2014 - APT Europe River Cruising

WÜRZBURG Dürnstein Würzburg Residential Palace Medieval Rothenburg Travel along the Romantic Road to the walled town of Rothenburg. Tour its beautifully preserved medieval architecture and visit its German Christmas Museum. Eden Parc Visit the Eden Parc garden, a haven of peace overlooking the town of Tournon. Delight in its small bridges and fountains, as well as the fabulous views. Schönbrunn Palace OR Take a tour inside magnificent Schönbrunn Palace, the summer palace of the Habsburgs. You'll also enjoy time to wander the beautiful grounds. OR Visit the Spanish Riding School, headquartered within an opulent and baroque section of the enormous Hofburg Palace. Travel into nearby Slovakia on an excursion to its capital, Bratislava. Here, see some of the key landmarks of the city's time under Communist rule. OR OR LYON Guided Walking Tour Discover Lyon's Roman monuments, medieval churches and beautiful architecture on a guided walking tour, then visit Lyon's expansive botanical gardens. Visit Salzburg and several sights from the film 'The Sound of Music', including Mirabell Gardens and the Great Salzburg Festival Hall. OR Embark on a guided bicycle tour along the banks of the Rhône River to Lyon's pretty botanical gardens, Parc de la Tête d'Or. Cruise one of the Danube River's most scenic stretches and enjoy an apple strudel demonstration on board. Also includes a tour of Passau. OR OR Culinary Walk Tantalise your taste buds on a guided culinary walk of Lyon, the gastronomic centre of France. Browse gourmet stores and explore the city's fresh food markets. Colmar Excursion Tour the medieval city of Colmar on the Alsatian Wine Route, and see the German-influenced old quarter. Later, visit a wine cellar for a wine tasting. AVIGNON Palais des Papes (Palace of the Popes) Explore the World Heritage-listed Gothic palace that housed the popes of the 13th and 14th centuries as they fled Rome. OR Pont du Gard See the Roman aqueduct that crosses the Gard River, and once supplied thousands of gallons of water to the baths and fountains of Avignon. Then, visit Uzès, an ancient city. Look for This Logo Throughout itineraries, Freedom of Choice™ Inclusions are indicated by this logo. Freedom of Choice™ Inclusions – Notes Due to venue closures on some dates, some options may not be available as listed. Minimum and maximum group numbers may apply on some activities for them to operate. Refer to page 57 and pages 62-63 for Freedom of Choice™ Inclusions offered during Grand City Stays and Land Journeys. *The operation of guided bicycle tours is dependant on weather conditions. They operate between May and October. ˆSpanish Riding School option is based on the riding school performance schedule and may differ on some dates. www.aptouring.com.au FR EEDOM OF C HOICETM INCLU SIO NS – CRU ISING Immerse yourself in the culture of the Czech Republic during this fascinating excursion to the World Heritage-listed city of Ceský Krumlov. Bicycle Tour* Baden-Baden Visit the historic spa town of Baden-Baden and wander its tree-lined avenues, groomed parks and chic boutiques. Perhaps even dip in its famed thermal pools. Olive Mill & Saint Paul de Mausole Asylum Tour an olive mill in Saint-Rémy de Provence then visit Saint Paul de Mausole Asylum, where Vincent Van Gogh spent his later years. Salzburg's 'Sound of Music' Sights Ceský Krumlov OR Bicycle Tour* Visit Les Baux de Provence for a tour of the castle then head to a traditional Provençal olive mill in Saint-Rémy de Provence. Bicycle Tour* – take a bicycle tour through Vienna. OR Boucieu-le-Roi Les Baux de Provence & Olive Mill OR Tour, Cruise & Apple Strudel Demonstration Your city tour will take you past the Orangerie, the town's oldest park; the European Parliament; and the lovely 'La Petite France' neighbourhood. ARLES See a range of inspiring artwork at the Fine Arts Museum, housed in one of the most important European museum buildings of the 19th century. OR City Tour Enjoy excellent views of the Rhône River and the vineyards of Hermitage as you explore the historic city of Tournon on a guided bicycle tour. Fine Arts Museum PASSAU / LINZ Strasbourg Embark on an excursion to the Ardèche Mountains and on to Boucieu-le-Roi, where you'll visit its local market of handmade crafts and enjoy local entertainment. Spanish Riding Schoolˆ Colmar Excursion Travel to Colmar in France, the 'capital of Alsatian wine', and enjoy a tour of the famous medieval sights. You'll also visit a wine cellar and enjoy a tasting. TOURNON VIENNA Bratislava Excursion OR Dürnstein and Melk, along the winding Danube River. Bicycle Tour* – take a bicycle tour through Würzburg. OR Enjoy a scenic drive through the famous Black Forest region of Germany, taking in the magnificent lakes and grand architecture. OR Bicycle Tour* – take a guided bicycle ride between OR OR Black Forest Tour Enjoy a guided walking tour through Dürnstein's medieval cobblestone streets and see the prominent 16th-century town houses. Later, delight in a wine and brandy tasting. Take a guided tour of Würzburg's historic Resi ential Palace, designed d by the leading Baroque architects of the 18th century. OR BREISACH Tour of Dürnstein 51

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