2014 - APT Europe River Cruising

25 Day Eastern Bloc & Magnificent Europe 10 Nights Eastern Europe | 14 Night River Cruise from Budapest to Amsterdam Czech Republic | Germany | Poland | Slovakia | Hungary | Austria | Netherlands 7 THR TRA C O V O U E U G L N H TR T UP IE O S The Royal Collection Roam the captivating capital of Poland, Warsaw THE GOLDEN CITY OF PRAGUE Day 1. Arrive Prague. Be met on arrival in Prague and transferred to your hotel. Enjoy time at leisure, before tonight's Welcome Reception with your APT Tour Director and fellow guests. Three Night Grand City Stay: Prague, Radisson Blu Alcron Hotel. 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 13 different places APT EXCLUSIVE! Participate in eight 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 Day 3. Prague, Freedom of Choice. Today, you may wish to take a tour to Terezín Concentration Camp Memorial for an insight into the Czech Republic's World War II history. Alternatively, visit Kutná Hora, a World Heritage-listed medieval town. Or simply relax and explore more of the Czech capital.B Day 5. Berlin. Explore Berlin on a guided sightseeing tour today. Visit the Brandenburg Gate, the Berlin State Opera House and Alexanderplatz – the large open square and public transport hub in Berlin's centre. You'll also see ruins of the infamous Berlin Wall and visit Checkpoint Charlie, the former crossing point between East and West Germany, as well as The Checkpoint Charlie Museum. Later, visit the Reichstag, the historic parliamentary building that was controversially set on fire in 1933. Restored and renovated, it hosted the official German reunification ceremony in 1990 and is one of the most visited attractions in Berlin. After a guided tour here, absorb the city views from its glass dome and enjoy a glass of Sekt on the lovely roof terrace. B Day 6. Potsdam, Berlin, Freedom of Choice. This morning, take an excursion to Potsdam, once the residence of Prussian kings. www.aptouring.com.au eASTERN EUROPE TAKE A VIRTUAL TOUR OF OUR FLEET ONLINE www.aptouring.com.au Day 2. Prague. A sightseeing tour of Prague begins today with a trip to World Heritage-listed Prague Castle. Visit Saint Vitus' Cathedral then stroll over Charles Bridge, which crosses the Vltava River, on the way to the Old Town. Explore the Old Town Square and see the Prague Astronomical Clock – the world's oldest working astronomical clock. Later, enjoy a private tour of Prague's premier Art Nouveau building, Municipal House, which opened in 1911 and features many historic murals, sculptures and stained-glass windows. Afterwards, relax over a Czech afternoon tea of coffee and cake at Municipal House Café, also built in the Art Nouveau style with high ceilings, large windows, mirrors and gorgeous crystal chandeliers. Tonight, delight in a 1930s-themed Welcome Dinner and dance at Prague's award-winning La Rotonde restaurant. BD EXPLORE BUSTLING BERLIN Day 4. Prague, Dresden, Berlin. Your journey today takes you into Germany and on to the Dresden Elbe Valley, a beautiful area through which the Elbe River runs. During a tour of Dresden itself, you'll visit the Castle of the Electors of Saxony, the Saxon Wall, the Semper Opera House and the Frauenkirche – Church of Our Lady – which has been beautifully reconstructed following its destruction during World War II. Afterwards, continue to the country's thriving capital, Berlin. Tonight, enjoy dinner at a local restaurant. Three Night Stay: Berlin, The Regent Berlin. D B 163

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