2008 - Magnificent Europe Prague to Paris

Magnificent Europe with Prague and Paris

Prague, Budapest, Bratislava, Vienna, Regensburg, Nuremberg, Würzburg, Cologne, Amsterdam, Paris

• 14 night cruise on board the ms Amadagio/Amalegro/Amacello/Amadante
• Onboard tipping now included on Exclusive Sailings

Accommodation	Accommodation at its Best
Tour Code	EUMCPR21
Tour Duration	21
Style	River Cruises of Europe, Russia and Egypt
Finest Dinning	Includes 50 meals
Tour Highlight	3 night stay in both Prague and Paris.
Date Range	Mar. 2007 - Dec. 2008
Package	21 Day Magnificent Europe Full Charter (Prague to Paris) 08/09

Itinerary

Day 1. Arrive Prague
You will be met at the airport by your APT Tour Director and transferred free to the hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure
Three Night Stay: Prague, Intercontinental Hotel or similar.

Day 2. Prague Sightseeing.
This morning, take a walking tour of the Old Town. Visit the ancient Hradcany Castle courtyard, St. Vitus and Golden Lane, Jewish Quarter and the Old Market Square. This afternoon is free, so perhaps join an excursion to a WWII camp.
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Day 3. Prague.
A free day at leisure. Tonight we enjoy a welcome dinner at a local tavern.
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Day 4. Arrive Budapest.
Arrive in Budapest and your luxurious river cruise ship is conveniently moored in the city center. This evening meet your fellow travellers at the Welcome Cocktail Reception followed by dinner.
14 night cruise on board the ms Amadagio/Amalegro/Amacello/Amadante
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Day 5. Budapest.
The morning is free for last minute souvenir shopping. Afternoon sightseeing includes historic Buda Castle, where you have a splendid view of the twin cities of Buda and Pest spread over both banks of the River. Your tour also features 500 year old Matthias Church, St. Stephen’s Basilica, distinctive Fisherman’s Bastion, the marvellous Royal Palace and much more.
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Day 6. Bratislava - Vienna.
In the morning, a tour of Bratislava reveals the city’s major sights, including the Old Town Hall, Mirbach Palace and Gothic St. Martin’s Cathedral. From Bratislava Castle, you will enjoy breathtaking views overlooking three countries - Slovakia, Austria and Hungary. Spend afternoon crusing to Vienna. Then at your leisure or maybe join an optional tour to the imperial Schönbrunn Palace. Dinner on board, followed by an evening music performance.
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Day 7. Vienna.
A wonderful day to savour the baroque elegance of Vienna. A guided sightseeing tour includes Hofburg Palace, the Vienna Opera House, Ringstrasse and St. Stephen’s Cathedral. Enjoy a free afternoon to stroll along the main shopping street, Kärntnerstrasse, or sample some of Vienna’s famous pastries. Tonight explore the vibrant Austrian capital on your own, or come along for an optional Mozart and Strauss concert.
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Day 8. Krems - Dürnstein - Melk.
Cruise through the lovely Wachau Valley, dotted with castles, to the little riverside towns of Krems, centre of the Wachau wine industry, which you will sample tonight. From here, continue on a short cruise to -Dürnstein. Marvel at the blue Baroque Stifts-kirche. Above town you’ll spot the ruins of the castle where Richard the Lionheart, the King of England, was imprisoned in 1192. Your walking tour through cobblestone streets reveals quaint 16th century town houses and taverns. Continue through the Wachau Valley this afternoon. A guided tour takes you to Melk’s magnificent Benedictine Abbey, one of Europe’s largest baroque monasteries.
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Day 9. Linz - Passau.
Early this morning the ship takes you through scenic valleys and past charming riverside towns. After breakfast, take an optional full day tour to Salzburg and its most popular Sound of Music sights including the Wedding Church, exquisite Mirabell Gardens, the Great Salzburg Festival Hall and much more. Or for those staying on board, take a walk through the delightful town of Linz, Austria’s third largest city and a major river port. Then enjoy a scenic cruise from Linz on to picturesque Passau, where the rivers Inn and Ilz join the Danube. During your walking tour, gaze at this fairy-tale city founded more than 2,000 years ago.
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Day 10. Regensburg.
Visit Regensburg, one of Germany’s best preserved medieval cities, featuring one of the oldest bridges crossing the Danube. A guided tour includes the Old Town Hall and the Porta Pretoria - gates to a Roman fort built in 179 AD.
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Day 11. Continental Divide - Nuremberg.
Continue to transit the Main-Danube Canal as you arrive at the highest point of your cruise 435 metres above sea level before descending through stair step locks. Enjoy a guided afternoon tour of this historic city of Nuremberg with its fabulous Gothic churches and -elegant patrician houses. See the storybook 900-year-old ramparts that surround the city, the Imperial Castle and the Justice Palace where the War Crimes Tribunal sat in 1946.
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Day 12. Bamberg.
Continue along the Main-Danube Canal from ancient Nuremberg, capital of the state of Franconia. In the afternoon, enter the Main-Danube Canal at enchanting Bamberg, which was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1993. Disembark for a guided tour of this medieval gem, with its uniquely intact townscape. Marvel at the Old Town Hall, which straddles the river, and the city’s serpentine streets with charming houses and 18th-century mansions. From here, travel through the picturesque countryside to rejoin your ship.
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Day 13. Würzburg.
After a morning filled with beautiful Main River scenery, you’ll be romanced by Würzburg. Surrounded by sloping hills covered with vineyards, the city is the capital of Lower Franconia, a centre of wine and trade. During your tour, see the major sights including the magnificent Resi-dential Palace. This afternoon explore Würzburg on your own or take an optional excursion to medieval Rothenburg, a beautiful walled city situated on the Romanic Road. After dinner, enjoy a medieval music performance in the ship’s lounge.
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Day 14. Miltenberg - Wertheim.
Travelling to Wertheim, where we witness a glass blowing performance before re-boarding the ship. Relax while you cruise through the sunny valleys of the meandering Main. Arrive in Miltenberg and disembark for a afternoon walking tour of this delightful old Franconian town, revealing narrow cobblestone streets and gabled, half timbered houses. Shop for souvenirs before enjoying dinner on board.
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Day 15. Mainz.
Arrive in Mainz and enjoy a walking tour of this beautiful town, famous as the home of Gutenberg. There is free time to explore before the ship sails through the Rhine Gorge, the most beautiful stretch of the river, passing castle after castle. See the legendary Lorelei Rock, where sweet songs of local beauties lured enchanted sailors to their doom. Tonight’s Crew Show will conclude a great day of cruising.
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Day 16. Koblenz - Cologne.
Continue to 2,000-year-old Koblenz, located at the confluence of the Rhine and the Moselle Rivers. Enjoy an city walk through town, set in one of Germany’s most important wine regions. Arrive in Cologne for a afternoon walking tour through the old part of the city.
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Day 17. Amsterdam.
Arrive Amsterdam around lunch, admire the architecture of the city on a guided canal boat tour. Sail in the glass-top boat past beautiful 17th century homes, charming churches and 16th century merchant houses. Tonight you’ll be a guest at the Captain’s Gala Farewell Dinner.
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Day 18. Amsterdam - Paris.
Today we disembark our ship and travel to beautiful Paris.
Three Night Stay: Paris, Sofitel Bercy or similar.
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Day 19. Paris Sightseeing.
Enjoy Paris’ famous sights during our guided tour. Visit Notre Dame Cathedral, see the unique Louvre museum, the commemorative Arc de Triomphe, Opera, Madeleine, Champs Elysées and much more. The remainder of the afternoon is free.
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Day 20. Paris.
A full day to explore the amazing City of Light. Perhaps stroll along the boutique-lined boulevards, visit the top of the Eiffel Tower, sip coffee in the buzzing Latin Quarter, or chat with one of the many artists along the banks of the Seine River.
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Day 21. Depart Paris.
After breakfast, depart Paris for your free transfer to the airport.
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What's Included

APT Guaranteed Inclusions

• Arrival and departure transfers
• Sightseeing tour of Paris
• Guided canal boat tour of Amsterdam
• Walking tour of Cologne and city walk of Koblenz
• Guided walking tour of Mainz
• Walking tour of Miltenberg
• Wertheim, glass-blowing demonstration
• Tour of Würzburg, including the Residential Palace
• Enjoy guided tours of Nuremberg and Bamberg
• Guided walking tour of Regensburg
• Walking tour through Passau
• Guided tour of the Benedictine Abbey in Melk
• Walking tour of Dürnstein
• Vienna sightseeing tour & visit to Opera House
• Guided tour of Bratislava
• Sightseeing tour of Budapest
• Sightseeing tour of Prague
• 1,000-year-old Hradcany Castle courtyard
• Cruising the Legendary Rhine, Main River, Main-Danube Canal and The Blue Danube.

Finest Dining

• Superb on board dining with all meals included
• Cocktail Reception and Welcome Dinner
• Captain's Gala Dinner
• Quality wines with dinner
• Special highlights including folklore performances, wine tastings, lectures, theme dinners, local festivities and on board music performances

Outstanding Places to Stay

• 14 night cruise in an outside cabin
• On board amenities including bicycles, elevator, fitness centre, massage and beauty salon, souvenir shop and Club Lounge
• 3 nights Paris, Sofitel Bercy or similar
• 3 nights Prague, Intercontinental Hotel or similar

The APT Difference

• Services of a professional Cruise Manager and APT Tour Director
• All English speaking staff on board
• 6-star service and facilities
• APT ownership of luxury river ship fleet

Additional Information

• Single supplement available on application
• Port charges – add A$260 per person.
• All departures are guaranteed.
• Cruise Upgrades available. Please inquire.
• Prices are for Land Content only per person
• Paris to Prague, please see tour code EUMCPR21

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Departure Dates and Rates

Start Date	End Date	Twin	Single	Double
19 Mar 2008	8 Apr 2008	$8,035.00	$16,070.00	$8,035.00
27 Mar 2008	16 Apr 2008	$8,035.00	$16,070.00	$8,035.00
31 Jul 2008	20 Aug 2008	$8,555.00	$17,110.00	$8,555.00
25 Sep 2008	15 Oct 2008	$8,695.00	$17,390.00	$8,695.00
2 Oct 2008	22 Oct 2008	$8,695.00	$17,390.00	$8,695.00
30 Oct 2008	19 Nov 2008	$8,035.00	$16,070.00	$8,035.00