2014 - APT Europe River Cruising

37 Day Grand European Explorer Barcelona or Monte Carlo to Prague 3 Nights Barcelona | 28 Nights River Cruising | 2 Nights Amsterdam | 3 Nights Prague Spain | France | Switzerland | Germany | Netherlands | Austria | Slovakia | Hungary | Czech Rep. 9 TH TR C R AV O O E U U L N G TR H IE S The Royal Collection Discover the enchanting Czech capital, Prague SUNNY BARCELONA Day 1. Arrive Barcelona. Be met on arrival and transferred to your hotel. Enjoy time at leisure, before meeting your APT Tour Director and fellow travellers at a Welcome Reception. Three Night Grand City Stay: Barcelona, Le Méridien. 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 14 places APT EXCLUSIVE! Participate in ten unique APT Signature Experiences APT EXCLUSIVE! Gold or Silver Butler Service, room service & champagne on arrival (select suites, see pg 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 126 Day 2. Barcelona, Freedom of Choice. This morning, embark on a city tour, taking in the World Heritage-listed Temple Expiatori de la Sagrada Família, designed by the famed Catalan architect Antoni Gaudi. Then, you'll explore more of Barcelona on a themed walking tour of your choice. You may like to learn where the best viewpoints of the city are during a guided photography tour. Alternatively, join a Gothic walking tour to explore the city's incredible architecture. This evening, indulge in a Flamenco Welcome Dinner. BD Day 3. Barcelona. Today, discover Barcelona at your own pace with a full day at leisure. B TRAVEL TO ARLES, EMBARK CRUISE Day 4. Barcelona, Arles. Leave Barcelona today and travel via the medieval town of Perpignan in southern France to the historic commune of Arles. Board your river ship on arrival, and tonight, enjoy a Welcome Dinner. Seven Night Stay: APT's luxurious Aria River Ship – the MS AmaDagio.BD CRUISING THE SAôNE AND RHôNE Day 5. Arles, Freedom of Choice. Today perhaps visit the castle in Les Baux de Provence, then enjoy a tour and tasting at an olive mill. Alternatively, visit the olive farm, then head to Saint Paul de Mausole Asylum, where Van Gogh spent many of his later years. BLD Day 6. Avignon, Freedom of Choice. After a sightseeing tour of Avignon, perhaps visit the Palace of the Popes. Or see the Pont du Gard and enjoy free time in Uzès. BLD Day 7. Viviers, Grignan, Tournon. Dock in Viviers today, and travel to the hilltop village of Grignan, where you'll visit a truffle farm for an insight into this unique industry. Head out with the dogs in search of truffles then enjoy a tasting of these delicacies. Later, cruise to Tournon and perhaps go for a stroll after dinner this evening. BLD Day 8. Tournon, Freedom of Choice, Vienne. This morning, perhaps visit Eden Parc garden and delight in its fabulous views. Or you may like to travel to Boucieu-le-Roi and visit its local market of handmade crafts and enjoy local entertainment. Another option is a bicycle tour. Later today, cruise to Vienne and upon arrival this evening, enjoy a tour. BLD Day 9. Belleville, Beaujolais region, Lyon. Disembark in Belleville today and travel through the Beaujolais wine region. Visit the village of Oingt, then head to a family-owned and run winery for a guided tour followed by a wine tasting. Later, cruise to Lyon. BLD Day 10. Lyon, Freedom of Choice. Explore Lyon today during your selected activity. Perhaps take a city tour and visit the Parc de la

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