Culturally, historically and visually Amsterdam, Budapest, Vienna, Prague, Paris and Bruges are vastly different, but on this 23 day adventure they combine wonderfully to highlight the sheer diversity of the Europe.
Day 1. Arrive Paris
Be met and transferred to your hotel, before a Welcome Reception tonight.
Day 2. Paris, Freedom of Choice Touring
After breakfast, choose from a range of unique sightseeing options. Tonight, enjoy a Paris Illuminations tour after a special dinner cruise on the Seine.
Day 3. Paris at Leisure
Today is yours to enjoy at leisure. Tonight, you may like to see an optional Moulin Rouge show (own expense).
Day 4. Paris, Bruges
Travel to Bruges in Belgium, one of Western Europe’s most visited medieval cities. Visit a local beer house to sample famed Belgian beer and mussels.
Day 5. Bruges Sightseeing
Enjoy a canal cruise followed by a walking tour through the historic attractions of the city’s beautiful World Heritage-listed centre. Later, drop in on a chocolate shop to sample renowned Belgian chocolates.
Day 6. Bruges, Amsterdam
Today travel by coach to Amsterdam. On the way, stop in historic Antwerp, once the richest city in Europe. On arrival, board your river ship.
Day 7. Amsterdam, Freedom of Choice Touring
Choose from an exciting range of activities in Amsterdam. Back on board, enjoy the Captain’s Gala Welcome Dinner.
Day 8. Düsseldorf, Freedom of Choice Touring, Cologne
From Düsseldorf, take an excursion to Maastricht or to the 2012 Floriade World Expo. Later, tour Cologne.
Day 9. Rüdesheim, Freedom of Choice Touring
In Rüdesheim, your touring options include a tour of Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum or a visit to a Rhine Valley winery for a tour and tasting.
Day 10. Freudenberg, Wertheim, Freedom of Choice Touring
Travel to Wertheim and select from a guided walking tour, a bicycle tour, or a paddle tour on the Tauber River. Later, enjoy a glass of sparkling Sekt at medieval Wertheim Castle.
Day 11. Würzburg, Kitzingen Freedom of Choice Touring
Choose your activity in Würzburg, then sample wines at an exclusive wine event in the oldest wine cellar in Germany in Kitzingen, followed by a medieval themed dinner on board.
Day 12. Bamberg
Disembark outside Bamberg and travel into this World Heritage-listed city for a tour, including a visit to a Bamberg Beer Haus, where you can sample a local brew compliments of APT.
Day 13. Nuremberg, Freedom of Choice Touring
In Nuremberg, take a tour of the city’s medieval sights, explore by Segway, or see the key sites of World War II.
Day 14. Regensburg, Freedom of Choice Touring
Arrive in Regensburg and again enjoy a choice of touring options.
Day 15. Passau - Linz, Freedom of Choice Touring
Today, perhaps join a tour to Salzburg, visit Ceský Krumlov for a tour, or enjoy a guided tour of Passau.
Day 16. Melk, Freedom of Choice Touring, Dürnstein
This morning, tour Melk Abbey. Afterwards, choose your activity.
Day 17. Vienna, Dine Around Dinner
Tour Vienna this morning and choose from three exciting dining options tonight.
Day 18. Vienna, Freedom of Choice Touring
Choose your touring activity today from our four exciting options.
Day 19. Budapest
Enjoy a tour of Budapest, then visit the Hungarian State Opera House for a tour, a private opera recital and a glass of champagne.
Day 20. Budapest, Disembark Ship, Velké Bílovice, Prague
Depart Budapest and travel to Velké Bílovice for lunch, then continue to Prague.
Day 21. Prague Sightseeing
This morning, tour Prague. Later, enjoy a private tour of Municipal House in Prague’s Old Town, followed by coffee and cake.
Day 22. Prague at Leisure
Enjoy a day at leisure to further explore Prague. Tonight, enjoy a Farewell Dinner at the famous Art Nouveau Café and Restaurant Imperial.
Day 23. Depart Prague
After breakfast this morning you’ll be transferred to the airport.
