2014 Europe River Cruising, We invite you on The Royal Experience.
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21 Day Magnificent Europe Paris to Prague 3 Nights Paris | 14 Night River Cruise from Amsterdam to Budapest | 3 Nights Prague France | Belgium | Netherlands | Germany | Austria | Slovakia | Hungary | Czech Republic 8 TH TR C R AV O O E U U L N G TR H IE S The Royal Collection Begin your journey with a Grand City Stay in Paris THE ENCHANTING FRENCH CAPITAL Day 1. Arrive Paris. Be met on arrival in Paris and transferred to your hotel. Meet your APT Tour Director and fellow guests at a Welcome Reception this evening. Three Night Grand City Stay: Paris, Hotel du Collectionneur Arc de Triomphe. THE APT ROYAL EXPERIENCE APT EXCLUSIVE! Choose from the widest range of suite & balcony options including Panoramic Balcony & Twin Balcony suites APT EXCLUSIVE! Select from APT's Freedom of Choice™ Inclusions in eleven places PT EXCLUSIVE! Participate in seven A unique APT Signature Experiences A PT EXCLUSIVE! Gold or Silver Butler Service, room service & 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 throughout your cruise* 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 Freedom of ChoiceTM Inclusions Signature Experience A Royal Invitation 70 Day 2. Paris. Enjoy a sightseeing tour of the French capital today. See the Avenue des Champs Élysées and the Arc de Triomphe, and take a trip to the second level of the Eiffel Tower, where sweeping views over the city skyline await. Tonight, enjoy a memorable meal and a spectacular show at the resplendent Moulin Rouge. Delight in a once-in-a-lifetime night at the iconic Parisian cabaret, captured by the famous paintings of Toulouse Lautrec. D B Day 3. Paris, Freedom of Choice. Today, explore a different side of Paris. Perhaps take a culinary walking tour, visit the historic neighbourhood of Montmartre and see Sacré-Cœur Basilica, or join in on a game of Pétanque. Later, enjoy the rest of the day at leisure to discover Paris at your own pace. B TRAVEL TO AMSTERDAM, EMBARK CRUISE Day 4. Paris, Amsterdam. Today, travel by coach across France, through Belgium and on to Amsterdam in the Netherlands. Here, 18 Day (EUMCAP18) guests join the tour on arrival today. Board your luxury river ship, and after dinner, perhaps step out to experience Amsterdam's famous nightlife at your leisure. 14 Night Stay: one of APT's luxurious Aria or Concerto river ships. BD Day 5. Amsterdam, Freedom of Choice. Today, perhaps take a canal cruise and admire the city from a glass-top boat as you glide past 17th-century homes, churches and 16th-century merchant houses. Then wander through Amsterdam's famed flower market along the banks of the canal. Alternatively, visit the Van Gogh Museum, home to the world's largest collection of Van Gogh paintings. Another option is an excursion to the picturesque village of Zaanse Schans, famous for its traditional Dutch buildings and windmills. Return to your ship and set off along the Rhine River, enjoying the Captain's Gala Wel ome Dinner.BLD c CRUISING THE LEGENDARY RHINE Day 6. Cologne, Freedom of Choice, Andernach, A Royal Invitation. Arrive in Cologne today and enjoy a choice of included sightseeing options. Perhaps select from a range of walking tours, including a historic architecture tour or a chocolate tour. Alternatively, take a bicycle tour from Cologne to Bonn. Later, cruise to the 2,000 year-old town of Andernach. Disembark and head to the Burg Namedy castle for a decadent evening of royal delights. Burg Namedy was built by the Hausmann Knights of Andernach in the 14th century. Today, Princess Heide von Hohenzollern has opened the doors of her turreted home exclusively for APT guests. Enjoy free time to wander about the castle's opulent rooms, hidden nooks and manicured gardens. Later, savour a lavish banquet in Burg Namedy's ballroom, prepared especially for APT guests.BLD