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Highlights of the Rhine & Main

From £1,495 pp

Begin in Amsterdam, then travel on the Rhine to Cologne, a historic university town with a breathtaking Cathedral. Cruise through the beautiful Rhine Gorge and then onto the Main River. Marvel at the Main-Danube Canal – an engineering masterpiece – as you continue on to Nuremberg. Along the way, you’ll see perfectly preserved medieval towns and Europe’s loveliest countryside, ancient abbeys and fairytale castles.

What’s Included:

  • Home to airport transfers by private car in the UK (mileage restrictions apply)
  • Return scheduled flights from the UK (fight supplements may apply)
  • Unique cultural experiences in up to 7 towns, villages and cities
  • Enriching Signature Experience and Freedom of Choice Sightseeing
  • Complimentary beverages served at your discretion on board
  • Butler service, room service, complimentary laundry service and champagne on arrival in select suites
  • Luxury dining – a total of 20 meals
  • APT River Cruise Director and expert local guides
DESIGNED EXCLUSIVELY FOR APT GUESTS
SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE

These once-in-a-lifetime moments allow you to experience an unforgettable world of exclusive moments, incredible cultures and charming surprises

Explore Namedy Castle

Princess Heide von Hohenzollern will open the doors of her castle just for you. On a visit to Namedy Castle, go beyond the gates and wander about the rooms and grounds, then enjoy a cocktail party in the ballroom, where a pianist sets the mood.

FREEDOM OF CHOICE™ – SIGHTSEEING

Personalise your holiday with a choice of included sightseeing options sure to leave you with lifelong memories

European River Cruising Germany Bamberg. Panoramic view of Old Town Hall
Day 1 - Arrive Amsterdam, Embark Ship

Fly from the UK to the iconic canal-covered city of Amsterdam. On arrival, you will be met and transferred to your ship before getting to know your fellow travellers and APT Cruise Director at a Welcome Reception. After your first dinner on board, you may like to explore the city at your own pace.

Dinner

Day 2 - Amsterdam
FREEDOM OF CHOICE™ – Sightseeing

Perhaps slow things down and cruise the canals on a glass-top boat. Maybe visit Zaanse Schans – the quintessential Dutch village known for its windmills and specialty produce. Or even sleep in and take the day as it comes.

If you’re lucky enough to be on one of our spring departures, the tulips of Keukenhof Gardens are ready to greet you at every colourful turn.

Day 2 - Amsterdam

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 3 - Andernach, Koblenz
SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE

Visit Namedy Castle. Go beyond the gates and wander about the rooms, hidden nooks and grounds, then enjoy a cocktail party in the ballroom, where a pianist sets the mood.

This morning will be spent cruising through Germany. Disembark in Andernach and enjoy a Signature Experience here. In Koblenz this evening, perhaps join your cruise director for an evening stroll.

Day 3 - Andernach, Koblenz

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 4 - Koblenz, Rüdesheim
FREEDOM OF CHOICE™ – Sightseeing

A gondola ride over the Rhine Valley will give you the best perspective of the town. For something a little more quirky, Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum houses fine automated musical creations. Otherwise, a selection of fine Rhine Valley wines eagerly await your palate at an onboard tasting.

Have your camera handy to capture some of the best scenery you’ll encounter as you cruise through the Rhine Gorge. Dock in Rüdesheim, where you will then choose your sightseeing.

Day 4 - Koblenz, Rüdesheim

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 5 - Miltenberg

Step ashore in Miltenberg and set out on a guided exploration before time at leisure.

Day 5 - Miltenberg

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 6 - Würzburg
FREEDOM OF CHOICE™ – Sightseeing

Seize the day and walk to the 18th-century Wurzburg Residence. Alternatively, travel to Rothenburg. Or get to know the locals with a visit to a family-owned farm, where a home-cooked morning tea is on the menu.

Your day unfolds on your terms thanks to a choice of activities today.

Day 6 - Würzburg

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 7 - Bamberg

Relax on board as you sail to Bamberg. On arrival, join an exploration with a local expert to uncover everything World Heritage-listed Bamberg has to offer.

Day 7 - Bamberg

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 8 - Nuremberg

Sadly, the time has come to say goodbye and be transferred to the airport for your flight to the UK.

Day 8 -  Nuremberg

Breakfast

AmaWaterways AmaVenita ship

APT in partnership with AmaWaterways,  offer their own unique cruises on had picked 5* ships like the  AmaVenita where APT deliver on exceptional service and offer that added extra associated with the APT brand. From Home to airport transfers by private car *, fully inclusive of trips and enriching Signature experiences and freedom of choice sightseeing, Butler service, room service, complimentary laundry and champagne on arrival in select suites . Savour the flavour’s of Europe with the finest dining daily, your day will begin with a delicious buffet breakfast, lunch offers a wide selection of hot and cold dishes, your evening starts with an exquisite five course a la Carte dinner, if you need it a sumptious afternoon tea is also served daily along with complimentary beverages served at your discretion whilst on board. *mileage restrictions apply

Onboard Features & Facilities

  • Multiple outdoor decks offering unimpeded panoramic views
  • Sundecks with lounge chairs and retractable roof
  • Varied fine dining venues
  • Gold or Silver Butler service
  • Main Lounge with bar, piano and dance floor
  • Engaging Entertainment, including lectures, music recitals, singers
  • Wine Bar
  • Chef’s table, Al Fresco Dining, Room Service
  • APT Cruise Director and expert local guides
  • Heated pool with swim up bar and whirlpool
  • 24-hour speciality coffee and tea station
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the vessel
  • Fitness Room
  • Massage and Hair Salon*
  • Gift Shop and Fireside Library
  • Glass Elevator
  • Walking track
  • Laundry service*

Accommodation & Amenities

81 Spacious, elegantly appointed staterooms and Suites range in size from 160-300 sq. ft. or indulge even more in one of the 4 suites at 350 sq. ft. Most accommodations have twin balconies, both a French and outside balcony, so you can enjoy the ever-changing scenery however you wish. Suites feature added enhancements, including a larger sitting area with sofa and two chairs, and an stateroom amenities include Entertainment-On-Demand, featuring free high-speed Internet access, unlimited Wi-Fi, movies, music and English language TV stations; climate-controlled air conditioning; and an in-room safe. In the bathroom, enjoy multi-jet showerheads. Private Butler Service, your on board butler offers included pressing of two garments per day, shoe shining, tea and coffee service, booking of on shore activities and excursions all part of the Silver butler service, added extras on Gold Butler service included pre dinning canapes, packing and un-packing service, bath drawing and valet service.

Royal Suite

300 ft² – Violin (Upper) Deck

  • Gold Butler service
  • Exclusive Twin Balcony comprising French Balcony & Outside Balcony
  • Expansive bathroom with a bathtub and separate shower with multi-jet showerheads
  • Enhanced sitting area features a sofa and two chairs
  • Mini-bar fridge
  • Hotel-style white on white, plush bedding and terry bathrobes
  • In room safe, hair dryer, full-length mirror, ample closet space and direct dial telephone
  • Complimentary bottled water replenished daily
  • Flat-screen televisions with local and satellite channels
  • AmaWaterways’ exclusive Infotainment system, including complimentary Internet access, first run Hollywood movies & classics as a large selection of music
  • Individually controlled air-conditioning

Cat P+ & P Staterooms

235 ft² -Violin & Cello (Upper & Middle) Deck

  • Gold Butler service in Cat.P+ staterooms, Silver Butler service in  Cat.P Staterooms
  • Exclusive Twin Balcony comprising French Balcony & Outside Balcony
  • Expansive bathroom with a separate shower with multi-jet showerheads
  • Hotel-style white on white, plush bedding and terry bathrobes
  • In room safe, hair dryer, full-length mirror, ample closet space and direct dial telephone
  • Complimentary bottled water replenished daily
  • Flat-screen televisions with local and satellite channels
  • AmaWaterways’ exclusive Infotainment system, including complimentary Internet access, first run Hollywood movies & classics as a large selection of music
  • Individually controlled air-conditioning

Cat. T+ & T Staterooms

210 ft² – Violin & Cello (Upper & Middle) Deck

  • Silver Butler Service in Cat. T+ Staterooms
  • Exclusive Twin Balcony comprising French Balcony & Outside Balcony
  • Spacious bathrooms with multi-jet showerheads
  • Hotel-style white on white, plush bedding and terry bathrobes
  • In room safe, hair dryer, full-length mirror, ample closet space and direct dial telephone
  • Complimentary bottled water replenished daily
  • Flat-screen televisions with local and satellite channels
  • AmaWaterways’ exclusive Infotainment system, including complimentary Internet access, first run Hollywood movies & classics as a large selection of music
  • Individually controlled air-conditioning

Cat. B+ & C  Staterooms

170 ft² – Violin & Cello (Upper & Middle) Deck

  • Floor to Ceiling French Balcony
  • Spacious bathrooms with multi-jet showerheads
  • Hotel-style white on white, plush bedding and terry bathrobes
  • In room safe, hair dryer, full-length mirror, ample closet space and direct dial telephone
  • Complimentary bottled water replenished daily
  • Flat-screen televisions with local and satellite channels
  • AmaWaterways’ exclusive Infotainment system, including complimentary Internet access, first run Hollywood movies & classics as a large selection of music
  • Individually controlled air-conditioning

Cat. D & E Staterooms

160 ft² – Piano (Lower) Deck

  • Fixed window with river views
  • Bathrooms with multi-jet showerheads
  • Hotel-style white on white, plush bedding and terry bathrobes
  • In room safe, hair dryer, full-length mirror, ample closet space and direct dial telephone
  • Complimentary bottled water replenished daily
  • Flat-screen Televisions with local and satellite channels
  • AmaWaterways’ exclusive Infotainment system, including complimentary Internet access, first run Hollywood movies & classics as a large selection of music
  • Individually controlled air-conditioning

APT in partnership with AmaWaterways,  offer their own unique cruises on had picked 5* ships like the  AmaVenita where APT deliver on exceptional service and offer that added extra associated with the APT brand. From Home to airport transfers by private car *, fully inclusive of trips and enriching Signature experiences and freedom of choice sightseeing, Butler service, room service, complimentary laundry and champagne on arrival in select suites . Savour the flavour’s of Europe with the finest dining daily, your day will begin with a delicious buffet breakfast, lunch offers a wide selection of hot and cold dishes, your evening starts with an exquisite five course a la Carte dinner, if you need it a sumptious afternoon tea is also served daily along with complimentary beverages served at your discretion whilst on board.   *mileage restrictions apply

Onboard Features & Facilities

  • Multiple outdoor decks offering unimpeded panoramic views
  • Sundecks with lounge chairs and retractable roof
  • Varied fine dining venues
  • Gold or Silver Butler service
  • Main Lounge with bar, piano and dance floor
  • Engaging Entertainment, including lectures, music recitals, singers
  • Wine Bar
  • Chef’s table, Al Fresco Dining, Room Service
  • APT Cruise Director and expert local guides
  • Heated pool with swim up bar and whirlpool
  • 24-hour speciality coffee and tea station
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the vessel
  • Fitness Room
  • Massage and Hair Salon*
  • Gift Shop and Fireside Library
  • Glass Elevator
  • Walking track
  • Laundry service*

Accommodation & Amenities

81 Spacious, elegantly appointed staterooms and Suites range in size from 160-300 sq. ft. or indulge even more in one of the 4 suites at 350 sq. ft. Most accommodations have twin balconies, both a French and outside balcony, so you can enjoy the ever-changing scenery however you wish. Suites feature added enhancements, including a larger sitting area with sofa and two chairs, and an stateroom amenities include Entertainment-On-Demand, featuring free high-speed Internet access, unlimited Wi-Fi, movies, music and English language TV stations; climate-controlled air conditioning; and an in-room safe. In the bathroom, enjoy multi-jet showerheads. Private Butler Service, your on board butler offers included pressing of two garments per day, shoe shining, tea and coffee service, booking of on shore activities and excursions all part of the Silver butler service, added extras on Gold Butler service included pre dinning canapes, packing and un-packing service, bath drawing and valet service.

Royal Suite

300 ft² – Violin (Upper) Deck

  • Gold Butler service
  • Exclusive Twin Balcony comprising French Balcony & Outside Balcony
  • Expansive bathroom with a bathtub and separate shower with multi-jet showerheads
  • Enhanced sitting area features a sofa and two chairs
  • Mini-bar fridge
  • Hotel-style white on white, plush bedding and terry bathrobes
  • In room safe, hair dryer, full-length mirror, ample closet space and direct dial telephone
  • Complimentary bottled water replenished daily
  • Flat-screen televisions with local and satellite channels
  • AmaWaterways’ exclusive Infotainment system, including complimentary Internet access, first run Hollywood movies & classics as a large selection of music
  • Individually controlled air-conditioning

Cat P+ & P Staterooms

235 ft² -Violin & Cello (Upper & Middle) Deck

  • Gold Butler service in Cat.P+ staterooms, Silver Butler service in  Cat.P Staterooms
  • Exclusive Twin Balcony comprising French Balcony & Outside Balcony
  • Expansive bathroom with a separate shower with multi-jet showerheads
  • Hotel-style white on white, plush bedding and terry bathrobes
  • In room safe, hair dryer, full-length mirror, ample closet space and direct dial telephone
  • Complimentary bottled water replenished daily
  • Flat-screen televisions with local and satellite channels
  • AmaWaterways’ exclusive Infotainment system, including complimentary Internet access, first run Hollywood movies & classics as a large selection of music
  • Individually controlled air-conditioning

Cat. T+ & T Staterooms

210 ft² – Violin & Cello (Upper & Middle) Deck

  • Silver Butler Service in Cat. T+ Staterooms
  • Exclusive Twin Balcony comprising French Balcony & Outside Balcony
  • Spacious bathrooms with multi-jet showerheads
  • Hotel-style white on white, plush bedding and terry bathrobes
  • In room safe, hair dryer, full-length mirror, ample closet space and direct dial telephone
  • Complimentary bottled water replenished daily
  • Flat-screen televisions with local and satellite channels
  • AmaWaterways’ exclusive Infotainment system, including complimentary Internet access, first run Hollywood movies & classics as a large selection of music
  • Individually controlled air-conditioning

Cat. B+ & C  Staterooms

170 ft² – Violin & Cello (Upper & Middle) Deck

  • Floor to Ceiling French Balcony
  • Spacious bathrooms with multi-jet showerheads
  • Hotel-style white on white, plush bedding and terry bathrobes
  • In room safe, hair dryer, full-length mirror, ample closet space and direct dial telephone
  • Complimentary bottled water replenished daily
  • Flat-screen televisions with local and satellite channels
  • AmaWaterways’ exclusive Infotainment system, including complimentary Internet access, first run Hollywood movies & classics as a large selection of music
  • Individually controlled air-conditioning

Cat. D & Cat. E Staterooms

160 ft² – Piano (Lower) Deck

  • Fixed window with river views
  • Bathrooms with multi-jet showerheads
  • Hotel-style white on white, plush bedding and terry bathrobes
  • In room safe, hair dryer, full-length mirror, ample closet space and direct dial telephone
  • Complimentary bottled water replenished daily
  • Flat-screen Televisions with local and satellite channels
  • AmaWaterways’ exclusive Infotainment system, including complimentary Internet access, first run Hollywood movies & classics as a large selection of music
  • Individually controlled air-conditioning
DepartShipEmbarkFrom  
Apr 26AmareinaAmsterdam£1745SAVE £2000Cabin Upgrades
Lower DeckCat E160 ft², Fixed Windows£1745 Was £3745  
Lower DeckCat D160 ft², Fixed Windows£1845 Was £3845  
Middle DeckCat C170 ft², French Balcony£2245 Was £4245  
Upper DeckCat B+170 ft², French Balcony£2395 Was £4395  
Middle DeckCat T210 ft², Twin Balcony£2495 Was £4495  
Upper DeckCat T+210 ft², Twin Balcony£2595 Was £4595  
Middle DeckCat P235 ft², Twin Balcony£2745 Was £4745  
Upper DeckCat P+235 ft², Twin Balcony£2845 Was £4845  
Upper DeckRoyal Suite300 ft², Twin Balcony£3445 Was £5445  
May 24AmareinaAmsterdam£1745SAVE £2000Cabin Upgrades
Lower DeckCat E160 ft², Fixed Windows£1745 Was £3745  
Lower DeckCat D160 ft², Fixed Windows£1845 Was £3845  
Middle DeckCat C170 ft², French Balcony£2245 Was £4245  
Upper DeckCat B+170 ft², French Balcony£2395 Was £4395  
Middle DeckCat T210 ft², Twin Balcony£2495 Was £4495  
Upper DeckCat T+210 ft², Twin Balcony£2595 Was £4595  
Middle DeckCat P235 ft², Twin Balcony£2745 Was £4745  
Upper DeckCat P+235 ft², Twin Balcony£2845 Was £4845  
Upper DeckRoyal Suite300 ft², Twin Balcony£3445 Was £5445  
Jun 21AmareinaAmsterdam£1745SAVE £2000Cabin Upgrades
Lower DeckCat E160 ft², Fixed Windows£1745 Was £3745  
Lower DeckCat D160 ft², Fixed Windows£1845 Was £3845  
Middle DeckCat C170 ft², French Balcony£2245 Was £4245  
Upper DeckCat B+170 ft², French Balcony£2395 Was £4395  
Middle DeckCat T210 ft², Twin Balcony£2495 Was £4495  
Upper DeckCat T+210 ft², Twin Balcony£2595 Was £4595  
Middle DeckCat P235 ft², Twin Balcony£2745 Was £4745  
Upper DeckCat P+235 ft², Twin Balcony£2845 Was £4845  
Upper DeckRoyal Suite300 ft², Twin Balcony£3445 Was £5445  
Jul 19AmareinaAmsterdam£1745SAVE £2000Cabin Upgrades
Lower DeckCat E160 ft², Fixed Windows£1745 Was £3745  
Lower DeckCat D160 ft², Fixed Windows£1845 Was £3845  
Middle DeckCat C170 ft², French Balcony£2245 Was £4245  
Upper DeckCat B+170 ft², French Balcony£2395 Was £4395  
Middle DeckCat T210 ft², Twin Balcony£2495 Was £4495  
Upper DeckCat T+210 ft², Twin Balcony£2595 Was £4595  
Middle DeckCat P235 ft², Twin Balcony£2745 Was £4745  
Upper DeckCat P+235 ft², Twin Balcony£2845 Was £4845  
Upper DeckRoyal Suite300 ft², Twin Balcony£3445 Was £5445  
Aug 16AmareinaAmsterdam£1845SAVE £2000Cabin Upgrades
Lower DeckCat E160 ft², Fixed Windows£1845 Was £3845  
Lower DeckCat D160 ft², Fixed Windows£1945 Was £3945  
Middle DeckCat C170 ft², French Balcony£2345 Was £4345  
Upper DeckCat B+170 ft², French Balcony£2495 Was £4495  
Middle DeckCat T210 ft², Twin Balcony£2595 Was £4595  
Upper DeckCat T+210 ft², Twin Balcony£2695 Was £4695  
Middle DeckCat P235 ft², Twin Balcony£2845 Was £4845  
Upper DeckCat P+235 ft², Twin Balcony£2945 Was £4945  
Upper DeckRoyal Suite300 ft², Twin Balcony£3545 Was £5545  
Sep 13AmareinaAmsterdam£1845SAVE £2000Cabin Upgrades
Lower DeckCat E160 ft², Fixed Windows£1845 Was £3845  
Lower DeckCat D160 ft², Fixed Windows£1945 Was £3945  
Middle DeckCat C170 ft², French Balcony£2345 Was £4345  
Upper DeckCat B+170 ft², French Balcony£2495 Was £4495  
Middle DeckCat T210 ft², Twin Balcony£2595 Was £4595  
Upper DeckCat T+210 ft², Twin Balcony£2695 Was £4695  
Middle DeckCat P235 ft², Twin Balcony£2845 Was £4845  
Upper DeckCat P+235 ft², Twin Balcony£2945 Was £4945  
Upper DeckRoyal Suite300 ft², Twin Balcony£3545 Was £5545  
Oct 13AmareinaAmsterdam£1695SAVE £2000Cabin Upgrades
Lower DeckCat E160 ft², Fixed Windows£1695 Was £3695  
Lower DeckCat D160 ft², Fixed Windows£1795 Was £3795  
Middle DeckCat C170 ft², French Balcony£2195 Was £4195  
Upper DeckCat B+170 ft², French Balcony£2345 Was £4345  
Middle DeckCat T210 ft², Twin Balcony£2445 Was £4445  
Upper DeckCat T+210 ft², Twin Balcony£2545 Was £4545  
Middle DeckCat P235 ft², Twin Balcony£2695 Was £4695  
Upper DeckCat P+235 ft², Twin Balcony£2795 Was £4795  
Upper DeckRoyal Suite300 ft², Twin Balcony£3395 Was £5395  
Nov 24AmareinaAmsterdam£1495SAVE £1800Cabin Upgrades
Lower DeckCat E160 ft², Fixed Windows£1495 Was £3295  
Lower DeckCat D160 ft², Fixed Windows£1595 Was £3395  
Middle DeckCat C170 ft², French Balcony£1995 Was £3795  
Upper DeckCat B+170 ft², French Balcony£2145 Was £3945  
Middle DeckCat T210 ft², Twin Balcony£2245 Was £4045  
Upper DeckCat T+210 ft², Twin Balcony£2345 Was £4145  
Middle DeckCat P235 ft², Twin Balcony£2495 Was £4295  
Upper DeckCat P+235 ft², Twin Balcony£2595 Was £4395  
Upper DeckRoyal Suite300 ft², Twin Balcony£3195 Was £4995  


Why Choose This Cruise?

APT River Cruises included excursions go beyond the ordinary with small group tours exploring the culture and traditions of the places you visit as well as the main sights.  Real destination enrichment and deeper understanding is already included in the cost of your river cruise. A high standard of cuisine is guaranteed due to their membership of La Chaîne des Rôtisseurs – a prestigious international culinary society.  Relaxed private dining onboard is also available to book during your cruise.

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