Itinerary Day 1. Arrive Paris On arrival in Paris, be met at the airport and transfer to your hotel. Enjoy time to relax before a Welcome Reception. Three Night Stay: Paris, the equally luxurious Hotel du Louvre or Radisson Ambassador Day 2. Paris Sightseeing This morning, discover the sights of Paris on a guided sightseeing tour. See the Champs Élysées, the Arc de Triomphe and journey up to the second viewing level of the Eiffel Tower. This evening, after time at leisure, get to know your fellow travellers at a Welcome Dinner. Bx1 Dx1 Day 3. Paris at Leisure Enjoy a day at leisure to explore Paris as you choose. Tonight perhaps see a show at the Moulin Rouge (own expense). Bx1 Day 4. Paris - Amsterdam, Embark Ship Travel to Amsterdam and transfer to your luxury river ship, moored close to the city centre. 14 Night Stay: A luxurious APT river ship Bx1 Dx1 Day 5. Amsterdam, Freedom of Choice Touring Today, with Freedom of Choice touring, perhaps take a canal boat tour or visit the Van Gogh Museum. Back on board, enjoy the Captain’s Gala Welcome Dinner. Bx1 Lx1 Dx1 Day 6. Cologne - Koblenz Today take a city tour of Cologne, then continue to Koblenz. Bx1 Lx1 Dx1 Day 7. Koblenz - Rüdesheim Cruise the Rhine Gorge to Rüdesheim, and tour Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum. Bx1 Lx1 Dx1 Day 8. Wertheim, Miltenberg Arrive in Wertheim and travel to Miltenberg for a tour then return to Wertheim and continue cruising. Bx1 Lx1 Dx1 Day 9. Würzburg, Rothenburg Tour Würzburg, then enjoy an included excursion to Rothenburg, a beautiful walled city. Bx1 Lx1 Dx1 Day 10. Bamberg Tour Bamberg, then perhaps visit a Bamberg Beer Haus and enjoy a local brew compliments of APT. Back on board, the ship enters the Main-Danube Canal. Bx1 Lx1 Dx1 Day 11. Nuremberg - Continental Divide, Freedom of Choice Touring In Nuremberg today, choose from a medieval city tour or a World War II tour. Bx1 Lx1 Dx1 Day 12. Regensburg Arrive in medieval Regensburg and take a guided tour. Bx1 Lx1 Dx1 Day 13. Passau - Linz, Freedom of Choice Touring Today, choose from a day tour to Salzburg, a tour of Passau then a cruise to Linz or an excursion to Cesky Krumlov. Then in Linz, enjoy an evening stroll tonight. Bx1 Lx1 Dx1 Day 14. Melk - Dürnstein - Weissenkirchen Tour Melk’s Benedictine Abbey, head to Dürnstein for a tour, then cruise back to Weissenkirchen and sample Wachau Valley wines. Bx1 Lx1 Dx1 Day 15. Vienna, Freedom of Choice Touring Today choose from a guided walking tour of Schönbrunn Palace or take a city tour of Vienna. Tonight, perhaps take in an optional Mozart and Strauss concert (own expense). Bx1 Lx1 Dx1 Day 16. Vienna - Bratislava, Freedom of Choice Touring In Bratislava, visit Bratislava Castle then choose from a medieval city tour or visit landmarks of the city’s Communist past. Bx1 Lx1 Dx1 Day 17. APT EXCLUSIVE! Budapest, Hungarian State Opera House In Budapest, take a city tour then enjoy a tour, a glass of champagne and a short private opera recital at the Hungarian State Opera House. Bx1 Lx1 Dx1 Day 18. Budapest, Disembark Ship - Prague Disembark the ship and travel to Prague, with the evening free. Three Night Stay: The luxurious Prague Imperial Hotel or President Hotel Prague Bx1 Day 19. Prague Sightseeing Take a tour of Prague today. Visit Hradcany Castle courtyard and St Vitus, then walk over Charles Bridge to the Old Market Square. This afternoon is free. Tonight, perhaps take in a folklore performance over a dinner of local specialities (own expense). Bx1 Day 20. Prague at Leisure Today enjoy a day at leisure in Prague. Perhaps join an optional excursion to Kutná Hora (own expense). This evening, enjoy a fitting end to your wonderful holiday at a Farewell Dinner with your fellow travellers. Bx1 Dx1 Day 21. Depart Prague After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your onward flight. Bx1 |