2014 - APT Europe River Cruising

Amsterdam 1 14 Concerto River Ship Rhine River Cologne Bruges 3 Paris GERMANY Andernach BELGIUM FRANCE Coach Cruise No. of nights stay Freedom of ChoiceTM Inclusions / Included Sightseeing NETHERLANDS Würzburg Rüdesheim Miltenberg Rothenburg Main River Bamberg Nuremberg Main-Danube Canal Danube River Regensburg Vilshofen CZECH REP . Prague 3 Ceský Krumlov Passau Linz Salzburg SEASONAL CRUISING Spring Time Cruising March – May Autumn Colours September – mid-November town of Andernach. Disembark and head to the Burg Namedy castle for a decadent evening of royal delights. Burg Namedy was built by the Hausmann Knights of Andernach in the 14th century. Today, Princess Heide von Hohenzollern has opened the doors of her turreted home exclusively for APT guests. Enjoy free time to wander about the castle's opulent rooms, hidden nooks and manicured gardens. Later, savour a lavish banquet prepared especially for APT guests. BLD Day 8. Rüdesheim, Freedom of Choice. Today cruise through the Rhine Gorge on what is known as the Rhine's most beautiful stretch. Arrive in Rüdesheim and ride Winzerexpress mini-train to your selected sightseeing activity. Perhaps tour Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum. Or take a ride in a gondola for views over the Rhine Valley. Alternatively, explore the Rhine Valley wine region during a tour and wine tasting at a local winery. Later, unwind on board your ship as it enters the Main River. BLD For pricing see overleaf Day 10. Würzburg, Freedom of Choice. In Würzburg, you may like to embark on a tour that will take you to the Residential Palace and past churches ranging in styles from Baroque, Romanesque, Gothic and Renaissance to Modern. You'll also enjoy a wine tasting in a spectacular wine cellar. Alternatively, travel to Rothenburg on the Romantic Road. After a tour of this medieval walled town, wander through the German Christmas Museum. Another option is a guided bicycle tour through Würzburg and its lovely surrounds.BLD Dürnstein Melk AUSTRIA SLOVAKIA Vienna Bratislava Danube River Budapest HUNGARY THE MAIN-DANUBE CANAL Day 11. Bamberg. This morning you'll travel to World Heritage-listed Bamberg, one of the few German cities that wasn't destroyed by bombs during World War II. After exploring the city on a walking tour, visit a traditional Bamberg beer haus and enjoy some of the local brew, compliments of APT. Then rejoin your ship to cruise onto the Main-Danube Canal. Having taken 32 years to construct, the canal is recognised as a feat of modern engineering.BLD Day 12. Nuremberg, Freedom of Choice. In Nuremberg, perhaps take a World War II tour, visiting the Reich Party Rally Grounds and other sites. Or join a medieval tour and see the Imperial Castle, the 900 year-old ramparts surrounding the city, and more. After both tours, sample some Nuremberg beer and sausages, or enjoy freshly baked gingerbread with coffee. Continue along the Main-Danube Canal and arrive at the highest point of your cruise. Later, cross the Continental Divide. BLD Cruising along the Rhine River is the ultimate holiday experience www.aptouring.co.nz MAGNIFICENT EUROPE CRUISING Visit the second level of the Eiffel Tower in Paris THE MEANDERING MAIN RIVER Day 9. Miltenberg. After an onboard glass-blowing demonstration this morning, disembark in Miltenberg, a pretty Franconian town spared from the destruction of the Second World War. You're invited to discover the local way of life on a unique village experience, exclusive to APT. Explore quaint shops and mingle with the locals on a special day to remember.BLD Velké Bílovice 83

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