Day 1 - Arrive Paris Be met and transferred to your hotel, before a Welcome Reception tonight.
Three night stay: Paris, Hilton Arc de Triomphe
Day 2 - Paris After breakfast, choose from a range of unique sightseeing options. Tonight, enjoy a Paris Illuminations tour after a special dinner cruise on the Seine. B, D
Day 3 - Paris at Leisure Today is yours to enjoy at leisure. Tonight, you may like to see an optional Moulin Rouge show (own expense). B
Day 4 - Paris, Bruges Travel to Bruges in Belgium, one of Western Europe's most visited medieval cities. Visit a local beer house to sample famed Belgian beer and mussels.
Two night stay: Bruges, Crown Plaza Hotel B, D
Day 5 - Bruges Sightseeing Enjoy a canal cruise followed by a walking tour through the historic attractions of the city's beautiful World Heritage listed centre. Later, drop in on a chocolate shop to sample renowned Belgian chocolates. B
Day 6 - Bruges, Amsterdam Today travel by coach to Amsterdam. On the way, stop in historic Antwerp, once the richest city in Europe. On arrival, board your river ship.
14 Night Stay: one of APT's luxurious Aria Class or Concerto class river ships. B, D
Day 7 - Amsterdam Choose from an exciting range of activities in Amsterdam. Back on board, enjoy the Captain's Gala Welcome Dinner. B, L, D
Day 8 - Dusseldorf, Cologne From Dusseldorf, take an excursion to Maastricht or to the 2012 Floriade World Expo. Later, tour Cologne. B, L, D
Day 9 - Rudesheim In Rudesheim, your touring options include a tour of Siegried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum or a visit to a Rhine Valley winery for a tour and tasting. B, L, D
Day 10 - Freudenberg, Wertheim Travel to Wertheim and select from a guided walking tour, a bicycle tour, or a paddle tour on the Tauber River. Later, enjoy a glass of sparkling Sekt at medieval Wertheim Castle. B, L, D
Day 11 - Wurzburg, Kitzingen Choose your activity in Wurzburg, then sample wines at an exclusive wine event in the oldest wine cellar in Germany in Kitzingen, followed by a medieval themed dinner on board. B, L, D
Day 12 - Bamberg Disembark outside Bamberg and travel into this World Heritage listed city for a tour, including a visit to a Bamberg Beer Haus, where you can sample a local brew compliments of APT. B, L, D
Day 13 - Nuremberg In Nuremberg, take a tour of the city's medieval sights, explore by Segway, or see the key site of World War II. B, L, D
Day 14 - Regensburg Arrive in Regensburg and again enjoy a choice of touring options. B, L, D
Day 15 - Passau, Linz Today, perhaps join a tour to Salzburg, visit Cesky Krumlov for a tour, or enjoy a guided tour of Passau. B, L, D
Day 16 - Melk, Durnstein This morning, tour Melk Abbey. Afterwards, choose your activity. B, L, D
Day 17 - Vienna Dine around Dinner. Tour Vienna this morning and choose from three exciting dining options tonight. B, L, D
Day 18 - Vienna Choose your touring activity today from our four exciting options. B, L, D
Day 19 - Budapest Enjoy a tour of Budapest, then visit the Hungarian State Opera House for a tour, a private opera recital and a glass of champagne. B, L, D
Day 20 - Budapest, Disembark Ship, Velke Bilovice, Prague Today guests depart the tour in Budapest. Travel to Velke Bilovice for lunch, then continue to Prague.
Three night stay: Prague, Art Deco Imperial Hotel B, L
Day 21 - Prague Sightseeing This morning, tour Prague. Later, enjoy a private tour of Municipal House in Prague's Old Town, followed by coffee and cake. B
Day 22 - Prague at Leisure Enjoy a day at leisure to further explore Prague. Tonight, enjoy a Farewell Dinner at the famous Art Nouveau Cafe & Restaurant Imperial. B, D
Day 23 - Depart Prague After breakfast this morning you will be transferred to the airport. B
B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner
Aria Class Ships operating this itinerary:
MS AmaDolce - Launched 2009
MS AmaLyra - Launched 2009
MS AmaDante - Launched 2008
MS AmaCello - Launched 2008
MS AmaLegro - Launched 2007
MS AmaDagio - Launched 2006
Concerto Class Ships operating this itinerary:
MS AmaVerde - Launch 2011
MS AmaBella - Launch 2010
MS AmaCerto - Launch 2012
* Ports of call may vary based on itinerary and departure dates selected
Cabin Pricing
Ports
Amsterdam
Take a boat ride along Amsterdam’s charming canals past sturdy old houses and under quaint bridges. Visit one of the city’s superb museums housing many of the Dutch Masters’ most outstanding works or learn about Anne Frank and the city’s Jewish heritage. Or, journey into the countryside and see historic windmills and the fascinating porcelain works in Delft.
Country - Netherlands Distance from port to City - 0kms Distance from port to Airport - 15kms Currency - Euro (EUR)
Places of Interest Dam Square, Anne Frank's House, Volendam & Marken
Dusseldorf
Dusseldorf lies beside the Rhine River and is one of Germany's busiest cities. Well-known for its nightlife, carnival, events, shopping as well as its regular fashion & trade fairs, Dusseldorf has many attractions to appeal to all visitors.
Country - Germany Distance from port to City - 5kms Distance from port to Airport - 12kms Currency - Euro (EUR)
Places of Interest Große Düsseldorfer Kirmes, Rhine Promenade, Media Harbour, Altstadt, Königsallee
Cologne
The city's very name bears witness to its Roman past as the town of Colonia. As well as the legacy from Roman times and the Middle Ages, particularly the world-famous cathedral, Cologne has an extremely lively arts and culture scene. And besides being a centre of carnival activity and the "capital of Rhenish joie de vivre", Cologne is also an extremely attractive trade fair centre. Open, friendly and uncomplicated: that's Cologne!
Country - Germany Distance from port to City - 0kms Distance from Port to Airport - 16kms Currency - Euro (EUR)
Places of Interest Cologne Cathedral, Philharmonic Hall, Zoo
Rudesheim
Rudesheim sits at the entrance to the Upper Middle Rhine Valley. If you come from the direction of Frankfurt or Mainz, it is one of the first major tourist towns you'll reach along the Rhine River. Rudesheim makes a good base for exploring the entire Rhine Valley, which is the home of famous wines, medieval villages and beautiful scenery.
Country - Germany Distance from port to City - 0kms Distance from Port to Airport - 55kms Currency - Euro (EUR)
Places of Interest Drosselgasse, Niederwald Monument, Rheingau Wine Museum, Asbach Brandy Distillery, Medieval Torture Museum, Bird of Prey Zoo, Jagdschloss, Siegfried's Mechanical Music Cabinet
Freudenberg
Some 15km/9mi northwest of Siegen lies Freudenberg, a pretty little town that was originally a mining settlement and is famed for its half-timbered houses.
Country - Germany Distance from port to City - 0kms Distance to Airport - 51kms Currency - Euro (EUR)
Places of Interest
Municipal Museum in the Alter Flecken; open-air theater.
Wertheim
The former capital of the counts of Wertheim, situated at the point where the river Tauber flows into the river Main, with its medieval lanes, frame houses and awe-inspiring castle has an atmosphere of its own and – unlike other towns – has kept its character of a small Franconian town.
Country - Germany Distance from port to City - 0kms Distance from Port to Airport - 95kms Currency - Euro (EUR)
Places of Interest Kilian's Chapel, Glass making Foundry and Museum, Spessart Forest, Tauber Valley
Wurzburg
Surrounded by pleasant hillside vineyards Würzburg is both an old episcopal see and a vivacious modern university city. The great medieval fortress of Marienburg dominates the skyline, overlooking the beautiful Old Town with its architectural masterpieces from many different periods. Art, culture and the fine wines of Franconia are all important elements of the Würzburg lifestyle. This carefree city with its relaxed southern atmosphere is the perfect starting-place for a journey of discovery on the Romantic Route.
Country - Germany Distance from port to City - 0kms Distance from Port to Airport - 90kms Currency - Euro (EUR)
Places of Interest Fortress Marienberg, Town Hall
Bamberg
Country - Germany Distance from port to City - 1km Distance from port to Airport - 50kms Currency - Euro (EUR)
Places of Interest
Nuremberg
Visitors to Nuremberg, a lively city with a medieval feel, will find evidence of its 950-year history at every turn. These legacies of the past also reveal much about the past and present of the German people. Here in Nuremberg, monuments to the city's inventiveness and its cultural self-confidence over many centuries stand in the midst of the hustle and bustle of a modern, dynamic urban centre.
Country - Germany Distance from port to City - 0kms Distance from Port to Airport - 6kms Currency - Euro (EUR)
Places of Interest Castle, City Wall, Zoo, Toy Museum, Verkehrs Museum, Old Quarter
Regensburg
Regensburg bills itself as "Germany's best-preserved medieval city." It's hard to argue with that description, at least when you're wandering through the Altstadt (old city) with its 13th to 15th Century houses or crossing the Steinerne Bruke (Stone Bridge), which has carried traders and touists across the Danube since the 1100s. Preservation may be Regensburg's most important industry after the BMW and Siemens plants in the modern suburbs. The medieval streets in the city center have been protected by strict laws since the 1970s, and the Bavarian state's conservation experts keep a close eye on all maintenance or renovation
Country - Germany Distance from port to City - 0kms Distance from Port to Airport - 78kms Currency - Euro (EUR)
Places of Interest Medieval city centre, Historic Sausage Kitchen, Johannes Kepler Memorial House
Passau
Passau is not merely a transfer point but a destination unto itself. Life is easy-going and lived outdoors where street cafes and restaurants abound. Student life is vibrant and multifaceted. Guests can actively interface with young people from around the world over a Hacklbräu, Andorfer Weissbier or Passauer Löwenbräu brew in the beer gardens.
Country - Germany Distance from port to City - 0kms Distance from Port to Airport - 100kms Currency - Euro (EUR)
Places of Interest Bavarian Forest, Local Breweries, Danube River
Linz
Linz is a city of the third millennium. In and around the city, its Roman and medieval past slumbers. The opulence of the Baroque and the boldness of industrial architecture from the early 20th century are part of present-day life. Linz on the Danube is manageable, cosy, cherishes its traditions and, as the third biggest city in a small country, it is both metropolis and province, Central European crossroads and regional niche.
Country - Austria Distance from port to City - 0kms Distance from Port to Airport - 11kms Currency - Euro (EUR)
Places of Interest Old Town, Linz Castle, Arts Electronica Centre, Brucknerhaus Concert Hall
Melk
Empress Maria Theresa said of Melk, "If I had never come here, I would have regretted it." The center of Melk is the Abbey and the Stiftskirche (the abbey church), some of the best examples of Baroque architecture anywhere in the world. The abbey library contains allegorical paintings by Troger on the ceiling while the Stiftskirche, has works by Rottmayr and Troger and is almost completely decorated in gold. Stand on the terrace of the abbey and view the river much as Napoleon did during the campaign against Austria so many years ago.
Country - Austria Distance from port to City - 0kms Distance to Airport - 105kms Currency - Euro (EUR)
Places of Interest Melk Abbey and Museum
Durnstein
One of the Wachau district’s most attractive villages is Durnstein, where the ruins of a castle - the Kuenringerburg - high up on a hill commands a superb view of the Danube as it winds through the valley. Stroll among the ruins and soak in the historic atmosphere of the castle where King Richard I of England was incarcerated in 1192. And after your journey into the past rejoin the 21st century and sample some of the splendid local wines in one of the local taverns.
Country - Austria Distance from port to City - 0kms Distance to Airport - 95kms Currency - Euro (EUR)
Places of Interest Kuenringerburg, Wachsu Wine District
Vienna
Vienna is known worldwide as a city of music. Quality orchestras and ensembles are its seal of excellence. Along with well-established ensembles for contemporary music classical music continues to play a vital role, as made evident by the City of Vienna Concert Orchestra and the Vienna Symphony Orchestra, amongst others. The Vienna Academy, the Vienna Chamber Orchestra and the Women's Chamber Orchestra are dedicated to tradition and modern music alike. International artists are a great gain to cultural life in Vienna.Vienna's cultural life is multi-faceted. You have the choice of 50 theatres, four opera houses, two stages for musicals, 100 museums and numerous theatre, music and dance festivals. The museum quarter with its baroque facade is home to one of the biggest cultural districts in Europe.
CountryAustria Distance from port to City - 0kms Distance from Port to Airport - 15kms Currency -Euro (EUR)
Places of Interest Hofburg Palace, Vienna Opera House, Spanish Riding School, Prater Park, Danube Tower, Vienna Zoo
Budapest
Budapest possesses a rich and fascinating history as well as a vibrant cultural heritage. Recognizing the unique value of its traditions it has managed to maintain its magic and charm, and is rightly known as the Queen of the Danube. It has also been called the City of Spas, as there are a dozen thermal baths complexes served by over a hundred natural thermal springs.
Country - Hungary Distance from port to City - 0kms Distance from Port to Airport - 14kms Currency - Forint (HUF)
Places of Interest Ecseri Flea Market, Royal Palace, National Gallery, Great Synagogue and Jewish Museum, Fisherman's Bastion, Statue Park
Prague
Prague: The magical city of bridges, cathedrals, gold-tipped towers and church domes, whose image has been mirrored in the surface of the Vltava river for more than ten centuries. Prague is also a modern European metropolis full of energy, music, and art. It's a city of contrasts: Serene green isles in the river and peaceful parks draping the city's seven hills are just steps away from the architectural treasures and bustling street life of the city center.
Country - Czech Republic Distance from port to City - 0kms Distance from Port to Airport - 14kms Currency - Czech Koruna (CZK)
Places of Interest Old Town Square, Charles Bridge, National Theatre, Prague Observatory, Prague Botanic Gardens, Prague Zoo, Old-new Synagogue
ms Amabella Cabin Info
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APT (Australian Pacific Touring)
A family - owned company since its auspicious conception in the 1920s, we began when Bill McGeary built a bus body on a tray truck after a tram strike crippled the city of Melbourne. Through Bill's son Geoff, we pioneered Australia's dynamic travel industry in the 1960's and 70's via a diverse range of modes. Such innovation continues to thrive within us today, now a multi-brand business with an extensive global portfolio of touring and cruising products still owned and controlled by the McGeary family. Now, with a third generation of the family contributing to our success, the benefits of the Company's family - style culture are increasingly apparent.
While vigorously pursuing a global vision, the unwavering focus is on delivering a life - enriching and memorable holiday experience for each and every individual that entrusts us with their valuable time and travel. Such longevity in a competitive environment coupled with a proven ability to meet the shifting expectations of the modern holidaymaker is testament to the pioneering spirit upon which the company was founded, and upon which it continues to operate and flourish today.
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ms Amabella
148-passenger ms Amabella debuted in May 2010. She is the first of APT's new Concerto class of River Ships.
Here's what you can expect on an ms Amabella cruise:
The line offers nearly all-inclusive cruising. Beyond the cruise ship standards -- food, accommodation, entertainment -- there's wine and beer with dinner, unlimited Internet use and guided tours in each port. There are also about 20 bikes available for exploring onshore (no additional fee).
Standard cabins are 170 square feet, a decent size for a river cruise industry where cabins are typically in the 150-square-ft. range. All cabins have "Infotainment" setups, basically flat-screen TVs with Internet access, movie and music libraries, bow and navigational cams and more. 82 percent of cabins feature a French balcony, a sliding glass door with railing. Cabins on the lower Piano deck feature picture windows right at the water line instead of French balconies.
There are two lounges on ms Amabella -- a large main lounge at the bow and a more intimate lounge located aft -- that offer panoramic views of Europe, as well as a sun deck with whirlpool. Other onboard amenities include an elevator, small fitness area and a treatment room.
Facilities:
Bicycles
Complimentary free-flowing local wine with every dinner onboard
Dining Room
Fitness Area
Gift Shop
Library
Main Lounge & Bar
Massage & Beauty Salon
Observation Lounge
Rear Lounge
Sauna
Sun Deck
Swimming Pool
Two Fine Dining Restaurants
Whirlpool
Amenities:
Flat Screen Television
Hair Dryer
Individually Controlled Air Conditioning
Monitor, Keyboard & Internet Access
Safe
Satellite Telephone System
Dining:
Onboard cuisine will offer something for everyone! Breakfast choices range from Continental service in your cabin to a full American buffet in the restaurant, with cooked-to-order eggs. Three-course lunches will be followed by cake and coffee snacks each afternoon. And dinners, four-course dining experiences in themselves, will feature a choice of four entrées and complimentary wine.
