Professional Documents
Culture Documents
3rd Edition
Strictly
Limited OFFERS
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Welcome to Europe
As the pioneers of European river Rivers are a country’s lifeblood,
cruising, APT continue to set so there’s no better way to
a benchmark that others can explore Europe than from the
only dream of following. Our two comfort of a river ship. You’ll
newest ships, the ms Amabella dock right in the heart of cities
and ms Amaverde, are the and towns so that you can
most innovative and modern spend more time sightseeing and
Geoff & daughter Lou, at the
on the waterways and in 2011, exploring and less time getting
Phil Hoffmann, founder
christening of the ms Amadante travellers will be spoilt for of Phil Hoffmann Travel from one point to another.
and ms Amacello
onboard choice like never before.
I invite you to discover for yourself why everyone is talking
So, in conjunction with our valued partners at Phil Hoffmann about Phil Hoffmann Travel’s European river cruise holidays,
Travel, it’s with great pleasure that I invite you to step aboard run in conjunction with our quality partner, APT.
and experience a true departure from the ordinary...
As Australia’s top travel company, APT is still owned The ms Amabella and ms Amaverde present the largest range of
and operated by the McGeary family. onboard dining experiences and more space per guest than any
other river ship in Europe. They are the only ones that feature
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CONTENTS Disruption to Cruising and Itinerary Arrangements
Sometimes, for reasons beyond our control, it may be necessary
4 Your Essential Checklist
to make alterations to your itinerary. For example, in the event
5 SuperDeals 2011 of a water level problem on a river or canal it may be necessary
6 APT – European River Cruising Experts to operate part of the itinerary by motorcoach. We recommend
7 APT’s ms Amabella & ms Amaverde you take out a comprehensive travel insurance policy which covers
8 Choose Your Suite you for medical expenses, loss of baggage, curtailment and other
10 Gourmet Cuisine/Onboard Entertainment significant contingencies.
11 Small Group Shore Excursions/Freedom of Choice Touring
12 Prague to Paris – Magnificent Europe, Departs 9 Apr. 2011
13 Prague to Paris – Magnificent Europe, Departs 7 May 2011
14 Bohemia & Magnificent Europe, Departs 11 June 2011
16 Switzerland & Magnificent Europe, Departs 12 June 2011
18 Prague to Paris – Magnificent Europe, Departs 18 June 2011
20 Prague to Paris – Magnificent Europe, Departs 27 Aug. 2011
21 Prague to Paris – Magnificent Europe, D
eparts 24 Sept. 2011
22 Italy & Magnificent Europe, Departs 11 Sept. 2011
24 Russian River Cruising/APT’s ms Amakatarina
26 Russian Waterways, Departs 21 May 2011
28 Russian Waterways, Departs 17 Aug. 2011
29 APT’s Christmas time in Europe
30 White Christmas & New Years Eve, Departs 17 Dec. 2011
32 General Information & Conditions Fortress Marienberg in Würzburg, overlooking the Main River
21 Day Prague to Paris – Magnificent Europe EUMCRPP21 25 Day Bohemia & Magnificent Europe EUMCRE25
Warsaw
Amsterdam Coach
Netherlands Amsterdam Cruise 2
1 2 3 14 No. of nights stay 2 Berlin
14 ms Amaverde Germany Netherlands
Rhine
Cologne 14 ms Amabella Krakow
Andernach Wertheim Rhine Poland
2
Cologne Dresden
Poland Germany Czestochowa
Koblenz Miltenberg Main
Prague Andernach
3 Belgium Koblenz
Coach Bamberg Wertheim
3 Paris Main-Danube Czech Rep. Rüdesheim Main
Cruise Würzburg Regensburg Velké Bilovice 3 Prague
3 14 No. of nights stay Rothenburg Cesky Krumlov Miltenberg Bamberg
Nuremberg Passau Dürnstein Slovakia Czech Rep.
Rüdesheim Würzburg Main-Danube
Danube Vienna Rothenburg
Nuremberg Regensburg
Danube Cesky Krumlov
Linz
Salzburg Melk Bratislava Hungary Danube Dürnstein Slovakia
Austria Budapest Passau Vienna
APT APT Linz
Melk
Danube
Bratislava
EXCLUSIVE EXCLUSIVE Salzburg
Austria
1
Hungary Budapest
SAILINGS SAILINGS
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Como Romania
2 SloveniaCroatia
1 St Moritz Santa 1 Verona 3
Lake Täsch Bellinzona Margherita Venice
Geneva Geneva Ligure 2 Lucca Bosnia
& Herz.
2 Zermatt Cinque Terre 3 Florence Serbia &
1 Lake Como Siena Montenegro Bulgaria
Italy
APT Italian Lakes District APT Rome 3 Pompeii
Italy Macedonia
EXCLUSIVE EXCLUSIVE Naples 3 Sorrento
SAILINGS SAILINGS Capri Amalfi Coast
12 Day Russian Waterways EUWR12 21 Day White Christmas & New Years Eve EUMCRPP21
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Your Essential Checklist
APT’s Exceptional Inclusions on the ms Amabella and ms Amaverde
Checklist information correct at time of printing and features may vary slightly between ships.
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SuperDeals 2011
Greater Choice, Greater Savings
HURRY! Book and deposit by 28 February 2011*
Book now for travel in 2011 to ensure you secure the holiday and SuperDeal of your choice:
4 Choose the SuperDeal that works for you and enjoy guaranteed savings
4 Choose the itinerary and departure date that suits you and start planning your holiday
4 Choose your suite category and its location on the ship
$520
Available for Category E or D suites.
per c
oup
0
Book a tour that includes land touring in Prague to Paris – Magnificent le*
Europe tour in April, and you’ll Fly Free to Europe, including airport taxes
of $700 per person.
$520
Available for all suite categories.
per c
oup
0
Book our White Christmas & New Years Eve Cruise and you’ll Fly Free le*
to Europe, including airport taxes of $700 per person.
3. SUPERDEAL savings*
Travel April to SEPTEMBER 2011 SAVE
SAVE to $1000 per couple
up
up to
$100
Available for all suites.
per c
oup
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Book a tour that includes land touring in Bohemia, Switzerland or Italy, le*
or book a 21 Day Prague to Paris – Magnificent Europe and you’ll enjoy
SuperDeal Savings of up to $1000 per couple. Not combinable with Fly Free.
4. SUPERDEAL SAVINGS*
Travel IN MAY & August 2011 SAVE
SAVE up
to $1600 per couple up to
$160
Available for Cat. C Staterooms as above.
per c
oup
0
Book a 12 Day Russian Waterways cruise and you’ll enjoy SuperDeal le*
Savings of up to $1600 per couple.
*Conditions apply. Book by 28 Feb. 2011. Strictly limited offer on set departures. Subject to availability at time of booking. Only one SuperDeal applies and can’t be combined with any
other offer unless stated. Offers may be withdrawn at anytime. Deposit of $1500 per person applies to SuperDeals. A deposit of $3500 per person applies to Fly Free SuperDeals. Fly Free
offers are based on economy class with Malaysia Airline, Emirates or Lufthansa and must be booked by APT. Available from selected cities. Subject to availability of airline class. Once class
sold out surcharges apply. Fly Free offer available on Cat. D and E suites for April only. Ask about our business class airfares. For full terms and conditions see back cover.
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APT – European River
Cruising Experts
As market leaders, our resources, experience, passion,
expertise and proven track record ensure that we’re the
most reliable cruise operator on Europe’s waterways.
APT’s New & Exclusive State-of-the-art Ships For Your Safety, Convenience & Peace of Mind
Each of our state-of-the-art ships was designed with our valued In offices throughout Europe, APT staff are on hand, waiting
travellers in mind. Our operation allows us total control in to attend to any situation that might arise. These locally-based
delivering the standards for which we are famous. And with eight employees are dedicated to ensuring your holiday runs smoothly.
ships cruising in 2011, as well as the ms Amakatarina – Russia’s On board, we have minimised the possibility of our ships being
most luxurious river ship – we are able to offer more cruising ordered from the water in adverse conditions. They manoeuvre
routes, ships and departures than most other companies. easily around bends and into locks, and because the captain’s
command room is in the ideal position for control, at the front of
Partnering AMAWATERWAYS – the World Leaders the vessel not the rear, our ships are among the safest of their kind.
APT recognise excellence, so we partner AMAWATERWAYS,
the world’s foremost Europe river cruise operator, led by Rudi Truly Outstanding Onboard Service
Schreiner. When the Main-Danube Canal opened in the early When you cruise with APT, you’ll be served by true professionals.
90s, Rudi pioneered river cruising between Amsterdam and the From the captain to the crew; the restaurant staff to the reception
Black Sea. Today, he is credited with developing the modern team; and the cruise director to the housekeepers – each member
river cruise concept. By combining our resources and expertise, of staff is with you on board from start to finish, working hard
we’re able to not only meet, but to exceed your expectations. to create the unforgettable holiday experience you expect.
Fully Inclusive Pricing – For Your Peace of Mind APT’s Continued Commitment To You
With APT, you don’t have to worry about incidental costs. With a 98% satisfaction rating, and having launched all of our ships
From port charges to international airport transfers; gratuities to on schedule, there’s no company more reliable or trustworthy than
onboard entertainment; gourmet meals to wine with lunch and APT. We promise we’ll continue to set the amazing standards for
dinner; Small Group Shore Excursions to Signature Experiences, which we are known, making your choice easy. Put simply, APT are
Freedom of Choice Touring and more, we’re committed to the Australia and New Zealand’s true European river cruising experts.
concept of fully inclusive holidays.
Above: Captain Jan de Bruijn; flying the APT flag; enjoy superb service throughout your entire cruise
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APT’s ms Amabella
& ms Amaverde
Designed in keeping with our age-old commitment to
innovation, these modern and luxurious ships present
a number of exclusive features and provide a cruising
experience unlike any other on Europe’s waterways.
Spectacular 360° Views From the Sun Deck Fitness Centre, Massage, Hair & Beauty Salon
With 360° views; lounge chairs; a walking track; retractable roofing; Containing a sauna and a range of cardiovascular equipment,
giant chess; and a swimming pool, the Sun Deck really does spoil the Fitness Centre has your onboard exercise needs catered for.
you for choice. And because the views extend ahead, behind For a soothing massage, a beauty treatment or to have your hair
and on both sides of the river, you won’t miss a thing. When the styled, the Massage, Hair & Beauty Salon is the place to indulge.
Sun Deck is closed due to height restrictions, you can still relax
outdoors, on the Lower Sun Deck or the Teak Front Deck. 24-Hour Tea & Coffee Bar and Boutique Shop
Enjoy access to the finest European tea and coffee all day, every
Distinct & Stylish Lounge Areas day. Our boutique onboard shop features exclusive souvenirs
The Main Lounge is a tasteful area, featuring a bar that’s always and other items that you may need for your journey.
open, cosy couches and floor-to-ceiling windows. The Observation
Lounge is the ideal indoor area from which to watch the upcoming Elevator and 24-hour Reception
sights, while additional lounge areas, such as the exclusive Fireside Unlike many, our onboard elevator reaches most suites. Our
Library, provide more intimate areas in which to unwind in peace. front Reception Desk, meanwhile, is staffed 24 hours-a-day.
Cat. A
Cat. A
Cat. A
Cat. A
SUITE Categories
Cat. A
VIOLIN DECK
322
320
318
316
314
312
310
308
306
304
302
322
320
318
316
314
312
310
308
306
304
302
322
320
318
316
314
312
310
308
306
304
302
Chef’s Massage,
Walking Track Elevator Gift Shop Teak Front Deck
Lounge
Observation
Restaurant Sauna Hair & Beauty Salon Library Bicycles Lounge
Cat. B AMA Private Balcony
331
329
327
325
323
321
319
317
315
313
311
309
307
305
303
301
323
321
319
317
315
313
311
309
307
305
303
301
Restaurant
330
328
326
324
322
320
318
316
314
312
310
308
306
304
302
323
321
319
317
315
313
311
309
307
305
303303
301
Restaurant
Fitness Centre Main Lounge & Bar Observation
Erlebnis Reception
Lounge
330
328
326
324
322
320
318
316
314
312
310
308
306
304
302
323
321
319
317
315
313
311
309
307 307
305
301
Table
Fitness Centre Reception Main Lounge & Bar
Restaurant Observation
CELLO DECK
232
230
228
226
224
222
220
218
216
214
212
210
208
206
204
202
Elevator
Lounge
232
230
228
226
224
222
220
218
216
214
212
210
208
206
204
202
323
321
319
317
315
313
311
309
305
303
301
226
224
222
220 220220
218
216
214
212
210
208
206
204
202
Elevator
Kitchen
Cat. P Cat. D
229
227
225
223
221
219
217
215
213
211
209
207
205
203
201
Wine Bar
BellaFine
Verde Cucina
Owner’s+ Twin Balcony
Restaurant
Dining Restaurant Kitchen Twin Balcony
229
227
225
223
221
219
217
215
213
211
209
207
205
203
201
232
230
228
226
224
222
218
216
214
212
210
208
206
204
202
Elevator
Wine Bar Verde Fine Dining Restaurant
Bella Cucina Restaurant Kitchen
229
227
225
223
221
219
217
215
213
211
209
207
205
203
201
226
224
222
218
216
214
212
210
208
206
204
202
Elevator
229 229
227 227
225 225
223 223
221 221
219 219
217 217
215 215
213
211
209 209
207
205 205
203
201
Kitchen
Cat. P+ Twin Balcony Cat. C AMA Private Balcony E-Single
213
211
207
203
201
Engine Room Cruise Director Crew Cabins Verde Fine Dining Restaurant
Wine BarStorage
118
116
114
112
110
108
106
104
102
Water
Engine Room Crew Cabins
PIANO DECK Water Storage
101
119
117
115
113
111
109
107
105
103
101
119
117
115
113
111
109
107
105
103
118
116
114
112
110
108
106
104
102
PIANO DECK
119 119
117 117
115 115
113 113
111 111
109 109
107 107
105 105
103 103
Technical Data Owner’s Twin Balcony Cat. T Twin Balcony Cat. E Twin Window
ms Amaverde – Launch 2011 ms Amabella – Launch 2010 Cat. P+ Twin Balcony Cat. C AMA Private Balcony E-Single Twin Window
• Length: 135 m • Width: 11.4 m • Suites: 81 • Max. Passengers: 162 • Crew: 49 • Home Port: Basel
Cat. T+ Twin Balcony
Choose
All suites on every ship benefit from the following features.
Your Suite
✔An exclusive custom-designed
queen-size DreamBed with Egyptian
linen & large European-style pillows
✔A state-of-the-art Infotainment System with
box office movies, music & TV programs
We recognise that every traveller has different
tastes. Which is why we have designed an ✔ A computer with Internet access as well as
included high-speed wireless Internet
innovative range of suites for you to choose from.
✔A spacious marble ensuite with a hairdryer,
When you choose to cruise with APT, the size,
plush bathrobes, slippers & Hydro toiletries
location and type of balcony is entirely up to you.
✔A large wardrobe, safe & full-length mirror
Because we want you to experience a Europe river
✔Climate control, bottled water supplied
cruise just the way that you want to.
daily & a mini-bar (stocked on request)
✔Sitting area with table & cosy chairs
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A spacious bathroom is a feature of every suite on board An all-weather AMA Private Balcony Suite, offering fresh air and riverside views
A spacious 170 square foot Twin Window Suite A Twin Balcony Suite, providing a cosy conservatory-style sitting area
Twin Window Suites (170 sq ft) – Cat. E & D Owner’s Suites+ (350 sq ft) – Cat. Owners+
With 170 square feet of interior floor space, these are among the Measuring 350 square feet, Owner’s Suites+ comprise the largest
largest entry-level suites on the water. Featuring twin windows, they set of suites on Europe’s waterways. Also featuring both an Outside
present the same size, amenities and sophistication of Ama Private Balcony and an Ama Private Balcony, they are perfect for those
Balcony Suites, and therefore represent amazing value for travellers. that wish to entertain family or friends in privacy. The extra floor
space is an obvious benefit, as is the ensuite bathroom with
Ama Private Balcony Suites (170 sq ft) – Cat. C & B a full-size bathtub and separate shower; the additional sitting
Ama Private Balconies signify a truly innovative progression in river area and couch; and the fully-stocked mini-bar.
ship design. They allow for maximum floor space inside your suite,
while still offering unimpeded riverside views from indoors and out, APT’s Gift on Arrival & Exclusive Butler Service^
meaning they can be used in all weather conditions at any time. As well as a fruit and wine platter on arrival, a butler service for
guests in many suites provides: pressing of two garments per day;
Twin Balcony Suites (210 & 235 sq ft) – Cat. T, T+, P & P+ shoe shining; tea & coffee service; booking of appointments,
A type of suite that’s only available on an APT river cruise, these independent excursions and Freedom of Choice activities. An
revolutionary suites come in two sizes and feature an Ama Private enhanced range of services for guests in select suites includes: daily
Balcony, which creates a conservatory-style sitting area, as well service of complimentary pre-dinner canapés and post-dinner petit
as a spacious Outside Balcony. Providing the best of both worlds, fours; unpacking and packing service; bath-drawing service; and full
their unique design allows for the maximum floor space possible. valet service (arranging limousines, theatre tickets and similar).
^Free gift on arrival is available to guests in Cat. T suites and above. Butler services available to guests in Cat. T+, P, P+, Owner’s Suites and Owner’s Suites+.
Enhanced butler services available to guests in Cat. P+, Owner’s Suites and Owner’s Suites+.
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Gourmet
Fine Dining at Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Each day, a range of hot and cold options make up a lavish
champagne breakfast. Lunch is a similarly enticing affair, while
dinner consists of a delectable four-course à la carte meal.
Onboard
Magical Musical Evenings On Board
Each evening, the Main and Observation lounges combine to
become a Showroom, featuring performances that offer an insight
into the cultures of the region you’re in. In Germany, Bavarian
performers will introduce you to local songs, dance, music and
Entertainment
dress. As you cruise the Rhine, let the Duo Garfunkel enchant
you with the harp and other instruments from the middle ages. In
Budapest, Hungarian folklore is brought to life by gypsy violinists.
Aboard an APT cruise, while the style of onboard A Wide Variety of Light Entertainment
entertainment may vary from day to day, the See a glass-blower demonstrate his craft; become part of the
outstanding quality doesn’t – it’s the perfect action during the humorous Bavarian Beer Experience; and enjoy
the ship’s crew presenting their own amusing show.
complement to each day’s discovery.
Intriguing & Insightful Presentations
During a lecture presented by the ship’s captain, you’ll learn how
the locks of the waterways function, while a Europe historian will
explain modern-day Europe from an entirely new angle.
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Small Group
Discover the Towns, Villages & Cities of Europe
On APT’s included Small Group Shore Excursions, our friendly
and knowledgeable local guides take you on a tour of their home
town and teach you about things only a local person could know.
OR
city’s coffee houses.
Nuremberg AMSTERDAM
Schönbrunn Palace World War II Sites Canal Boat Cruise
Spend time exploring A pivotal city during Admire Amsterdam’s
this incredible palace, World War II, see a architecture as you
one of the most range of Nuremberg cruise through the heart
important cultural landmarks that played of the city in a glass-
monuments in Austria. a significant role during top canal boat.
the war.
OR OR
Dürnstein Medieval City Tour Van Gogh Museum
Take a tour of medieval A visit to this famous
Guided Bike Ride
Nuremberg, including Amsterdam museum
Take a guided cycle
a visit to the old town, provides a first-hand
from Dürnstein to Melk.
the 900 year-old appreciation of the
OR ramparts surrounding Dutch painter’s
Walking Tour the city and more. artistic genius.
Take a tour of Dürnstein.
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Prague to Paris
APT
• Magnificent Europe EXCLUSIVE
SAILING
21 Days – Departs 9 April 2011 – ms Amaverde • Fully Escorted Luxury Cruising & Touring
16 Apr. 2011. Dürnstein, Freedom of 27 Apr. 2011. Paris. Take a tour of Paris and
Choice Touring, Melk. Tour Dürnstein or enjoy ascend the Eiffel Tower before free time. B
a guided bike ride to Melk. Tour Melk Abbey. BLD
28 Apr. 2011. Paris. Enjoy a day at
17 Apr. 2011. Linz, Freedom of Choice leisure before a Farewell Dinner cruise on the
Touring, Passau. Choose from an excursion Seine River and a tour of Paris by night. BD
to Salzburg or a trip to the Czech city of Ceský
Krumlov. Or cruise to Passau for a tour. BLD 29 Apr. 2011. Depart Paris. After breakfast,
transfer to the airport for your onward flight. B
18 Apr. 2011. Regensburg. Arrive in medieval
Regensburg and take a tour. BLD APT EXCLUSIVE SAILINGS
✔✔ Butler Service, Fruit & Wine Platter
19 Apr. 2011. Nuremberg, Freedom of
& Room Service Dining – for guests in
Begin your holiday in the lovely city of Prague Choice Touring. In Nuremberg today, choose
selected suite categories. See page 9.
from a medieval tour or a World War II tour.BLD
✔✔ Freedom of Choice Touring
Freedom of Choice Touring 20 Apr. 2011. Bamberg. Take a tour in Bratislava, Vienna, Dürnstein, Linz,
Nuremberg, Wertheim & Amsterdam
Signature Experience of Bamberg today then visit a Beer Haus and
enjoy a drink compliments of APT. BLD ✔✔ APT EXCLUSIVE! Included Signature
Experiences – in select locations, enjoy
9 Apr. 2011. Arrive Prague. Be met at 21 Apr. 2011. Würzburg, Rothenburg. exclusive or unique touring activities
the airport and transferred to your hotel. Tour Würzburg, then head to Rothenburg, featured specifically for APT guests
Three Night Stay: The Prague Imperial Hotel. a walled city on the Romantic Road.BLD ✔✔ The services of an APT Cruise Director
✔✔ This holiday has been uniquely designed
10 Apr. 2011. Prague. Tour Prague’s 22 Apr. 2011. Wertheim, Freedom with Australians and New Zealanders in
Old Town and take a private tour of of Choice Touring, Miltenberg. In Wertheim, mind – travel with like-minded APT guests
Municipal House, then enjoy coffee and take a kayak or canoe tour on the Tauber River,
cake. Tonight, indulge in a Welcome Dinner a guided bike tour or see a glass-blowing
at the Café & Restaurant Imperial. BD demonstration. Afterwards, visit Wertheim
Castle. Continue to Miltenberg, then enjoy
11 Apr. 2011. Prague at Leisure. With today a medieval themed evening on board. BLD FLY FREE on
free, explore Prague at your leisure. B selected suite
12 Apr. 2011. Budapest, Velké Bílovice,
23 Apr. 2011. Rüdesheim – Andernach. categories*
Tour Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument
Embark Ship. Travel to Velké Bílovice for lunch, OR
Museum in Rüdesheim then continue cruising. BLD
then continue to Budapest to board your ship. SUPERDEAL SAVINGS
14 Night Stay: the luxurious ms Amaverde. BLD 24 Apr. 2011. Andernach, Koblenz – Save up to $600* per
couple
Cologne. Travel to Koblenz for Germany’s
13 Apr. 2011. Budapest. Tour Budapest Federal Horticulture Show, then rejoin your
today and visit the Hungarian State Opera ship and cruise to Cologne for a tour. BLD 2011 Date & Prices (A$) per person
House for a private tour and recital. BLD Tour Code: EUMCRPP21
25 Apr. 2011. Cologne – Amsterdam, Departs 9 April 2011
14 Apr. 2011. Bratislava, Freedom of Freedom of Choice Touring. Choose from Twin Share Solo Trav.
Choice Touring. In Bratislava, choose from a a guided canal boat cruise or a visit to the Land & cruise tour $10,045 $14,780
medieval tour or a Communism themed tour. BLD Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam today. BLD All prices include $380 port charges.
Speak with your Phil Hoffmann Travel consultant
15 Apr. 2011. Vienna, Freedom of 26 Apr. 2011. Amsterdam, Disembark today for an airfare quote.
Choice Touring. Tour Vienna or visit Schönbrunn Ship, Paris. Disembark your ship this morning, *Refer to back cover for full terms & conditions.
Palace. After dinner, perhaps take in an optional travel by coach to Paris and check in to your hotel.
Mozart & Strauss concert (own expense). BLD Three Night Stay: Paris, Hotel du Louvre. B
Suite Upgrades – ms Amaverde
Prices are based on a Cat E (Twin Window) Suite
on the ms Amaverde. See page 7 for deck plans.
Amsterdam
Netherlands To upgrade, add per person:
Escorted by
Rhine
14 ms Amaverde Germany Frank Fiorvanti
Cat. Suite Type Deck Twin Solo Trav.
D Twin Window Piano $395 $595
Cologne
Andernach Wertheim C Ama Private Balcony Cello $1495 $2245
Poland B Ama Private Balcony Violin $1795 $2695
Koblenz Miltenberg Main
Prague
T Twin Balcony Cello $2095 $3145
3
Coach Bamberg T+ Twin Balcony Violin $2295 $3445
3 Paris Main-Danube Czech Rep.
Cruise Würzburg Regensburg Velké Bilovice P Twin Balcony Cello $2595 $3895
3 14 No. of nights stay Rothenburg Cesky Krumlov P+ Twin Balcony Violin $2795 $4195
Passau Dürnstein Slovakia
Rüdesheim Nuremberg Own. Ama Private Balcony Violin $3245 $6490
Danube Vienna
Danube Own.+ Twin Balcony Violin $4995 $9990
Linz
Salzburg Melk Bratislava Hungary
Austria Budapest
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Prague to Paris
APT
• Magnificent Europe EXCLUSIVE
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14 May 2011. Dürnstein, Freedom of 25 May 2011. Paris. Take a tour of Paris and
Choice Touring, Melk. Tour Dürnstein or enjoy ascend the Eiffel Tower before free time. B
a guided bike ride to Melk. Tour Melk Abbey. BLD
26 May 2011. Paris. Enjoy free time before
15 May 2011. Linz, Freedom of a Farewell Dinner cruise on the Seine. BD
Choice Touring, Passau. Choose from a
trip to Salzburg or a trip to the Czech city of 27 May 2011. Depart Paris. After breakfast,
Ceský Krumlov. Or cruise to Passau for a tour. BLD transfer to the airport for your onward flight. B
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• Prague • Dresden • Berlin • Warsaw • Czestochowa • Kraków • Budapest • Koblenz • Amsterdam
13 June 2011. Prague at Leisure. THE ROMANTIC HUNGARIAN CAPITAL 30 June 2011. Würzburg, Rothenburg.
Today enjoy a day at leisure to further explore 20 June 2011. Kraków – Budapest. This morning, arrive in Würzburg. After a tour of
the sights of Prague for yourself. You might Travel to the Hungarian capital of Budapest. the city, take an excursion to Rothenburg. BLD
like to join an optional excursion to Terezín Check in to your hotel then enjoy the afternoon
Concentration Camp Memorial (own expense). B free, before dinner at the Gerbeaud Restaurant. 1 July 2011. Wertheim,
Stay: Sofitel Chain Bridge Budapest. BD Freedom of Choice Touring, Freudenberg
EXPLORE BUSTLING BERLIN – Miltenberg. In Wertheim, choose from a bike
14 June 2011. Prague, Berlin. Travel into EMBARK CRUISE IN BUDAPEST tour, a paddling tour or see a glass-blowing
Germany and on to the Dresden Elbe Valley. 21 June 2011. Budapest, Great Hungarian demonstration. Visit Wertheim Castle before
In Dresden, visit the Castle of the Electors of Plain, Embark Ship. Today explore the a medieval evening back on board tonight. BLD
Saxony including the Saxon Wall, the Semper Hungarian Puszta region. Visit a village, where
Opera House and the Church of Our Lady you will be met by horse-herds, take a ride in CRUISING THE LEGENDARY RHINE
reconstructed after its destruction in World War II. an ox-cart and see a horse show. Enjoy a lunch 2 July 2011. Rüdesheim – Andernach.
Afterwards, continue via the cultivated water of goulash, the Hungarian national dish, then In Rüdesheim, the Winzerexpress mini-train will
landscape of Spreewald Forest to Berlin. return to Budapest and board the ms Amabella. take you to Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical
Two Night Stay: Berlin, The Westin Grand. BD 14 Night Stay: the luxurious ms Amabella. BLD Instrument Museum for a tour. BLD
15 June 2011. Berlin Sightseeing. 22 June 2011. Tour Budapest today, then 3 July 2011. Andernach, Koblenz –
Today enjoy a trip up to the visitor platform visit the Hungarian State Opera House for Cologne. Travel to Koblenz for Germany’s
of Fernsehturm Berlin – the city’s television a tour, a glass of champagne and a private Federal Horticulture Show, then rejoin your
tower and the fourth tallest freestanding opera recital. Tonight, enjoy the Captain’s Gala ship and cruise to Cologne for a tour. BLD
structure in Europe. Afterwards, a tour of Welcome Dinner, and take in the lights of the city
4 July 2011. Cologne – Amsterdam,
Berlin takes in the Reichstag, Brandenburg Gate, as your ship departs Budapest.BLD
Freedom of Choice Touring. In Amsterdam,
the Berlin State Opera House and Alexanderplatz
THE BLUE DANUBE take a canal boat tour or visit the Van Gogh
in Berlin’s centre. You’ll also see some of the
23 June 2011. Bratislava, Freedom Museum before tonight’s Farewell Dinner. BLD
ruins of the Berlin Wall. B
of Choice Touring. On arrival in Bratislava,
5 July 2011. Depart Amsterdam. Today
POLAND – EUROPE’S BEST KEPT SECRET choose from a medieval tour or a tour that visits
you’ll disembark and transfer to the airport. B
16 June 2011. Berlin, Warsaw. Leaving the landmarks of the city’s Communist past. BLD
Berlin, travel across Northern Germany into
Poland and on to the country’s capital, Warsaw. 24 June 2011. Vienna, Freedom of
On arrival, check in to your hotel before dinner. Choice Touring. In Vienna take a city tour or
Two Night Stay: The Westin Warsaw. BD visit Schönbrunn Palace. Tonight after dinner,
perhaps take in an optional Mozart and Strauss
17 June 2011. Warsaw Sightseeing. concert (own expense). BLD
On a tour of Warsaw, see the buildings, palaces,
churches and architectural complexes that have 25 June 2011. Dürnstein, Freedom of
reconstructed with great care following World Choice Touring, Melk. Today stop in Dürnstein. SUPERDEAL SAVINGS
War II. Visit the site of the Jewish Ghetto and the Perhaps take a tour and enjoy a wine tasting, Save up to $1000* per
couple
Palace of Culture and Science before heading then cruise to Melk. Or enjoy a guided bicycle ride
to tranquil Łazienki Park. See the Palace along the Danube to Melk. On arrival in Melk,
both groups will then tour Melk Abbey. BLD
2011 Date & Prices (A$) per person
on the Water, Łazienki Palace, set on an
Tour Code: EUMCRE25
artificial island on Łazienki Lake. Later, visit
26 June 2011. Linz, Freedom of Choice Departs 11 June 2011
Wilanów and Wilanów Palace, a second home Twin Share Solo Trav.
Touring, Passau. From Linz today, perhaps join
to many Polish kings over time. B
a day tour to Salzburg, take an excursion to Land & cruise tour $12,640 $17,675
Ceský Krumlov in the Czech Republic or remain All prices include $380 port charges.
18 June 2011. Warsaw, Czestochowa,
on board and cruise to Passau for a tour. BLD Speak with your Phil Hoffmann Travel consultant
Kraków. This morning, travel to Czestochowa
today for an airfare quote.
for a tour and a visit to Jasna Góra Monastery
27 June 2011. Regensburg. Today you’ll arrive *Refer to back cover for full terms & conditions.
to see the Black Madonna. Later, visit the World
in Regensburg, one of Germany’s best-preserved
Heritage-listed Wieliczka Salt Mine, one of the
medieval cities, where a tour includes the Old
world’s oldest operating salt mines. Afterwards,
Town Hall and the Porta Pretoria. BLD Suite Upgrades – ms Amabella
you’ll continue to Kraków and check in to your
Prices are based on a Cat E (Twin Window) Suite
hotel before another delicious dinner tonight. MAIN-DANUBE CANAL & MAIN RIVER on the ms Amabella. See page 7 for deck plans.
Two Night Stay: Sheraton Kraków Hotel. BD 28 June 2011. Nuremberg, Freedom To upgrade, add per person:
of Choice Touring. Dock in Nuremberg today Cat. Suite Type Deck Twin Solo Trav.
19 June 2011. Kraków Sightseeing. D Twin Window Piano $395 $595
and choose from a medieval tour or a tour visiting
Your tour of Kraków today includes the C Ama Private Balcony Cello $1495 $2245
sites that played a role during World War II. BLD B Ama Private Balcony Violin $1795 $2695
Cathedral and Castle on Wawel Hill, St Mary’s
T Twin Balcony Cello $2095 $3145
Church and Cloth Hall. Then travel to the 29 June 2011. Bamberg. Disembark T+ Twin Balcony Violin $2295 $3445
Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum for a tour, outside of Bamberg and travel into the city for P Twin Balcony Cello $2595 $3895
followed by a documentary telling of the plight a tour. During free time, visit a Bamberg Beer P+ Twin Balcony Violin $2795 $4195
of the Jews who were sent to the concentration Own. Ama Private Balcony Violin $3245 $6490
Haus and enjoy a local brew compliments Own.+ Twin Balcony Violin $4995 $9990
camp. This afternoon, enjoy time at leisure. B of APT. BLD
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• Zürich • Lucerne • St Moritz • Lake Como • Zermatt • Montreux • Budapest • Amsterdam
to Lucerne, on the shores of Lake Lucerne, where 20 June 2011. Montreux. 30 June 2011. Würzburg, Rothenburg.
a tour includes a look at the Löwendenkmal (Lion After breakfast, board the Chocolate Train This morning, arrive in Würzburg. After a tour of
Monument) and a walk across Chapel Bridge. from Montreux and travel to the medieval the city, take an excursion to Rothenburg. BLD
Tonight, enjoy a Welcome Dinner at Restaurant cheese-making town of Gruyères. On arrival,
Stadkeller and take in a Swiss folklore show. travel by bus into the town and visit a cheese 1 July 2011. Wertheim,
Two Night Stay: Lucerne, Palace Hotel Luzern. BD factory as well as the Castle of Gruyères, then Freedom of Choice Touring, Freudenberg
re-board the train and continue to Broc. Here, – Miltenberg. In Wertheim, enjoy a bicycle tour,
14 June 2011. Lucerne, Engelberg, visit the Cailler-Nestlé chocolate factory then a glass-blowing demonstration or a canoe or
Mt Titlis. After breakfast, travel from Lucerne return to Montreux for dinner at your hotel. BD kayak tour. Visit Wertheim Castle then tonight,
to the mountain resort town of Engelberg. Enjoy enjoy a medieval evening on board. BLD
a brief tour then ride the cable car from the FLY TO BUDAPEST, EMBARK CRUISE
town, over mountainous landscape and up 21 June 2011. Montreux, Geneva, CRUISING THE LEGENDARY RHINE
to Mt Titlis. Afterwards, return to Lucerne. B Budapest. Drive around Lake Geneva to 2 July 2011. Rüdesheim – Andernach.
Geneva and board your included flight to In Rüdesheim, visit Siegfried’s Mechanical
THE MAGNIFICENT SWISS ALPS Budapest, where your river ship awaits. After Musical Instrument Museum for a tour. BLD
15 June 2011. Lucerne, Andermatt, dinner on board, enjoy a twilight cruise on the
St Moritz. Travel into the Swiss Alps to Andermatt 3 July 2011. Andernach, Koblenz –
Danube, and take in the lights of Budapest.
and board the Glacier Express for one of Europe’s Cologne. Travel to Koblenz for Germany’s
14 Night Stay: the luxurious ms Amabella. BD
most scenic rail journeys. Marvel at the alpine Federal Horticulture Show, then rejoin your
landscapes, mountains, lush valleys and pretty 22 June 2011. Tour Budapest today, then ship and cruise to Cologne for a tour. BLD
villages and enjoy lunch on board. Arrive in visit the Hungarian State Opera House for
4 July 2011. Cologne – Amsterdam,
St Moritz and check in to your hotel before dinner. a tour, a glass of champagne and a private
Freedom of Choice Touring. In Amsterdam,
Stay: St Moritz, Hotel Chesa Rosatsch. BLD opera recital. Tonight, enjoy the Captain’s Gala
take a canal boat tour or visit the Van Gogh
Welcome Dinner, and take in the lights of the city
16 June 2011. St Moritz, Lake Como. Museum before tonight’s Farewell Dinner. BLD
as your ship departs Budapest.BLD
Have a brief look around St Moritz then journey
5 July 2011. Depart Amsterdam. Today
to Bellinzona. Here, ride a lift from Piazza Del THE BLUE DANUBE
you’ll disembark and transfer to the airport. B
Sole to Castelgrande then visit the Castello De 23 June 2011. Bratislava, Freedom
Montebello, both World Heritage-listed castles. of Choice Touring. On arrival in Bratislava,
Then continue to Como, in the Italian Lake choose from a medieval tour or a tour that visits
District. Here, enjoy a cruise on Lake Como, the landmarks of the city’s Communist past. BLD
taking in the mountainous surrounds and
charming lakeside villas and towns. 24 June 2011. Vienna, Freedom of
Afterwards, enjoy dinner at a local restaurant. Choice Touring. In Vienna take a city tour or
Stay: Como, Albergo Terminus Hotel. BD visit Schönbrunn Palace. Tonight after dinner,
perhaps take in an optional Mozart and Strauss
THE MAGNIFICENT SWISS ALPS concert (own expense). BLD SUPERDEAL SAVINGS
17 June 2011. Como, Täsch, Zermatt. Save up to $1000* per
couple
Today travel by coach to Täsch, located in 25 June 2011. Dürnstein, Freedom
the Mattertal Valley. Disembark the coach and of Choice Touring, Melk. Today in Dürnstein,
perhaps take a tour then cruise to Melk or enjoy
2011 Date & Prices (A$) per person
board a cog-wheel train for the short journey
a guided bike ride along the Danube to Melk. Tour Code: EUMCRS24
to Zermatt, situated at the northern base of the
On arrival, both groups then tour Melk Abbey. BLD Departs 12 June 2011
famous mountain, the Matterhorn. Check in to Twin Share Solo Trav.
your hotel before dinner at the hotel tonight.
26 June 2011. Linz, Freedom of Choice Land & cruise tour $13,815 $19,355
Two Night Stay: Zermatt, All prices include $380 port charges.
Touring, Passau. From Linz today, perhaps join
Grand Hotel Zermatterhof. BD
a day tour to Salzburg, take an excursion to Flight from Geneva to Budapest included.
18 June 2011. Zermatt. Today visit the Ceský Krumlov in the Czech Republic or remain Speak with your Phil Hoffmann Travel consultant
on board and cruise to Passau for a tour. BLD today for an airfare quote.
Matterhorn Museum and ride a cable car to the
*Refer to back cover for full terms & conditions.
summit of the Matterhorn for breathtaking views.
27 June 2011. Regensburg. Today you’ll arrive
Then, with the afternoon at leisure, perhaps ride
in Regensburg, one of Germany’s best-preserved
a horse-drawn carriage, go for a nature walk or
medieval cities, where a tour includes the Suite Upgrades – ms Amabella
just relax in this pristine place. B
Old Town Hall and the Porta Pretoria. BLD Prices are based on a Cat E (Twin Window) Suite
on the ms Amabella. See page 7 for deck plans.
19 June 2011. Zermatt, Montreux.
MAIN-DANUBE CANAL & MAIN RIVER To upgrade, add per person:
Return by cog-wheel train to nearby Täsch then
28 June 2011. Nuremberg, Freedom Cat. Suite Type Deck Twin Solo Trav.
continue by coach to Montreux, a resort town D Twin Window Piano $395 $595
of Choice Touring. Dock in Nuremberg today
on Lake Geneva. Cruise to Chillon, a castle with C Ama Private Balcony Cello $1495 $2245
and choose from a medieval tour or a tour visiting B Ama Private Balcony Violin $1795 $2695
over 1,000 years of history. After stopping here,
sites that played a role during World War II. BLD T Twin Balcony Cello $2095 $3145
cruise to Yvoire, a medieval town on the French
T+ Twin Balcony Violin $2295 $3445
side of Lake Geneva. Disembark in Yvoire, then 29 June 2011. Bamberg. After a tour of P Twin Balcony Cello $2595 $3895
return to Montreux for a brief tour. Bamberg this morning, visit a Bamberg Beer P+ Twin Balcony Violin $2795 $4195
Two Night Stay: Montreux, Own. Ama Private Balcony Violin $3245 $6490
Haus during free time and enjoy a local Own.+ Twin Balcony Violin $4995 $9990
Fairmont Le Montreux. B brew compliments of APT. BLD
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Above: take in the beautiful lights of Budapest by night; relax in your ship’s fully-heated pool; your cruise ends in the canal-crossed city of Amsterdam; relax on your Outside Balcony
20 June 2011. Prague at Leisure. MAIN-DANUBE CANAL & MAIN RIVER 7 July 2011. Paris at Leisure. Today is
After breakfast, the entire day is yours at leisure 28 June 2011. Nuremberg, Freedom yours to enjoy at leisure in the City of Light.
to further explore Prague. You might like to join of Choice Touring. Dock in Nuremberg today Tonight, enjoy a Farewell Dinner cruise along
an optional excursion to Terezín Concentration and choose from a medieval tour or a tour visiting the Seine River, then embark on a Paris
Camp Memorial (own expense). B sites that played a role during World War II. BLD Illuminations Tour and see why Paris is
known as the City of Light. Learn about
TRAVEL TO BUDAPEST, EMBARK CRUISE 29 June 2011. Bamberg. the city’s history as you tour the boulevards
21 June 2011. Prague, Velké Bílovice, After a tour of Bamberg, visit a Bamberg Beer with their animated cafés and brilliantly
Budapest. Travel to Velké Bílovice and enjoy Haus and enjoy a local brew compliments illuminated monuments and squares.BD
lunch in a Czech winery cellar, then continue of APT. Then continue along the Main River.BLD
to Budapest and board your luxury river ship. 8 July 2011. Depart Paris. After breakfast
14 Night Stay: the luxurious ms Amabella. BLD 30 June 2011. Würzburg, Rothenburg. your tour concludes and you are transferred
This morning, arrive in Würzburg. After a tour to the airport for your onward flight. B
22 June 2011. Budapest. Tour Budapest of the city, take an excursion to Rothenburg,
today, then visit the Hungarian State Opera a walled town on the Romantic Road. BLD
House for a tour, a glass of champagne and
a private opera recital. Tonight, enjoy the 1 July 2011. Wertheim,
Captain’s Gala Welcome Dinner, and take in the Freedom of Choice Touring, Freudenberg
lights of the city as your ship departs Budapest.BLD – Miltenberg. In Wertheim, enjoy a bicycle tour,
a glass-blowing demonstration or a canoe or
THE BLUE DANUBE kayak tour. Visit Wertheim Castle then travel to
23 June 2011. Bratislava, Freedom of Freudenberg and cruise to Miltenberg. Tonight,
Choice Touring. In Bratislava, perhaps take a enjoy a medieval evening on board. BLD
SUPERDEAL SAVINGS
medieval city tour or visit some of the landmarks
of the city’s Communist past. BLD CRUISING THE LEGENDARY RHINE Save up to $600* per
couple
2 July 2011. Rüdesheim. In Rüdesheim,
24 June 2011. Vienna, Freedom of ride a mini-train to Siegfried’s Mechanical 2011 Date & Prices (A$) per person
Choice Touring. In Vienna, perhaps enjoy a city Musical Instrument Museum for a tour. BLD
Tour Code: EUMCRPP21
tour and a visit to an Austrian coffee house for Departs 18 June 2011
coffee and cake. Or return to Schönbrunn Palace 3 July 2011. Andernach, Koblenz –
Twin Share Solo Trav.
Cologne. Travel to Koblenz for Germany’s
for an in-depth tour. Tonight, perhaps take in a Land & cruise tour $10,645 $15,680
Mozart and Strauss concert (own expense). BLD Federal Horticulture Show, then rejoin your
All prices include $380 port charges.
ship and cruise to Cologne for a tour. BLD
Speak with your Phil Hoffmann Travel consultant
25 June 2011. Dürnstein, Freedom of today for an airfare quote.
Choice Touring, Melk. Today in Dürnstein, 4 July 2011. Cologne – Amsterdam,
Freedom of Choice Touring. In Amsterdam, *Refer to back cover for full terms & conditions.
perhaps take a tour then cruise to Melk or enjoy
a guided bike ride along the Danube to Melk. take a canal boat tour or visit the Van Gogh
On arrival, both groups then tour Melk Abbey. BLD Museum before tonight’s Farewell Dinner. BLD
Suite Upgrades – ms Amabella
THE ENCHANTING FRENCH CAPITAL Prices are based on a Cat E (Twin Window) Suite
26 June 2011 Linz, Freedom of Choice
5 July 2011. Amsterdam, Disembark Ship, on the ms Amabella. See page 7 for deck plans.
Touring, Passau. From Linz today, perhaps join
Paris. After breakfast today, disembark the To upgrade, add per person:
a day tour to Salzburg, take an excursion to Cat. Suite Type Deck Twin Solo Trav.
Ceský Krumlov in the Czech Republic or remain ship. Travel to Paris and check in to your hotel.
D Twin Window Piano $395 $595
on board and cruise to Passau for a tour. BLD Three Night Stay: Paris, Hotel Lutetia. B C Ama Private Balcony Cello $1495 $2245
B Ama Private Balcony Violin $1795 $2695
27 June 2011. Regensburg. Today you’ll arrive 6 July 2011. Paris Sightseeing. On a tour T Twin Balcony Cello $2095 $3145
in Regensburg, one of Germany’s best-preserved of the French capital, you’ll see the Avenue des T+ Twin Balcony Violin $2295 $3445
Champs Élysées, the iconic Arc de Triomphe and P Twin Balcony Cello $2595 $3895
medieval cities, where a tour includes the Old P+ Twin Balcony Violin $2795 $4195
Town Hall and the Porta Pretoria. BLD you’ll take a trip to the second level of the Eiffel Own. Ama Private Balcony Violin $3245 $6490
Tower for amazing views out over Paris. B Own.+ Twin Balcony Violin $4995 $9990
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3 Sept. 2011. Dürnstein, Freedom of 14 Sept. 2011. Paris. Take a tour of Paris and
Choice Touring, Melk. Tour Dürnstein or enjoy ascend the Eiffel Tower before free time. B
a guided bike ride to Melk. Tour Melk Abbey. BLD
15 Sept. 2011. Paris. Enjoy free time before
4 Sept. 2011. Linz, Freedom of Choice a Farewell Dinner cruise on the Seine. BD
Touring, Passau. Choose from a trip to Salzburg
or a trip to the Czech city of Ceský Krumlov. 16 Sept. 2011. Depart Paris. After breakfast,
Or cruise to Passau for a tour. BLD transfer to the airport for your onward flight. B
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21 Days – Departs 24 September 2011 – ms Amaverde • Fully Escorted Luxury Cruising & Touring
1 Oct. 2011. Dürnstein, Freedom of 12 Oct. 2011. Paris. Take a tour of Paris and
Choice Touring, Melk. Tour Dürnstein or enjoy ascend the Eiffel Tower before free time. B
a guided bike ride to Melk. Tour Melk Abbey. BLD
13 Oct. 2011. Paris. Enjoy free time before
2 Oct. 2011. Linz, Freedom of Choice a Farewell Dinner cruise on the Seine. BD
Touring, Passau. Choose from a trip to
Salzburg or a trip to the Czech city of Ceský 14 Oct. 2011. Depart Paris. After breakfast,
Krumlov. Or cruise to Passau for a tour. BLD transfer to the airport for your onward flight. B
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• Rome • Sorrento • Pompeii • Florence • Cinque Terre • Venice • Budapest • Amsterdam
continue to the town of Sorrento. Overlooking the 22 Sept. 2011. Santa Margherita Ligure, 5 Oct. 2011. Bamberg. Tour Bamberg
Bay of Naples, Sorrento offers lovely scenery and Como. Travel to Como, near Lake Como, and then visit a Beer Haus and enjoy a drink. BLD
views of Mt Vesuvius as well as the Isle of Capri. take a cruise on the beautiful lake. Then, return
Tonight, enjoy a Welcome Dinner. to town for dinner at a local restaurant. 6 Oct. 2011. Würzburg, Rothenburg.
Three Night Stay: Sorrento, Stay: Como, Albergo Terminus Hotel. BD Tour Würzburg, then head to Rothenburg,
Grand Hotel Parco dei Principi. BD a walled city on the Romantic Road.BLD
23 Sept. 2011. Como, Verona, Venice.
13 Sept. 2011. Sorrento, Amalfi Coast. Depart Como and travel via Verona to Venice. 7 Oct. 2011. Wertheim, Freedom
This morning, enjoy a journey along one of Here, transfer by boat to your hotel on Venice of Choice Touring, Miltenberg. In Wertheim,
Europe’s most famous coastlines, the World Island. Enjoy free time before a three-course choose from three activities, then visit Wertheim
Heritage-listed Amalfi Coast. Then return to Venetian meal on the terrace of the Restaurant Castle. Continue to Miltenberg, then enjoy a
Sorrento and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.B La Cusina, set right on Venice’s Grand Canal. medieval themed evening on board. BLD
Three Night Stay: Venice,
14 Sept. 2011. Isle of Capri. Today, cruise 8 Oct. 2011. Rüdesheim – Andernach.
Westin Europa & Regina. BD
to the Isle of Capri. On a tour, visit the Marina Tour Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument
Piccola (Small Harbour) and the Belvedere of 24 Sept. 2011. Venice Sightseeing. Museum in Rüdesheim then continue cruising. BLD
Tragara. See the famed Blue Grotto (weather This morning, explore Venice on a tour. See the
9 Oct. 2011. Andernach, Koblenz –
permitting) and ruins of the Imperial Roman Bridge of Sighs, St Mark’s Square and St Mark’s
Cologne. Travel to Koblenz for Germany’s
villas, before returning to Sorrento. B Basilica and visit a Venetian glass factory. You’ll
Federal Horticulture Show, then rejoin your
also take in the sights of the city from its
History awaits in Rome ship and cruise to Cologne for a tour. BLD
waterways aboard a traditional gondola. B
15 Sept. 2011. Sorrento, Pompeii, Rome.
10 Oct 2011. Cologne – Amsterdam,
Travel to the ancient Roman city of Pompeii, 25 Sept. 2011. Venice at Leisure. Enjoy the
Freedom of Choice Touring. Take a canal
buried and destroyed when Mount Vesuvius, day at leisure, or join us for a trip to Burano, an
boat cruise or visit the Van Gogh Museum. BLD
a volcano, erupted over it in 79 AD. Later, return island in the Venetian Lagoon (own expense). B
to Rome and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. 11 Oct. 2011. Disembark Ship, Depart
Two Night Stay: Rome, 26 Sept. 2011. Venice, Graz. Travel to the
Amsterdam. Disembark after breakfast and
Grand Hotel Parco Dei Principi. B Austrian city of Graz and check in to your hotel.
transfer to the airport for your flight home. B
Stay: Graz, Grand Hotel Wiesler. BD
16 Sept. 2011. Rome. Today, on a tour of
the Italian capital, see some of Rome’s most Embark CRUISE IN BUDAPEST
famous sights, including the Vatican Museum 27 Sept. 2011. Graz, Herend, Budapest,
with Michelangelo’s renowned Sistine Chapel. BD Embark Ship. Travel to Herend and take a
tour of the mini-porcelain factory and museum
The delights of Tuscany then continue to Budapest and board your ship.
17 Sept. 2011. Rome, Florence. 14 Night Stay: the luxurious ms Amaverde. BD
Travel to Siena and explore the city’s World
Heritage-listed medieval centre. Then continue to 28 Sept. 2011. Budapest. Tour Budapest SUPERDEAL SAVINGS
a Tuscan restaurant for a pasta cooking class and visit the Hungarian State Opera House Save up to $1000* per
couple
followed by lunch. After, continue to Florence. for a private tour and recital. BLD
Three Night Stay: Florence,
Grand Hotel Villa Medici. BL 29 Sept. 2011. Bratislava, Freedom of 2011 Date & Prices (A$) per person
Choice Touring. In Bratislava, choose from a Tour Code: EUMCRI31
18 Sept. 2011. Florence Sightseeing. medieval tour or a Communism themed tour. BLD Departs 11 September 2011
On a tour of Florence, visit the main sights of the Twin Share Solo Trav.
city. See the Ponte Vecchio, the Arno riverfront, 30 Sept. 2011. Vienna, Freedom of Land & cruise tour $18,140 $25,890
the Piazza del Signoria, the 13th century Duomo, Choice Touring. Tour Vienna or visit Schönbrunn All prices include $380 port charges.
Baptistry and Belltower, the Santa Maria del Palace. After dinner, perhaps take in an optional Speak with your Phil Hoffmann Travel consultant
Fiore and view the Piazzale Michelangelo. BD Mozart & Strauss concert (own expense). BLD today for an airfare quote.
*Refer to back cover for full terms & conditions.
19 Sept. 2011. Florence at Leisure. 1 Oct. 2011. Dürnstein, Freedom of
Enjoy today at leisure to further explore. B Choice Touring, Melk. Tour Dürnstein or enjoy
a guided bike ride to Melk. Tour Melk Abbey. BLD Suite Upgrades – ms Amaverde
20 Sept. 2011. Florence, Lucca, Portofino, Prices are based on a Cat E (Twin Window) Suite
Santa Margherita Ligure. Drive along a 2 Oct. 2011. Linz, Freedom of Choice
on the ms Amaverde. See page 7 for deck plans.
promontory and take in the lovely Italian Riviera Touring, Passau. Choose from a trip to
To upgrade, add per person:
landscapes. Travel via Lucca to Portofino for a Salzburg or a trip to the Czech city of Ceský Cat. Suite Type Deck Twin Solo Trav.
tour, then continue to Santa Margherita Ligure. Krumlov. Or cruise to Passau for a tour. BLD D Twin Window Piano $395 $595
C Ama Private Balcony Cello $1495 $2245
Two Night Stay: Santa Margherita Ligure,
3 Oct. 2011. Regensburg. Arrive in medieval B Ama Private Balcony Violin $1795 $2695
Imperiale Palace Hotel. BD T Twin Balcony Cello $2095 $3145
Regensburg and take a tour. BLD
T+ Twin Balcony Violin $2295 $3445
21 Sept. 2011. Cinque Terre. Today you’ll P Twin Balcony Cello $2595 $3895
4 Oct. 2011. Nuremberg, Freedom of
head to the Cinque Terre, five picturesque P+ Twin Balcony Violin $2795 $4195
Choice Touring. In Nuremberg, choose from a Own. Ama Private Balcony Violin $3245 $6490
villages clinging to the cliffs. Here, enjoy a
medieval tour or a World War II tour. BLD Own.+ Twin Balcony Violin $4995 $9990
tour, then return to Santa Margherita Ligure. B
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Russian River Cruising
To cruise along Russia’s rivers with APT is to catch an
intriguing glimpse of the country’s past and present.
From Moscow to St Petersburg, the region presents
expansive lakes, winding rivers, striking scenery,
untouched landscapes and grand palaces reflecting
the might of empires now past.
The Grand Cities of Moscow & St Petersburg Extend Your Holiday with a Scandinavian Discovery
Explore the architectural splendour of St Petersburg and discover APT’s Russian Waterways departure on the 17 August combines
Moscow, once the forboding capital of Soviet Russia and today perfectly with our land tour of Scandinavia. Departing on August 2,
one of the world’s most enthralling destinations. on our 27 Day Scandinavia & Russian Waterways tour you’ll
explore the landscapes of Denmark, Norway, Sweden and
The Quaint Cities of the Golden Ring Finland for 15 days, before boarding your 12 day cruise.
Outside the main cities, the village life, forested islands,
Additional cost: $11,000 per person, twin share.
vast lakes and quaint lifestyles of the Golden Ring cities await.
Tour code: EUWRS27. Please enquire for further itinerary details.
Just northeast of Moscow, these ancient towns are among the
most picturesque in the country and once played a crucial role
Extend Your Holiday in The Baltics
in the formation of the Russian Orthodox Church. Today, they
Another ideal combination for our 17 August Russian Waterways
preserve the memory of the most significant events in Russian
departure is our land tour of the fascinating Baltic region.
history. Often referred to as ‘open-air museums’, places such
Departing on August 7, our 22 Day Baltics & Russian Waterways
as Yaroslavl and Uglich feature unique monuments of Russian
tour will take you to the attractions of Lithuania, Latvia and Helsinki
architecture from the 12th to 18th centuries, including kremlins,
before your 12 day cruise between St Petersburg and Moscow.
monasteries, cathedrals, and churches.
Additional cost: $5700 per person, twin share.
Tour code: EUWRB22. Please enquire for further itinerary details.
Above: traditional Russian babushka dolls; incredible wooden architecture of Kizhi Island; the famous domes of St Basil’s Cathedral in Moscow
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APT’s ms Amakatarina
Exclusive to APT in 2011, the ms Amakatarina is the most
modern, comfortable and spacious river ship in Russia.
Thanks to a $14 million reconstruction and renovation
in 2010, it easily exceeds the expectations of the modern
traveller. Today, this luxury ship offers the highest level
of accommodation and finest public areas imaginable.
Sun Deck
400
401
402
403
404
405
406
407
408
STATEROOM CATEGORIES
Solarium Lift
409
410
411
412
413
414
415
416
417
308
309
310
311
312
300
301
302
303
304
Bar
Lift
Panorama
Lounge Cat. A Sun Deck – Deluxe Balcony – 230 sq. ft./21.4 sq. m.
Restaurant
313
314
315
316
317
318
319
320
321
322
323
324
325
211
212
213
214
Kitchen
200
201
202
203
204
205
206
215
216
217
218
219
Lift
Imperial Cat. F Main Deck – Standard Window – 110 sq. ft./10.2 sq. m.
Suite
Restaurant
227
228
229
230
231
232
233
234
235
236
237
238
220
221
222
223
224
225
226
103
104
105
106
107
108
109
110
111
112
113
Lift
Conference
Hall
120
121
122
114
115
116
117
118
119
Gift Shop
Technical Data
ms Amakatarina – Reconstructed & Renovated: 2010 • Max. Passengers: 212 • Decks: 4 • Staterooms: 106
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• St Petersburg • Svirstroy • Kizhi Island • Goritsy • Yaroslavl • Uglich • Moscow
Above: experience the traditional Russian way of life; enjoy an excursion to Peterhof Palace; a beautiful station along the Moscow Metro
23 May 2011. St Petersburg, RUSSIA’S GOLDEN RING CITIES 31 May 2011. Moscow Sightseeing.
Hermitage Museum. After breakfast on 27 May 2011. Volga-Baltic Waterway – After Today you’ll take a tour within the
board, tour the Hermitage Museum in the White Lake – Goritsy. Today your ship will walls of the Moscow Kremlin, once the royal
Winter Palace, former Palace of the Czars cruise onto the Volga-Baltic Waterway, an residence of the Czars and main centre of
and today one of the world’s largest and important waterway that links the Volga River the Russian Orthodox faith. You’ll also visit
most impressive art museums. Here, over with the Black Sea. After crossing White Lake, Russia’s oldest museum, the Armoury Museum,
three million works or art are on display. dock at Goritsy, a small and peaceful farming tour the Moscow Metro and visit Arbat Street.
Afterwards, enjoy time at leisure before dinner, town typical of what you could expect from many After dinner, perhaps take an optional Moscow
then take in a wonderful ballet performance at quaint Russian villages. Your guided tour here By Night tour (own expense). BLD
the Hermitage Theatre. BLD includes a visit to the Monastery of St Cyril on
the White Lake with its Museum of Icons. After 1 June 2011. Disembark Ship, Depart
24 May 2011. St Petersburg, Peterhof the tour, return to your ship before it sets off Moscow. This morning, disembark your ship and
Palace. Today, tour St Petersburg’s famous cruising towards Yaroslavl. BLD transfer to the airport for your onward flight. B
imperial estate – Peterhof Palace. Nestled on the
shore of the Gulf of Finland, the palace was built 28 May 2011. Volga River – Yaroslavl.
by Peter the Great initially as a resting place en Founded in 1010 by Prince Yaroslav the Wise,
route to the imperial naval base. But the Czar the Golden Ring city of Yaroslavl is located
was quick to recognise the attractiveness of the at the confluence of the Volga and the Kotorosl
area and masterminded a vast estate intended Rivers and is one of Russia’s oldest cities.
to rival the famous gardens of Versailles. On On arrival here today, you’ll disembark your SUPERDEAL SAVINGS
the journey either to or from the palace, take a ship for a guided tour that includes the fortified Save up to $200* per
couple
hydrofoil ride over the Neva River. After lunch, 12th century monastery and the former residence
enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure. BLD of the Governor of Yaroslavl. BLD
2011 Date & Prices (A$) per person
CRUISE ST PETERSBURG TO MOSCOW 29 May 2011. Volga River – Uglich Tour Code: EUWR12
25 May 2011. Neva River – Lake Ladoga – – Moscow Canal. Today you’ll arrive in Departs 21 May 2011
Svirstroy – Svir River. Today your ship cruises Uglich, another city in Russia’s Golden Ring. Twin Share Solo Trav.
along the Neva River and crosses Lake Ladoga, Disembark for a visit to the home of a local Land & cruise tour $5795 $8585
the largest lake in Europe. On the Svir River, family to enjoy a typical Russian meal. Then, Air inclusive† $7923 $10,713
dock in Svirstroy and disembark after lunch. on a tour, visit the Chambers of Prince Dmitry All prices include $220 port charges.
†Price includes economy class airfares to/from
Enjoy ample time at leisure to stroll around, and the Church of St Demetrios on the Blood.
browse the irresistible handmade trinkets and do Later, return to your ship and cruise onto the Adelaide with Lufthansa and air taxes up to $700pp
(subject to change). Airfares subject to booking
some shopping. Later, re-board your ship, which Moscow Canal. BLD
class availability, surcharges may apply.
then continues cruising towards Lake Onega.BLD
DISCOVER THE RUSSIAN CAPITAL *Refer to back cover for full terms & conditions.
THE WONDERS OF KIZHI ISLAND 30 May 2011. Moscow Sightseeing.
26 May 2011. Lake Onega – Kizhi After breakfast, a guided sightseeing tour
Island. Situated on Lake Onega, Kizhi is of Moscow takes you to Red Square, where Suite Upgrades – ms Amakatarina
home to some of the most amazing wooden you’ll enjoy views of St Basil’s Cathedral. Prices are based on a Cat F Stateroom on the
architecture in Russia. On arrival here today, The tour also includes the famous GUM ms Amakatarina. See page 25 for deck plans.
you’ll disembark your ship and explore Kizhi Department Store, New Maiden’s Convent, To upgrade, add per person:
Island’s fascinating open-air museum of Tverskaya, Sparrow Hill and Lubyanka Square Cat. Suite Type Deck Twin Solo Trav.
wooden architecture. Marvel at two of the (KGB building). This afternoon, enjoy lunch E Standard Window Middle/Main $295 $445
few remaining original wooden churches on a day boat as you cruise the Moscow D Standard Window Middle/Main $775 $1165
C Deluxe Balcony Middle $1595 $2395
in Russia, the Church of the Transfiguration River, before visiting the Tretyakov Gallery, the B Deluxe Balcony Boat $1895 $2845
and the Church of the Intercession, built foremost depository of Russian fine art in the A Deluxe Balcony Sun $2195 $3295
in 1764 without a single nail. Afterwards, world. Following dinner on board this evening, BS Bolshoi Suite Boat/Middle $2595 $5190
re-board your ship and continue cruising perhaps enjoy an optional visit to the famous MS Mariinsky Suite Boat/Middle $2995 $5990
HS Hermitage Suite Sun $3395 $6790
towards the Volga-Baltic Waterway. BLD Moscow Circus (own expense). BLD IS Imperial Suite Middle $5595 $11,190
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Russian Waterways • St Petersburg to Moscow
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Christmas Time
in Europe
Christmas is a wonderful time of year wherever you are
in the world, but there is something truly magical about
Christmas in the Winter Wonderland of Europe.
New Year’s Eve With a Big Difference Cruise Aboard the Luxurious ms Amaverde
For details on the ship’s facilities as well as the cruising
The New Year’s Eve party on board our ships promises to be a
component of this tour, see pages 7 to 11 of this brochure.
truly special event. Enjoy a celebratory drink with your new friends
and dance the night away to live music for a New Year like no other.
Above: experience all the Christmas trimmings in Europe during your cruise
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White Christmas & New Year’s Eve
21 DAYS – departs 17 Dec. 2011 – ms Amaverde – FULLY ESCORTED
APT
EXCLUSIVE
SAILING
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• Prague • Budapest • Bratislava • Vienna • Nuremberg • Cologne • Amsterdam • Paris
Day 3 (Mon. Dec. 19). Prague at Leisure. Day 13 (Thur. Dec. 29). Würzburg,
With the whole day at leisure, perhaps explore Rothenburg. Today enjoy a tour of Würzburg.
the Christmas Markets in the city’s Old Town. B Then travel to medieval Rothenburg. After
a tour here, have a look through the city’s
TRAVEL TO BUDAPEST, EMBARK CRUISE famous Christmas Museum. BLD
Day 4 (Tue. Dec. 20). Budapest. Travel via
Velké Bílovice to Budapest and embark. Day 14 (Fri. Dec. 30). Wertheim,
14 Night Stay: ms Amaverde, one of APT’s Freedom of Choice Touring, Freudenberg
luxurious, custom-designed Concerto Class – Miltenberg. In Wertheim, take a bicycle tour
river ships. BLD or see a glass-blowing demonstration. After,
travel to Freudenberg then cruise to Miltenberg,
Day 5 (Wed. Dec 21). Budapest. where you’ll enjoy a tour. BLD
Tour Budapest then visit the Hungarian State
Opera House for a tour, a private opera A SPECIAL NEW YEAR’S EVE
recital and a glass of champagne. This Day 15 (Sat. Dec. 31). Rüdesheim.
afternoon visit a local christmas market. BLD Today in Rüdesheim, disembark for a tour of
Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument
THE BLUE DANUBE Museum. Then re-board your ship and cruise
Day 6 (Thur. Dec. 22). Bratislava, through the Rhine Gorge on what is known as
Freedom of Choice Touring. In Bratislava, the prettiest stretch of the Rhine. With luck, the
take a medieval tour or visit landmarks of the riverside will be dusted with snow, creating a
city’s Communist past. Later, perhaps head for lovely winter scene. This evening, celebrate the
the Christmas Market in the Main Square. BLD arrival of 2012 on board at a New Year’s Eve Visit a range of traditional European Christmas markets
Dinner, followed by celebrations in your ship’s
Day 7 (Fri. Dec. 23). Vienna, Freedom
Showroom. As your ship docks in Andernach
of Choice Touring. In Vienna, choose from a
around 10 pm, you may like to go for a walk at
city tour or a visit to Schönbrunn Palace. This
afternoon visit a local christmas market. BLD
leisure to see how the locals welcome 2012.BLD FLY FREE TO EUROPE
Save up to $5200* per
couple
Day 8 (Sat. Dec. 24). Dürnstein, Day 16 (Sun. Jan. 1). Andernach – Cologne.
Freedom of Choice Touring, Melk. Stop in Today, relax and recover on board as your ship
cruises via Bonn to Cologne. On arrival in 2011 Date & Prices (A$) per person
Dürnstein. Perhaps enjoy a tour and a wine
tasting then cruise to Melk, or enjoy a guided Cologne, disembark for a guided tour. BLD Tour Code: EUMCRPP21
Departs 17 December 2011
bike ride to Melk. In Melk, tour Melk Abbey. BLD
Day 17 (Mon. Jan. 2). Cologne – Twin Share Solo Trav.
Amsterdam, Freedom of Choice Touring. Land & cruise tour† $10,495 $15,455
CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS IN STYLE
Day 9 (Sun. Dec. 25). Linz, Freedom Arrive in Amsterdam this morning and choose All prices includes $380 port charges.
from a canal boat cruise or a visit to the famous †Price includes economy class airfares to/from
of Choice Touring, Passau. Today enjoy a
Van Gogh Museum. BLD Adelaide with Lufthansa and air taxes up to
Christmas Day like you’ve never had before.
$700pp (subject to change). Airfares subject
From Linz, perhaps travel through snow-covered to booking class availability. Valid on new
THE ENCHANTING FRENCH CAPITAL
countryside to Salzburg. Or travel to Ceský bookings made by 30 April 2011.
Day 18 (Tue. Jan. 3). Amsterdam,
Krumlov in the Czech Republic, where you’re *Refer to back cover for full terms & conditions.
Disembark Ship, Paris. After breakfast
likely to enjoy a white Christmas. Or you may
18 Day (EUMCRPA18) guests and 15 Day
like to stay on board and enjoy a festive lunch
(EUMCR15) guests depart the tour. Remaining
as you cruise to Passau for a tour. Tonight enjoy Suite Upgrades – ms Amaverde
guests travel to Paris and check in to your hotel.
a Christmas Dinner with all the trimmings. BLD Prices are based on a Cat E (Twin Window) Suite
Three Night Stay: Paris, the luxurious
on the ms Amaverde.
Day 10 (Mon. Dec. 26). Regensburg. Hotel du Louvre. B
To upgrade, add per person:
Today arrive in Regensburg, one of Germany’s Cat. Suite Type Deck Twin Solo Trav.
Day 19 (Wed. Jan. 4). Paris Sightseeing.
best-preserved medieval cities, where a tour D Twin Window Piano $395 $595
Today tour Paris, including a trip to the second C Ama Private Balcony Cello $1495 $2245
includes the Old Town Hall and much more. BLD
viewing level of the Eiffel Tower, before the B Ama Private Balcony Violin $1795 $2695
afternoon is yours to spend at leisure. B T Twin Balcony Cello $2095 $3145
MAIN-DANUBE CANAL & MAIN RIVER
T+ Twin Balcony Violin $2295 $3445
Day 11 (Tue. Dec. 27). Nuremberg, P Twin Balcony Cello $2595 $3895
Day 20 (Thur. Jan 5). Paris at Leisure.
Freedom of Choice Touring. Today dock in P+ Twin Balcony Violin $2795 $4195
Today is yours to spend at leisure. Tonight, take
Nuremberg. Here perhaps take a medieval tour, Own. Ama Private Balcony Violin $3245 $6490
a dinner cruise on the Seine before a Paris Own.+ Twin Balcony Violin $4995 $9990
or enjoy a World War II tour, visiting sites that
Illuminations Tour, taking in Paris by night. BD
played a pivotal role during World War II. BLD
Day 21 (Fri. Jan. 6). Depart Paris. Tour Notes
Day 12 (Wed. Dec. 28). Bamberg.
After breakfast your tour concludes and you are Most Christmas Markets are open between
Today, disembark outside of Bamberg and
transferred to the airport for your onward flight. B November 25 – December 23.
travel into this World Heritage-listed city for
Christmas Markets in some destinations may not
a tour. During time at leisure, visit a Bamberg
be operating at the time of visiting. At the time
Beer Haus and enjoy a local brew. BLD of printing this brochure, many events during
Christmas and New Year are still in the planning.
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Your booking contract is with Australian Pacific Touring seven days of booking, and final payment is due 100 days prior The Company on your behalf, but your travel agent is not our
Pty Ltd (APT) herein after referred to as ‘The Company’. to the tour’s departure date. Saving of up to $5200 per couple agent for the purpose of receipt of monies. Receipt of deposits
Your contract incorporates all of the following terms and is based on an airfare of $2600 per person including $700 taxes and subsequent payments by the travel agent does not constitute
conditions. You should read and understand your contract, when booking EUMCRPP21 in April in a Category E or D Suite. receipt of those monies by us and the travel agent has
and please ask APT or Phil Hoffmann Travel (PHT) if you 2. Fly Free incl Taxes no authority expressed or implied to receive monies on
require clarification. Fly Free offer includes air taxes to the value of $700 per person. The Company’s behalf. There is no liability on the part
Flights are in economy class with Lufthansa, and are subject to of The Company in respect to any monies paid to the
Prices – Deposits – Discounts passenger’s travel agent unless and until The Company notifies
$1500 security deposit per person, per cruise/tour is required availability of airline and booking class. Once class sold out
surcharges apply. Flights must be booked by The Company. the passenger (by way of a booking confirmation advice or
within 7 days of booking confirmation. $3500 security deposit payment receipt advice) that monies have been received by
per person is required on all Fly Free promotions. Final payment A nonrefundable deposit of $3500 is due within seven days
of booking, and final payment is due by 100 days prior to the The Company. The Company reserves the right to cancel
is due 100 days prior to departure. Children under 8 years of any ticket or booking or refuse to carry any passenger where
age are not accepted on river cruises. Children under 18 years tour’s departure date. Saving of up to $5200 per couple is
based on an airfare of $2600 per person including $700 taxes payment has not been received by The Company within the
must be accompanied by an adult. The Company reserves the specified time.
right to cancel any ticket or booking or to refuse to carry any when booking EUMCRPP21 in December.
passenger where payment has not been received by The 3. SuperDeal Savings Travel Insurance
Company within the specified time. All fares are in Australian A limited number of SuperDeal Savings are available on a wide Travel Insurance is not included in your tour cost. For your
currency. Credit card surcharges apply. Must be read in range of itineraries. A non-refundable deposit of $1500 is due protection we recommend that you purchase adequate
conjunction with PHT’s schedule of professionalism & APT Full within seven days of booking, and final payment is due 100 days comprehensive insurance that includes coverage for medical
Booking Conditions. Tour prices specified are based on port prior. Saving of up to $1000 per couple is based on a $500 expenses, loss of luggage, cruise and land content and
charges, taxes and land arrangement tariffs that are correct at saving per person available on EUMCRI31 in a Category C Suite airfare charges that may occur due to cancellation, loss of
time of printing. These may be subject to alteration with or or above in September. deposit or strikes. See your travel agent about this.
without prior notice until final payment date. Group costs quoted 4. SuperDeal Savings Itineraries
for this tour are subject to a minimum of 20 paying passengers A limited number of SuperDeal Savings are available on a wide Itineraries are subject to alteration without notice and are
travelling together to ensure a PHT Tour Escort is travelling with range of itineraries. A non-refundable deposit of $1500 is due intended as a guide only. Deviations to the planned cruise/
the group. PHT reserves the right to re-cost should minimum within seven days of booking, and final payment is due 100 days touring itineraries and hotels are possible due to road, river or
numbers not be met. prior. Saving of up to $1600 per couple is based on a $800 weather conditions, strikes or other reasons beyond our control,
Included in Our Cruise and/or Tour Price saving per person available on EUWR12 in a Category C Suite although every effort will be made to keep them as they are
All coach/cruise travel, accommodation, airfares (as indicated or above in August. shown in the brochure and final documents. Should conditions
in individual itineraries), gratuities, airport transfers on the first render cruise/land touring routes unsafe for navigation,
Medical Assistance The Company reserves the right to provide alternative services,
and last day, sightseeing, meals, admissions, port charges, The Company does not employ medical staff on our ships,
the services of a cruise director as stated in the itineraries, including but not limited to, accommodation on the docked ship
except on board the ms Amakatarina in Russia. Should you and/or substitute ground arrangements. In the event of water
the services of a tour director for Europe land touring. require medical attention, local medical services can be level problems on stretches of any river, it may be necessary to
Gratuities contacted immediately. You are responsible for all charges operate part of the itinerary by motorcoach. We will make the
Gratuities are included for: all cruise staff on all river cruises; that result from visiting a medical facility, or for a medical effort to ensure that the places visited, excursions operated and
Tour Director and local guides during all extended land touring; practitioner visiting you. The Company is not responsible for the hotels or ships offered are as similar as possible to the ones
local guides during Magnificent Europe cruise. Gratuities are not the type or quality of the medical services you may receive. originally planned but meals and accommodation may be at
included for local guides during Russian river cruise. See itinerary Amendment Fees a different standard. Any resulting changes will not result in a
pages for any variations to the above. Tipping cannot be A fee of $50 per person will apply to any additional changes refund for the original services. Any additional expense incurred
redeemed for a cash refund. requested after the original booking has been made and by the passenger is not The Company’s responsibility.
Airport Transfers (International) confirmed. Once documents are issued, a fee of $70 per Visa and Passports
Airport transfers are included on the first and last day of the tour. person is applicable. All passengers must have a valid passport with at least six
These are only available on the first and last day of the tour Hotels months validity from the return date. Passengers must consult
package, at designated times. No refund will be given for unused Hotel rooms in Europe are often smaller than those in Australia with the appropriate consulates to ensure any applicable visas
transfers. Transfers cannot be re-routed to other pick-up points or and New Zealand. The hotels listed in this brochure are of very for countries visited have been obtained prior to departure.
destinations. Passengers who miss the pre-booked transfers must high quality and will be used on almost all departures. If a Meeting necessary passport and visa entry requirements and
make their own way to/from the ship/hotel at own expense. change becomes necessary for any reason, hotels substituted cost is the sole responsibility of the passenger. The Company
Transfers must be booked and details advised to The Company will be the equivalent of those shown. It is standard policy that is not responsible for delays or missed portions of cruise/tour
at least 60 days prior to travel, otherwise transfers cannot be hotel rooms are not available for check-in before 3 pm. relating to incorrect travel documents or visas.
guaranteed. See itinerary pages for any variations to the above.
Solo Travellers Shore Excursions
Not Included in Our Cruise and/or Tour Price A limited number of single rooms/cabins are available by request The timing of the shore excursions on all river ship departures
Airfares, airport taxes, laundry, passport and visa fees, food not at time of booking. Single supplement must be paid with final may differ slightly for each departure. They are intended as a
on the regular table d’hôte menu, drinks, excess baggage, fuel payment. On Exclusive Sailings, where a solo traveller wants to guide only and are subject to change without notice. It is not
surcharges and optional excursions not specified in the itinerary. be matched with a traveller of the same gender to avoid paying possible for large motorcoaches to be used for some city
Extra overnight accommodation is not included at the start or the single supplement, passengers must accept compatibility with sightseeing. Many towns and cities will be visited by way of
end of tour if not specified in the itinerary. your roommate cannot be guaranteed. Single supplement must walking tours and accordingly, a reasonable level of fitness is
Late Bookings be paid at the time of full payment and if a match is found then required. For river cruising, clients must be able to climb ramps,
Payment in full is required at time of booking for reservations supplement will be refunded prior to travel. for ship embarkation/ disembarkation depending on river levels
made less than 100 days before departure from Australia/ these may have a number of steep steps.
Important Information Exclusion of Liability
New Zealand. If a reservation cannot be confirmed, all monies 1. The tours include the services of operators, such as hoteliers, Luggage Limits
will be refunded. airlines, cruise companies and other operators, who are not Each passenger is entitled to take one piece of luggage that does
Cancellation Policy agents, servants or employees of The Company. Although we not exceed 160 cm (63 inches), weight limit 20kg (44 pounds).
For tours within this publication, the following applies: take care in selecting the operators of services and the optional Extra bags: An extra charge will be imposed to cover porterage
tour excursions, we cannot and do not take responsibility for handling of any additional luggage.
Days of Notice: Fee Per Person
100 days or more Loss of deposit the conduct of the operators, their servants and agents or for Your Tour/Cruise Director will advise the additional charge,
99-61 days 50% of tour fare any ramifications of that conduct. These tours may include however a guideline would be the equivalent to AU$5 per hotel.
60 days or less 100% of tour fare activities such as climbing, exploring, swimming and snorkelling.
The passenger accepts that these activities involve varying Some images in this publication are courtesy of; Dreamstime,
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and are not effective until this has been received. If tour or cruise Publication No. HG2164. Itineraries within this brochure are
has commenced, 100% of full tour price is charged. There is no 2. No passenger will be permitted to embark or continue on
the tour while their mental or physical condition is, in the opinion valid for departures between March 2011 and November 2011.
refund for unused services or if portions of the cruise and/or land Publication and prices within are valid from 1 August 2010 and
arrangements are missed. Cancellation fees also apply to of any representative of The Company, such as to render them
incapable to care for themselves, or whereby they became supersede all previous publications and prices. For additional
additional accommodation reserved prior to and after the tour. terms and conditions, please see pages 200-201 of APT’s
These fees are in addition to any fees that may be levied by your objectionable to other passengers, or they became a hazard
to themselves or other passengers. The Company will not be Europe River Cruising 2011 2nd Edition brochure (H3829).
travel agent.
responsible for expenses resulting in such persons being
*SuperDeals 2011 precluded from completing the tour for any reason.
A limited number of SuperDeals are available on all itineraries.
All offers available until 28 February 2011 – for holidays booked 3. By booking a tour, the passenger acknowledges and agrees
through Phil Hoffmann Travel only – unless sold out prior. Limited that The Company and the transportation companies will take
suites/cabins/staterooms/rooms on set departures and subject all reasonable steps to provide an enjoyable tour, it accepts no
to availability. Offers may be withdrawn at anytime. Only one responsibility for any loss of enjoyment by passengers due to
SuperDeal per person applies and can not be combined with circumstances beyond its control. The Company further accepts
any other offer, unless specified. no responsibility for any death, injury, illness, damage, detention,
delay (including mechanical breakdown) or any other loss
1. Fly Free incl Taxes beyond its reasonable control and provides no warranties in
Fly Free offer includes air taxes to the value of $700 per person addition to those set out under the Trade Practices Act 1974.
($300 per person with Emirates). Flights are in economy class Nothing herein restricts the passenger from exercising his or her
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and are subject to availability of airline and booking class.
Once class sold out surcharges apply. Flights must be booked by
Glenelg Cnr Jetty & Brighton Rd 08 8350 5700 Stirling 15/51 Mt Barker Rd 08 8131 4400
Adelaide API 12 Pirie St 08 8113 8700 Unley 121 Unley Rd 08 8272 2166
Norwood 89 The Parade 08 8366 5600 Victor Harbor 158 Hindmarsh Rd 08 8551 3000
www.pht.com.au Semaphore 3/13 Semaphore Rd 08 8449 7333 Interstate Enquiries 1300 889 953
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