Enchanting Budapest
This captivating city is sure to be a highlight of your journey
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Destinations
By Destination
Special DealsBy Mode of Travel
Your Vacation Includes
- Experiences in 14 destinations
- Freedom of Choice inclusions
- 14 nights on a luxury river ship
- A total of 41 meals and a wide range of onboard beverages
- Expert cruise director
- Butler, room service and laundry (select suites)
- Transfers, port charges and gratuities
- Journey aboard the Grand Empress steam train to Godollo (April to September departures)
Map & Itinerary
Budapest → Amsterdam
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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Budapest, Embark Ship
Welcome to Budapest! We’ll meet you on arrival and transfer you to your luxurious floating home for the next 15 days. Unpack, relax and get acquainted with your ship.
Stay: 14 Nights, a Concerto River Ship
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Budapest
SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE
Follow in the footsteps of the Hapsburg Empire as you board the Grand Empress steam train, bound for Godollo. See inside some of the ornately adorned carriages from the early 1900s and savour lunch on board. Arrive at Godollo Railway Station, built for Elisabeth of Bavaria (Sisi) and Franz Joseph I. See the Royal Waiting Room at the station, which now houses an exhibition detailing the history of the region. You’ll then tour Godollo Palace, offered as a coronation gift when Franz Joseph I and Sisi were crowned King and Queen of Hungary. Later return to your ship in Budapest. Operates on departures between April and September.
Enjoy a morning city tour of Budapest taking in its historic monuments before enjoying a special Signature Experience (April-September departures). This evening, set sail for Vienna. Admire Budapest's lights as your ship cruises past the sparkling riverbanks.
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Sailing Day, Vienna
Enjoy a relaxing day onboard sailing through Hungary and Slovakia before arriving in Vienna in the evening.
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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.
FREEDOM OF CHOICE™
Perhaps take in the city’s many landmarks along the Ringstrasse, as well as St Stephen’s Cathedral. Later, visit the 1,441-room Schönbrunn Palace and its gardens. Otherwise, tick another country off your list and journey to Slovakia’s Bratislava.
After your chosen activity this morning, we have arranged a special Signature Experience.
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Durnstein, Melk
FREEDOM OF CHOICE™
Choose to ride a bike through the Wachau Valley or cruise to Melk for a tour of Melk Abbey.
Explore the beautiful town of Durnstein before choosing your activity.
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Linz, Passau
FREEDOM OF CHOICE™
Head to Salzburg to visit some of the sites featured in The Sound of Music. Or set off into the Czech Republic, where Cesky Krumlov awaits. Both options conclude in Passau. Otherwise, cruise to Passau and enjoy time to explore at your leisure.
How your day unfolds is up to you with a number of activities on offer.
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Regensburg
FREEDOM OF CHOICE™
In Regensburg, explore its atmospheric World Heritage-listed city centre or perhaps get active and take a guided bike ride to the Walhalla memorial.
Once again, enjoy the chance to personalise your day.
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Nuremberg
FREEDOM OF CHOICE™
Perhaps journey through Nuremberg’s history with its Gothic churches and World War II sites. Or keep fit with a guided walk through the Schwarzach Valley.
Set out on your preferred activity.
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Bamberg
On arrival into Bamberg, join an exploration with a local expert to uncover everything this World Heritage-listed city has to offer. Otherwise, take it easy and relax on board.
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Wurzburg
FREEDOM OF CHOICE™
Embark on a walk to Wurzburg Residence. Perhaps travel to the fairytale town of Rothenburg. Or meet the locals with a visit to a family-owned farm, where a home-baked morning tea is on the menu.
Choose one of three touring options today.
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Miltenberg
Step ashore in Miltenberg today and set out on a guided exploration. Wander through cobblestone streets and admire the town’s enchanting half-timbered houses before time at leisure to explore on your own.
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Rudesheim, Koblenz
FREEDOM OF CHOICE™
Take gondola ride or a visit to Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum.
In Rudesheim, choose between two experiences. Later, cruise through the Rhine Valley to Koblenz. Here, perhaps join your cruise director for an evening stroll through the charming village.
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Koblenz, Andernach
SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE
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, you’ll attend a morning tea.
Cruise to Andernach for a Signature Experience. The afternoon will be spent sailing onwards to The Netherlands.
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Amsterdam
FREEDOM OF CHOICE™
Cruise the canals on a glass-top boat. Or visit Zaanse Schans. Otherwise, stay on board and relax and unwind.
Arrive into Amsterdam and set out on your chosen activity. Tonight, enjoy the Captain’s farewell dinner.
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Disembark Ship, Depart Amsterdam
Sadly, the time has come to say goodbye and be transferred to the airport.
Daily :Thank you to the wonderful staff on board the MS AmaVerde who went out of their way to help me when I dislocated my L-thumb & fractured my R-shoulder, making this a memorable trip.
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