2014 Europe River Cruising, We invite you on The Royal Experience.
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waterfalls and enjoy a journey by both electric boat and rail. Tonight, enjoy a BBQ dinner within Plitvice Lakes National Park. Stay: Plitvice, Hotel Jezero. BD The wonders of Slovenia Day 8. Plitvice, Ljubljana. Departing Plitvice this morning, you'll cross the border on the way to the Slovenian capital of Ljubljana. This vibrant city is centred around Ljubljana Castle, which is perched atop Castle Hill. On arrival here, enjoy time at leisure. Two Night Stay: Ljubljana, Grand Hotel Union Executive. B Day 9. Ljubljana. This morning, set out on a guided sightseeing tour of Ljubljana. See the main attractions of the city including the graceful Opera House, the University of Ljubljana and the National Theatre. You'll also visit the city's central meeting place, Prešeren Square, and wander through Plecnik Market. B Enjoy this afternoon at your leisure. Day 10. Lake Bled, Zagreb. Visit the glacial Lake Bled in the Julian Alps this morning, and see Bled Castle on the lake's north shore. Cruise to Bled Island, the only natural island in Slovenia, and explore its 15th-century church. On your way to Zagreb, stop for a special lunch at the World Heritage-listed Otocec Castle, and enjoy its pretty surrounds. Two Night Stay: Zagreb, Esplanade Zagreb. LD B Day 11. Zagreb. A tour of Croatia's capital today includes a visit to the Mirogoy Cemetery. Walk through the Stone Gate and visit the little Chapel of our Lady of the Stone Gate. B TRAVEL TO BUDAPEST, EMBARK CRUISE Day 12. Zagreb, Budapest. Arrive in Budapest, where 13 Day (EULC13) guests spend the night in Budapest and depart the tour the following morning. Remaining guests board your river ship. After dinner on board, take in the lights along the river during a twilight cruise. 14 Night Stay: one of APT's luxurious Aria or Concerto river ships. B AVERAGE Amsterdam 25 GUESTS GERMANY NETHERLANDS ON LAND JOURNEYS 14 Aria or Concerto River Ship Rhine River Cologne Andernach Würzburg Main River Rüdesheim CZECH REP . Bamberg Miltenberg Nuremberg Ceský Krumlov Regensburg Rothenburg SLOVAKIA Main-Danube Passau Dürnstein Canal Vilshofen Vienna Danube Danube River Linz River Melk Budapest Bratislava Salzburg AUSTRIA HUNGARY SLOVENIA Lake Bled 2 Zagreb Ljubljana 2 Coach CROATIA 1 Plitvice Cruise BOSNIA No. of nights stay HERZEGOVINA Freedom of ChoiceTM Inclusions / Sarajevo 1 Included Sightseeing SERBIA & Split 2 MONTENEGRO Mostar Kotor 3 Dubrovnik Budva Day 15. Vienna, Freedom of Choice. Explore Vienna on your selected activity.BLD Day 16. Dürnstein, Freedom of Choice, Melk. Tour Dürnstein then cruise to Melk, or ride a bicycle to Melk. In Melk, both groups will then tour Melk Abbey. BLD Day 17. 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 and enjoy a walking tour. Tonight, enjoy a Bavarian 'Oktoberfest' in Vilshofen, with beer and folk music.BLD Day 18. Regensburg, Freedom of Choice. Today choose from a walking tour or a bicycle tour in Regensburg. BLD Day 13. Budapest. Tour Budapest, then visit the Hungarian State Opera House for a private opera recital. BLD Day 19. Nuremberg, Freedom of Choice. In Nuremberg, take a World War II tour or a medieval tour, then sample some beer and sausages, or gingerbread with coffee. BLD Day 14. Vienna. Tour Vienna, and enjoy a private concert at the City Palace.BLD Day 20. Bamberg. Take a walking tour of Bamberg, then enjoy a beer tasting. BLD Day 21. Würzburg, Freedom of Choice. Tour Würzburg's Residential Palace, visit Rothenburg, or enjoy a bicycle tour. BLD Day 22. 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 23. Rüdesheim, Freedom of Choice, Andernach, A Royal Invitation. 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 24. Cologne, Freedom of Choice. Today, choose from a walking tour of Cologne and a bicycle tour from Bonn to Cologne.BLD Day 25. Amsterdam, Freedom of Choice. Explore Amsterdam on your selected activity, then enjoy a Farewell Dinner. BLD Day 26. Disembark, Depart Amsterdam. This morning, transfer to the airport. B italy, croatia & the balKan peninsula See the World Heritage-listed Stari Most in Mostar For pricing see overleaf Absorb the beauty of Plitvice National Park www.aptouring.com.au 173