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Magnificent Europe with Christmas
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Your Vacation Includes
- Experiences in 14 destinations
- 14 nights on a luxury river ship with the services of an expert APT Cruise Director
- Freedom of Choice Inclusions
- A total of 41 meals and a wide range of onboard beverages
- Expert cruise director
- Butler, room service and laundry (select suites)
- Transfers, porterage, port charges and gratuities
- Exclusive - Visit Vienna’s City Palace for a cocktail party and private classical concert
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™
Give your holiday a personal touch with a choice of included sightseeing or dining options
Budapest, Embark Ship
We’ll meet you on arrival in Budapest 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
Daily :Budapest
Start the day with a guided discovery of Budapest and delve into its most fascinating sights. You’ll also have the chance to get into the festive spirit with a visit to the city’s charming Christmas markets.
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Vienna
Take in Vienna’s Ringstrasse, plus enjoy a visit to St Stephen’s Cathedral. Afterwards, wander through the Christmas markets and perhaps pick up a souvenir or two. As the scent of mulled wine and gingerbread fills the wintry air, you’ll come to realise that the festive season in Europe is nothing short of magical.
Daily :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 visit the 1,441-room Schonbrunn Palace and its gardens, including the traditional Christmas market in the Parade Court. Or tick another country off your list and journey to Slovakia’s Bratislava.
Spend this morning on your preferred activity and this evening on a Signature Experience.
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Durnstein, Melk (Christmas Eve)
Enjoy free time to explore Durnstein, before sailing through the picturesque Wachau Valley to Melk. Here, visit the statuary-adorned Melk Abbey, one of the finest Baroque buildings in the world.
Daily :Linz, Passau (Christmas Day)
FREEDOM OF CHOICE™
Head to Salzburg to visit some of the sites featured in The Sound of Music. After your tour you will have free time for lunch, which you may choose to spend sampling the Christmas fare at the Salzburg Market. Or set off into the Czech Republic, where Český Krumlov awaits. During your free time, perhaps try traditional Christmas cookies, mulled wine or just enjoy the Christmas atmosphere of this medieval beauty.
Celebrate a magical Christmas Day as you choose how you’d like to spend the day with a selection of experiences available. Later, enjoy a traditional Christmas feast on board your ship with all the trimmings.
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Regensburg
Discover Regensburg today. 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. During free time, perhaps visit the Christmas Market.
Daily :Nuremberg
Set out on a guided exploration to discover Nuremberg’s history, with its Gothic churches and World War II sites. Afterwards, enjoy free time at the Market Square, home to one of Germany’s oldest and most famous Christmas markets, the Christkindlmarkt.
Daily :Bamberg
On arrival into Bamberg, join an exploration with a local expert to uncover everything this World Heritage-listed city has to offer. During your free time you may wish to peruse the Christmas Market in Maximiliansplatz. Otherwise, take it easy and relax on board.
Daily :Wurzburg
FREEDOM OF CHOICE™
Embark on a tour of Wurzburg Residence. Perhaps journey to Rothenburg. Or meet the locals with a visit to a family-owned farm, where a home-baked morning tea is on the menu.
Choose from three exciting activities today. This afternoon, perhaps spend your free time enjoying the picturesque Christmas Market in Wurzburg's Old Town.
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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.
Daily :Rudesheim, Koblenz (new Year's Eve)
FREEDOM OF CHOICE™
Enjoy a gondola ride or a visit to Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum
Dock in Rüdesheim, where you’ll choose your activity, followed by free time to enjoy the festive atmosphere or perhaps sample a local Rudesheimer coffee in a cosy cafe. Later, cruise through the Rhine Valley to Koblenz. Here, perhaps join your cruise director for an evening stroll through the charming village. Tonight, bid farewell to 2023 in style with New Year’s Eve celebrations in full swing courtesy of your onboard entertainment.
Daily :Koblenz
SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE
Visit Castle Schloss Paffendorf for guided tour and morning tea.
On this New Year’s Day, enjoy a Signature Experience. The afternoon will be spent sailing onwards to The Netherlands.
Daily :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.
Daily :Disembark Ship, Depart Amsterdam
Sadly, the time has come to say goodbye and be transferred to the airport.
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