Magnificent Europe with Paris and Prague

River cruising really is the ideal way to learn of the history, embrace the culture and absorb the beauty of Europe. Discover the beauty of Paris before joining your cruise from Amsterdam to Budapest and finish 21 days later in the stunning city of Prague.

• Save $1,200* per couple.
• Plus free arrival and departure transfers (valued at $260 per couple).
• For Travel from 1 April to 30 October 2008.
• Book by 30 June 2007.

Paris, Amsterdam, Cologne, Würzburg, Nuremberg, Regensburg, Vienna, Bratislava, Budapest and Prague

• 14 night cruise on board the ms Amadagio/Amalegro/Amacello/Amadante
• Cruising the Legendary Rhine, Main River, Main-Danube Canal and The Blue Danube.

Itinerary

Day 1. Arrive Paris.
You will be met at the airport by your APT Tour Director and transferred free to the hotel. Meet your -fellow travellers tonight at the Welcome Cocktail Reception.
Three Night Stay: Paris, Sofitel Bercy or similar.

Day 2. Paris Sightseeing.
Enjoy Paris' famous sights during our guided tour. Visit Notre Dame Cathedral, see the unique Louvre museum, the commemorative Arc de Triomphe, Opera, Madeleine, Champs Elysées and much more. The remainder of the afternoon is free.
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Day 3. Paris.
A full day to explore the amazing City of Light. Perhaps stroll along the boutique-lined boulevards, visit the top of the Eiffel Tower, sip coffee in the buzzing Latin Quarter, or chat with one of the many artists along the banks of the Seine River.
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Day 4. Amsterdam.
CRUISE FROM AMSTERDAM TO BUDAPEST Your luxurious river cruise ship the ms Amadagio, ms Amalegro, ms Amacello or ms Amadante is moored near Amsterdam's city centre, awaiting your arrival. Be met on arrival and transfer free to your ship to meet your fellow travellers this evening at the Welcome Cocktail Reception. Then, following dinner, relax in the lounge or walk back into town to discover Amsterdam's famous nightlife.
14 night cruise on board the ms Amadagio/Amalegro/Amacello/Amadante
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Day 5. Amsterdam.
After breakfast, admire the architecture of the city on a guided canal boat tour. Sail in the glass-top boat past beautiful 17th century homes, charming churches and 16th century merchant houses. Enjoy free time before departing Amsterdam around lunch. There is an afternoon information briefing as you cruise towards Germany. Tonight you'll be a guest at the Captain's Gala Welcome Dinner.
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Day 6. Cologne – Koblenz.
CRUISING THE LEGENDARY RHINE Arrive in Cologne for a morning walking tour through the old part of the city. At lunchtime, continue to 2,000 year old Koblenz, located at the confluence of the Rhine and the Moselle rivers. Enjoy an evening city walk through town, set in one of Germany's most important wine regions.
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Day 7. Mainz.
Today, sail through the Rhine Gorge, the river's most beautiful stretch, passing castle after castle. See the legendary Lorelei Rock, where enchanting songs of local beauties lured sailors to their doom. In Mainz, famous for being the home of Gutenburg, enjoy a walking tour, with some free time to explore before the ship sails this afternoon. Tonight's Crew Show will conclude a great day of cruising.
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Day 8. Miltenberg – Wertheim.
MAIN RIVER AND MAIN-DANUBE CANAL Arrive in Miltenberg and disembark for a morning walking tour of this delightful old Franconian town, revealing narrow cobblestone streets and gabled, half-timbered houses. Shop for souvenirs before travelling to Wertheim, where we witness a glass-blowing performance before re-boarding the ship. Relax while you cruise through the sunny valleys of the meandering Main River.
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Day 9. Würzburg.
After breakfast and a morning filled with beautiful Main River scenery, you'll be enchanted by Würzburg. Surrounded by sloping hills covered with vineyards, the city is the capital of Lower Franconia and a major centre of wine and trade. During your tour, take in all the significant sights, including the magnificent Residential Palace. This afternoon, continue to explore Würzburg on your own or join us for an optional excursion to medieval Rothenburg, a beautiful walled city situated on the Romanic Road. After dinner, enjoy a medieval music performance in the ship's lounge. Cruise overnight to Bamberg.
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Day 10. Bamberg.
In the afternoon, enter the Main-Danube Canal at Bamberg, which was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1993. Disembark for an intriguing guided tour of this medieval gem, with its uniquely intact townscape. Marvel at the Old Town Hall, which straddles the river, and the city's serpentine streets with quaint houses and 18th century mansions. From here, travel by road through the picturesque countryside to rejoin your ship. Continue along the Main-Danube Canal to ancient Nuremberg, capital of the state of Franconia.
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Day 11. Nuremberg – Continental Divide.
Enjoy a guided morning tour of this historic city with its fabulous Gothic churches and elegant patrician houses. See the storybook 900 year-old ramparts that surround the city, the Imperial Castle and the Justice Palace where the War Crimes Tri-bunal sat in 1946. At lunchtime, continue to transit the Main-Danube Canal as you arrive at the highest point of your cruise 435 metres above sea level before descending through stair-step locks.
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Day 12. Regensburg.THE BLUE DANUBE Farewell the Main-Danube Canal as we cruise along its final stretch. Today we take the opportunity to visit Regensburg, one of Germany's best preserved medieval cities, featuring one of the oldest bridges crossing the Danube. A guided tour includes the Old Town Hall and the Porta Pretoria gates to a Roman fort built in 179 AD.
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Day 13. Passau – Linz.
Early this morning the ship takes you through scenic valleys and past charming riverside towns. After breakfast, arrive in picturesque Passau, where the rivers Inn and Ilz join the Danube. During your walking tour, gaze at this fairytale city founded more than 2,000 years ago. Or, take an optional full day tour to Salzburg and its most popular Sound of Music sights including the Wedding Church, exquisite Mirabell Gardens, the Great Salzburg Festival Hall and much more. For those staying on board, enjoy a scenic cruise from Passau into Austria and on to Linz. After dinner, take a walk through this delightful town, Austria's third largest city and a major river port.
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Day 14. Melk – Dürnstein – Krems.
Cruise through the Wachau Valley this morning. A guided tour takes you to Melk's magnificent Benedictine Abbey, one of Europe's largest baroque monasteries. From here, continue on a short cruise to Dürnstein. Marvel at the blue Baroque Stifts-kirche. Above town you'll spot the ruins of the castle where Richard the Lionheart, the King of England, was imprisoned in 1192. Your walking tour through cobblestone streets reveals quaint 16th century townhouses and taverns. Continue through the lovely Wachau Valley, dotted with castles, to the little riverside towns of Krems, centre of the Wachau wine industry, the products of which you will sample tonight.
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Day 15. Vienna. A wonderful day to savour the baroque elegance of Vienna. A guided sightseeing tour includes Hofburg Palace, the Vienna Opera House, Ringstrasse and St. Stephen's Cathedral. Enjoy a free afternoon to stroll along the main shopping street, Kärntnerstrasse, or sample some of Vienna's famous pastries. Tonight explore the vibrant Austrian capital on your own, or come along for an optional Mozart and Strauss concert.
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Day 16. Vienna – Bratislava.
Spend another morning in Vienna at your leisure or maybe join an optional tour to the imperial Schönbrunn Palace. In the afternoon, a tour of Bratislava reveals the city's major sights, including the Old Town Hall, Mirbach Palace and gothic St. Martin's Cathedral. From Bratislava Castle, you will enjoy breathtaking views overlooking three countries – Slovakia, Austria and Hungary. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure, followed by an evening music performance on board.
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Day 17. Budapest.
The morning is free for last minute souvenir shopping. Afternoon sightseeing includes historic Buda Castle, where you have a splendid view of the twin cities of Buda and Pest spread over both banks of the Danube River. Your tour also features 500 year-old Matthias Church, St. Stephen's Basilica, distinctive Fisherman's Bastion, the marvellous Royal Palace and much more. Tonight enjoy a Gala Fare-well Dinner complete with Gypsy violinists.
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Day 18. Budapest – Prague.
Today we disembark our ship and travel to beautiful Prague.
Three Night Stay: Prague, Intercontinental Hotel or similar.
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Day 19. Prague Sightseeing.
This morning, take a walking tour of the Old Town. Visit the ancient Hradcany Castle courtyard, St. Vitus and Golden Lane, Jewish Quarter and the Old Market Square. This afternoon is free, so perhaps join an excursion to a WWII camp.
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Day 20. Prague.
A free day at leisure. Tonight we enjoy a farewell dinner at a local tavern.
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Day 21. Depart Prague.
After breakfast, depart Prague for your free transfer to the airport.
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What's Included

APT Guaranteed Inclusions

• Arrival and departure transfers
• Sightseeing tour of Paris
• Guided canal boat tour of Amsterdam
• Walking tour of Cologne and city walk of Koblenz
• Guided walking tour of Mainz
• Walking tour of Miltenberg
• Wertheim, glass-blowing demonstration
• Tour of Würzburg, including the Residential Palace
• Enjoy guided tours of Nuremberg and Bamberg
• Guided walking tour of Regensburg
• Walking tour through Passau
• Guided tour of the Benedictine Abbey in Melk
• Walking tour of Dürnstein
• Vienna sightseeing tour & visit to Opera House
• Guided tour of Bratislava
• Sightseeing tour of Budapest
• Sightseeing tour of Prague
• 1,000-year-old Hradcany Castle courtyard

Finest Dining

• Superb on board dining with all meals included
• Cocktail Reception and Welcome Dinner
• Captain's Gala Dinner
• Quality wines with dinner
• Special highlights including folklore performances, wine tastings, lectures, theme dinners, local festivities and on board music performances

Outstanding Places to Stay

• 14 night cruise in an outside cabin
• On board amenities including bicycles, elevator, fitness centre, massage and beauty salon, souvenir shop and Club Lounge
• 3 nights Paris, Sofitel Bercy or similar
• 3 nights Prague, Intercontinental Hotel or similar

The APT Difference

• Services of a professional Cruise Manager and APT Tour Director
• All English speaking staff on board
• 6-star service and facilities
• APT ownership of luxury river ship fleet

Additional Information

• Single supplement available on application
• Port charges – add A$260 per person.
• All departures are guaranteed.
• Cruise Upgrades available. Please inquire.
• Prices are for Land Content only per person
• Prague to Paris, please see tour code EUMCPA21

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Rates

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All prices are displayed in Australian Dollars (AUD)