2014 Europe River Cruising, We invite you on The Royal Experience.
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Amsterdam NETHERLANDS AVERAGE 25 GUESTS GERMANY ON LAND JOURNEYS 14 Aria or Concerto River Ship Cologne Andernach Würzburg Rüdesheim Miltenberg Main River Bamberg CZECH REP . Nuremberg Ceský Krumlov Regensburg Rothenburg Main-Danube Passau Dürnstein Canal Vilshofen Danube Linz River Melk Vienna Coach Cruise No. of nights stay Freedom of ChoiceTM Inclusions / Included Sightseeing Salzburg AUSTRIA SLOVAKIA Bratislava Danube River Budapest HUNGARY Stresa 2 Lake Maggiore Valpolicella Venice 2 Zagreb 1 CROATIA ITALY 2 Florence Pisa TUSCANY Siena Perugia 1 Assisi Rome 2 Pompeii 2 Sorrento Tyrrhenian Sea Amalfi Coast Capri pilgrimage is now a World Heritage-listed landmark. Afterwards, continue travelling to Perugia, regarded as an artistic centre of Italy. Stay: Perugia, Hotel Brufani Palace. BD The delights of Tuscany Day 6. Siena, Florence. Travel to Siena and explore the World Heritage-listed medieval centre. Learn about its 17 fiercely competitive contrade (districts), which have existed since the middle ages. Admire the striped façade and ornamentation of the Duomo, then linger at the Piazza del Campo. Later, enjoy a Tuscan gourmet food experience. Over a light lunch, you'll taste locally-made olive oils, delicious antipasti and regional wines for a truly delightful taste of Italy. Continue to Florence, the capital of Tuscany's capital and an important centre for Renaissance art. Two Night Stay: Florence, Grand Hotel Villa Medici. BLD Day 7. Florence. This morning you'll set out to explore Florence on a guided tour, and visit the main sights of this 'outdoor museum' of a city. See the Ponte Vecchio, the Arno riverfront, the many monuments of the Piazza del Signoria, the 13th-century Duomo, Baptistry and Belltower, the Santa Maria del Fiore and the Piazzale Michelangelo. This afternoon, pay a visit to the Galleria dell'Accadamia, where exhibits include Michaelangelo's famed statue of David. B Day 8. Florence, Pisa, Stresa, Freedom of Choice. Today drive along a rocky promontory, offering one of the prettiest landscapes on the Italian Riviera. Stop in Pisa to see the iconic leaning tower, then continue to Stresa, a popular retreat for Europe's aristocrats, located right on the shoreline of beautiful Lake Maggiore. Upon arrival, perhaps stroll along the lake's elegant promenade, lined with luxury villas and opulent Art Nouveau hotels. Later this evening, enjoy a choice of two great dining options. Perhaps relax with dinner at your grand hotel, or dine at a delicious local restaurant. Two Night Stay: Stresa, Grand Hotel des Iles Borromees. BD Day 9. Stresa, Lake Maggiore. Today take a cruise on the tranquil waters of Lake Maggiore, enjoying views of the lake's mountainous backdrop and the charming towns on its banks. 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 10. Stresa, Valpolicella, Venice. Travel to Venice today, via the wine region of Valpolicella. Stop at the Tenuta Serego Alighieri, a historic mansion and vineyards owned and run by Count Serego Alighieri, a direct descendant of the poet Dante. italy, croatia & the balKan peninsula Cruise the pretty Lake Maggiore during your stay in Stresa For pricing see overleaf Delight in the colourful culture of Venice www.aptouring.com.au 169