2014 - APT Europe River Cruising

21 Day Magnificent Europe Prague to Paris 3 Nights Prague | 14 Night River Cruise from Budapest to Amsterdam | 3 Nights Paris Czech Republic | Hungary | Slovakia | Austria | Germany | Netherlands | Belgium | France 8 TH TR C R AV O O E U U L N G TR H IE S The Royal Collection Discover the hidden treasures of Prague during a charming Grand City Stay THE GOLDEN CITY OF PRAGUE Day 1. Arrive Prague. Be met on arrival in Prague and transferred to your hotel. Enjoy time at leisure, before tonight's Welcome Reception with your APT Tour Director and fellow guests. Three Night Grand City Stay: Prague, Radisson Blu Alcron Hotel. 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 APT EXCLUSIVE! Participate in seven 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 omplimentary beverages served at your C 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.co.nz Freedom of ChoiceTM Inclusions Signature Experience A Royal Invitation 76 Day 2. Prague. A sightseeing of Prague begins today with a trip to World Heritage-listed Prague Castle. Visit Saint Vitus Cathedral then stroll over Charles Bridge, which crosses the Vltava River, on the way to the Old Town. Explore the Old Town Square and see the Prague Astronomical Clock – the world's oldest working astronomical clock. Later enjoy a private tour of Prague's premier Art Nouveau building, Municipal House, which opened in 1911 and features many historic murals, sculptures and stained-glass windows. Afterwards, relax over a Czech afternoon tea of coffee and cake at Municipal House Café, also built in the Art Nouveau style with high ceilings, large windows, mirrors and gorgeous crystal chandeliers. Tonight, indulge in a memorable Welcome Dinner at the award-winning La Rotonde restaurant. Set in a beautiful Art Deco style, you'll be transported back to the 1930s with a dinner-dance and live jazz music. BD Day 3. Prague, Freedom of Choice. Today, you may like to embark on a tour to Terezín Concentration Camp Memorial for an insight into the Czech Republic's World War II history. Alternatively, visit Kutná Hora, a World Heritage-listed medieval town that's home to the infamous 'bone church', the Chapel of All Saints. Or you may wish to remain in Prague. B TRAVEL TO BUDAPEST, EMBARK CRUISE Day 4. Prague, Velké Bílovice, Budapest. Departing Prague, travel by coach to the historic town of Velké Bílovice for a light lunch in a traditional Czech winery cellar. Then continue to Budapest, the Hungarian capital, where you'll board your luxury river ship, moored in the heart of the city on the Danube River. 18 Day (EUMCRBP18) guests join the tour on arrival in Budapest. After dinner tonight, set off on a twilight cruise through the city and be enchanted by the lights sparkling around you. 14 Night Stay: one of APT's luxurious Aria or Concerto river ships. BLD THE BLUE DANUBE Day 5. Budapest. Today a tour includes such places as the Fisherman's Bastion, the Royal Palace, Buda Castle and many more. Later, visit the Hungarian State Opera House. Absorb the grandeur of the building then venture inside for a tour, a glass of champagne and a private opera recital of two or three ariettas.BLD Day 6. Vienna. Disembark in Vienna today and enjoy a walking tour of the city. Delight in its striking architecture, classical musical culture and vibrant cafés. After dinner on board, visit the newly renovated City Palace, a magnificent aristocratic residence in the heart of Vienna. Bask in masterpieces

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