2014 Europe River Cruising, We invite you on The Royal Experience.
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Be inspired by the ruins and majestic landscapes at Delphi this evening, enjoy a choice of two great dining options. Perhaps relax with dinner at your grand hotel, or dine at a local restaurant. Two Night Stay: Stresa, Grand Hotel des Iles Borromees. BD Day 17. Stresa, Lake Maggiore. Today take a cruise on Lake Maggiore, enjoying views of the lake's mountainous backdrop. Visit the picturesque Borromean Islands, named after a 16th-century aristocratic family, the Borromeos, who transformed the Lake Maggiore scenery with villas and landscaped gardens. B Day 18. Stresa, Valpolicella, Venice. Travel to Venice today, via the wine region of Valpolicella. Stop at a historic mansion and vineyards owned and run by a direct descendant of the poet Dante, and enjoy a light lunch. Upon arrival in Venice, transfer by private boat to your hotel on the Island of Venice. Two Night Stay: Venice, Westin Europa & Regina. BL TRAVEL TO BUDAPEST, EMBARK CRUISE Day 21. Budapest. Travel to Budapest, where 22 Day (EULGI22) guests spend overnight at the Sofitel Budapest, before departing the tour with a transfer to the airport the following morning. Remaining guests transfer to your ship. After dinner on board, take in the city lights along the river during a twilight cruise. 14 Night Stay: one of APT's luxurious Aria or Concerto river ships. B Day 28. Nuremberg, Freedom of Choice. In Nuremberg, take a World War II tour or a medieval tour. Later, enjoy a choice of the city's local dining specialties. BLD Day 29. Bamberg. Take a walking tour of Bamberg, then enjoy a beer tasting.BLD Day 22. Budapest. Explore the Hungarian capital on a tour, then visit the Hungarian State Opera House for a tour, a glass of champagne and a private opera recital. BLD Day 30. Würzburg, Freedom of Choice. Tour Würzburg's Residential Palace, visit Rothenburg, or enjoy a bicycle tour. BLD Day 23. Vienna. Enjoy a sightseeing tour of Vienna. Tonight, enjoy a private concert at the newly renovated City Palace. BLD Day 31. Miltenberg. Disembark in Miltenberg today, where you'll enjoy a unique village experience as you explore quaint shops and mingle with the locals.BLD Day 24. Vienna, Freedom of Choice. Today you may like to tour Schönbrunn Palace; explore the Fine Arts Museum; visit the Spanish Riding School; enjoy a bicycle tour; or take BLD a trip to Bratislava in Slovakia. Day 19. Venice. This morning, explore Venice on a guided tour. Visit the Bridge of Sighs, St Mark's Square and St Mark's Basilica. See a glass-blowing demonstration at a Venetian glass factory and enjoy a gondola ride. Tonight, indulge in a three-course Venetian meal, overlooking Venice's Grand Canal.BD Day 25. Dürnstein, Freedom of Choice, Melk. Enjoy a walking tour of Dürnstein before cruising to Melk. Alternatively, you may like to ride a bicycle to Melk. On arrival, both groups will then tour Melk Abbey. BLD Day 20. Venice, Zagreb. Travel to Zagreb, the capital of Croatia. Upon arrival, enjoy a tour of the city, visiting the Stone Gate and the little Chapel of Our Lady of the Stone Gate. Stay: Zagreb, Esplanade Zagreb. B 178 Day 27. Regensburg, Freedom of Choice. Today choose from a walking tour or a bicycle tour in Regensburg. BLD Day 26. 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 'Oktoberfest' in Vilshofen.BLD Day 32. Rüdesheim, Freedom of Choice, Andernach, A Night of Royalty. Cruise through the Rhine Gorge to Rüdesheim and enjoy your selected activity. Afterwards, head to Andernach and delight in an exclusive visit to Burg Namedy castle. BLD Day 33. Cologne, Freedom of Choice. Explore Cologne today on a walking tour or perhaps take a bicycle tour from Bonn. BLD Day 34. Amsterdam, Freedom of Choice. Explore Amsterdam on your selected BLD activity, then enjoy a Farewell Dinner. Day 35. Disembark, Depart Amsterdam. This morning, transfer to the airport. B