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 plus save up to $700 per person
This is our most popular river cruise, and for good reason. Explore Europe's waterways aboard a luxury river ship, enjoying all-inclusive cruising, personalised service and world-class dining experiences along the way. From the beautiful cities of Amsterdam, Vienna and Budapest to quaint riverside towns, you’ll discover the icons and hidden gems of this spectacular region.
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
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: Select departures between 1 September and 31 December 2026
| Stateroom | Price Per person, twin share |
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| Category A - Balcony Suite | From $8995* |
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*Advertised price based on 20 November 2026 departure and includes maximum advertised saving. Other travel dates available at seasonal surcharge. Please enquire with your RAC travel consultant for available departure dates and pricing.
*Terms and Conditions apply. Advertised prices include maximum saving and are based on departure dates as stated. Other departure dates and are available at seasonal surcharge. Prices are subject to availably and change and correct as at 12 June 2026.
^APT Terms and Conditions: Flights included is valid on select trips and departures and on sale until 30 November 2026 or until sold out. The offer includes airfare and taxes up the specified value per person. Offer is strictly subject to availability or airline and booking class, flights must be booked by APT. Save up to $700 per person offer is valid until 30 November 2026. Amount saved will vary whether the booking is per couple or per person.
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.