2014 - APT Europe River Cruising

UNITED KINGDOM Apeldoorn 2 Arnhem NETHERLANDS Amsterdam 2 London 4 BELGIUM Varengeville-sur-Mer Arromanches Jumièges Honfleur Caen 7 MS AMALEGRO (Aria River Ship) Rouen Les Andelys Vernon FRANCE The colours of the Chelsea Flower Show Seine River Normandy Conflans Paris EXPERIENCE THE CHELSEA FLOWER SHOW Day 13. Chelsea Flower Show. Today experience a full day at the famous Chelsea Flower Show. For over 150 years, the show has been delighting visitors from all over the world with its amazing show gardens and floral exhibits. See the latest garden designs, learn of recent plant and floral releases and take the opportunity to talk to the exhibitors. The mecca of all garden shows, this experience is one that every gardening enthusiast should attend at least once in their life. B Day 11. Conflans, Freedom of Choice. Today, perhaps visit Chateau Malmaison, the former home of Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte and his wife Josephine. Alternatively, take an 'artists walk' through Auvers-sur-Oise, a town that was home to several Impressionist painters including Cézanne, Pissarro and Van Gogh. Later, take in the city lights as you cruise to Paris. BLD DISEMBARK CRUISE, TRAVEL TO LONDON Day 12. Paris, Disembark Ship, London. Today, 12 Day (BTDSC12) and 8 Day (BTDSC8) guests depart the tour. Remaining guests transfer to the train station for your Eurostar journey to London. After dinner, enjoy a talk by Rosemary Alexander, a former judge of Chelsea Flower Show and founder of the English Garden Design School. Four Night Stay: London, Crowne Plaza St James or similar. BD 2014 DATES & PRICES AuversGiverny sur-Oise EXPLORE LONDON'S FAMOUS GARDENS Day 14. Private Gardens of London. This morning head to London's East Hampstead area and visit three beautiful private gardens. During each visit, you'll meet and chat with the garden owners, while enjoying the unique (NZ$) per person 16 Days Amsterdam to London (BTDSC16) Coach Cruise No. of nights stay Freedom of ChoiceTM Inclusions / Included Sightseeing opportunity to compare the English plantings and techniques with Australian methods and trends. The afternoon is then yours to spend at leisure exploring London as you choose. BL Day 15. Clivedon, Savill Gardens. Take an excursion to Clivedon, an Italianate mansion in Buckinghamshire. A country retreat on a grand scale, Clivedon's magnificent gardens offer breathtaking views of the landscape. Later, head to Britain's finest ornamental garden, Savill Garden. Sir Eric Savill first created his woodland garden in the 1930s. Since then, many others (under the watchful eyes of Kings and Queens) have been on a tireless quest to add their own expertise and creativity.B Day 16. Depart London. Your tour concludes this morning with a transfer to the airport.B BOTANICAL DISCOVERIES Your holiday includes MS AmaLegro Twin Share Solo Trav. May 11. $12,795 $17,745 MS AmaLegro Twin Share Solo Trav. 99Tipping, porterage and port charges May 11. $9,495 $13,195 99Seven nights on the luxurious MS AmaLegro 99Services of a Botanica Tour Manager, Cruise Director and an expert Botanical Guide 99Transfer on first and last day 12 Days AMSterdam to Paris (BTDSC12) 99Two nights in Amsterdam and Apeldoorn 12 Days Paris to London (BTDSC12C) MS AmaLegro Twin Share Solo Trav. 99Four nights in central London May 15. $8,445 $12,445 99Eurostar train from Paris to London MS AmaLegro Twin Share Solo Trav. May 15. $5,375 $7,875 8 Days Paris return (BTDSC8) Freedom of ChoiceTM SIGHTSEEING Inclusions Suite Upgrades – MS AmaLegro (ARIA RIVER SHIP) 99Enjoy a choice of included activities in Vernon, Rouen and Conflans sightseeing highlights Prices are based on a Cat. E Twin Window Suite (Piano Deck). See Botanica's Boutique Cruising 2014 brochure for more information and deck plans. 99Explore the Aalsmeer Flower Market and Keukenhof Gardens To upgrade, add per person: 99Visit Piet Oudolf, Mien Ruys and Ada Hofaman's Gardens Deck Twin Share Solo Trav. D C B A Owner's Single Piano Cello Violin Violin Violin Piano $295 $795 $1,075 $1,245 $2,495 ––– $450 $1,195 $1,595 $1,875 $4,990 $1,075 PLEASE Note: Prices include port charges, gratuities and sundries. Twin share match up for solo travellers is available to request (conditions apply). Disruptions to cruising and itinerary may occur. For further information as well as all terms & conditions, see pages 236-237. 99Unwind on a Seine River Cruise through Normandy 99Enjoy a full day at the Chelsea Flower Show 99Discover Clivedon and Savill Garden FINEST DINING – INCLUDES 33 MEALS 99Enjoy 15 Breakfasts (B), 6 Lunches and 12 Dinners (D) BOTANICA Suite Type 99House wine, beer and soft drink included with lunch and dinner on board your cruise www.aptouring.co.nz 225

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