Magnificent Europe
River Cruise
with APT Luxury Travel
- Aboard APT's brand-new luxury river ship
- All-inclusive sightseeing experiences in 14 destinations
- A total of 41 meals and a wide range of onboard beverages
- Flights included & save up to $700 per person^
Combine the greatest highlights of western Europe on the Magnificent Europe holiday and be one of the first to experience APT's brand-new, luxury river ships - APT Solara and APT Ostara.
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.
APT Solara and APT Ostara
Travel in unparalleled luxury with APT Solara and APT Ostara in 2025 – APT's brand-new river ships that redefine European river cruising. Building upon a legacy of award-winning excellence and fuelled by unwavering innovation, these contemporary and timeless vessels offer more space, more choice and more ways to experience Europe’s grandest waterways than ever before. Welcome to a fleet where sophistication meets innovation on every wave.
Life on board
Experience an intimate atmosphere with no more than 154 guests on board and an abundance of shared social spaces. The ships have been thoughtfully designed to ensure guests have the luxury of choice in their home away from home. Curl up with a gripping book in a cosy reading nook or gather in The Salon to learn about local culture and enjoy live music. Relish evening entertainment from our resident entertainers and hear melodies from local artists such as Hungarian Gypsy violinists or members of a Bavarian band.
World-class dining
A world-class dining experience like no other. With more onboard dining venues than any other European river ship, we source the best local and seasonal produce found throughout the region, so you'll never be short on choice or quality.
With seven unique experiences to choose from, including the luxury of in-suite dining, you'll have the ultimate flexibility to select the culinary affair that suits you, whether you're after a formal occasion or a more casual atmosphere.
Taking fine dining to epic new heights, The Grüner Bar & Dining offers a truly unrivalled and exclusive hyper-local culinary experience. A state-of-the-art hydraulics system innovatively raises the entire venue from its location on the Upper Deck to the Sun Deck, affording the space breathtaking and unparalleled 360-degree vistas that surpass those of any other vessel on Europe’s rivers. Exclusive to APT, the unique venue redefines river cruise dining with an extraordinary elevation of luxury beyond compare.
Suite Escapes
With unparalleled expertise, the luxuriously appointed suites offer riverside scenery and an abundance of in-suite services. All suites benefit from APT's complimentary in-suite dining service, plus a complimentary fully stocked minibar. As well as a range of in-suite entertainment including Wi-Fi and a flat screen TV with on demand movies. Enjoy ample storage and luxury bedding designed to evoke a sense of cosiness and calm.
Highlights
- Visit Vienna’s City Palace for a cocktail party and private performances of classics by Mozart and Strauss
- Exclusive - Enjoy lunch and a spectacular show featuring songs from the 'Sound of Music' at a traditional restaurant on the Gaisberg mountain, overlooking Salzburg
- Exclusive - In Andernach, go beyond the gates to explore Namedy Castle before a cocktail party
Inclusions
- All-inclusive sightseeing in 14 destinations
- Enriching Signature Experiences and Freedom of Choice inclusions
- A total of 41 meals at your choice of dining locations
- All-day complimentary premium onboard beverages
- Expert Cruise Director and local guides
- In-suite dining and beverage service in all suites
- Complimentary onboard Wi-Fi
- Transfers, port charges and gratuities
For a detailed itinerary, please contact your local RAC travel consultant or call 1300 655 179.
Please note, this itinerary operates in Budapest to Amsterdam and vice versa direction. Please enquire for departure dates, direction of cruise and current availability as well as pricing.
Day 1: Budapest, Embark Ship
Day 2: Budapest
Day 3: Vienna
Day 4: Vienna
Day 5: Durnstein, Melk
Day 6: Linz, Salzburg, Passau
Day 7: Regensburg
Day 8: Nuremberg
Day 9: Bamberg
Day 10: Wurzburg
Day 11: Miltenberg
Day 12: Rudesheim
Day 13: Andernach
Day 14: Amsterdam
Day 15: Disembark Ship, Depart Amsterdam
Departures: Available May to December 2025 and March to December 2026 (seasonal surcharges apply)
| Cabin category | Standard price Per person, twin share* |
|---|---|
| Category ET Twin Window Suite | From $8995 |
| Category A Balcony Suite | From $12,695 |
*Prices are based on 06 November 2026 departure in Budapest to Amsterdam direction, include the saving amount and are subject to availability and change. Price is correct as at 19 May 2025. Please enquire with your RAC travel consultant for available departure dates and pricing.
*Terms and Conditions apply. Advertised price based on EUMCR15: 06 November 2026 (Cat. E). Book by 30 November 2025, unless sold out prior. Prices are per person, AUD, twin share and include port charges and saving amounts.
^Flights included: Valid until 30 November 2025 or until sold out. Offer valid when booking select itineraries departing year-round in 2026 in all cabin categories. Offer includes airfare and taxes up to the value of $2600 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, Darwin or Perth. All offers are subject to availability of airline and booking class. Once class is sold out, surcharges apply.
Early Payment Discount: Prices include an Early Payment Discount of $1400 per couple ($700 per person), valid when you pay in full 10 months prior to departure.
All Airfare 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 19 May 2025 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.
