2014 - APT Europe River Cruising

35 Day Britain & Ireland In-Depth with Magnificent Europe 9 Nights England | 5 Nights Scotland | 6 Nights Ireland | 14 Night Luxury River Cruise United Kingdom | Ireland | Netherlands | Germany | Czech. | Austria | Slovakia | Hungary IN N E 20 W 14 ! The Royal Collection Discover the coastal beauty of Ireland's Dingle Peninsula ARRIVE IN LONDON Day 1. Arrive London. Be met on arrival in London and transferred to your hotel. Meet your fellow guests and APT Tour Director at a Welcome Reception this evening. Stay: London, Bloomsbury Street Hotel. 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 13 different 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 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/Concerto Freedom of ChoiceTM Inclusions Signature Experience A Royal Invitation 144 Day 2. Stratford-upon-Avon. Head out this morning for Stratford-upon-Avon, the birthplace of William Shakespeare. Upon arrival, enjoy a walking tour of the town, and see Hall's Croft, Anne Hathaway's Cottage, and Shakespeare's childhood home. This evening, enjoy a Welcome Dinner at a fine local restaurant. Stay: Stratford-upon-Avon, Macdonald Alveston Manor Hotel.BD Day 3. Chatsworth House, Haddon Hall. Head out to Peak District National Park today, and visit Chatsworth House, a magnificent home that boasts an impressive art collection. Later, continue to Haddon Hall, one of the most romantic houses to survive from the middle ages. Both of these estates have featured in many films, including the acclaimed 'Pride & Prejudice'. Later, continue to York. Two Night Stay: York, The Grange Hotel.BD Day 4. York, Freedom of Choice. Enjoy a walking tour of York this morning. One of Europe's most beautiful cities, York's streetscape has hardly changed since the middle ages. After your tour, perhaps visit York Minster, the biggest medieval cathedral in England and the pride of York. Or you can learn about the city's Viking heritage at the Jorvik Viking Centre. Another option is a visit to the National Rail Museum. B Day 5. Castle Howard, Durham, Edinburgh. Set out across the English countryside to Edinburgh. On your way, visit Castle Howard, a grand 18th-century residence in the Howardian Hills. Then stop at the 1,000-year old city of Durham for a stroll. Later, cross the Scottish border and arrive in Edinburgh, where tonight, you'll enjoy dinner at a local restaurant. Two Night Stay: Edinburgh, Waldorf Astoria Caledonian. BD HIGHLANDS, LOCHS & GLENS Day 6. Edinburgh, Freedom of Choice. This morning, enjoy a guided tour of Edinburgh. See the Old town, the Georgian-era New Town, the Scottish Parliament building, and wander along Princes Street. Later, perhaps take a guided tour of Edinburgh Castle, the crowning glory of the Scottish capital, or visit Holyrood Palace, Queen Elizabeth's official residence in Scotland. Alternatively, explore the Royal Yacht Britannia, Queen Elizabeth's private ship. B Day 7. Blair Castle, Aviemore. Head to the Scottish Highlands today and visit Blair Castle, the ancient seat of the Dukes and Earls of Atholl. Explore the impressive residence on a tour, then savour a special lunch of Scottish delights. Later, enjoy an exclusive private falconry display, where birds of prey will delight you with spectacular free-flying. Continue through the Highlands and visit one of the most awarded whiskey distilleries in the world, Glenfiddich. During your tour, enjoy tastings of their finest drop. Arrive in Aviemore later tonight. BLD Stay: Aviemore, The Boat Hotel.

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