Arctic Glass Igloos
Catch a glimpse of the ethereal Northern Lights from your igloo in Rovaniemi
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Destinations
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Land and River Cruise
Northern Lights and Lapland with Magnificent Europe
Helsinki → Budapest
Trip Code: EUMCFL22
Your Vacation Includes
- Experiences in 16 destinations
- 7 nights' authentic land accommodation and 14 nights on a luxury river ship
- Freedom of Choice Inclusions
- A total of 54 meals and a wide range of onboard beverages
- Expert Tour and Cruise Directors
- Butler, room service and laundry (select suites)
- Transfers, porterage, port charges and gratuities
- Visit a reindeer farm and test your racing skills with a sleigh ride, then feed the friendly reindeer
Map & Itinerary
Helsinki → Budapest
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
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Arrive Helsinki
Welcome to Helsinki. We’ll meet you on arrival and transfer you to your hotel. This evening, come together for a welcome reception.
Stay: Helsinki, Hotel Kamp
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Helsinki, Rovaniemi (Glass Igloos)
This morning after breakfast, board your included flight to Rovaniemi and travel out to your accommodation, where you will stay in a glass igloo for two nights. This evening, be shown how to take the best pictures on your own camera, which will come in handy should you see the Northern Lights. Later, snuggle in and feel as if you’re sleeping in the open air, while being warm and cosy inside. If you’re lucky, you might even catch a glimpse of the ethereal Northern Lights from your igloo.
Stay: Two Nights, Rovaniemi, Arctic Snow Hotel & Glass Igloos
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Rovaniemi (Glass Igloos)
SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE
Visit a reindeer farm and set out on a sleigh ride before feeding the reindeer.
This morning, visit the Arktikum, a science museum that provides an insight into the history of the region. You will also enjoy a short presentation, ‘The Land of Snow and Northern Lights’. Enjoy lunch in a traditional Sami hut, where you can sample the local coffee, unique crowberry juice and homemade pastries.
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Rovaniemi
FREEDOM OF CHOICE™
Perhaps embark on an active snowshoe excursion. A local expert guide will lead you along an incredible series of snow-covered forest trails. Alternatively, set out for an ice fishing excursion at a near by lake.
The choice is yours when it comes to today’s sightseeing. Later, pay a visit to Santa Claus Village before returning to the centre of Rovaniemi. This evening, enjoy dinner at a local restaurant known for its traditional Lappish cuisine.
Stay: Two Nights, Rovaniemi, Arctic Light Hotel
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Rovaniemi, Ranua
SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE
Enjoy a sleigh ride pulled by a team of husky dogs.
Travel to Ranua Wildlife Park, one of the northernmost zoos in the world, home to arctic animals including polar bears and lynx. Return to Rovaniemi, where you will have the evening at leisure.
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Rovaniemi, Helsinki
Transfer to Rovaniemi airport for your included return flight to Helsinki. On arrival, take a guided tour of the Iitalla & Arabia Design Centre, where you’ll learn about the history of Finnish ceramic art and glass design.
Stay: Two Nights, Helsinki, Hotel Kamp
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Helsinki
Enjoy a guided exploration of Helsinki’s best sites today, starting with a visit to Temppeliaukio, the famous ‘Rock Church’. In Sibelius Park, view the Sibelius Monument before moving on to the Olympic Stadium and the impressive Oodi Library. Stroll along the city’s main street, Mannerheimintie, and see its many exquisite buildings, including the Opera House, Alvar Aalto and the National Museum. Tonight, savour a farewell dinner.
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Helsinki, Amsterdam, Embark Ship
Take an included flight to Amsterdam, then board your ship for your Magnificent Europe river cruise.
Stay: 14 Nights, a Concerto River Ship
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Amsterdam
FREEDOM OF CHOICE™
Perhaps cruise the canals on a glass-top boat or visit Zaanse Schans – known for its windmills and specialty produce.
Spend today on your preferred activity. Tonight, celebrate with a gala welcome dinner.
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Andernach
SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE
On a visit to Namedy Castle, wander about the rooms and grounds, then enjoy a cocktail party.
This morning will be spent cruising through Germany before your special Signature Experience at Namedy Castle.
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Rudesheim
FREEDOM OF CHOICE™
You might like to take a gondola ride or visit Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum. Alternatively, visit a historic wine cellar for a tasting of Rhine Valley wines.
Cruise through the Rhine Gorge to Rudesheim and set out on your chosen activity.
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Miltenberg
Step ashore in Miltenberg and set out on a guided exploration before time at leisure.
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Wurzburg
FREEDOM OF CHOICE™
Seize the day and walk to the 18th-century Wurzburg Residence. Alternatively, travel to Rothenburg or join a hike to Marienberg Fortress.
Your day unfolds on your terms thanks to a choice of activities today.
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Bamberg
Sail to Bamberg, where you’ll join a guided exploration with a local expert.
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Nuremberg
FREEDOM OF CHOICE™
Perhaps journey through Nuremberg’s history with its Gothic churches and World War II sites. r join a tour focused on Nuremberg’s medieval history.
This morning gives you the chance to choose your sightseeing activity. This afternoon, continue cruising on the Main-Danube Canal. Having taken 32 years to construct, the canal links the North and Black seas.
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Regensburg
In Regensburg, explore its atmospheric World Heritage-listed city centre. With a history dating back to the Roman times, this incredible city was the first capital of Bavaria.
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Passau, Salzburg, Linz
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.
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Melk, Durnstein
Visit the statuary-adorned Melk Abbey. Cruise through the Wachau Valley to Dürnstein, where you’ll roam its cobblestoned lanes at your leisure.
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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.
Arrive in Vienna and set out on a city tour. Take in the city’s many landmarks along the Ringstrasse, as well as St Stephen’s Cathedral. Enjoy an afternoon at leisure to explore. This evening is set aside for your magical Signature Experience.
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Vienna
FREEDOM OF CHOICE™
Perhaps visit the historic 1,441-room Schoonbrunn Palace and its magnificent gardens. Or tick another country off your list and journey to Slovakia’s Bratislava.
Set out on the activity of your choice. Later, set sail for Budapest.
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Budapest
Enjoy a morning city tour of Budapest taking in its historic monuments, including Fisherman’s Bastion and Heroes’ Square. The afternoon is at leisure to further explore.
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Disembark Ship, Depart Budapest
Sadly, the time has come to say goodbye and be transferred to the airport.
Daily :We know that great service is more than just taking care of you on holiday… it’s the unprecedented warmth, care and consideration you’ll be afforded from your first call until after your return home
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