2014 - APT Europe River Cruising

31 Day Tantalising Turkey & Magnificent Europe 13 Nights Turkey | 14 Night River Cruise | 3 Nights Paris Turkey | Hungary | Slovakia | Austria | Czech Republic | 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 Delight in the charming colour and designs of Turkey ISTANBUL – straddling Europe & Asia Day 1. Arrive Istanbul. Be met on arrival in Istanbul and transferred to your hotel. Meet your APT Tour Director and fellow guests at a Welcome Reception this evening. 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 twelve 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 ANCIENT CITIES – LEGENDARY STORIES Day 3. Çanakkale, Troy, Pergamon, Izmir. Depart south along the Turkish coast today, stopping in the World Heritage-listed city of Troy, centre of the Trojan War as described in Homer's epic poem, 'The Iliad'. After a guided tour, head to the ancient city of Pergamon. Explore the Acropolis, the Temple of Athena and the library then continue to Izmir, where you'll enjoy dinner in a lovely local restaurant. Stay: Izmir, Swissôtel Grand Efes Hotel. BD ANCIENT EPHESUS Day 4. Izmir, Ephesus, Kusadası. Tour Izmir this morning, then journey to one of the world's best-preserved archaeological sites – Ephesus. With your guide, discover beautiful temples, fountains and frescoes, and visit the Temple of Hadrian, the Odeum, and the Great Theatre. Later, travel to the resort town of Kusadası. Two Night Stay: Kusadası, Charisma Deluxe Hotel. BD NATURAL HOT SPRINGS OF PAMUKKALE Day 6. Kusadası, Pamukkale. Take a trip to the magical natural site of Pamukkale, where for thousands of years, an underground spring has poured streams of hot, mineral-saturated water, creating large circular basins in the earth. Enjoy time to bathe in these amazing hot springs. Two Night Stay: Pamukkale, Spa Hotel Colossae Thermal. BD Day 7. Pamukkale, Hierapolis. Visit the ancient city of Hierapolis, built near the natural hot springs. Then return to Pamukkale and perhaps take another dip in the springs. B Day 8. Pamukkale, Antalya, Freedom of Choice. Today journey to Antalya, located on a cliff overlooking the Mediterranean. Here, you may like to dine at a local restaurant or at the Terrace Restaurant in your hotel, enjoying views of the Gulf of Antalya. Two Night Stay: Antalya, Divan Antalya Talya Hotel. BD Day 9. Perga, Aspendos. Travel to the ancient ruins of Perga, and see an acropolis dating back to the Bronze Age. Then head to Aspendos, an ancient Greco-Roman city, thought to have one of the world's best-preserved ancient theatres. B www.aptouring.com.au TURKEY TAKE A VIRTUAL TOUR OF OUR FLEET ONLINE www.aptouring.com.au/Concerto Day 2. Istanbul, Çanakkale. Travel to the Gallipoli Peninsula today. Arrive in Gelibolu for lunch at a local restaurant then continue to the national park area for a special tour of the war memorials, including Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair. Later, arrive in Çanakkale. Stay: Çanakkale, Hotel Kolin. BLD Day 5. Kusadası. After breakfast, enjoy a cruise over the waters of the Aegean Sea. Later, the rest of the day is yours to enjoy at leisure. Perhaps go shopping or head to the beach. You may like to venture across to tiny Pigeon Island and visit its flower garden that surrounds a 15th-century fortress. B 157

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