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Cinque Terre
Take in the Italian Riviera, passing seaside villages and colourful houses which climb up the rugged mountainside.
Melk Abbey
Visit the statuary-adorned Melk Abbey, set in a prime location overlooking the Danube River.
Tuscan gourmet experience
Savour a traditional Tuscan lunch, sampling locally made olive oils, delicious antipasti and regional wines.
Your Vacation Includes
- Experiences in 31 destinations
- Freedom of Choice Inclusions in 10 locations
- Luxury dining - a total of 62 meals
- A wide range of onboard beverages
- Expert tour and cruise directors
- Butler, room service and laundry (select suites)
- 12 nights luxury land accommodation
- Transfers, porterage, port charges and gratuities
Map & Itinerary
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™ - Sightseeing
Personalise your holiday with a choice of included sightseeing options sure to leave you with lifelong memories
Arrive Rome
Welcome to Rome, housing nearly 3,000 years of art, architecture and culture. Arrive before 12 noon and enjoy an afternoon sightseeing tour, including special pre-reserved tickets to the Colosseum, so you can skip the queues. Tonight, savour a welcome dinner.
Stay: Two Nights, Rome, Hotel Bernini Bristol
Daily :Rome
Today is all about soaking up Rome’s iconic sites on a guided exploration. Afterwards, take a guided tour of the Vatican. You’ll also see the frescoes that only Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel can offer.
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Rome, Pompeii, Sorrento
SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE
Savour dinner at a local mozzarella farm near Sorrento.
Travel to the ancient Roman city of Pompeii, then continue to Sorrento. This evening, we’ve prepared something special with a visit to a local mozzarella farm for a guided tour, which also is the perfect setting for dinner.
Stay: Two Nights, Hilton Sorrento Palace in an Ocean View Room
Daily :Sorrento, Isle of Capri
FREEDOM OF CHOICE™ - Sightseeing
Choose between a guided tour of Sorrento, or explore the stunning Amalfi Coast.
Cruise to the Isle of Capri and board a funicular train to the hilltop for stunning views. Afterwards, board a cruise to explore the colours of the Blue Grotto (subject to weather), a dark cavern where the sea glows electric blue, the result of sunlight passing through an underwater cave. Later, select your Freedom of Choice experience.
Daily :Sorrento, Assisi, Perugia
Visit the Basilica of St Francis of Assisi, then journey on to Perugia.
Stay: Perugia, Hotel Brufani Palace
Daily :Perugia, San Gimignano, Florence
SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE
Live the Italian good life as you sit down to a Tuscan light lunch of locally-made olive oils, fresh antipasti and regional wines.
Explore the walled town of San Gimignano. Afterwards, indulge in a special Signature Experience. Continue to the birthplace of Renaissance, Florence, where you’ll have the evening at leisure to explore.
Stay: Two Nights, Florence, Sina Villa Medici Autograph Collection
Daily :Florence
SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE
Experience Florence’s Central Market and be treated to your own private brunch. Sip a glass of prosecco as you meet the local artisans who have prepared hand-crafted delicacies just for you.
Explore the Galleria dell’Accademia and see Michelangelo’s Statue of David before setting out on a tour of Florence.
Daily :Florence, Pisa, Portofino, Rapallo
Stop in Pisa to see the Leaning Tower, then embrace the chic coastal vibe of Portofino. Arrive in Rapallo, complete with a 16th-century castle sitting high above the sea.
Stay: Two Nights, Rapallo, Excelsior Palace Hotel
Daily :Rapallo, Cinque Terre
Today is entirely dedicated to exploring Italy’s Cinque Terre, consisting of five picture-perfect World Heritage-listed cliffside villages. Dating back to medieval times, the villages were constructed in such an intricate way, the steep terraced cliffs are incomparable in terms of their grandeur.
Daily :Rapallo, Valpolicella, Venice
SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE
In Valpolicella, stop for a tour and a light lunch at Villa Serego Alighieri. Sample the rich, red Amarone wine that this historic vineyard is so highly renowned for producing.
In Valpolicella, enjoy a Signature Experience. Arrive in Venice and receive the movie star treatment as you are transferred by boat to your hotel.
Stay: Two Nights, Venice, San Clemente Palace Kempinski
Daily :Venice
FREEDOM OF CHOICE™ - Sightseeing
Tour the icons of Venice, or perhaps embark on a culinary journey through the city.
Explore Venice our way with a selection of Freedom of choice activities. Later, it’s time for the quintessential Venetian experience as you take an enchanting gondola ride before having the evening to wander the canal-lined streets.
Daily :Venice, Ljubljana, Zagreb
Travel via the emerald city of Ljubljana to Zagreb, where you will enjoy a guided tour and a Farewell Dinner.
Stay: Esplanade Zagreb Hotel
Daily :Budapest, Embark Ship
Travel to Budapest, where you will be transferred to your river ship.
Stay: 14 Nights, A Concerto River Ship
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Budapest
SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE
On all departures between April and September, enjoy an exclusive welcome reception before boarding the Grand Empress steam train. Take in the scenery as you journey along the Danube River to Esztergom, enjoying lunch on board along the way. Afterwards, set out on a guided exploration of picturesque Esztergom, a royal seat from the late 10th to the mid-13th centuries.
Start the day with a guided tour of Budapest. Later, sail towards Vienna.
Daily :Vienna
This afternoon, arrive in Vienna, Austria’s capital, home to striking architecture, a rich classical musical culture and vibrant cafes. Take in many of the city’s most important landmarks during a tour along the Ringstrasse, Vienna’s famous ring boulevard officially opened by Emperor Franz Joseph I in 1865. You’ll also enjoy a guided walk to St Stephen’s Cathedral.
Daily :Vienna
SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE
Tonight, at the regal City Palace in the heart of Vienna, we are putting on an exclusive cocktail party and private recital, just for you.
FREEDOM OF CHOICE™ - Sightseeing
The 1,441-room Schönbrunn Palace and its gardens are a favourite. Or tick another country off your list and journey to Slovakia’s Bratislava. Otherwise, get active a ride a bike to Klosterneuburg Monastery.
Another day in this beautiful city presents new options.
Daily :Dürnstein, Melk
FREEDOM OF CHOICE™ - Sightseeing
Visit the statuary-adorned Melk Abbey, otherwise a local expert is on hand to show you around town.
Perhaps roam Dürnstein’s cobblestone lanes at your leisure or take a bike tour along the river to Melk. Whether you’re on a bike or on the ship, enjoy the spectacular scenery of the Wachau Valley on the way to Melk, where you’ll select your preferred activity.
Daily :Linz, Passau
FREEDOM OF CHOICE™ - Sightseeing
From Linz, head to Salzburg to visit some of the incredible sights featured in Roger and Hammerstein’s The Sound of Music. Or set off on into the Czech Republic, where Český Krumlov awaits. Either way, you will re-board your ship in the German town of Passau. Otherwise, cruise to Passau and enjoy time to explore.
Choose from our selection of Freedom of Choice experiences today.
Daily :Regensburg
FREEDOM OF CHOICE™ - Sightseeing
Explore Regensburg’s city centre or get active on a guided bike ride.
Choose your included sightseeing today.
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Nuremberg
FREEDOM OF CHOICE™ - Sightseeing
Perhaps embark on a journey through Nuremberg’s history, or keep fit with a hike through the Schwarzach Valley.
Continue cruising on the Main-Danube Canal to Nuremberg. Today, you will set off on the activity of your choice.
Daily :Bamberg
On arrival into Bamberg, join an exploration with a local expert to uncover everything World Heritage-listed Bamberg has to offer. Otherwise, take it easy and relax on board.
Daily :Würzburg
FREEDOM OF CHOICE™ - Sightseeing
Seize the day with a walk to the 18th-century palace, Würzburg Residence. Perhaps journey along Romantic Road to medieval Rothenburg. Or meet the locals with a visit to a family-owned farm, where a home-cooked morning tea is on the menu.
The day unfolds as you please, thanks to a choice of activities.
Daily :Miltenberg
Step ashore in Miltenberg today and set out on a guided walking tour. Afterwards, enjoy time at leisure to explore on your own.
Daily :Rüdesheim, Koblenz
FREEDOM OF CHOICE™ - Sightseeing
Choose between a gondola ride or a visit to Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum.
In Rüdesheim, choose your sightseeing. Later, cruise through the Rhine Valley to Koblenz. Here, perhaps join your cruise director for an evening stroll through the charming village.
Daily :Koblenz, Andernach
SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE
Visit Namedy Castle for a morning tea and piano recital in the ballroom.
Cruise to Andernach and enjoy your Signature Experience. The afternoon will be spent sailing onwards to The Netherlands.
Daily :Amsterdam
FREEDOM OF CHOICE™ - Sightseeing
Perhaps slow things down and cruise the canals on a glass-top boat. Or visit Zaanse Schans - known for its windmills and specialty produce.
Arrive in Amsterdam, your final port of call. Set out on your selected experience. Tonight, celebrate the days that have just gone by with the captain’s farewell dinner.
Daily :Disembark Ship, Depart Amsterdam
Be transferred to the airport.
Daily :Travel & Accommodation
Cruise in Luxury
No matter which suite you choose, each offers a balance of luxury and intimacy. Plus, you'll always enjoy river views.
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Valpolicella Historic Mansion
Embark on a visit to a stunning historic mansion and vineyard Valpolicella as you enjoy a light lunch.
Sina Villa Medici
Set in the heart of Florence, the Sina Villa Medici offers an oasis of verdant gardens and art galleries.
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