Magnificent Europe - Budapest to Amsterdam

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Tour Code EUMCR15
Itinerary Valid 1 Mar. 2013 - 31 Dec. 2013
Trip Duration 15 days
Accommodation Luxury Cruise Ship
Meals 41 meals included

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Day 1. Arrive Budapest

Be met at the airport on arrival and transferred to your river ship. The remainder of the day is yours to enjoy at leisure, before a Welcome Reception this evening.

Stay: 14 Nights: one of APT’s luxurious Aria Class or Concerto Class river ships

Daily Meal Included:  • Dinner

Day 2. Budapest

Tour Budapest, including a visit to the Hungarian State Opera House. Tonight, enjoy the Captain’s Gala Welcome Dinner on board.

Daily Meals Included:  • Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner

Day 3. Vienna, Dine Around Dinner

After a city tour, choose where to dine tonight.

Daily Meals Included:  • Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner

Day 4. Vienna, Freedom of Choice Touring

Savour your second day in Vienna today with a choice of four touring options.

Daily Meals Included:  • Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner

Day 5 Dürnstein, Freedom of Choice Touring, Melk

Select your touring activity in Dürnstein before exploring Melk Abbey.

Daily Meals Included:  • Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner

Day 6. Linz, Freedom of Choice Touring, Passau

On arrival in Linz, perhaps enjoy a tour then cruise to Passau, set off on a trip to Salzburg or take a day tour to Ceský Krumlov in the Czech Republic.

Daily Meals Included:  • Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner

Day 7. Regensburg, Freedom of Choice Touring

In Regensburg, take a tour, visit the Audi Museum and Factory or go on a bicycle tour to the temple of Walhalla.

Daily Meals Included:  • Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner

Day 8. Nuremberg, Freedom of Choice Touring

Choose from a World War II tour or a medieval tour of Nuremberg today.

Daily Meals Included:  • Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner

Day 9. Bamberg

Explore the enchanting city of Bamberg today, including a visit to a Beer Haus to enjoy a beer.

Daily Meals Included:  • Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner

Day 10. Kitzingen, Freedom of Choice Touring, Würzburg

This morning, enjoy a wine tasting event in Kitzingen. Then tour Würzburg or visit Rothenburg.

Daily Meals Included:  • Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner

Day 11. Wertheim, Freedom of Choice Touring, Freudenberg - Miltenberg

Choose from a walking tour or a bicycle tour in Wertheim. Then take a private tour of Wertheim Castle, enjoy a glass of Sekt and absorb the superb views.

Daily Meals Included:  • Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner

Day 12. Rüdesheim, Freedom of Choice Touring

Arrive in Rüdesheim and choose from a great range of tours.

Daily Meals Included:  • Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner

Day 13. Cologne, Düsseldorf, Freedom of Choice Touring

Tour Cologne then cruise to Düsseldorf, or explore Maastricht.

Daily Meals Included:  • Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner

Day 14. Amsterdam, Freedom of Choice Touring

In Amsterdam this morning, choose from a guided canal cruise or a tour of the famous Van Gogh Museum.

Daily Meals Included:  • Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner

Day 15. Amsterdam, Disembark Ship

After breakfast today, disembark your ship and transfer to the airport.

Daily Meal Included:  • Breakfast

All prices are displayed in US Dollars (USD)

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Virtual Tour

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APT Platinum Series

  • Butler, free room service and champagne on arrival for guests in selected suite categories
  • Freedom of Choice Touring in Vienna, Dürnstein, Linz, Regensburg, Nuremberg, Würzburg, Wertheim, Rüdesheim, Cologne and Amsterdam
  • Dine Around Dinner in Vienna
  • Wine and beer included with lunch and dinner while on board your cruise
  • Services of an APT Cruise Director
  • APT Exclusive! Included Signature Experiences - in select locations, enjoy exclusive or unique activities featured specifically for APT guests
  • Visit the Hungarian State Opera House in Budapest for a private tour, a glass of champagne and a private music recital
  • Take a private tour of Wertheim Castle and enjoy a glass of Sekt as you gaze out over the Main and Tauber rivers

Included Signature Experiences

  • Enjoy a tour, recital and a champagne at the Hungarian State Opera House
  • Have a beer at a Bamberg Beer Haus
  • In Kitzingen, enjoy an exclusive wine event
  • Enjoy a private tour of Wertheim Castle followed by a glass of Sekt

APT Guaranteed Inclusions

  • Airport transfers and tipping included
  • Enjoy excursions and entertainment included
  • Enjoy the services of an APT Cruise Director on board, and an APT Tour Director during all land touring

Freedom of Choice Touring

  • Enjoy Freedom of Choice Touring in a total of 11 destinations, including
  • Vienna - explore Schönbrunn Palace, tour the Fine Arts Museum, see the Hofburg Crown Jewels, visit Spanish Riding School or take a trip to Bratislava

Outstanding Accommodation

  • Enjoy 14 nights on a luxurious Aria or Concerto class river ship

Finest Dining

  • Enjoy 14 Breakfasts, 13 Lunches and 14 Dinners
  • All meals, as well as quality local wines with dinner, included on board

Taxes and Tour Notes

  • Price includes port charges and taxes
  • Disruptions to cruising and itinerary arrangements may occur
  • Prices are for land content only per person
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Trip Notes