AMSTERDAM CYCLING NETHERLANDS Coach River 14 Concerto River Ship Cruise Cologne The Majestic Imperator MAGNIFICENT No. of Nights Stay Main River Rüdesheim Miltenberg Bamberg EUROPE Würzburg Nuremberg Regensburg Rothenburg Dürnstein Main-Danube SLOVAKIA Canal Passau Linz Vienna 15 DAYS Bratislava Melk Danube Salzburg River BUDAPEST TO AMSTERDAM AUSTRIA BUDAPEST HUNGARY

LUXURY RIVER CRUISING

Day 1. Arrive Budapest, Embark Ship Day 4. Vienna YOUR INCLUDED Be met on arrival and transferred to your Enjoy a bicycle tour through the sites SIGNATURE EXPERIENCES hotel your luxury river ship. After dinner of Vienna. (Duration: 3 hours; Intensity: EXCLUSIVE! Explore Namedy Castle, on board this evening, set off on a twilight easy, no gradients; Distance: 20 kilometres). before dinner accompanied by a cruise through the city and be enchanted Non-cyclists can choose to tour Schönbrunn classical piano recital by the lights of the Hungarian capital. Palace, the former Rococo summer residence Sample the local fare during a special 14 Night Stay: one of APT’s luxurious of the imperial family; join an excursion to village experience in Miltenberg Concerto river ships. D Bratislava, the diverse capital of nearby Slovakia; or visit the Spanish Riding School EXCLUSIVE! Soak in the spirit of the Day 2. Budapest to witness the beautiful Lipizzan horses Habsburg Empire with a rail journey Get fitted for your bike and meet your during a tour of the stables. BLD aboard the Majestic Imperator expert guides during a briefing. See Buda EXCLUSIVE! Visit Vienna’s City Castle, the Royal Palace, Fisherman’s Bastion Day 5. Dürnstein, Melk Palace for a Cocktail Reception and and more on a city tour. Back on board, Cruise through the Wachau Valley private concert featuring operatic attend a Gala Welcome Dinner. BLD wine region today. On arrival, explore and classical offerings of Mozart and Dürnstein at your leisure and perhaps Strauss as well as a performance by Day 3. Vienna view the ruins of the castle where Richard members of the Mozart Boys’ Choir Arrive in Vienna, Austria’s capital, home the Lionheart, the King of England, was to striking architecture, a rich classical ­imprisoned in 1192. Cycle from Dürnstein to musical culture and vibrant cafés. Take in Weingarten and Melk: (Duration: 3-4 hours; many of the city’s most important landmarks Intensity: medium, slight inclines; Distance: during a tour along the Ringstrasse and KEY 30 kilometres). Otherwise, rejoin your ship a guided walk to St Stephen’s Cathedral. and cruise to Melk and enjoy a guided tour SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE Tonight, visit City Palace in the heart of of Melk Abbey, one of the world’s most Vienna, and attend an exclusive Cocktail FREEDOM OF CHOICETM famous monastic sites, or join a local guide Reception and a private concert featuring for a tour of the town. BLD CYCLING EXPERIENCE members of the Mozart Boys’ Choir, a full orchestra performing classical masterpieces Day 6. Linz, Salzburg, Passau (B) Breakfast (L) Lunch (D) Dinner by Strauss and an operatic recital. BLD Today, an exquisite private rail journey aboard the incredible Majestic Imperator reveals the legacy of the once powerful Habsburg Empire as you travel from Linz to Passau via Salzburg. Experience the romance of European rail travel on board your privately chartered train. Relax in luxury and savour refreshments while you wind your way through alpine countryside. Disembark in Salzburg, where a fascinating city tour includes some of the sights from the classic musical film, ‘The Sound of Music’. Re-board the exquisite Majestic Imperator and mingle with your fellow passengers as you’re entertained by live performers en route to Passau. BD

Day 7. Regensburg Choose from a cycling excursion to Wallhalla. Cycle from Dürnstein to Weingarten and Melk (Duration: 3 hours; Intensity: easy, a couple of climbs; Trail length: 18 kilometres). You Day 13. Bonn, Cologne streetscape from a glass-top boat; or visit also have the option to not cycle and enjoy After a tour of Cologne’s main Zaanse Schans, famous for its wooden a walking tour of Regensburg. BLD attractions, continue along the Rhine River windmills, traditional Dutch houses and to a lovely place, known as the “Riviera from specialty produce. Enjoy some time to Day 8. Nuremberg Cologne”. Enjoy a ride back to your ship. explore and a tasting of the region’s Enjoy an historic city tour of the Bavarian (Duration: 4 hours; Intensity: easy, flat; Trail renowned cheeses. Tonight attend a special city of Nuremberg. Discover medieval length: 25 kilometres). Alternatively, take a Captain’s Farewell Dinner. BLD architecture, including the 900-year-old walking tour of Bonn or Cologne. BLD ramparts that surround the city, the Imperial Day 15. Amsterdam, Disembark Ship Castle and a selection of World War II sites, Day 14. Amsterdam After breakfast, you will be transferred to the such as the Reich Party Rally Grounds, the Today, sail into the beautiful Dutch airport for your onward flight. B site of Hitler’s now infamous rallies held capital, Amsterdam. Take a serene canal annually from 1927 to 1938. BLD cruise and admire the city’s beautiful

Day 9. Bamberg During a ride towards Hassfurt, sample the traditional smoked beer along the way (Duration: 3-4 hours; Level: easy, no gradients; Trail length: 27 kilometres.) Alternatively, explore Bamberg’s Old Town. BLD

Day 10. Würzburg Cycle to Fortress Marienburg, then along the Main back to the ship (Duration: 3 hours; Level: easy, no gradients; Trail length: 25 kilometres). Alternatively, cycle Your Luxury River Cruise Includes to Rothenburg, followed by a transfer back to the ship (Duration: 4-5 hours; Level: Home-to-airport transfers by private car# medium, small climbs; Trail length: 65 Return scheduled flights from the UK kilometres.) Non-cyclists can visit Würzburg Residence or Rothenburg. BLD Unique cultural experiences Signature Experiences Day 11. Miltenberg Freedom of Choice Sightseeing Inclusions Enjoy a guided tour of Miltenberg, a pretty Franconian town set amongst the 14 breakfasts (B), 12 lunches (L) & 14 dinners (D) Odenwald Forest. Also spared from the Complimentary beverages served at your discretion on board† destruction of World War II, it’s much like a time capsule revealing old-world village APT Cruise Director & expert local guides life. Gain an invaluable insight into the local Be guided by expert cyclists during excursion culture as you stroll along the cobblestone lanes, explore half-timbered shops, mingle Overseas transfers, port charges & tipping with residents and sample delicious local fare along the way. BLD Hybrid bike hire to explore Europe’s trails

Day 12. Rüdesheim, Andernach On road support vehicle so you can cycle with confidence Cycle to the world-famous Eberbach Monastery. Along the way, travel through the beautiful Rheingau, past (UK£) PER PERSON vineyards to Schloss Johannisberg. Later, 2017 DATES & PRICES head over Eltville before returning to your 15 DAYS BUDAPEST TO AMSTERDAM (EUMCR15F) ship (Duration: 4 hours; Intensity: medium, Twin Share a few slopes; Trail length: 40 kilometres). Alternatively, visit Siegfried’s Mechanical Concerto Twin French Twin River Ship Window Musical Instrument Museum or ride a Suites Balcony Suites Balcony Suites gondola for Rhine Valley views. This evening, E D C B+ T T+ P P+ Royal Owner’s+ you will be treated to a special event of the Apr. 30. £4,645 £4,845 £5,545 £5,745 £5,845 £5,945 £6,145 £6,245 £7,495 £7,645 regal kind as you arrive in the 2,000 year-old Sept. 17. £4,645 £4,845 £5,545 £5,745 £5,845 £5,945 £6,145 £6,245 £7,495 £7,645 town of Andernach. Enjoy an exclusive visit to Namedy Castle, home to Princess Heide PLEASE NOTE: Prices include port charges, gratuities and sundries. #Complimentary home-to-airport von Hohenzollern, who has kindly opened the transfers are available within a 75 driven mile radius of selected UK departure airports and must be requested at the time of booking. No cash alternative available. †Complimentary beverages exclude French doors of her castle just for you. Enjoy some Champagne, premium spirits and selected wines. The cycling itineraries shown above are to be used as a free time to wander about the magnificent guide only and may be substituted with an alternative ride. Solo traveller prices are available on request. castle and breathtaking grounds at your leisure, then savour a sumptuous banquet in the ballroom, accompanied by a classical ASK ABOUT OUR SPECIAL OFFERS piano recital. BLD

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