2017 - APT Europe River Cruising Preview

26 YORK York Minster Visit York Minster, known to be the largest medieval cathedral in England. Jorvik Viking Centre Explore 9th century Jorvik as you tour the reconstructed Viking settlement that was unearthed here in the 1970s. National Rail Museum A haven for trainspotters, this museum houses around 30 locomotives and carriages, including an 1855 steam engine. SORRENTO Amalfi Coast Tour Journey along one of Europe's most famous coastlines, stopping in picturesque villages, including the town of Amalfi. Sorrento Walking Tour Enjoy a walking tour of Sorrento, where lovely scenery, historic buildings and incredible views of Mt Vesuvius await. TOURNON Eden Park Visit Eden Park garden, a haven of tranquillity overlooking Tournon. Ardèche Steam Train A journey aboard this historic steam train offers an incredible insight into the beauty of the Ardèche region. VIENNA Schönbrunn Palace Take a tour inside Schönbrunn Palace, the summer palace of the Habsburgs. You'll also enjoy time to wander the grounds. Spanish Ridding Schoolˆ Headquartered within the enormous Hofburg Palace, visit this famous school and see a morning practice session. Bratislava Excursion Visit Slovakia's capital, Bratislava, and see some of the landmarks of the city's time under Communist rule. ROME Catacombs Tour Head underground for a tour of a selection of Rome's famous catacombs – burial places built from the 2nd century onwards. Culinary Walking Tour Enjoy a guided culinary walking tour of Rome, browsing markets and tasting delicious local delicacies along the way. RÜDESHEIM Siegfried's Musical Instrument Museum View countless automated musical instruments from all areas of history. Gondola Ride Glide over the Rhine Valley enjoying stunning vistas from your gondola. ROUEN Walking Tour Learn about the tumultuous history of Rouen as you explore the city's medieval sights with a local guide. Somme Battlefields Pay tribute to the Australian troops of the Western Front at the Somme Battlefields. PARIS Montmartre & Sacré-Cœur Basilica Visit the charming hilltop district of Montmartre for a tour of the beautiful Sacré-Cœur Basilica. Culinary Walking Tour This guided walking tour will reveal the city's lesser-known culinary gems. Louvre Tour Join a local guide and enjoy priority entry as you're escorted through the Louvre on a fascinating tour. MUNICH BMW Museum This museum showcases the history of the BMW company, its brand and its products in a theme-based exhibition. Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site This site offers insight into the place that served as a model for all Nazi concentration camps. Culinary Tour Familiarise yourself with the local fare on a culinary tour with a local guide, tasting Bavarian delights along the way. Freedom of Choice TM Perhaps visit the world-famous monastic site of Melk Abbey www.aptouring.co.nz

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