2014 - APT Europe River Cruising

Amsterdam Coach Cruise No. of nights stay Freedom of ChoiceTM Inclusions / Included Sightseeing NETHERLANDS 14 MS AMAREINA (Concerto River Ship) Rhine River Cologne Andernach BELGIUM GERMANY Würzburg Rüdesheim Miltenberg Main River CZECH REP . Bamberg Rothenburg Nuremberg Regensburg Main-Danube Canal Danube River Vilshofen D-Day Landing Beaches Ceský Krumlov Passau Linz Salzburg British & Canadian sector American sector English Channel 7 MS AMALEGRO (Aria River Ship) Arromanches Jumièges Honfleur Beuvron-en-Auge Crevecoeur-en-Auge Rouen Les Andelys Cambremer Vernon 3 Prague Dürnstein Melk Vienna AUSTRIA Velké Bílovice SLOVAKIA Bratislava Danube River Budapest HUNGARY Please note, seven-night Seine River cruise is operated in conjunction with AmaWaterways and is not an APT Royal Collection Cruise. Giverny Seine River FRANCE Normandy Conflans 3 Paris Day 6. Les Andelys. Cruising back towards Paris, today's port of call, Les Andelys, is situated right on the Seine River and is thought by many to be one of the most beautiful places in all of France. Here, a riverside stroll offers lovely views of the Seine Valley, centuries-old half-timbered houses and the ruins of Château Gaillard, perched high on a cliff above the town. The more active may like to tour the ruins of Château Gaillard, an historic castle that was built by Richard the Lionheart. Afterwards, you'll re-board your ship and settle in for an afternoon of particularly picturesque cruising. BLD Day 7. Conflans, Auvers-sur-Oise OR Rueil-Malmaison. Today, perhaps enjoy an excursion to Auvers-sur-Oise, a commune in the north-western suburbs of Paris that was home to several Impressionist painters including Paul Cézanne, Camille Pissarro and Vincent Van Gogh. Here, visit several sites associated with their work including the house of Dr Gachet, a famous subject of Van Gogh, as well as the For pricing see overleaf DISEMBARK CRUISE IN PARIS Day 8. Disembark Paris. Disembark your ship in Paris and transfer to your hotel in the centre of the French capital. Three Night Grand City Stay: Paris, Hotel du Collectionneur Arc de Triomphe.B THE ENCHANTING FRENCH CAPITAL Day 9. Paris. Enjoy a sightseeing tour of Paris today, then take a trip to the second level of the Eiffel Tower, where sweeping views over the city skyline await. Tonight, enjoy a dinner and a spectacular show at the Conclude your journey in Prague Moulin Rouge, the iconic cabaret captured in the paintings of Toulous-Latrec. BD Day 10. 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. Then enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. B TRAVEL TO AMSTERDAM, EMBARK CRUISE Day 11. Paris, Amsterdam. Travel by coach across France and Belgium and on to the Netherlands. On arrival in Amsterdam, board your luxury ship for the start of your APT Magnificent Europe cruise. After a Welcome Reception and dinner on board this evening, perhaps step out to experience Amsterdam's famous nightlife at your leisure. 14 Night Stay: APT's MS AmaReina, a luxurious Concerto River Ship.BD Unwind at a sidewalk café in Paris www.aptouring.co.nz ROMANTIC RIVER SEINE CRUISING Perhaps visit Abbey Jumièges Auberge Ravoux, where Van Gogh spent the final days of his life. Alternatively, head to the city of Rueil-Malmaison and tour Château de Malmaison, a vast manor house that was once home to Emperor Napoléon Bonaparte. After exploring inside the house, wander through the gardens before returning to your ship. With both groups then back on board, take in the lights by the river as you cruise back in to Paris. BLD SEASONAL CRUISING Spring Time Cruising March – May Autumn Colours September – mid-November 123

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