Western Front Explorer
River Cruise
Western Front Explorer
Western Front Explorer
Explore Amsterdam and immerse yourself in World War I history in the Somme battlefields, visiting Fromelles, Ypres and Passchendaele. Discover Bruges, Ghent and Antwerp.
Itinerary
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Trip Inclusions
Discover the inclusions provided on your all-inclusive tour, ensuring a stress-free journey where every detail is taken care of.
Tour Highlights
These exclusive or unique experiences are thoughtfully curated to take you on an inspiring journey beneath the surface of local history, culture and traditions. What's more, these once-in-a-lifetime moments are often not available to a regular traveller. The following highlights are just a taste of what we have prepared, especially for you.
Château Neercanne
Savour a delectable lunch at Château Neercanne, located near Maastricht in the Netherlands. On this sensational Signature Experience, take in the impressive vistas across the Jeker Valley from the hotel's terraces.
Private Visit to the Kröller-Müller Museum
On a Signature Experience in the village of Otterlo in the Netherlands, visit the Kröller-Müller Museum, which has been opened privately for APT guests. Discover the museum's sculptural art collection, including masterpieces by Claude Monet, Van Gogh and Pablo Picasso.
Battlefields of Fromelles
Visit the WWI Battlefields of Fromelles in northern France, including the Pheasant Wood Cemetery and the VC Corner Australian Cemetery.
Flanders Fields Battlefields
Set out on a captivating journey to the Flanders Fields battlefields in Belgium. Visit the Memorial Museum Passchendaele 1917, Tyne Cot Cemetery – the largest British Commonwealth war cemetery in the world – and the Polygon Wood battlefield.
Somme Battlefields and Sir John Monash Centre
Embark on a deeply moving exploration of the Somme battlefields in France, including the 1st and 2nd Australian Division Memorials. Visit the Thiepval Memorial, also known as the Memorial to the Missing of the Somme. Continue to the Sir John Monash Centre, situated on the grounds of the Villers-Bretonneux Military Cemetery, for an immersive journey into the stories of Australian soldiers who served on the Western Front during World War I.
Keukenhof Gardens
Visit the Keukenhof Gardens in Amsterdam, encompassing more than 70 acres of renowned gardens and parklands. Relish the chance to admire the spectacular display of bulb flowers in bloom, including colourful tulips.
What's On Board
With a host of alluring features, our brand-new, ultra-modern river ships, APT Solara and APT Ostara, offer unmatched opulence and style when travelling along the Rhine, Main and Danube Rivers. Whether enjoying a cocktail up on the Sun Deck or retreating to your spacious, light-filled suite, there is so much to discover on board.
Crafted in Melbourne by the globally acclaimed Hecker Guthrie design team, our brand-new vessels seamlessly blend contemporary elegance with timeless allure, drawing inspiration from Europe's waterways, seasons, and locales.
Our ships utilise the most advanced and environmentally friendly technology currently available, which has earned us Green Award ‘Gold’ status. We champion eco-conscious best practices with no single-use plastics, and menus that minimise food waste.
A high crew-to-guest ratio offers impeccable onboard service and all suite categories feature indulgent in-suite dining. Your ship will have a dedicated Cruise Director on board, superb entertainment and a wellness host.
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Itinerary, inclusions and pricing are subject to change
Prices are for land/cruise only. Flights not included unless specified