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This is one of the most popular river cruises, and for good reason. Guests explore Europe’s waterways aboard a luxury river ship, enjoying all-inclusive cruising, personalised service, and world-class dining experiences along the way. From the beautiful cities of Budapest, Vienna, and Amsterdam to quaint riverside towns, travellers discover the icons and hidden gems of this spectacular region.
Inclusions
• 14 nights on a brand-new luxury river ship • Experiences in 14 destinations • In-suite dining and beverage service in all suites • All-inclusive sightseeing experiences • Transfers, port charges and gratuities • A total of 41 meals and a wide range of onboard beverages • The services of an expert Cruise Director • Exclusive – Visit Vienna’s City Palace for a cocktail party and private classical concert
Itinerary
DAY 1 – Amsterdam
Welcome to Amsterdam. We’ll meet you on arrival and transfer you to your ship. Settle into your suite before getting to know your fellow travellers and APT Cruise Director at a Welcome Reception. After your first dinner on board, you may like to explore the city at your own pace. Stay: 14 Nights, APT Solara or APT Ostara Daily: Dinner
DAY 2 – Amsterdam
Spend today on your preferred activity. Rejoin the ship in Utrecht and cruise towards Germany in the afternoon. Tonight, enjoy a gala welcome dinner. Freedom of Choice Options • Glass-Top Boat Canal Cruise: A peaceful way to see Amsterdam’s best sights as you glide through the World Heritage-listed canals. • Old Amsterdam Cheese Store Visit: Enjoy a cheese tasting matched with wine. • Guided Bike Ride: Cycle through the countryside to Durgerdam before visiting the Street Art Museum. • Keukenhof Gardens (Spring Departures): Explore over 70 acres of world-renowned gardens with millions of tulips in bloom. Gala Welcome Dinner: Enjoy a multi-course meal with an enhanced menu. Daily: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 3 – Andernach
Signature Experience: On a visit to Namedy Castle, wander about the rooms and grounds, then enjoy a cocktail party where a pianist sets the mood. This morning will be spent cruising through Germany. Disembark in Andernach and enjoy a Signature Experience here. Daily: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 4 – Rüdesheim
Today you’ll approach the most beautiful stretch of the Rhine River. Glide past crumbling ruins, rocky cliffs and rolling vineyards before docking in Rüdesheim. Freedom of Choice Options • Gondola Ride: Glide over the Rhine Valley vineyards to the Niederwald Monument. • Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum: Tour an eccentric collection of automated musical instruments. • Historic Wine Cellar Visit: Taste local Rhine Valley wines in one of Germany’s best-known regions. Daily: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 5 – Miltenberg
Enjoy a relaxing sail along the Main River. Spared from WWII destruction, Miltenberg is a living time capsule with preserved buildings and lively squares. Take a guided exploration, then time at leisure to explore further. Daily: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 6 – Würzburg
Your day unfolds on your terms with a choice of sightseeing activities. Freedom of Choice Options • Würzburg Residence: Tour this grand 18th-century palace, famed for its gilded stucco and Tiepolo frescoes. • Explore Rothenburg: Visit this walled medieval town and its Christmas Village. • Hike to Marienberg Fortress: Climb to Würzburg’s landmark castle overlooking the city. Daily: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 7 – Bamberg
Sail to Bamberg and join a guided exploration with a local expert. Daily: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 8 – Nuremberg
This morning gives you the chance to choose your sightseeing activity. Continue cruising along the Main-Danube Canal this afternoon — a marvel linking the North Sea and the Black Sea. Freedom of Choice Options • World War II Sites: Visit the Reich Party Rally Grounds and learn about Nuremberg’s wartime history. • Medieval History Tour: Explore the 900-year-old ramparts, Imperial Castle, and Gothic churches. Daily: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 9 – Regensburg
Discover this atmospheric World Heritage-listed city, the first capital of Bavaria. Freedom of Choice Options • City Tour: Explore Regensburg’s Roman-era streets and medieval architecture. • Guided Bike Ride to Walhalla: Cycle to the neo-classical hall of fame above the Danube. Daily: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 10 – Passau, Salzburg, Linz
Signature Experience: Be welcomed by a Jagdhornbläser (hunting horn blower) to a rustic restaurant on Gaisberg Mountain overlooking Salzburg. Enjoy a drink, lunch, and a Sound of Music show. Take a guided tour of Salzburg before this memorable event. Daily: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 11 – Melk, Dürnstein
Visit the statuary-adorned Melk Abbey, then choose how you’ll reach the next port. Freedom of Choice Options • Cruise Through the Wachau Valley: Sail to Dürnstein and wander its cobblestoned lanes. • Guided Bike Ride from Melk to Dürnstein: Cycle the Danube’s scenic trail through Wachau Valley. Daily: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 12 – Vienna
Arrive in Vienna for a guided city tour along the Ringstrasse and St Stephen’s Cathedral. Enjoy an afternoon at leisure before tonight’s grand event. Signature Experience – Cocktail Party and Private Performance: After dinner, attend an exclusive event at the Liechtenstein City Palace with a full orchestra performing Mozart and Strauss, plus an operatic recital. Daily: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 13 – Vienna
Choose how to spend your final full day in Vienna, then set sail for Hungary. Enjoy a Captain’s Farewell Dinner tonight. Freedom of Choice Options • Schönbrunn Palace: Explore the opulent summer palace of the Habsburgs. • Visit Bratislava (Slovakia): Cross the border to Slovakia’s capital, discovering its architectural contrasts and Communist-era landmarks. Daily: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 14 – Budapest
Choose your sightseeing in Hungary’s grand capital before enjoying an afternoon at leisure. Freedom of Choice Options • City Tour: Visit Heroes’ Square, St Stephen’s Cathedral and the Great Market Hall. • Funicular Ride to Castle Hill: Take in panoramic views and visit Fisherman’s Bastion. • Thermal Baths Visit: Relax in Budapest’s famous hot-spring pools. Daily: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 15 – Disembark Ship, Depart Budapest
Sadly, the time has come to say goodbye. After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your onward journey. Daily: Breakfast
*Advertised price is per person, twin share and includes $700pp saving and Fly Free offer including taxes. Offer valid on select 2027 departures. Other departures available. All pricing correct as of 4 November 2025.
Booking terms and conditions apply.
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Term and conditions apply: All pricing subject to change and availability. Advertised prices are per person twin share unless stated otherwise. Offers may be withdrawn at any time. Itineraries are subject to change. Booking Conditions and Phil Hoffmann Travel Schedule of Professionalism* applies. Please speak to your Phil Hoffmann Travel Consultant for more information.
