2014 - APT Europe River Cruising

Botanical Discoveries Cruising & Touring with APT's sister company – Botanica Designed for like-minded gardening enthusiasts and with general sightseeing for those accompanying them, Botanica's European experiences take in stately homes, stunning landscaped gardens and iconic attractions. Revealing the ways in which different gardeners use their landscapes, they are sure to inspire, motivate and challenge you in your own horticultural endeavours. Welcome to Botanica Quality Accommodation Europe's Impressive Gardens Hotels – During your land journeys across On our European journeys, you'll enjoy Botanica founder and England, France, Netherlands, Italy and the romance of exploring medieval villages, co-owner Judy Vanrenen Croatia, Botanica has carefully chosen and staying in the heart of each destination. invites you to join her comfortable and friendly hotels that boast We have selected a diverse range of on exclusive botanical sailings and land a central location and exceptional service. European gardens to visit. Styles vary from journeys across Europe. Ships – Designed to bring the elegance Renaissance to Rococo; formal to casual; and intimate to grand – but you can be assured On all of our Botanica European holidays you'll have the opportunity to make new the water, our ships offer truly luxurious friends and enjoy the company of like-minded accommodation. In addition to all the travellers who share a botanical interest. comforts you'd expect from a boutique Plus, our general sightseeing will be enjoyed hotel, both the MS AmaLegro and the by those who accompany them. The custom- MS Island Sky offer you a new and visually designed river ships and small ships that sumptuous setting every day. The tranquil Botanica presents are the newest and most waters of the Seine River, as well as the innovative on the waterways – perfectly coastal splendour of the British Isles, complementing your discovery of the stunning will forge a resplendent backdrop gardens and iconic sights of every region. to your journey. Book Two Land Tours & Save If you combine any two Botanica land tours Small Groups – More Personalised Discovery or cruises over ten days duration, you'll receive On Botanica's intimate land journeys and a discount of $500 per person, $1,000 per during our small ship cruises, you'll travel Please note: The Botanica Club's inclusions couple. See pages 236-237 for conditions. 220 and amenities of a five-star hotel to in small groups of like-minded people. and benefits are different to APT. that they all have something different to offer. As you view them, you'll discover the historical importance of European gardens. Expert Botanical Guides Our expert Botanical Guides work within the horticultural industry, and are handpicked and trained to provide the highest level of care and education to our guests. They'll offer extensive commentary and share with you their plant and botanical knowledge throughout your holiday. Walk around the gardens with them, or take time to wander on your own.

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