2014 - APT Europe River Cruising

Magnificent Europe Cruising Experience the beauty and grandeur of up to six countries as you cruise between Amsterdam and Budapest on a magical voyage. There's nothing quite like the romance of viewing epic cities and quaint riverside villages from the deck of an elegant ship. Sit back and relax as APT brings the best of Europe right to your doorstep. A Luxurious Adventure Incredible Capital Cities Cultural Village Experiences On APT's 15 Day Magnificent Europe cruise, At one end of your cruise, Amsterdam With APT, you'll dock close to the heart of your cares will drift away with the breeze as offers a delightful fusion of canal-crossed many charming towns and villages dotted lush fields, towering mountains, charming streets, world-class artwork and quaint along the banks of the Rhine, Main and villages and medieval ruins glide gently by. architecture. At the other, Budapest straddles Danube rivers, as well as the Main-Danube It's an exceptionally popular holiday choice the Danube River and houses a number of Canal. Here, in such places as Dürnstein, for Australians and New Zealanders. beautiful buildings and grand monuments. Rüdesheim and Miltenberg, our local guides And it's easy to see why – the incredible In between, Vienna blends historic charm won't merely take you on an excursion history, epic landscapes, innovative onboard and sweeping open spaces with a genuinely through their home town, they'll lead you accommodation and obvious convenience dynamic modern feel. Let APT help bring on an interactive cultural immersion like are just a few of the many benefits. these three great capitals to life. nothing you've experienced before. In Budapest, take an exclusive tour of the Miltenberg offers you the opportunity to be a Hungarian State Opera House, a majestic local for a day. Experience village life as you Neo-Renaissance building. After a tour, explore quaint shops and meet locals, gaining delight in a private opera recital of two or unparalleled insight into their daily lives. APT EXCLUSIVE! Signature Experiences You'll come to understand why Vienna is renowned as Europe's centre for classical music and astounding art during an exclusive visit to the newly renovated City Palace, a three ariettas over a glass of champagne. Immerse yourself in all things royal Unwind at a Bavarian 'Oktoberfest' in Vilshofen. Relax at long tables and magnificent aristocratic residence in the heart benches, and dine on local snacks and of Vienna. Bask in artistic masterpieces as castle, just outside Cologne. Princess beer, accompanied by Bavarian folk you're welcomed with a Cocktail Reception. Heide von Hohenzollern has opened music, song and dance. Afterwards, delight in an exclusive and the doors of her home for you to explore private soiree featuring some members at your leisure. Later, savour a lavish of the acclaimed Mozart Boys' Choir. 68 during an exclusive visit to Burg Namedy ballroom banquet. Look for these logos and bolded text on itinerary pages.

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