2014 Europe River Cruising, We invite you on The Royal Experience.
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Amsterdam NETHERLANDS AVERAGE 14 Concerto River Ship Unwind in the natural hot springs of Pamukkale 25 GUESTS ON LAND JOURNEYS Cologne GERMANY Andernach BELGIUM Würzburg CZECH Rüdesheim Bamberg 3 Paris REP . Miltenberg FRANCE Nuremberg Ceský Krumlov Coach Rothenburg Passau SLOVAKIA Cruise Regensburg Dürnstein Bratislava Vilshofen Linz Air (included) No. of nights stay Melk Vienna Freedom of ChoiceTM Inclusions / Salzburg Danube Budapest River Included Sightseeing AUSTRIA HUNGARY Istanbul 1 2 TURKEY Gallipoli Peninsula Çanakkale 1 Göreme Troy 2 Cappadocia Hierapolis Pergamon 1 Izmir 2 Konya Ephesus 2 Perga Kusadası Pamukkale 2 Aspendos Antalya Perhaps visit Istanbul's Topkapi Palace Day 10. Antalya, Konya, Cappadocia. Head inland to the city of Konya, home to one of the largest universities in Turkey. After a tour, continue to the Cappadocia region and the valleys of Göreme and Ürgüp. During dinner tonight, enjoy belly dancing and a whirling dervishes ceremony. Two Night Stay: Cappadocia, Lykia Lodge Hotel. BD Day 11. Göreme, Ürgüp. On a tour of Göreme and Ürgüp, see natural pinnacles and rock formations that are the result of volcanic activity centuries ago. Visit the Göreme Open Air Museum, with more than 30 rock-carved churches and chapels with frescoes, dating from over 1,000 years ago. B Day 12. Cappadocia, Istanbul. Transfer to the airport for your included flight back to Istanbul. Upon arrival, enjoy a city tour. See Taksim Square and Galata Tower, then visit the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia. Later, enjoy a cruise along the straits of the Bosphorus. Two Night Stay: Istanbul, Grand Hyatt Istanbul or similar.B Day 13. Istanbul, Freedom of Choice. This morning, perhaps tour Topkapi Palace; relax with a Turkish bath experience and massage; or visit the Rüstem Pasha Mosque and the Spice Bazaar. Later today, head to the Chora Museum, an old Byzantine church that houses some of the world's most amazing frescoes and mosaics. Afterwards, dine on Ottoman-style dishes, accompanied by a live performance of Ottoman music.BD FLY TO BUDAPEST, EMBARK CRUISE Day 14. Istanbul, Budapest. This morning transfer to the airport in Istanbul, where 14 Day (EULT14) guests depart the tour. Remaining guests board an included flight to Budapest. 158 Board your luxury river ship, and after dinner, take in the lights along the river during a twilight cruise. 14 Night Stay: one of APT's luxurious Concerto river ships. BD Day 15. Budapest. Tour Budapest today, then visit the Hungarian State Opera House for a tour and a private opera recital. BLD Day 16. Vienna. Take a walking tour of Vienna. After dinner, enjoy a private concert at the newly renovated City Palace. BLD Day 17. Vienna, Freedom of Choice. Enjoy a choice of five sightseeing activities. BLD Day 18. Dürnstein, Freedom of Choice, Melk. Tour Dürnstein then cruise to Melk, or ride a bicycle along the river to Melk. In Melk, both groups will then tour Melk Abbey. BLD Day 19. Linz, Freedom of Choice, Passau, Vilshofen. From Linz, perhaps take a trip to Salzburg; visit Ceský Krumlov in the Czech Republic; or cruise to Passau for a walking tour. Tonight, enjoy a Bavarian 'Oktoberfest' in Vilshofen, with beer and folk music. BLD Day 20. Regensburg, Freedom of Choice. In Regensburg, choose from a walking tour or a bicycle tour. BLD Day 21. Nuremberg, Freedom of Choice. In Nuremberg, enjoy a choice between a World War II tour or a medieval tour, then delight in a special tasting of local delicacies.BLD Day 24. Miltenberg. Disembark in Miltenberg today, where you'll enjoy a taste of local life with a unique village experience. Later, explore quaint shops and mingle with the locals. BLD Day 25. Rüdesheim, Freedom of Choice, Andernach, A Royal Invitation. Cruise through the Rhine Gorge to Rüdesheim. Here, ride a gondola, tour a musical instrument museum or visit a winery. Later, explore Burg Namedy castle on an exclusive visit. BLD Day 26. Cologne, Freedom of Choice. Explore the city of Cologne today on a walking tour or take a bicycle tour from Bonn. BLD Day 27. Amsterdam, Freedom of Choice. Take a canal cruise, tour the Van Gogh Museum or visit the Zaanse Schans windmill village before a Farewell Dinner. BLD Day 28. Disembark, Amsterdam, Paris. After breakfast, disembark your ship. 28 Day (EUMCRT28) guests depart the tour with a transfer to the airport. Remaining guests will travel by coach to Paris. Three Night Grand City Stay: Paris, Hotel du Collectionneur Arc de Triomphe.B THE ENCHANTING FRENCH CAPITAL Day 29. Paris. Take a sightseeing tour of Paris and visit the Eiffel Tower. Tonight, enjoy a memorable dinner and a spectacular show BD at the iconic Moulin Rouge. Day 22. Bamberg. Explore Bamberg on a walking tour, then visit a local Bamberg beer haus for a tasting of its traditional beer. BLD Day 30. Paris, Freedom of Choice. Explore more of Paris during your selected touring activity this morning. Later, enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure. Day 23. Würzburg, Freedom of Choice. Today, tour Würzburg's Residential Palace, BLD visit Rothenburg or enjoy a bicycle tour. Day 31. Depart Paris. After breakfast, your B holiday ends with a transfer to the airport. B