21 day Magnificent Europe. Day 1. Arrive Paris Be met on arrival and transfer to your hotel.

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1 Trip Name: Christmas Markets 21 day Magnificent Europe Tour Code: EUMCPP21 Departure Dates: Nov 19*; Dec 3, 2014 (*Itinerary operates in reverse) Day 1. Arrive Paris Be met on arrival and transfer to your hotel. Stay Three Nights: Paris, Hotel du Collectionneur Arc de Triomphe Day 2. Paris After a city tour today, enjoy an exciting dinner and show at the famous Moulin Rouge. Day 3. Paris, Freedom of Choice See a different side to Paris on your selected activity. Day 4. Paris, Amsterdam Travel to Amsterdam. Board your luxury river ship. 14 Night River Cruise: APT s MS AmaVerde Day 5. Amsterdam, Freedom of Choice Perhaps take a canal cruise, tour the Van Gogh Museum or enjoy an excursion to Zaanse Schans windmill village.

2 Day 6. Cologne, Andernach, A Royal Invitation Take a walking tour of Cologne and discover its spectacular Christmas Market. Later, cruise to Andernach and enjoy an exclusive visit to Burg Namedy castle. Day 7. Rüdesheim, Freedom of Choice Cruise the gorgeous Rhine Gorge to Rüdesheim, and on arrival, perhaps tour a musical instrument museum or visit a winery. Day 8. Miltenberg Arrive in Miltenberg and discover the local way of life on a unique village experience, exploring quaint shops and mingling with the locals. Day 9. Würzburg, Freedom of Choice Tour Würzburg s Residential Palace or visit the medieval walled town of Rothenburg. Day 10. Bamberg Take a walking tour of Bamberg, then enjoy a beer tasting. Day 11. Nuremberg, Freedom of Choice In Nuremberg, take a World War II tour or a medieval tour, then sample some beer and sausages, or gingerbread with coffee. Later, visit the city s world- famous Christmas Market.

3 Day 12. Regensburg, Vilshofen Enjoy a tour of Regensburg, then soak up the festive atmosphere at the Old Kornmarkt Christmas Market. Continue cruising to Vilshofen, where tonight, you ll delight in Oktoberfest with local beer, Bavarian snacks and folk music. Day 13. Passau, Freedom of Choice, Linz Take a tour of Passau then cruise to Linz in Austria; travel to Salzburg and visit its charming Christmas Market; or take a day trip to Ceský Krumlov in the Czech Republic. Day 14. Melk, Dürnstein Tour the historic Melk Abbey today, the setting for a famous Christmas tale. Later, cruise to - Dürnstein for a tour and a wine tasting. Day 15. Vienna Join a walking tour of Vienna. After dinner, enjoy a private concert at the newly renovated City Palace. Day 16. Vienna, Freedom of Choice Enjoy a choice of four different activities, then perhaps explore the city s Christmas Markets. Day 17. Budapest Tour Budapest then visit the Hungarian State Opera House for a tour and a private opera recital.

4 Day 18. Budapest, Disembark Ship, Velké Bílovice, Prague Today travel to Prague, stopping in the historic town of Velké Bílovice for lunch. Three Night Grand City Prague, Radisson Blu Alcron Hotel Day 19. Prague Take a sightseeing tour of Prague, then enjoy a private tour and a Czech afternoon tea at Prague s Municipal House. Tonight, indulge in a 1930s- themed dinner. Day 20. Prague, Freedom of Choice Enjoy a choice of two sightseeing activities. Day 21. Depart Prague After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your onward flight. Trip Highlights Unique cultural experiences in up to 19 towns, villages and cities, all accompanied by expert local guides A total of 43 included experiences on offer Three- night Grand City Stay in Paris Three- night Grand City Stay in Prague Prices include port charges, gratuities and sundries Excursions and entertainment included Expert services of an APT Cruise Director Included Experiences Enjoy an exciting dinner and show at the Moulin Rouge in Paris APT EXCLUSIVE! Explore the rooms and gardens of Burg Namedy castle at your leisure, before a lavish royal banquet Delight in an authentic village experience in Miltenberg Enjoy a Bavarian Oktoberfest in Vilshofen APT EXCLUSIVE! Visit Vienna s newly renovated City Palace for a Cocktail Reception and a private concert APT EXCLUSIVE! Visit the Hungarian State Opera House in Budapest for a private tour and a special opera recital APT EXCLUSIVE! Take a private tour of Prague s Municipal House

5 Freedom to Choose APT EXCLUSIVE! Choose your activity in a total of eight destinations: Paris, Amsterdam, Rüdesheim, Würzburg, Nuremberg, Passau, Vienna and Prague Accommodation Three nights at the Hotel du Collectionneur Arc de Triomphe on a Paris Grand City Stay 14 nights on APT s MS AmaVerde, a luxurious Concerto River Ship Three nights at the Radisson Blu Alcron Hotel on a Prague Grand City Stay Dining Includes 50 meals - enjoy 20 s, 14 es and 16 s All meals included on board Complimentary beverages served at your discretion on board Trip Notes Prices include port charges, gratuities and sundries Disruptions to cruising and itinerary may occur Itineraries and inclusions are subject to change Complimentary beverages do not include French Champagne, premium spirits and selected wines these are available at an additional cost Most Christmas Markets are open from Nov. 25 to Dec. 23 High- speed rail option from Paris to Amsterdam (additional cost) Prices are land/cruising only. Flights not included

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