2014 - APT Europe River Cruising

20 Day Rhine & Moselle Discoveries Paris to Lucerne 3 Nights Paris | 14 Night River Cruising from Amsterdam to Basel | 2 Nights Lucerne France | Belgium | Netherlands | Germany | Switzerland IN N E 20 W 14 ! The Royal Collection Pass pretty villages and rolling vineyards as you glide along the Moselle River 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 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 ten different 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 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.co.nz/Aria Freedom of ChoiceTM Inclusions Signature Experience 102 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. BD Day 3. Paris, Freedom of Choice. Today, explore a different side of Paris during your selected touring activity. 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,17 Day (EUCDAL17) & 15 Day (EUCD15) guests join the tour on arrival in Amsterdam. Board your luxury river ship, and after dinner, perhaps step out to experience the city's famous nightlife. 14 Night Stay: APT's luxurious Aria river ship. D B Day 5. Amsterdam, Freedom of Choice. Today, perhaps take a canal cruise and glide past 17th-century homes, churches and merchant houses. Then visit 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, or enjoy a guided bicycle tour. Another option is an excursion to the picturesque village of Zaanse Schans, famous for its windmills. Tonight, enjoy the Captain's Gala Wel ome Dinner. BLD c Day 6. Amsterdam, Volendam, Freedom of Choice. In Amsterdam this morning, experience a lively flower auction in Dutch-auction style, then cruise along the Ijsselmeer towards Volendam. Upon arrival, perhaps enjoy a late afternoon tour of the unique Volendam Harbour. See the fishing fleet, the fish auction building and a maze of fishermen's houses built on poles. Alternatively, take a scenic bicycle ride through the Dutch countryside of North Holland.BLD Day 7. Antwerp, Maastricht. Disembark in Antwerp, and enjoy a guided walking tour through Belgium's stylish and eclectic city. Later, travel by coach to Maastricht, the birthplace of the European Union. Enjoy a sightseeing tour of the town, visiting the city square Het Vrijthof and the underground network of Casemates of Maastricht. This evening, travel to the gorgeous 17th-century castle, Château Neercanne, where you'll enjoy a special Michelin-starred dinner in its restaurant, overlooking the castle's World Heritage-listed gardens. BLD

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