Magnificent Europe
River Cruise
with APT Luxury Travel
- APT’s most popular river cruise
- All-inclusive sightseeing experiences in 14 destinations
- A total of 41 meals and a wide range of onboard beverages
- Flights included^
Combine the greatest highlights of western Europe on the Magnificent Europe holiday.
Spend 14 nights on a luxury Concerto River Ship with complimentary beverages, a butler, room service and included laundry in select suites.



As you cruise up the Danube River through the Main-Danube Canal to the Rhine River, disembark in unmissable locations. Tour Namedy Castle in Andernach and attend an unforgettable City Palace concert in the heart of Vienna.
Highlights
APT’s most popular river cruise. Start in Budapest or Amsterdam.
- Go beyond the gates to explore Namedy Castle before a cocktail party and a piano recital
- Exclusive – Visit Vienna’s City Palace for a cocktail party and private concert featuring classics by Mozart and Strauss
Inclusions
- Experiences in 14 destinations
- 14 nights on a luxury river ship with the services of an expert Cruise Director
- Freedom of Choice Inclusions
- A total of 41 meals and a wide range of onboard beverages
- Butler, room service and laundry (select suites)
- Transfers, port charges and gratuities
- Exclusive - Visit Vienna’s City Palace for a cocktail party and private classical concert
- Exclusive - Enjoy a special ‘Sound of Music’ show in Salzburg
Please note, this itinerary operates in Budapest to Amsterdam and vice versa direction. Please enquire with your local RAC travel consultant for departure dates, direction of cruise and current availability as well as pricing.
Day 1: Budapest, Embark Ship
Day 2: Budapest
Enjoy a morning city tour of Budapest taking in its historic monuments. This afternoon, set sail for Vienna.
Daily: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Vienna
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.
Daily: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Vienna
FREEDOM OF CHOICE
Perhaps visit the 1,441-room Schonbrunn Palace and its gardens. Otherwise, tick another country off your list and journey to Slovakia’s Bratislava.
After your chosen activity this morning, we have arranged a special Signature Experience.
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.
Daily: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Durnstein, Melk
Explore the beautiful town of Durnstein before choosing your activity.
FREEDOM OF CHOICE
Choose to ride a bike through the Wachau Valley or cruise to Melk for a tour of Melk Abbey.
Daily: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6: Linz, Salzburg, Passau
Take a guided tour of Salzburg before a Signature Experience.
SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE
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 ‘Sound of Music’ show.
Daily: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7: Regensburg
Once again, enjoy the chance to personalise your day.
FREEDOM OF CHOICE
In Regensburg, explore its atmospheric World Heritage-listed city centre or perhaps get active and take a guided bike ride to the Walhalla memorial.
Daily: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8: Nuremberg
Set out on your preferred activity.
FREEDOM OF CHOICE
Perhaps journey through Nuremberg’s World War II sites. Or join a tour focused on Nuremberg's medieval history.
Daily: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 9: Bamberg
On arrival into Bamberg, join an exploration with a local expert to uncover everything this World Heritage-listed city has to offer. Otherwise, take it easy and relax on board.
Daily: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 10: Wurzburg
Choose how you'll spend your day.
FREEDOM OF CHOICE
Embark on a walk to Wurzburg Residence. Alternatively, perhaps travel to the fairy-tale town of Rothenburg, or join a hike to Marienberg Fortress.
Daily: Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Day 11: Miltenberg
Step ashore in Miltenberg today and set out on a guided exploration. Wander through cobblestoned streets and admire the town’s enchanting half-timbered houses before time at leisure to explore on your own.
Daily: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 12: Rudesheim, Andernach
In Rudesheim, choose between two experiences. Later, cruise through the Rhine Valley to Andernach, where your ship will dock overnight. Alternatively, visit a historic wine cellar for a tasting of Rhine Valley wines.
FREEDOM OF CHOICE
Take gondola ride or a visit to Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum.
Daily: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 13: Andernach
Today enjoy a Signature Experience. The afternoon will be spent sailing onwards to the Netherlands.
SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE
Visit Namedy Castle for a morning tea and piano recital.
Daily: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 14: Amsterdam
Arrive into Amsterdam and set out on your chosen activity. Tonight, enjoy the Captain’s farewell dinner.
FREEDOM OF CHOICE
Cruise the canals on a glass-top boat or visit Zaanse Schans. Otherwise, stay on board and relax and unwind.
Daily: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 15: Disembark Ship, Depart Amsterdam
Sadly, the time has come to say goodbye and be transferred to the airport.
Daily: Breakfast
Departures: Available March to December 2024 (seasonal surcharges apply)
Cabin category | Standard price Per person, twin share* |
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Category EE Twin Window | From $8395 |
*Prices are based on 15 March 2024 departure in Budapest to Amsterdam direction, include the saving amount and are subject to availability and change. Please enquire with your RAC travel consultant for available departure dates and pricing.
*Terms and Conditions apply. Advertised price based on EUMCR15:15 March 2024 (Cat. E). Book by 31 January 2024, unless sold out prior. Prices are per person, AUD, twin share and include port charges and saving amounts.
^Flights included: Book by 31 January 2024 or until sold out. Offer valid when booking select itineraries departing year-round in 2024. Offer includes airfare and taxes up to the value of $2200 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.
Flight Offers: Flights must be booked by APT. Should you choose to depart earlier than your scheduled tour/cruise departure, or make variations to airline routings, surcharges may apply. Airline schedules are subject to change without notice and APT is not liable for any additional costs incurred due to airline schedule changes. All air is ticketed upon receipt of the first deposit. Any changes made after ticketing may incur amendment and/or cancellation fees, in some cases, tickets are non-refundable. Air taxes vary for each departure point and routing of airline and are subject to change. Fuel surcharges are subject to change and an additional fuel surcharge may apply. Frequent flyer miles/points may not be awarded on all airfares.
General Information & Conditions: Offers are available for travellers departing from Australia. All pricing and save amounts are in Australian Dollars. Information correct as at 01 December 2023 but may fluctuate due to changes in surcharges, taxes or currency. A strictly limited number of offers are available on selected itineraries and departure dates in selected suites/ staterooms/cabins/room categories. Offers are subject to availability, not combinable unless specified, available on new bookings only and may be withdrawn at any time.
Other APT terms and conditions apply, for full terms and conditions please check with your RAC travel consultant. A further deposit of $165 per person applies. General RAC Travel terms and conditions apply.