Magnificent Europe
Magnificent Europe
Explore the Best of Europe
Embark on our signature river journey—an all-time favourite among travellers seeking the ultimate European escape. This luxurious, all-inclusive cruise invites you to explore the continent’s most iconic waterways in style. Begin in the captivating city of Budapest, where grand architecture and rich history welcome you. Sail onward to Vienna, a city of imperial elegance and musical legacy. Drift through charming riverside villages and timeless towns, each brimming with character and hidden treasures. As you journey along the Danube and Rhine, indulge in world-class dining and personalised service aboard your premium river ship. Conclude your adventure in Amsterdam, where picturesque canals and vibrant culture offer the perfect finale. This unforgettable voyage is your gateway to Europe’s most enchanting destinations.
Magnificent Europe with APT
Step aboard your luxurious APT river ship and journey between Amsterdam and Budapest, tracing the legendary Rhine, Main, and Danube rivers. Discover the storybook beauty of towns like Miltenberg and Dürnstein, where cobbled lanes and hilltop castles evoke centuries past. Cruise through the dramatic Rhine Gorge, past terraced vineyards and half-timbered villages, and immerse yourself in the enchanting landscapes of Bavaria and the Wachau Valley. Along the way, savour regional wines, indulge in world-class cuisine with six onboard venues, plus in-suite dining, and relax on the Sun Deck as Europe’s striking scenery unfolds before you. This is river cruising, redefined.
Day 1: Arrive Amsterdam, Embark Ship
Day 2: Amsterdam
Day 3: Andernach
Day 4: Rüdesheim
Day 5: Miltenberg
Day 6: Würzburg
Day 7: Bamberg
Day 8: Nuremberg
Day 9: Regensburg
Day 10: Passau, Salzburg, Linz
Day 11: Melk, Dürnstein
Day 12: Vienna
Day 13: Vienna
Day 14: Budapest
Day 15: Disembark Ship, Depart Budapest
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 while 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.
Designed by the globally acclaimed Hecker Guthrie 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 environmentally friendly technology currently available, earning Green Award Gold status. We champion sustainable best practices by eliminating single-use plastics and offering thoughtfully designed menus that help minimise food waste.
A high crew-to-guest ratio ensures impeccable onboard service, while every suite category features indulgent in-suite dining. Your ship also has a dedicated Cruise Director, superb onboard entertainment and a wellness host.
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’.
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