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40 THE ENCHANTING FRENCH CAPITAL Day 1. Arrive Paris. Arrive today in Paris, a city of romance, iconic monuments and beautiful boulevards. Be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. Enjoy a Welcome Reception tonight as anticipation builds for the trip ahead. From world-renowned cities and charming riverside villages to spectacular valleys and medieval ruins, this journey is set to be simply magnificent. Three Night Grand City Stay: Paris, Hotel du Collectionneur Arc de Triomphe. Day 2. Paris. A local guide will take you on a discovery of this beautiful city 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 meal and a memorable show at the Moulin Rouge. Delight in a once-in-a-lifetime evening at the iconic Parisian cabaret, captured in the famous paintings of Toulouse-Lautrec. BD Day 3. Paris, Freedom of Choice. Today, perhaps join a culinary walking tour to sample a range of Paris' fine food, enjoy a guided tour through The Louvre or soak up the village atmosphere as you explore the Montmartre district and admire the Sacré-Cœur Basilica. B TRAVEL TO AMSTERDAM Day 4. Paris, Ghent, Amsterdam, Embark Ship. Travel by coach through the landscapes of northern France and onto Belgium. Arrive in Ghent and enjoy a light lunch while cruising along the city's canals. Continue afterwards to the Dutch capital, Amsterdam. Transfer to your ship and after your first dinner on board, you may like to explore the city at your own pace. 14 Night Stay: one of APT's luxurious Aria or Concerto river ships. BLD Day 5. Amsterdam, Freedom of Choice. Today, perhaps embark on a canal cruise and admire the city from a glass-top boat as you glide past 17th-century homes, churches and 16th-century merchant houses. You may prefer to visit Zaanse Schans, a lovely village famous for its wooden windmills, traditional Dutch houses and specialty produce. Enjoy some time to explore and a tasting of the region's cheeses before returning to your ship. Later today, set off along the Rhine River enjoying a Gala Wel come Dinner while you cruise. BLD CRUISING THE LEGENDARY RHINE Day 6. Cologne, Freedom of Choice, Bonn, Andernach, A Royal Invitation. Enter Germany and cruise into Cologne, a city centred around the twin spires of its famous cathedral. Choose to take a tour of this historic city, or travel to Bonn and explore the sights with a guide. Later, rejoin your ship in Bonn and cruise to Andernach for an exclusive visit to Namedy Castle. This 14th-century residence is home to Princess Heide von Hohenzollern who has opened the doors of her castle just for you. Enjoy some free time to wander about the castle's rooms, hidden nooks and grounds at your leisure, then savour a lavish banquet in the ballroom, accompanied by a classical piano recital. BLD Sail through Austria's Wachau Valley, a spectacular landscape formed by the Danube River Freedom of Choice TM Inclusions Signature Invitation A Royal Invitation 21 Day Magnificent Europe Paris to Prague 3 Nights Paris | 14 Night River Cruise from Amsterdam to Budapest | 3 Nights Prague France | Belgium | Netherlands | Germany | Austria | Slovakia | Hungary | Czech Republic TRAVEL THROUGH 8 COUNTRIES The Royal Collection YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED... Visit Namedy Castle, home to Germany's Princess Heide von Hohenzollern. As a guest of honour, you're granted the freedom to wander about the castle's opulent rooms, hidden nooks and manicured gardens. As the evening draws in, enjoy a Champagne Reception in the Knight's Hall before indulging in a banquet dinner, accompanied by a lyrical classical piano recital. www.aptouring.co.nz