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River Cruise
Magnificent Europe with Paris
Paris → Budapest
Trip Code: EUMCPB18
Your Vacation Includes
- Experiences in 17 destinations
- Freedom of Choice inclusions
- 3 nights' luxury land accommodation and 14 nights on a luxury river ship
- A total of 47 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
- Indulge in lunch at Ore Restaurant in Versailles
Map & Itinerary
Paris → 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 Paris
Arrive in Paris, the city of light. We’ll meet you on arrival and transfer you to your hotel. Enjoy a welcome reception tonight.
Stay: Three Nights, Hotel du Collectionneur
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Paris
FREEDOM OF CHOICE™
Perhaps follow a trail of Paris’ fine food during a culinary walk. Alternatively, hop in a special 2CV vintage car and cruise around the city's icons, or soak up the Parisian atmosphere as you explore the Montmartre district and admire the Sacre-Cœur Basilica.
It might be difficult to choose your preferred experience today, but you can never make a bad choice when it comes to Paris. Tonight, enjoy a fabulous cabaret extravaganza at the Moulin Rouge.
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Paris
SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE
Indulge in lunch at Ore Restaurant in Versailles, created by renowned chef Alain Ducasse. Afterwards, discover the splendour behind Louis XIV’s transformation of the Palace of Versailles.
Today a local expert will take you on a discovery of the world’s most romantic city. See the Avenue des Champs-Elysees, the Arc de Triomphe, and of course, the Eiffel Tower. Later, travel to Versailles.
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Paris, Ghent, Amsterdam, Embark Ship
Say au revoir to Paris and travel by coach through northern France and into Belgium. Arrive in Ghent and enjoy a light lunch while cruising along the city’s canals. Continue to Amsterdam and board your luxurious floating home for the next 15 days. You’ll have time to unpack, relax and get acquainted with your ship as the excitement builds for everything that’s about to come.
Stay: 14 Nights, a Concerto River Ship
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Amsterdam
FREEDOM OF CHOICE™
Perhaps admire Amsterdam’s canals from a glass-top boat as you glide past 17th-century homes, churches and merchant houses. Maybe visit Zaanse Schans – known for its windmills and specialty produce. Or even sleep in and take the day as it comes. If you’re lucky enough to be on one of our spring departures, the tulips of Keukenhof Gardens are ready to greet you at every colourful turn.
Spend today on your chosen activity. Tonight, celebrate with a gala welcome dinner.
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Andernach
SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE
On a visit to Namedy Castle, go beyond the gates and wander about the rooms and grounds, then enjoy a cocktail party, where a pianist sets the mood.
This morning will be spent cruising through Germany. You might want to head up to the sun deck and take in the views as they pass by. Disembark in Andernach for a Signature Experience.
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Rudesheim
FREEDOM OF CHOICE™
A gondola ride over the Rhine Valley will give you the best perspective of the town. For something a little quirkier, Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum houses a collection of fine automated musical creations. Alternatively, visit a historic wine cellar for a tasting of Rhine Valley wines.
Have your camera handy to capture some of the best scenery you’ll encounter as you cruise through the Rhine Gorge. Dock in Rudesheim, where you’ll choose your activity.
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Miltenberg
Step ashore in Miltenberg today and set out on a guided exploration. Wander through cobblestoned streets and admire the town’s enchanting half-timbered houses before time at leisure to explore on your own.
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Wurzburg
FREEDOM OF CHOICE™
Seize the day and walk to the 18th-century Wurzburg Residence. Alternatively, travel to the fairy-tale town of Rothenburg, or join a hike to Marienberg Fortress.
Choose from three exciting activities today.
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Bamberg
Relax on board as you sail to Bamberg. On arrival, join an exploration with a local expert to uncover everything World Heritage-listed Bamberg has to offer.
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Nuremberg
FREEDOM OF CHOICE™
Perhaps journey through Nuremberg’s World War II sites. Or 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
FREEDOM OF CHOICE™
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. Or you might prefer to get active and take a guided bike ride to the Walhalla memorial. This neo-classical building sits above the Danube River and houses a hall of fame that honours notable politicians, artists, sovereigns and scientists from Germany’s past.
Discover Regensburg on your choice of activities today.
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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
FREEDOM OF CHOICE™
Cruise through the Wachau Valley to Durnstein, where you’ll roam its cobblestoned lanes at your leisure. Or perhaps take a guided bike ride along the river from Melk to Durnstein.
Visit the statuary-adorned Melk Abbey. Then, it’s up to you how you get to the next port of call.
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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 1,441-room Schonbrunn Palace and its gardens. Otherwise, tick another country off your list and journey to Slovakia’s Bratislava.
Set out on your choice of tours. Later, set sail for Hungary.
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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
Be transferred to the airport.
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