Welcome to Budapest! We’ll meet you on arrival and transfer you to your luxurious floating home for the next 15 days. Unpack, relax and get acquainted with your ship.

Choose your sightseeing option in Budapest today before setting sail for Vienna. This evening, enjoy a gala welcome dinner, a multi-course meal with an enhanced menu.

Freedom of Choice – City Tour 
Enjoy a morning city tour of Budapest taking in its historic monuments, including Heroes’ Square and St Stephen’s Cathedral before a visit to the Great Market Hall for some tastings of local produce.  

Freedom of Choice – Funicular Ride  
Board a funicular to Castle Hill for superb views, then walk to Fisherman’s Bastion. 

Freedom of Choice – Thermal Baths Visit 
You may wish to relax in the thermal water pools.

Enjoy a relaxing morning sailing to Vienna. On arrival, take in the city’s many landmarks along the Ringstrasse, as well as St Stephen’s Cathedral. 

After your chosen activity this morning, we have arranged a special Signature Experience.  

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Freedom of Choice – Schonbrunn Palace Visit 
Tour inside Schonbrunn Palace, the summer palace of the Habsburgs. Discover the apartments of former emperors and take some time to wander the immaculate grounds.   

Freedom of Choice – Visit Bratislava in Slovakia 
Tick another country off your list and journey to Slovakia’s Bratislava, where a mixture of 18th-century rococo design and communist era architecture make this a city of alluring contrasts. See some of the architectural landmarks that were built during the city’s time under Communist rule. These include the UFO bridge, Slovak Radio building and Hotel Kyjev.   

Signature Experience – Cocktail Party and Private Performance at Vienna’s City Palace 
After dinner, head to the princely family of Liechtenstein’s City Palace in the heart of Vienna, where we have arranged an exclusive cocktail party and private recital, just for you. A full orchestra will perform classical masterpieces by Mozart and Strauss. You will also be enchanted by an operatic recital.

Explore the beautiful town of Durnstein before choosing your activity.  

Freedom of Choice – Cruise through the Wachau Valley to Melk

Cruise through the Wachau Valley to Melk, where you’ll roam its cobblestoned lanes at your leisure.  

Freedom of Choice – Guided Bike Ride from Durnstein to Melk
Take a guided bike ride along the Danube River from Durnstein to Melk and take in the beautiful scenery of Wachau Valley along the way. 

Take a guided tour of Salzburg before a Signature Experience. 

Signature Experience – Gaisberg Mountain Lunch and ‘Sound of Music’ Show 
Be welcomed by a Jagdhornblaser – a hunting horn blower – into a rustic, traditional restaurant on the Gaisberg mountain overlooking Salzburg. Enjoy a welcome drink as you soak in the scenery before savouring a delicious lunch, followed by a show featuring music from the classic film, ‘The Sound of Music’. 

Once again, enjoy the chance to personalise your day.

Freedom of Choice – Explore Regensburg’s World Heritage-listed City Centre  
In Regensburg, set out on a guided tour to explore its atmospheric World Heritage-listed city centre. With a history dating back to the Roman times, this incredible city was the first capital of Bavaria. Your tour will finish with a tasting at Regensburg’s historic sausage kitchen, thought to be one of the oldest working restaurants in the world. 

Freedom of Choice – Guided Bike Ride to the Walhalla Memorial 
Get active and take a guided bike ride to the Walhalla memorial. This neo-classical building sits above the Danube River and houses a hall of fame that honours notable politicians, artists, sovereigns and scientists from Germany’s past. 

This morning, continue cruising on the Main-Danube Canal. Having taken 32 years to construct, the canal links the North and Black seas. On arrival in Nuremberg, Set out on your preferred activity. 

Freedom of Choice – Discover Nuremberg’s World War II Sites 
Journey through Nuremberg’s World War II sites, including the Reich Party Rally Grounds, the site of Hitler’s now infamous annual rallies that were held from 1927 to 1938. 

Freedom of Choice – Medieval History of Nuremberg Tour 
Join a tour focused on Nuremberg’s medieval history. Discover medieval architecture, including the 900-year-old ramparts that surround the city, the Imperial Castle, the main market square and its 14th-century Gothic church.   

On arrival into World Heritage-listed Bamberg, another of the few German cities that wasn’t destroyed during World War II. As you explore the Old Town with a guide, you will discover a range of historic churches and buildings, including the town hall on the River Regnitz. Otherwise, take it easy and relax on board. 

Your day unfolds on your terms thanks to a choice of activities today. 

Freedom of Choice – Visit the Wurzburg Residence 
The immense architectural beauty of Wurzburg is on display today as you stroll through this fascinating city to the Wurzburg Residence. An 18th-century palace that once belonged to the Prince-Bishops of Wurzburg, this regal building is home to a number of historic wonders. Inside, you’ll marvel at the intricate tapestries, gilded stucco work and ceiling frescoes by famed Tiepolo. 

Freedom of Choice – Explore Rothenburg 
Travel to the walled town of Rothenburg and immerse yourself in medieval life. Wander the narrow cobblestoned streets and admire the pretty coloured-fronted houses as you stroll. During free time, you may wish to visit Kathe Wolfhart’s ‘Christmas Village’, where you’ll find the largest selection of Germany Christmas decorations in the world.

Freedom of Choice – Hike to Marienberg Fortress 
Enjoy a hike to Wurzburg’s most visible landmark, Marienberg Forstress, an imposing castle overlooking the city which boasts a fascinating history dating back many centuries. 

Step ashore in Miltenberg today and set out on a guided exploration. Spared from the destruction of World War II, the town of Miltenberg is much like a time capsule, revealing what old-world village life was like in Germany before the war. Featuring remarkably preserved buildings and lively town squares, this is a beautiful example of Germany’s history. Set out on a guided exploration of the town before time at leisure to explore. Sail along the Main River. 

Dock in Rudesheim, one of Germany’s most revered cultural and historic cities. Here, you’ll set out on your chosen activity. 

Freedom of Choice – Gondola Ride 
Glide over the emerald vineyards of the Rhine Valley in a gondola, enjoying stunning vistas. At the top, arrive at the Niederwald Monument, commemorating the unification of Germany in the late 1880s. 

Freedom of Choice – Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum 
Take a tour of Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum, an eccentric and unique museum which is home to a beautiful collection of fascinating automated musical instruments from all stages of history.  

Freedom of Choice – Visit a Historic Wine Cellar 
Visit a historic wine cellar for a tasting of Rhine Valley wines. Discover why this location is one of Germany’s most well-known wine regions. 

Today enjoy a Signature Experience. The afternoon will be spent sailing onwards to the Netherlands.  

Signature Experience – Namedy Castle 
Princess Heide von Hohenzollern graciously welcomes APT guests into her home, Namedy Castle, a 14th century residence set near the Rhine River in Germany. Go beyond the gates and wander about the rooms, hidden nooks and manicured grounds. You'll then enjoy a morning tea where a pianist playing classical music sets the mood.

Arrive into Amsterdam and set out on your chosen activity. Tonight, enjoy the Captain’s farewell dinner.  

Freedom of Choice – Glass-Top Boat Canal Cruise 
A peaceful way to see the best of Amsterdam, board a glass-top boat and admire the city’s unique architecture as you cruise the maze of World Heritage-listed canals for which the city is famous. 

Freedom of Choice – Old Amsterdam Cheese Store Visit 
Visit the Old Amsterdam Cheese Store for a cheese tasting matched with wine. 

Freedom of Choice – Guided Bike Ride 
Join a guided bike ride through the countryside to the village of Durgerdam before visiting the Street Art Museum. 

Freedom of Choice – Keukenhof Gardens in spring 
Guests travelling on select spring departures visit Keukenhof Gardens. Explore more than 70 acres of world-renowned gardens and admire the spectacular display of more than seven million flowering bulbs in bloom, including colourful tulips. 

Sadly, the time has come to say goodbye and be transferred to the airport.