Grand Voyage of Europe
River Cruise
Grand Voyage of Europe with Transylvania
Grand Voyage of Europe with Transylvania
Discover the charms of Europe from west to east on a scenic river cruise beginning in Amsterdam. Journey through historic towns and iconic cities including Nuremberg, Vienna, and Budapest, enjoying a mix of cultural experiences and stunning landscapes. Cruise the dramatic Iron Gates gorge before concluding your adventure with immersive visits to Bran Castle, Brașov, and the lively streets of Bucharest in Romania’s captivating Carpathian region.
Itinerary
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Trip Inclusions
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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.
Namedy Castle
Princess Heide von Hohenzollern graciously welcomes APT guests into her home, Namedy Castle, a royal escape set near the Rhine River in Germany. After wandering through the castle and its manicured gardens during this exclusive Signature Experience, you’ll attend a cocktail party, where a pianist sets the mood.
Cocktail Party and Private Performance at Vienna’s City Palace
Head to the princely family of Liechtenstein’s City Palace in the heart of the Austrian capital of Vienna, where we have arranged an exclusive cocktail party and private recital, just for you. During this extraordinary Signature Experience, a full orchestra will perform classical masterpieces by Mozart and Strauss. You will also be enchanted by an operatic recital.
Gaisberg Mountain Lunch and ‘The Sound of Music’ Show
On this incredible Signature Experience in Austria, be welcomed by a Jagdhornbläser – 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 show featuring music from the classic film, ‘The Sound of Music’.
Iron Gates Cruising
Prepare to witness one of nature’s grandest spectacles as your ship glides through the Iron Gates, a dramatic passage where the Danube weaves between soaring cliffs and forest-clad slopes. Carving the boundary between Serbia and Romania, this awe-inspiring series of gorges offers a truly unforgettable cruising experience.
Bran Castle
Explore Romania's Bran Castle, also known as ‘Dracula’s Castle’. Perched atop a rocky hill overlooking the town of Bran, the castle’s striking orange turrets tower above a thick forest of trees in the majestic Carpathian Mountains. Wander through the castle's many rooms and admire the 19th-century antiques.
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 specifiedÂ