2014 - APT Europe River Cruising

21 Day Rhine, Rhône & Moselle Paris to Monte Carlo 3 Nights Paris | 14 Night River Cruising from Amsterdam to Arles | 3 Nights Monte Carlo France | Belgium | Netherlands | Germany | Switzerland | Monaco 6 TH TR C R AV O O E U U L N G TR H IE S The Royal Collection Delight in gorgeous views along the picturesque Moselle River THE ENCHANTING FRENCH CAPITAL Day 1. Arrive Paris. Be met on arrival in Paris and transferred to your hotel. Meet your APT Tour Director and fellow guests at a Welcome Reception this evening. Three Night Grand City Stay: Paris, Hotel du Collectionneur Arc de Triomphe. 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 ten different places APT EXCLUSIVE! Participate in six 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 94 Day 2. Paris. Enjoy a sightseeing tour of the French capital today. See the Avenue des Champs Élysées and the Arc de Triomphe, and take a trip to the second level of the Eiffel Tower, where sweeping views over the city skyline await. Tonight, enjoy a memorable meal and a spectacular show at the resplendent Moulin Rouge. Delight in a once-in-a-lifetime evening at the iconic Parisian cabaret, captured by the famous paintings of Toulouse-Lautrec. BD Day 3. Paris, Freedom of Choice. Today, explore a different side of Paris during your selected touring activity. Perhaps take a culinary walking tour, visit the historic neighbourhood of Montmartre and see Sacré-Cœur Basilica, or join in on a game of Pétanque. Then enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure. B TRAVEL TO AMSTERDAM, EMBARK CRUISE Day 4. Paris, Amsterdam. Travel by coach across France, through Belgium and on to Amsterdam in the Netherlands. Here, 18 Day (EURCAM18) & 15 Day (EURC15) guests join the tour on arrival today. Board your luxury river ship, and after dinner, perhaps step out to experience Amsterdam's famous nightlife. Seven Night Stay: APT's luxurious Aria River Ship – the MS AmaCello.BD CRUISING THE LEGENDARY RHINE & THE BEAUTIFUL MOSELLE Day 5. Amsterdam, Freedom of Choice. Today, perhaps take a canal cruise and glide past 17th-century homes, churches and merchant houses. Then visit Amsterdam's famed flower market along the banks of the canal. Or visit the Van Gogh Museum, home to the world's largest collection of Van Gogh paintings. Alternatively, take a bicycle tour, or perhaps enjoy an excursion to the village of Zaanse Schans, famous for its windmills. Return to your ship and set off along the Rhine River, enjoying the Captain's Gala Wel ome Dinner.BLD c Day 6. Cologne, Freedom of Choice, Andernach, A Night of Royalty. Arrive in Cologne today and enjoy a choice of included sightseeing options. Perhaps select from a range of themed walking tours, including a historic architecture tour or a chocolate tour. Alternatively, take a bicycle tour from Cologne to Bonn, the birthplace of music composer Beethoven. Later, cruise to the 2,000 year-old town of Andernach. Disembark and head to the Burg Namedy castle for a decadent evening of royal delights. Burg Namedy, once a moated castle, was built by the Hausmann Knights of Andernach in the 14th century. Today, Princess Heide von Hohenzollern has opened the doors of her castle exclusively for APT guests. Enjoy free time to wander about the castle's opulent rooms, hidden nooks and manicured gardens. Later, savour a lavish banquet in Burg Namedy's ballroom, prepared especially for APT guests. BLD

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