Fly Free & Sail Away: Save up to £1,500pp, plus free flights in Business Class
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Fly Free & Sail Away
Take advantage of fantastic discounts of £1,500 per person, plus free flights in Business Class* on our APT Luxury Magnificent Europe, Voyage Through the Balkans and Western Front Explorer cruises. As well as a saving of up to £1000 per person and free economy flights on our APT Travelmarvel European Gems 15 day river cruise.
Absorb the castle-lined cliffs, terraced vineyards and magnificent cities as you cruise long the enchanting Rhine, Main and Danube Rivers. Delight your tastebuds with the region's stunning seasonal produce when dining aboard your river cruise.
Hurry! These Fly Free offers and prices are only valid until 30 November 2022, book today to secure these great value deals.
Flexible Booking Cover: 2022/23 holiday can be postponed up to 100 days prior to the departure date and must be booked onto a new date within 12 months of the original tour date.
Itinerary Highlights:
European Gems
Itinerary: Budapest to Amsterdam
No of days: 15
APT Price: £2,295pp
Cabin: Category EE
What does your holiday includes?
- Return scheduled flights from the UK*
- 14 nights cruising on a contemporary Travelmarvel river ship
- Services of a Travelmarvel Cruise Director, Entertainment and Activities Coordinators, and local guides
- 41 meals - 14 breakfasts, 13 lunches and 14 dinners, plus onboard water stations, complimentary soft drink, beer and local wine with lunch and dinner on your cruise
- Explore 15 towns, villages and cities
- Step back in time during a visit to the World Heritage-listed Augustusburg Castle
- Enjoy a festive Bavarian evening on your ship with traditional food and entertainment
- Get a glimpse into local life as you are warmly welcomed into the home of a friendly Miltenberg family
Day wise itinerary:
Day 1: Arrive Amsterdam, Embark Ship
Fly from the UK and arrive in Amsterdam, where you'll be transferred to your contemporary river ship. Perhaps grab a map to explore this carefree, cosmopolitan city. This evening meet your Cruise Director and fellow passengers at a Captain’s Welcome Reception.
Stay: 14 Nights, aboard your Travelmarvel river ship
Meals: Dinner
Day 2: Amsterdam, Utrecht
Board a glass-top boat and glide through Amsterdam’s maze of waterways with a local guide, before enjoying some free time to explore this lively city. Later, travel by coach to Utrecht, via Rembrandt’s Windmill. From here, your ship will set off along the Rhine as you prepare for tonight’s special Gala Dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3: Cologne, Bruhl
INSIDER EXPERIENCE
Step back in time during a visit to the World Heritage-listed Augustusburg Castle. Listen to enthralling stories and enjoy a walk through the landscaped parks and gardens between the castle and the lodge.
Learn how the twin spires of Cologne’s famous cathedral, the Kolner Dom, took over six centuries to complete as you cruise into this picturesque city. Disembark and take the short drive to Bruhl for your Insider Experience.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4: Rhine Gorge, Rudesheim
Dock in Rudesheim, and board the Winzerexpress mini-train, bound for Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 5: Miltenberg
INSIDER EXPERIENCE
Get a glimpse into local life as you are welcomed into the home of a friendly Miltenberg family. Enjoy coffee and cake made by your gracious hosts.
Discover Miltenberg today, exploring this well-preserved town’s half-timbered buildings dating from the 15th to 18th century.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 6: Wurzburg
Board a coach and travel through the rolling hills to Wurzburg. Admire the baroque palace and walk through the beautiful Court Garden. Later, perhaps enjoy an optional visit to medieval Rothenburg, a true fairytale town.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 7: Bamberg
Cruise along the last stretch of the Main River before arriving at Bamberg. Here, choose between an afternoon of free time or a guided tour. Later on this evening, your ship will reach the Main-Danube Canal.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 8: Nuremberg
Explore Nuremberg, the site of Hitler’s infamous rallies. Wander the cobblestone streets, discovering hidden boutiques and artisan stores. Finish your day cruising through the Main-Danube Canal, crossing Europe’s Continental Divide thanks to the canal’s 16 stair-step locks.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 9: Regensburg
INSIDER EXPERIENCE
This evening, enjoy an authentic Bavarian experience on board as you sample local beer and snacks, accompanied by traditional folk music, song and dance.
Having reached the Danube River overnight, Regensburg awaits. Spend the day in this charming city, docked right in the heart of town, and join a guided walking tour to see its major sights.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 10: Passau
As you enjoy your breakfast, arrive in the ‘Three Rivers City’ of Passau, where the rivers Inn and Ilz join the Danube. Discover the city at your leisure this morning, or grab a bike and set out to explore. Alternatively, join an optional tour to Cesky Krumlov in the Czech Republic, or travel to Salzburg and enjoy the sights from ‘The Sound of Music’.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 11: Melk, Durnstein
Join a local guide to see Melk Abbey, an active Benedictine monastery since 1089. Cruise through the picturesque Wachau Valley, then continue to Durnstein, where you have a free afternoon to explore.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 12: Vienna
In Vienna, join a walking tour of St Stephen’s Cathedral, the Graben, Hofburg Palace and the Albertina. Afterwards, you may enjoy visiting the Naschmarkt. This evening, perhaps enjoy an optional concert featuring music from Mozart to ‘The Sound of Music’.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 13: Vienna
Today is yours to explore Vienna. Perhaps visit the Hofburg area and the Imperial Treasury. Otherwise, enjoy an optional excursion to Schönbrunn Palace, or head to Bratislava.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 14: Budapest
After breakfast, join a local guide to explore the city. Tonight, celebrate your river cruise with a Captain’s Farewell Dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 15: Disembark Ship, Depart Budapest
After breakfast, disembark and transfer to the airport for your return flight to the UK.
Meals: Breakfast
**Pricing is based on per person twin share for travel 10th - 24th Nov 2023
**Single traveller pricing available
**Alternate travel dates available for years 2023
**Cabin upgrade available
**Kindly contact our holiday team for availability, best price guarantee
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Terms & Conditions
All fares are displayed in Great British Pound and pricing is per person based on twin share occupancy unless stated otherwise. Although all due care is taken to keep information as up-to-date as possible, pricing and availability are subject to change without notice: due to varying timing schedules of supplier automated update processes; currency fluctuations; fuel surcharges or government tax & fee changes and may not be guaranteed until paid in full. Gratuities may be an additional onboard charge depending on particular cruise line selected. Please ask your cruise consultant for any clarification of Terms & Conditions.