2014 Europe River Cruising, We invite you on The Royal Experience.
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Coach Cruise No. of nights stay Freedom of ChoiceTM Inclusions / Included Sightseeing Amsterdam NETHERLANDS 14 Aria or Concerto River Ship Rhine River Cologne Paris 3 GERMANY Andernach BELGIUM Würzburg Main River Rüdesheim FRANCE Miltenberg Rothenburg CZECH REP . Bamberg Nuremberg Main-Danube Canal Danube River Regensburg Vilshofen Prague 3 Ceský Krumlov Passau Linz Dürnstein Vienna Melk SEASONAL CRUISING Spring Time Cruising March – May Autumn Colours September – mid-November Christmas Markets November & December Day 7. Rüdesheim, Freedom of Choice. Today cruise through the Rhine Gorge on what is known as the Rhine's most beautiful stretch. Arrive in Rüdesheim, and ride the Winzerexpress mini-train to your selected sightseeing activity. Perhaps tour Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum, home to one of Germany's most beautiful collections of automated musical instruments. Or take a ride in a gondola for views over the Rhine Valley. Alternatively, explore the Rhine Valley wine region during a tour and wine tasting at a local winery. Later, your ship enters the Main River. BLD THE MEANDERING MAIN RIVER Day 8. Miltenberg. After an onboard glass-blowing demonstration this morning, disembark in Miltenberg, a pretty Franconian town spared from the destruction of the Second World War. Today, you're invited to discover the local way of life on a unique village experience. Explore quaint shops and mingle with the locals on a day to remember.BLD Day 9. Würzburg, Freedom of Choice. In Würzburg, you may like to embark on a tour that will take you to the Resi ential Palace and d past churches ranging in styles from Baroque, Danube River Budapest AUSTRIA THE MAIN-DANUBE CANAL Day 10. Bamberg. This morning you'll travel to World Heritage-listed Bamberg, another one of the few German cities that wasn't destroyed by bombs during the Second World War. After exploring the city on a walking tour, visit a traditional beer haus and enjoy some of the local brew, compliments of APT. Then rejoin your ship to cruise onto the Main-Danube Canal. Having taken 32 years to construct, the canal links the North and Black seas and is recognised as a feat of modern engineering.BLD Day 11. Nuremberg, Freedom of Choice. On arrival in Nuremberg, perhaps take a World War II tour, and see the Reich Party Rally Grounds and Nuremberg Trials Courthouse. Or take a medieval tour and see the 900 year-old ramparts that surround the city, the Imperial Castle and more. After your HUNGARY selected tour, sample some Nuremberg beer and sausages, or enjoy freshly baked gingerbread with coffee. Continue along the Main-Danube Canal and arrive at the highest point of your cruise, 435 metres above sea level. Later, BLD cross Europe's Continental Divide. THE BLUE DANUBE Day 12. Regensburg, Freedom of Choice, Vilshofen. Regensburg is known as one of Germany's best-preserved medieval cities, and is home to one of the oldest bridges crossing the Danube. On arrival here, perhaps take a tour of the city's architectural highlights, including the Old Town Hall, the World Heritage-listed city centre and the Porta Pretoria. Or take a bicycle tour to the 18th-century hillside temple of Walhalla, which honours laudable and distinguished Germans. Tonight, enjoy 'Oktoberfest' in Vilshofen, a charming 1,200 year-old Bavarian town. Enjoy some local beer and snacks with some Bavarian folk music, song and dance.BLD Day 13. Passau, Freedom of Choice, Linz. This morning arrive in Passau and enjoy your selected touring activity. Perhaps travel by coach to Salzburg for a tour of the city's 'Sound You're invited to explore Burg Namedy castle at your leisure www.aptouring.com.au MAGNIFICENT EUROPE CRUISING For pricing see overleaf Bratislava SLOVAKIA Salzburg Romanesque, Gothic and Renaissance to Modern. You'll also enjoy a wine tasting in a spectacular wine cellar. Alternatively, travel to Rothenburg on the Romantic Road. After a tour of this medieval walled town, wander through the German Christmas Museum. Another option is a guided bicycle tour through Würzburg.BLD Perhaps embark on an excursion to the charming Rothenburg Velké Bílovice 71