Iconic Italy with
Magnificent Europe
with APT Luxury Travel
- Experiences in 29 destinations
- 14 nights on a brand-new luxury river ship
- A total of 63 meals and a wide range of onboard beverages
- Flights included^
Explore the canal-crossed city of Venice, discover the iconic monuments of Rome and embrace the quaint coastal villages of the Amalfi Coast. After experiencing the best of Italy, you will embark on an APT luxury river cruise from Budapest to Amsterdam showcasing the greatest highlights of Western Europe.
Highlights
- Savour dinner at a local mozzarella producer near Sorrento.
- In Valpolicella, enjoy a tour and light lunch at Villa Serego Alighieri.
- Tour the icons of Venice, or perhaps embark on a culinary journey through the city.
- Go beyond the gates to explore Namedy Castle before a cocktail party and a piano recital in the ballroom.
- Exclusive – Visit Vienna’s City Palace for a cocktail party and private concert featuring classics by Mozart and Strauss.
Inclusions
- Experiences in 29 destinations
- 14 nights on a brand-new luxury river ship and 12 nights' luxury land accommodation
- Freedom of Choice Inclusions
- A total of 63 meals and a wide range of onboard beverages
- Expert tour and cruise directors
- Transfers, porterage, port charges and gratuities
Day 1: Arrive Rome
Arrive in Rome before noon and enjoy an afternoon sightseeing tour, including special pre-reserved tickets to the Colosseum so you can skip the queues. Later, enjoy a welcome reception at your hotel.
Stay: Two Nights, Rome, NH Collection Palazzo Cinquecento
Day 2: Rome
Today is all about soaking up Rome’s iconic sites on a guided exploration. Afterwards, take a guided tour of the Vatican. You’ll also see the frescoes that only Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel can offer. Tonight, savour a welcome dinner.
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Day 3: Rome, Pompeii, Sorrento
Travel to the ancient Roman city of Pompeii, then continue to Sorrento. This evening, we’ve prepared something special.
Signature Experience
Visit a local mozzarella producer for a guided tour, which also is the perfect setting for dinner.
Stay: Two Nights, Hilton Sorrento Palace in an Ocean View Room
Meals: Breakfast & dinner
Day 4: Sorrento, Isle of Capri
Cruise to the Isle of Capri and board a funicular train to the hilltop for stunning views. Afterwards, board a cruise to explore the island by boat. Later, take a walking tour of Sorrento.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 5: Sorrento, Assisi, Perugia
Visit the Basilica of St Francis of Assisi, the mother church of the Roman Catholic Order of Friars Minor, then journey on to Perugia.
Stay: Perugia, SINA Brufani
Meals: Breakfast
Day 6: Perugia, San Gimignano, Florence
Explore the walled town of San Gimignano. Afterwards, live the Italian good life as you sit down to a Tuscan light lunch of locally made olive oils, fresh antipasti and regional wines. Continue to the birthplace of Renaissance, Florence, where you’ll have the evening at leisure to explore.
Stay: Two Nights, Florence, Sina Villa Medici Autograph Collection
Meals: Breakfast & lunch
Day 7: Florence
Explore the Galleria dell’Accademia and see Michelangelo’s Statue of David before setting out on a tour of Florence. Later, enjoy free time to explore.
Meals: Breakfast & dinner
Day 8: Florence, Pisa, Portofino, Rapallo
Stop in Pisa to see the Leaning Tower, then embrace the chic coastal vibe of Portofino. Arrive in Rapallo, complete with a 16th-century castle sitting high above the sea.
Stay: Two Nights, Rapallo, Grand Hotel Bristol Resort and Spa
Meals: Breakfast & dinner
Day 9: Rapallo, Cinque Terre
Today is entirely dedicated to exploring Italy’s Cinque Terre, picture-perfect World Heritage-listed cliffside villages. Dating back to medieval times, the villages were built clinging to steeply terraced cliffs above the sea and their grandeur is incomparable.
Meals: Breakfast & dinner
Day 10: Rapallo, Valpolicella, Venice
Signature Experience
In Valpolicella, stop for a tour and a light lunch at Villa Serego Alighieri. Sample the rich, red Amarone wine that this historic vineyard is so highly renowned for producing.
After a Signature Experience, arrive in Venice and receive the movie star treatment as you are transferred by boat to your hotel.
Stay: Two Nights, Venice, Hotel Molino Stucky
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 11: Venice
Choose your preferred sightseeing today,
Freedom of Choice
Tour the icons of Venice, or perhaps embark on a culinary journey through the city.
Meals: Breakfast & dinner
Day 12: Venice, Ljubljana, Zagreb
Travel via the emerald city of Ljubljana to Zagreb, where you will enjoy a guided tour and a farewell dinner.
Stay: Esplanade Zagreb Hotel
Meals: Breakfast & dinner
Day 13: Budapest, Embark Ship
Join a guided tour of Zagreb this morning. Later, travel to Budapest, and board your river ship.
Stay: 14 Nights, APT Solara
Meals: Breakfast & dinner
Day 14: Budapest
Choose your sightseeing option in Budapest today. This afternoon set sail for Vienna, then 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.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 15: 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.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 16: Vienna
After your chosen activity this morning, we have arranged a special Signature Experience.
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.
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.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 17: 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.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 18: Linz, 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’.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 19: 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.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 20: 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.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 21: 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.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 22: Wurzburg
Choose one of three touring options today.
Freedom of Choice
Embark on a walk to Wurzburg Residence or perhaps travel to the fairy-tale town of Rothenburg. Alternatively, join a hike to Marienberg Fortress.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 23: Miltenberg
Step ashore in Miltenberg today and set out on a guided exploration. Wander through cobblestone streets and admire the town’s enchanting half-timbered houses before time at leisure to explore on your own.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 24: Rudesheim
In Rudesheim, choose between two experiences. Later, cruise through the Rhine Valley to Andernach.
Freedom of Choice
Take 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.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 25: 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.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 26: Amsterdam
Arrive in 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.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 27: Disembark Ship, Depart Amsterdam
Sadly, the time has come to say goodbye and be transferred to the airport.
Meals: Breakfast
2025 departures: 25 May 2025, 22 June 2025, 20 July 2025 and 14 September 2025
2026 departures: 10 May 2026, 24 May 2026, 21 June 2026, 19 July 2026 and 13 September 2026
| Per person twin share | Rome to Amsterdam (27days / 26 nights) |
|---|---|
| Cat. E (Window Suite) | From $23,395 |
*Advertised price based on 21 June 2026 departure 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 EUMCRI27: 19 July 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. A non-refundable deposit of $1,000 per person is due within 7 days of booking. A second non-refundable deposit of $2000pp is due on 31 October 2025. Final payment is due 100 days prior to the tour's departure date.
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 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. An additional deposit of $165 per person applies. General RAC Travel terms and conditions apply.
