2014 Europe River Cruising, We invite you on The Royal Experience.
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21 Day Rhine, Rhône & Moselle Barcelona to Paris 3 Nights Barcelona | 14 Night River Cruising from Arles to Amsterdam | 3 Nights Paris Spain | France | Switzerland | Germany | Netherlands | Belgium 6 TH TR C R AV O O E U U L N G TR H IE S The Royal Collection Delight in the colours and unique architecture of Park Güell in Barcelona SUNNY BARCELONA Day 1. Arrive Barcelona. Be met on arrival and transferred to your hotel. Enjoy time at leisure, before meeting fellow guests and your APT Tour Director at a Welcome Reception. Three Night Grand City Stay: Barcelona, Le Méridien. 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 eleven places APT EXCLUSIVE! Participate in five 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 98 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, a large Roman Catholic church that was designed by the famed architect Antoni Gaudi. Later, you can explore more of Barcelona on a themed walking tour of your choice. You may like to enhance your photography skills and 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 special 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. This morning, travel to southern France and on to the medieval town of Perpignan. After a stop here, continue on to Arles and board your luxury river ship. 18 Day (EURCRAP18) & 15 Day (EURCR15) guests join the tour on arrival. Tonight, enjoy the Captain's Gala Welcome Dinner. Seven Night Stay: APT's luxurious Aria River Ship – the MS AmaDagio.BD CRUISING THE RHôNE AND SAôNE Day 5. Arles, Freedom of Choice, Avignon. This morning, you may like to visit Les Baux de Provence, one of most beautiful villages in France. Here, enjoy a tour of the castle followed by free time to explore at leisure. Then visit Moulin du Calanquet, a working olive mill and farm in Saint-Rémy de Provence. Discover the age-old Provençal tradition of olive growing during a tour, and savour a tasting. Alternatively, tour the olive farm then visit Saint Paul de Mausole Asylum, where Van Gogh, self-admitted, spent many of his later years. Both groups will then embark on a tour taking you to ancient Roman relics of Arles, such as the Baths of Constantine, the Romanesque Cathedral and more – collectively listed as UNESCO World Heritage sites. BLD Day 6. Avignon, Freedom of Choice. Cruise to Avignon today, once an important centre of the Catholic Church. Take a sightseeing tour upon arrival, then enjoy free time to explore this medieval city at your own pace. Later this afternoon, you may like to join a tour of the Palace of the Popes, which served as a fortress, a church and a residence to the Popes that once governed the Christian world. Alternatively, visit the Pont du Gard, a Roman aqueduct, before time at leisure in Uzès.BLD Day 7. Viviers, Grignan, Tournon. Disembark in Viviers today, and travel to Grignan, a quaint village perched upon a hill surrounded by lavender fields. Here, visit a truffle farm for an insight into this unique