2014 Europe River Cruising, We invite you on The Royal Experience.
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32 Day Portugal, Spain, Rhine & Rhône Lisbon to Paris 14 Nights Portugal & Spain | 14 Night River Cruise | 3 Nights Paris Portugal | Spain | France | Switzerland | Germany | Netherlands | Belgium IN N E 20 W 14 ! The Royal Collection See Seville's historic bullring on a guided tour ARRIVE IN THE PORTUGUESE CAPITAL Day 1. Arrive Lisbon. Be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. Meet your APT Tour Director and fellow travellers at tonight's Welcome Reception. Three Night Stay: Lisbon, Four Seasons Hotel Ritz. 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 twelve places APT EXCLUSIVE! Participate in seven 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 112 Day 2. Lisbon. On a guided tour of Lisbon, visit the Old Town, the Jerónimos Monastery and much more. This evening, enjoy Portugal's Fado music during dinner. BD Day 3. Lisbon, Sintra, Cascais. Today, visit the World Heritage-listed Pena National Palace and take a guided tour of Sintra. Continue to the village of Cascais and take a walking tour. B Day 4. Lisbon, Faro, Seville. Depart for the land of Don Quixote today, and stop in the coastal city of Faro for a chicken piri-piri lunch. Cross the Spanish border and continue to Seville. Two Night Stay: Seville, Hotel Alfonso XIII. BL DISCOVER THE JEWELS OF Andalusia Day 5. Jerez, Seville, Freedom of Choice. Take an excursion today to the city of Jerez and visit the Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art. Later, savour a gourmet lunch and sherry tasting at one of the city's famous sherry bodegas. Return to Seville, and choose to enjoy a river cruise or take a horse and carriage ride. BL Day 6. Seville, Granada. Enjoy a guided tour of Seville, and see the Alcázar, the massive Catedral de Sevilla and Giralda Tower. Later, travel to Granada, where tonight, you'll enjoy dinner and a flamenco performance in one of the Sacromonte Gypsy caves. Two Night Stay: Granada, AC Palacio De Santa Paula. BD Day 7. Granada. Explore the World Heritage-listed Alhambra on a guided tour today. Part fortress, part palace, Alhambra is a pinnacle of Moorish art that encapsulates Andalusian history. B Day 8. Baeza, Cordoba. On your way to Cordoba, stop in the World Heritage-listed Baeza, and take a guided tour. Two Night Stay: Cordoba, AC Hotel Cordoba Palacio. B Day 9. Cordoba. On a guided tour of Cordoba, visit the Great Mosque of Cordoba and the historical Jewish Quarter. Later, enjoy the afternoon free to explore this charming town. B Day 10. Toledo, Madrid. This morning, head to the historic city of Toledo, Spain's medieval capital. Take a guided tour through its narrow streets, then make your way to Madrid. Two Night Stay: Madrid, InterContinental Madrid. B EXPLORE THE SPANISH CAPITAL Day 11. Madrid. After breakfast this morning, you'll head to the renowned Prado museum for a guided tour. Afterwards, enjoy time at leisure to relax or further explore. This evening, enjoy a special tapas dinner. BD