15 Day River Cruise from Amsterdam to Budapest, including flights
From AU$6,900* + 30,000^ credits per person, twin share
HURRY OFFER ENDS 30 APRIL 2024!
APT’s most popular tour, the 15-day Magnificent Europe River cruise from Amsterdam to Budapest. Explore the Dutch capital then cruise to quaint German towns – enjoying a cocktail party in Namedy Castle – and enter Austria, where an exclusive Sound of Music show in Salzburg and private recital at Vienna’s City Palace await. Finish with an in-depth exploration of Budapest.
Travelflex payment options available to eligible Lifestyle Gold, Platinum and 100 Club Owners
Rates
| Prices are Per Person, Twin Share Please enquire for Solo rates- Based on EUMC15 Amsterdam – Budapest |
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| Departure Month | From Price | From Price Travel Flex |
| April 2025 | AU$11,900* | AU$10,400* + 30,000^ credits |
| May 2025 | AU$12,700* | AU$11,200* + 30,000^ credits |
| June 2025 | AU$11,900* | AU$10,400* + 30,000^ credits |
| July 2025 | AU$11,300* | AU$9,800* + 30,000^ credits |
| August 2025 | AU$11,300* | AU$9,800* + 30,000^ credits |
| September 2025 | AU$11,900* | AU$10,400* + 30,000^ credits |
| October 2025 | AU$9,500* | AU$8,000* + 30,000^ credits |
| November 2025 | AU$8,400* | AU$6,900* + 30,000^ credits |
| December 2025 | AU$11,900* | AU$10,400* + 30,000^ credits |
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| Bookings subject to availability. Valid for sale until 29 May 2024, unless sold out prior. Featured rates are based on Category E (Twin Window) or lowest category available at time of publishing. Please enquire for upgraded suite rates. Various departures monthly, price reflects lowest priced departure. |
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Inclusions
- Return international flights from Australia to Europe i
- Unforgettable experiences in 14 destinations
- 14 nights on a luxury river ship
- A selection of Freedom of Choice Inclusions, allowing you to curate your own perfect holiday
- Signature experiences, once-in-a-lifetime moments that allow you to experience an unforgettable world of exclusive moments, incredible cultures and charming surprises
- A total of 41 meals and a wide range of onboard beverages
- Butler, room service and laundry (select suites only)
- The services of an expert cruise director
- Transfers, port charges and gratuities
Itinerary:
Signature Experiences Designed Exclusively for APT guests
SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE – These once-in-a-lifetime moments allow you to experience an unforgettable world of exclusive moments, incredible cultures and charming surprises
FREEDOM OF CHOICE™ – Give your holiday a personal touch with a choice of included sightseeing or dining options
Day 1: Arrive Amsterdam, Embark Ship
Welcome to Amsterdam! 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.
Stay: 14 Nights, a Concerto River Ship
Day 2: Amsterdam
FREEDOM OF CHOICE™ – Perhaps admire Amsterdam’s canals from a glass-top boat. Maybe visit Zaanse Schans – known for its windmills and specialty produce.
Spend today on your chosen activity. Tonight, celebrate with a gala welcome dinner.
Day 3: Andernach
SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE – On a visit to Namedy Castle, wander about the rooms and grounds, then enjoy a cocktail party where a pianist sets the mood.
This morning will be spent cruising through Germany. Disembark in Andernach for your first Signature Experience.
Day 4: Rudesheim
FREEDOM OF CHOICE™ – A gondola ride over the Rhine Valley will give you the best perspective of the town. Or visit Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum. Alternatively, visit a historic wine cellar for a tasting of Rhine Valley Wines.
Cruise through the Rhine Gorge to Rudesheim and set out on your chosen activity.
Day 5: Miltenberg
Step ashore in Miltenberg today and set out on a guided exploration before time at leisure.
Day 6: Wurzburg
FREEDOM OF CHOICE™ – Seize the day and walk to the 18th-century Würzburg Residence. Or travel to the fairytale town of Rothenburg. Or join a hike to Marienberg Fortress
Your day unfolds on your terms thanks to a choice of activities today.
Day 7: Bamberg
Sail to Bamberg where you will join a guided exploration with a local expert.
Day 8: Nuremberg
FREEDOM OF CHOICE™ – Perhaps journey through Nuremberg’s World War II sites. Or join a tour focused on Nuremberg’s medieval history.
This morning gives you the chance to choose your sightseeing activity. This afternoon, continue cruising on the Main-Danube Canal. Having taken 32 years to construct, the canal links the North and Black seas.
Day 9: Regensburg
FREEDOM OF CHOICE™ – In Regensburg, 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. Or, you might prefer to 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.
Discover Regensburg on your choice of activities today.
Day 10: Passau, Salzburg,Linz
SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE
Be Welcome 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 “Sound of Music” show.
Take a guided tour of Salzburg before a Signature Experience
Day 11: Melk, Durnstein
FREEDOM OF CHOICE™ – Cruise through the Wachau Valley to Durnstein, where you’ll roam its cobblestone lanes at your leisure. Or perhaps take a guided bike ride along the river from Melk to Durnstein.
Visit the statuary-adorned Melk Abbey. Then, it’s up to you how you get to the next port of call.
Day 12: Vienna
SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE – 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 and a performance by some members of the Mozart Boys’ Choir.
Arrive in Vienna and set out on a city tour. Take in the city’s many landmarks along the Ringstrasse, as well as St Stephen’s Cathedral. Enjoy an afternoon at leisure to explore. This evening is set aside for your magical Signature Experience.
Day 13: Vienna
FREEDOM OF CHOICE™ – Perhaps take in the city’s many landmarks along the Ringstrasse, as well as St Stephen’s Cathedral. The 1,441-room Schonbrunn Palace and its gardens are another option. Or tick another country off your list and journey to Slovakia’s Bratislava. Otherwise, get active with a bike ride to Klosterneuburg Monastery.
Set out on y our choice of tours. This evening, set sail for Hungary
Day 14: Budapest
Enjoy a city tour of Budapest taking in its historic monuments, including Fisherman’s Bastion and Heroes’ Square.
Day 15: Disembark Ship, Depart Budapest
Sadly, the time has come to say goodbye and be transferred to the airport.
Terms & Conditions
- Bookings subject to availability.
- Prices are per person twin share, in Australian Dollars.
- Pricing correct as of 22 April 2024 and may fluctuate due to changes in availability, surcharges, fees or taxes.
- Standard Travel Club Terms and Conditions apply.
- This tour is offered and managed by APT and their terms and conditions apply.
- Your holiday includes international flights. This offer is valid when booking select itineraries and departures in all cabin categories. Offer includes airfare and taxes up to the value of $2,200 per person. Offer is based on wholesale airfares in economy class with an airline of APT’s choosing depending on routing. Flights are available from Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane or Perth. All offers are subject to availability of airline and booking class. Once class is sold out, surcharges apply.
- Cancellation and change fees apply. Bookings are non-transferable.
- Travel insurance is not included in the package. Please ensure you have valid Travel Insurance, or request a quotation.
Travel Flex ^ guidelines
If you wish to purchase under the Travel Flex promotion you can do so if you are a Gold owner or above. There are limits as to how many credits you can use, these are capped for each tier as per below:-
Gold Owners can use a maximum of 60,000 available WMTS credits.
Platinum Owners can use a maximum of 90,000 available WMTS credits.
100 Club Owners can use a maximum of 150,000 available WMTS credits.
In addition to using credits, You must provide a Housekeeping Token for the first 19,999 credits and a further Token for each additional 10,000 Lifestyle Qualified Credits exchanged for Travel Flex. If you do not have enough allocated tokens per above, a fee of AU$131 is payable per 10,000 credits (or part thereof) exchanged. Your credits must have a minimum of 6 months / 180 days validity for use with Travel Flex.
Any difference in cost for the travel plans after utilising the promotion would be payable on a cash basis, either via credit card or direct deposit
