2014 - APT Europe River Cruising

22 Day Magnificent Europe Paris & Bruges to Prague 3 Nights Paris | 1 Night Bruges | 14 Night Luxury River Cruise | 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 Be captivated by canal-crossed Bruges in Belgium THE ENCHANTING FRENCH CAPITAL Day 1. Arrive Paris. Be met on arrival in Paris 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: 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 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/Concerto Freedom of ChoiceTM Inclusions Signature Experience A Royal Invitation 82 Day 2. Paris. After breakfast, enjoy a sightseeing tour of the French capital that includes the Avenue des Champs Élysées and the Arc de Triomphe, as well as a trip to the second level of the Eiffel Tower, where sweeping views over the city skyline await. This evening, enjoy a memorable meal and spectacular show at the Moulin Rouge, the iconic Parisian cabaret captured by the famous paintings of Toulouse Lautrec. BD Day 3. Paris, Freedom of Choice. Explore a different side of Paris today during your selected touring activity. Perhaps take a culinary walking tour, visit the historic neighbourhood of Montmartre and see Sacré-Cœur Basilica, or join a game of Pétanque. Later, the rest of the day is yours to discover Paris at your own pace. B DISCOVER MEDIEVAL BRUGES Day 4. Paris, Bruges. Depart for Belgium today, and the beautiful city of Bruges. One of Western Europe's most visited cities, Bruges is home to an array of well-preserved medieval buildings linked by the city's network of canals. On arrival, enjoy a unique look at Bruges from the water as you set off on a canal cruise through the city's heart. Stay: Bruges, Crowne Plaza Hotel. BD TRAVEL TO AMSTERDAM, EMBARK CRUISE Day 5. Bruges, Amsterdam. This morning, enjoy a guided walking tour of the World Heritage-listed city centre. Wander the central squares of Burg and the Markt, and visit the 12th-century Basilica. Sample famous Belgian chocolates, then depart for the Netherlands. Board your luxury river ship in Amsterdam, and after dinner, perhaps step out to experience the city's famous nightlife. 14 Night Stay: one of APT's luxurious Aria or Concerto river ships. BD Day 6. 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 merchant houses. Then visit Amsterdam's famed flower market along the banks of the canal. Alternatively, explore the Van Gogh Museum, home to the largest collection of Van Gogh paintings. Another option is an excursion to the picturesque village of Zaanse Schans, famous for its windmills. Return to your ship and tonight, enjoy the Captain's Gala Wel ome Dinner.BLD c CRUISING THE LEGENDARY RHINE Day 7. 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 to the city of Bonn, the birthplace of music composer Beethoven. Later, cruise to the 2,000 year-old

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