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 $1000 per couple^
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.
Highlights
APT’s most popular river cruise. Start in Budapest or Amsterdam.
- Visit Vienna’s City Palace for a cocktail party and private classical concert
- Exclusive - Travel to a traditional restaurant overlooking Salzburg for a 'Sound of Music' show
Inclusions
- Experiences in 14 destinations
- 14 nights on a brand-new 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
- Transfers, port charges and gratuities
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
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.
Stay: 14 Nights, APT Solara or APT Ostara
Daily: Dinner
Day 2: Budapest
Choose your sightseeing option in Budapest today before setting sail for Vienna. This evening, enjoy a gala welcome dinner.
FREEDOM OF CHOICE
Enjoy a city tour of Budapest taking in its historic monuments, including St Stephen’s Cathedral and Heroes’ Square before a visit to the Great Market Hall for some tastings of local produce. Or board a funicular to Castle Hill and walk to Fisherman’s Bastion. Alternatively, you may wish to relax in the thermal water pools at one of Budapest’s famous baths.
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, and you will also be enchanted by an operatic recital.
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 show featuring music from the classic film ‘The Sound of Music’.
Daily: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7: Regensburg
Once again, enjoy the chance to personalise your day.
FREEDOM OF CHOICE
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. 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.
Daily: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8: Nuremberg
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
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.
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 a gondola ride or a visit to Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum. Alternatively, visit a historic wine cellar for a tasting of Rhine Valley wines.
Daily: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 13: Andernach
Today enjoy a Signature Experience. The afternoon will be spent sailing onwards to the Netherlands.
SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE
Princess Heide von Hohenzollern graciously welcomes APT guests into her home, Namedy Castle, a royal escape set near the Rhine River in Germany. After wandering through the castle and its manicured gardens, you’ll attend a morning tea, where a pianist sets the mood.
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
Perhaps cruise the canals on a glass-top boat or visit the Old Amsterdam Cheese Store for a cheese tasting matched with wine. Alternatively, join a guided bike ride through the countryside to the village of Durgerdam before visiting the Street Art Museum. Guests travelling on spring departures can also visit Keukenhof Gardens, home to more than seven million flowering bulbs.
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 May to December 2025 and March to December 2026 (seasonal surcharges apply)
| Cabin category | Standard price Per person, twin share* |
|---|---|
| Category E Twin Window Suite | From $8495 |
| Category A Balcony Suite | From $11,995 |
*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 28 November 2024. Please enquire with your RAC travel consultant for available departure dates and pricing.
May 2025
Travel Talk with APT
Date: 01 May 2025
Join us for an afternoon tea and learn about the world of luxury river cruising & APT's new era of excellence. Enjoy a warm cup of tea and delightful treats as an expert from APT shares first-hand knowledge of onboard enrichments, included experiences and luxury service.
*Terms and Conditions apply. Advertised price based on EUMCR15: 06 November 2026 (Cat. E). Book by 13 December 2024, unless sold out prior. Prices are per person, AUD, twin share and include port charges and saving amounts.
^Flights included: Valid until 13 December 2024 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 $1000 per couple ($500 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 28 November 2024 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.
