2014 Europe River Cruising, We invite you on The Royal Experience.
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11 Day Rhine & Moselle Treasures Paris to Basel 3 Nights Paris | 7 Night River Cruise from Amsterdam to Basel France | Belgium | Netherlands | Germany | Switzerland 5 TH TR C R AV O O E U U L N G TR H IE S The Royal Collection Perhaps tour the historic neighbourhood of Montmartre, and see the Sacré-Cœur Basilica Day 1. Arrive Paris. Be met on arrival in Paris and transferred to your hotel. Enjoy time at leisure, then meet your APT Tour Director and fellow travellers at tonight's Welcome Reception. Three Night Grand City Stay: Paris, Hotel du Collectionneur Arc de Triomphe. THE APT ROYAL EXPERIENCE APT EXCLUSIVE! Choose from a wide range of suite options including Panoramic Balcony Suites™ APT EXCLUSIVE! Select from APT's Freedom of Choice™ Inclusions in six different places APT EXCLUSIVE! Participate in three 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 D esigned for Australians & New Zealanders TAKE A VIRTUAL TOUR OF OUR FLEET ONLINE www.aptouring.co.nz/Aria Freedom of ChoiceTM Inclusions Signature Experience A Royal Invitation 106 tour or take a bicycle tour to Bonn. Later, cruise to Andernach and head to the 14th-century Burg Namedy castle on an exclusive visit. Later, savour a regal banquet in Burg BLD Namedy's stunning ballroom. Day 2. Paris. Today, enjoy a sightseeing tour of Paris, and visit the Eiffel Tower. This evening, enjoy a memorable meal and a spectacular show at the iconic Parisian cabaret, the Moulin Rouge. BD Day 7. Cochem, Freedom of Choice. Dock in Cochem today. Perhaps visit the town's Reichsburg Castle and enjoy a wine welcome, or join a guided bicycle tour. Later, delight in the scenery of the stunning Moselle Valley as you cruise along the Moselle River. BLD Day 3. Paris, Freedom of Choice. Today, 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.B Day 8. Rüdesheim, Freedom of Choice. Cruise the Rhine Gorge to Rüdesheim. On arrival, perhaps visit a musical instrument museum, enjoy a winery tour and wine tasting, or take a ride in a gondola. BLD Day 4. Paris, Amsterdam. Travel by coach to Amsterdam. Here, 8 Day (EUEC08) guests join the tour on arrival. Board your luxury river ship then, after dinner, perhaps step out to experience Amsterdam's nightlife. Seven Night Stay: APT's luxurious Aria River Ship – the MS AmaCello.BD Day 9. Speyer. Disembark your ship this morning in Speyer, and explore this quaint medieval town on a guided walking tour. Later, visit a local family for a special morning tea of coffee and cake. Afterwards, travel to Europe's largest private technology museum, the Technik Museum Speyer, which features more than 3,000 exhibits. BLD Day 5. Amsterdam, Freedom of Choice. Today, perhaps take a canal cruise and visit a flower market; explore the Van Gogh Museum; take a bicycle tour; or visit the windmills of Zanse Schans. This evening, enjoy the Captain's Gala Wel ome Dinner. BLD c Day 6. Cologne, Freedom of Choice, Andernach, A Royal Invitation. Arrive in Cologne today and enjoy a walking Day 10. Breisach, Freedom of Choice. On arrival in Breisach today, you might choose to take an excursion to the beautiful Black Forest region in Germany, or perhaps set out on a trip to the medieval city of Colmar in France. BLD Day 11. Disembark, Depart Basel. Your holiday ends today as you disembark your ship and transfer to the airport in Basel. B