Magnificent Europe
Overview
*Prices are per person (pp), AUD, twin share and inclusive and economy flights. Prices correct as at 29 Oct 2024. Limited offers on set departures are available and subject to availability. Offer valid until 30 November 2024, unless sold out prior.
Inclusions
Inclusions:
- Experiences in 14 destinations
- 14 nights on a luxury river ship with the services of an expert Cruise Director
- Freedom of Choice Inclusions
- A total of 41 meals and a wide range of onboard beverages
- Butler, room service and laundry (select suites)Transfers, port charges and gratuities
- Exclusive - Visit Vienna’s City Palace for a cocktail party and private classical concert
- Exclusive - Enjoy a special ‘Sound of Music’ show in Salzburg
Signature Experiences
Designed Exclusively for APT guests
SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE
These once-in-a-lifetime moments allow you to experience an unforgettable world of exclusive moments, incredible cultures and charming surprises
FREEDOM OF CHOICE™
Give your holiday a personal touch with a choice of included sightseeing or dining options
- Visit five countries, including the Netherlands, Germany,
Austria, Slovakia and Hungary. - Three Signature Experiences, including a visit to a traditional
restaurant overlooking Salzburg for an exclusive ‘Sound of
Music’ show. - All meals in a wide range of dining venues, all-day onboard
beverages, transfers, gratuities and port charges included
Itinerary
Day 1 - Budapest, Embark Ship
Welcome to Budapest! We’ll meet you on arrival and transfer you to your luxurious floating home for the next 15 days. Unpack, relax and get acquainted with your ship.
Stay: 14 Nights, a Concerto River Ship
Meals: Dinner
Day 2 - Budapest
Enjoy a morning city tour of Budapest taking in its historic monuments. This afternoon, set sail for Vienna.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3 - Vienna
Enjoy a relaxing morning sailing to Vienna. On arrival, take in the city’s many landmarks along the Ringstrasse, as well as St Stephen’s Cathedral.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4 - Vienna
SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE
After dinner, head to the princely family of Liechtenstein’s City Palace in the heart of Vienna, where we have arranged an exclusive cocktail party and private recital, just for you. A full orchestra will perform classical masterpieces by Mozart and Strauss. You will also be enchanted by an operatic recital and a performance by some members of the Mozart Boys’ Choir.
FREEDOM OF CHOICE™
Perhaps visit the 1,441-room Schonbrunn Palace and its gardens. Otherwise, tick another country off your list and journey to Slovakia’s Bratislava.
After your chosen activity this morning, we have arranged a special Signature Experience.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5 - Durnstein, Melk
FREEDOM OF CHOICE™
Choose to ride a bike through the Wachau Valley or cruise to Melk for a tour of Melk Abbey.
Explore the beautiful town of Durnstein before choosing your activity.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6 - Linz, Salzburg, Passau
SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE
Be welcomed by a Jagdhornblaser – a hunting horn blower – into a rustic, traditional restaurant on the Gaisberg mountain overlooking Salzburg. Enjoy a welcome drink as you soak in the scenery before savouring a delicious lunch, followed by a ‘Sound of Music’ show.
Take a guided tour of Salzburg before a Signature Experience.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7 - Regensburg
FREEDOM OF CHOICE™
In Regensburg, explore its atmospheric World Heritage-listed city centre or perhaps get active and take a guided bike ride to the Walhalla memorial.
Once again, enjoy the chance to personalise your day.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8 - Nuremberg
FREEDOM OF CHOICE™
Perhaps journey through Nuremberg’s World War II sites. Or join a tour focused on Nuremberg's medieval history.
Set out on your preferred activity.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 9 - Bamberg
On arrival into Bamberg, join an exploration with a local expert to uncover everything this World Heritage-listed city has to offer. Otherwise, take it easy and relax on board.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 10 - Wurzburg
FREEDOM OF CHOICE™
Embark on a walk to Wurzburg Residence. Alternatively, perhaps travel to the fairy-tale town of Rothenburg, or join a hike to Marienberg Fortress.
Choose how you'll spend your day.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 11 - Miltenberg
Step ashore in Miltenberg today and set out on a guided exploration. Wander through cobblestoned streets and admire the town’s enchanting half-timbered houses before time at leisure to explore on your own.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 12 - Rudesheim, Andernach
FREEDOM OF CHOICE™
Take gondola ride or a visit to Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum.
In Rudesheim, choose between two experiences. Later, cruise through the Rhine Valley to Andernach, where your ship will dock overnight. Alternatively, visit a historic wine cellar for a tasting of Rhine Valley wines.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 13 - Andernach
SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE
Visit Namedy Castle for a morning tea and piano recital.
Today enjoy a Signature Experience. The afternoon will be spent sailing onwards to the Netherlands.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 14 - Amsterdam
FREEDOM OF CHOICE™
Cruise the canals on a glass-top boat or visit Zaanse Schans. Otherwise, stay on board and relax and unwind. Arrive into Amsterdam and set out on your chosen activity. Tonight, enjoy the Captain’s farewell dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 15 - Disembark Ship, Depart Amsterdam
Sadly, the time has come to say goodbye and be transferred to the airport.
Meals: Breakfast
