2014 Europe River Cruising, We invite you on The Royal Experience.
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24 Day Switzerland with Rhine & Moselle Discoveries 9 Nights Switzerland & Surrounds | 14 Night River Cruise from Basel to Amsterdam Germany | Austria | Switzerland | France | Netherlands | Belgium IN N 20 EW 14 ! The Royal Collection Enjoy a rail journey with lunch aboard the renowned Glacial Express, taking in the stunning scenery of the Swiss Alps Day 1. Arrive Munich. Be met at the airport by an APT representative and transfer to your hotel. Meet your APT Tour Director and fellow travellers at tonight's Welcome Reception. Two Night Stay: Munich, Sofitel Bayerpost. THE APT ROYAL EXPERIENCE PT EXCLUSIVE! Choose from a A wide range of suite options including Panoramic Balcony Suites™ APT EXCLUSIVE! Select from APT's Freedom of Choice™ Inclusions in eleven places APT EXCLUSIVE! Participate in five unique APT Signature Experiences APT EXCLUSIVE! Included room service dining and champagne on arrival (select suites, see page 47 for details) APT EXCLUSIVE! Europe's finest onboard dining – La Chaîne des Rôtisseurs member omplimentary beverages served at your C discretion on board* Expert services of an APT Cruise Director esigned for Australians & New Zealanders D TAKE A VIRTUAL TOUR OF OUR FLEET ONLINE www.aptouring.com.au/Aria Freedom of ChoiceTM Inclusions Signature Experience 184 Day 2. Munich, Freedom of Choice. Take a tour of Munich, then enjoy your selected activity. Tonight, savour a memorable dinner at a traditional Bavarian beer haus. BD Day 3. Munich, Innsbruck. On your way to Innsbruck today, stop at the fairy-tale Neuschwanstein Castle. Cross the Austrian border and arrive at the ski resort of Innsbruck. Stay: Innsbruck, Grand Hotel Europa. BD Day 4. Innsbruck, St Moritz. Enjoy a walking tour today and see the city's impressive Bergisel Ski Jump. Later, depart for St Moritz. Stay: St Moritz, Kempinski Grand Hotel des Bains or similar. BD Day 5. St Moritz, Andermatt, Zermatt. Board the Glacier Express to Andermatt, then travel to Zermatt, at the base of the Matterhorn. Two Night Stay: Zermatt, Hotel Monte Rosa. BL Day 6. Zermatt, Freedom of Choice. Ride the Gornergrat Railway. Later, take an alpine walk or visit the Matterhorn Museum. BD Day 7. Zermatt, Broc, Montreux. On your way to Montreux today, stop at the town of Broc and visit the Cailler-Nestlé chocolate factory. Stay: Montreux, Royal Plaza Montreux, BD in Lake View Rooms. Day 8. Montreux, Lucerne. Enjoy a tour of Montreux, before leaving for Lucerne. Two Night Stay: Lucerne, Palace Luzern. B Day 9. Lucerne. After a tour of Lucerne, enjoy a cruise over Lake Lucerne. Later, ride a cog-wheel train to Mt Pilatus. Tonight, perhaps enjoy dinner at a folk restaurant. BL Day 10. Lucerne, Basel. Travel to Basel via Berne, and board your luxury Aria River Ship. BD 14 Night Stay: APT's MS AmaLyra. Day 11. Breisach. Explore the famous Black Forest region today. BLD Day 12. Strasbourg, Freedom of Choice. Enjoy a tour of Strasbourg, visit the spa town of Baden-Baden, or explore Colmar. BLD Day 13. Speyer, Freedom of Choice. Today, tour Speyer then enjoy morning tea hosted by a local. Later, perhaps tour the city of Heidelberg, explore the Technik Museum Speyer or visit the Schwetzingen Castle.BLD Day 14. Frankfurt. Explore the sights of Frankfurt on a guided tour. BLD Day 15. Rüdesheim, Freedom of Choice. Enjoy your selected sightseeing activity in Rüdesheim, then cruise the Rhine Gorge.BLD Day 16. Bernkastel. In Bernkastel, enjoy a guided walking tour and a visit to a vineyard.BLD Day 17. Remich, Freedom of Choice. Disembark in Remich and choose from a guided