2014 Europe River Cruising, We invite you on The Royal Experience.
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15 Day Magnificent Europe Amsterdam to Budapest All-Inclusive Luxury River Cruise Netherlands | Germany | Austria | Czech Republic | Slovakia | Hungary 6 THR TRA C O V O U E U G L N H TR T UP IE O S The Royal Collection Visit the small Austrian town of Dürnstein, set right on the banks of the Danube River Day 1. Arrive Amsterdam. Be met on arrival and transferred to your ship. This evening enjoy a Welcome Reception on board. 14 Night Stay: an Aria or Concerto river ship. D 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 nine different places APT EXCLUSIVE! Participate in five unique APT Signature Experiences APT EXCLUSIVE! Gold or Silver Butler Service, room service & champagne on arrival (select suites, see page 47 for details) PT EXCLUSIVE! Europe's finest onboard A dining – La Chaîne des Rôtisseurs member C omplimentary beverages served at your discretion throughout your cruise* Expert services of an APT Cruise Director D esigned for Australians & New Zealanders TAKE A VIRTUAL TOUR OF OUR FLEET ONLINE www.aptouring.com.au Freedom of ChoiceTM Inclusions Signature Experience A Royal Invitation 74 Day 8. Nuremberg, Freedom of Choice. In Nuremberg, enjoy a choice between a World War II tour or a medieval tour, then delight in a tasting of local specialties. BLD Day 2. Amsterdam, Freedom of Choice. Today take a canal cruise, tour the Van Gogh Museum or enjoy an excursion to Zaanse Schans windmill village. Then rejoin your ship and set off along the Rhine. Tonight, enjoy the Captain's Gala Wel ome Dinner. BLD c Day 9. Regensburg, Freedom of Choice, Vilshofen. Today choose from a tour of Regensburg; or a bicycle tour to the hillside temple of Walhalla. Enjoy 'Oktoberfest' in Vilshofen tonight, with local beer, snacks and Bavarian folk music.BLD Day 3. Cologne, Freedom of Choice, Andernach, A Royal Invitation. Take a walking tour of Cologne or join a bicycle tour to Bonn. Later, explore the Burg Namedy castle on an exclusive visit, then enjoy a lavish banquet dinner. BLD Day 10. Passau, Freedom of Choice, Linz. In Passau, perhaps travel to Salzburg and visit sites from 'The Sound of Music'; take a day trip to Ceský Krumlov in the Czech Republic, or tour Passau before cruising to Linz. BLD Day 4. Rüdesheim, Freedom of Choice. Cruise the Rhine Gorge to Rüdesheim. Here, enjoy a gondola ride, tour a musical instrument museum or visit a winery. BLD Day 5. Miltenberg. After an onboard glass-blowing demonstration this morning, disembark in Miltenberg, where you'll discover the local way of life on a unique village experience, exploring quaint shops and mingling with locals.BLD Day 11. Melk, Freedom of Choice, Dürnstein. Tour Melk Abbey then ride a D bicycle to Dürnstein or cruise to ürnstein for a tour, and a wine and brandy tasting. BLD Day 12. Vienna. Enjoy a walking tour of Vienna. After dinner, enjoy a private concert at the newly renovated City Palace. BLD Day 13. Vienna, Freedom of Choice. On your second day in Vienna, enjoy a choice of five different sightseeing activities. BLD Day 6. Würzburg, Freedom of Choice. Tour Würzburg's Residential Palace or visit Rothenburg. Alternatively, enjoy a bicycle tour.BLD Day 14. Budapest. Tour Budapest then visit the Hungarian State Opera House for a tour and a private opera recital. After a Farewell Dinner, enjoy a twilight cruise. BLD Day 7. Bamberg. Explore Bamberg on a walking tour, then visit a local beer haus and enjoy a tasting of its traditional brew. BLD Day 15. Disembark, Depart Budapest. Transfer to the airport for your onward flight. B