des Rôtisseurs member omplimentary beverages served at your C discretion throughout your cruise* Expert services of an APT Cruise Director D esigned for Australians & New Zealanders Freedom of ChoiceTM Inclusions Signature Experience A Royal Invitation For pricing see overleaf Day 3 (Tues. 22 April). Istanbul, Freedom of Choice. This morning is yours at leisure to explore Istanbul at your own pace. Later, enjoy your selected sightseeing activity. Perhaps tour Topkapi Palace; relax with a Turkish bath experience and massage; or visit the Rüstem Pasha Mosque and the Spice Bazaar. Then, head to the Chora Museum, an old Byzantine church that houses some of the world's most amazing frescos and mosaics. After your visit, indulge in a unique dinner of Ottoman-style dishes, accompanied by Ottoman music. BD Day 4 (Wed. 23 April). Istanbul, Çanakkale. Depart Istanbul today, and travel along the Gallipoli Peninsula to Çanakkale. Stay: Çanakkale, Kolin Hotel. BLD Day 6 (Fri. 25 April). Anzac Day Dawn Service, Anzac Cove, Gallipoli Peninsula, Istanbul. As the sun breaks at Anzac Cove, take part in the sombre occasion of the traditional Anzac Day Dawn Service and commemorate our fallen ancestors at 5.30 am. Bear witness to the moving service in remembrance of the ANZACs who stood on the same ground 99 years ago. For those who wish, take the opportunity to walk to Lone Pine for the Australian service (please note that this can be a difficult 2.5 kilometre walk of around one hour on both flat and uphill pathways). Alternatively, view the Australian service from your position at Anzac Cove via telecast on the big screen. Then, perhaps attend the New Zealand service at Chunuk Bair. This evening, you'll return to Istanbul. Stay: Istanbul, Grand Hyatt Istanbul or similar. BD www.aptouring.com.au anzac spirit TAKE A VIRTUAL TOUR OF OUR FLEET ONLINE www.aptouring.com.au/Concerto Day 2 (Mon. 21 April). Istanbul. This morning, enjoy a cruise along the Bosphorus, a narrow strait forming a boundary between Europe and Asia. As part of the only passage between the Black Sea and the Mediterranean, the Bosphorus has always been of commercial and strategic importance. Later, take a tour of the city, seeing Taksim Square, the hippodrome and Galata Tower. You'll also explore the Byzantine Hagia Sophia and visit the impressive Blue Mosque. B GALLIPOLI & DAWN SERVICE Day 5 (Thurs. 24 April). Gallipoli National Park. Travel to Gallipoli National Park for a tour of the war memorials, including Lone Pine, Chunuk Bair and the 57th cemetery. This evening, return to Anzac Cove to settle in for the Dawn Service. Here, you will be accommodated in a secure outdoor area featuring live broadcasting from Australia and New Zealand, interviews and musical performances. Our experienced guides will accompany you throughout the evening. Stay: Gallipoli Peninsula (facilities are limited and crowds will be large. As the night will be spent outdoors, a sleeping bag will be provided but be mindful that it will become cool). B 149

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