To celebrate the launch of its new Europe River Cruising brochure for 2016, APT is offering a wide range of consumer travel deals.
Combinable with all of APT’s flight deals in 2016 are two new booking offers. Those who book and pay for their European holiday 10 months in advance will receive APT’s Early Payment Discount – a saving of $200 per person on every seven night cruise and $400 per person on every 14 night cruise.
Also new is APT’s Travel with Friends and Save – book to travel on a European river cruise of 15 days or more with five or more of your friends and you’ll each receive $400 per person off your tour price.
Here’s a round-up of some of APT’s latest European River Cruise Deals for travel in 2016.
1. Experience Magnificent Europe with APT and you’ll Fly for Free
APT is offering some exciting new early booking deals on its European River Cruising for 2016. Book now to travel on its 15-day Magnificent Europe river cruises from Amsterdam to Budapest in 2016 and as well as free return flights to Europe, including air taxes of up to $1,100 per person, if you book and pay in full 10 months prior to departure you’ll save an extra $800 per couple on the price of your cruise.
The offer is valid on all category E and D cabins across all 2016 departure dates that include a river cruise of 14 nights.
With the saving the cruise is priced from just $7,395 per person, twin share, and travels through five countries: Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Slovakia and Hungary. Highlights include the three royal jewels in APT’s sightseeing crown; a journey aboard the luxurious Majestic Imperator train, authentic replica of the Imperial Royal train of the Hapsburgs; a private visit to Namedy Castle, including a cocktail reception and lavish royal banquet; and a private musical soiree at Vienna’s newly refurbished City Palace, featuring members of the Mozart Boys’ Choir.
Also included are all meals aboard the cruise; complimentary beverages throughout; room service and butler service in select suites, all sightseeing and entertainment; and transfers, port charges and tipping. There is even a fleet of bicycles on board for guests to use at their leisure.
Offer is valid on all bookings made by 31 July 2015. For full terms and conditions for this offer, please refer to APT’s website aptouring.com.au Offer is subject to availability.
See your local travel agent, call APT on 1300 196 420 or visit aptouring.com.au for more information.
2. Set Sail to Bordeaux With APT and You’ll Fly to France for Free
To celebrate the launch of its new Bordeaux river cruises for 2016, APT is offering the chance to fly to France for free, including air taxes of up to $1,100 per person. The offer is available on all category E and D suites for departures between May and September 2016 on the 17-day Bordeaux, Basque Country and Madrid. Book and pay in full 10 months prior to departure you’ll save an extra $400 per couple on the price of your holiday.
With the saving the journey from Paris to Madrid is priced from $10, 445 per person, twin share, and commences with three nights in Paris, followed by a seven night Bordeaux river cruise, three nights in Bilbao and three night in Madrid.
In Paris guests enjoy a three night luxury city stay at one of the city’s leading hotels with sightseeing at all the iconic landmarks and a special evening at the Moulin Rouge. From Paris, guests travel to Bordeaux by train for their all inclusive luxury river cruise aboard APT’s boutique 74-suite luxury rivership, the MS AmaDolce.
Akin to a floating five star hotel, onboard the ship guests will enjoy facilities including a sun deck with heated whirlpool; a massage, hair and beauty salon; complimentary Wi-Fi; luxurious suites with private en-suites and flat screen TVs featuring complimentary movies; and up to five unique dining options, including the exclusive Chef’s Table Restaurant.
The cruise itself visits Bordeaux, Pauillac, Blaye, Cognac, Libourne, Saint Émilion and Cadillac. Showcasing the beauty of the Garonne and Dordogne rivers, cruise highlights a private dinner at Bordeaux’s Château Pape Clément, enjoyed with perfectly paired wines from the estate’s 13th-century vineyard; and a visit to a family-owned cooperage before a wine tasting in Ludon. Freedom of Choice™ sightseeing options are on offer in three different locations, including in Libourne the choice of a visit to a caviar farm for a tasting or a walking tour of nearby Bergerac.
Then it’s on to Spain’s Basque country for an exploration of the region’s art culture and history before ending your trip with a three night Madrid City Stay, taking in the highlights of the Spanish capital.
Included in the price are 32 meals, complimentary beverages served throughout the cruise, an APT cruise and tour director, all sightseeing, transfers, port charges and tipping.
Offer is valid on all bookings made by 31 July 2015. For full terms and conditions for this offer, please refer to APT’s website aptouring.com.au Offer is subject to availability.
See your local travel agent, call APT on 1300 196 420 or visit aptouring.com.au for more information.
3. Super Solo Savings on Rhine & Moselle Discoveries with APT
APT is offering solo travellers a range of its special early booking SuperDeals across various 2016 European River Cruise departure dates.
For example solo travellers who book any suite aboard the 15-day Rhine & Moselle Discoveries departing in October 2016 will not pay the solo supplement. Furthermore, if you book and pay in full 10 months prior to departure you’ll save an extra $400 on the price of your cruise.
With this deal prices start from just $8095per person. Cruising from the Netherlands, through Belgium and Germany to Switzerland, you’ll enjoy an indulgent Michelin-starred lunch at Château Neercanne; explore the Black Forest or visit Colmar; and visit a local German family for a hosted afternoon tea.
Travelling exclusively with APT guests, the price includes all meals, complimentary beverages served onboard the cruise, all sightseeing; a dedicated APT Cruise Director; and all gratuities, transfers and port charges.
Offer is valid on all bookings made by 31 July 2015. For full terms and conditions for this offer, please refer to APT’s website aptouring.com.au Offer is subject to availability.
See your local travel agent, call APT on 1300 196 420 or visit aptouring.com.au for more information.
4. Delight at the Douro and save with APT
Book an APT 14-day Douro Delights river cruise for 2016 and you will receive free return flights, including taxes of up to $1,100. This offer is available on all category E and D window suites on all May to September departures. In addition, guests who book and pay for their cruise 10 months in advance will receive a further discount of $400 per couple.
Priced from $8,795 per person, twin share, the 14-day trip comprises three night Grand City Stays in Lisbon and Madrid, punctuated by a seven night river cruise aboard the MS AmaVida from Porto to Barca d’Alva.
As well as visiting World Heritage-listed sites in Lisbon and Salamanca, guests will cruise the gorges and beautiful landscapes of the Douro valley, taking in the history and culture of local villages while enjoying indulgent lunches, wine tastings and the chance to sample the infamous local Port along the way. The trip ends with the choice of a Spanish culinary tour, a visit to the Prado museum or the chance to explore Bernabeu soccer stadium, home to the Real Madrid Football Club in Madrid.
The all inclusive cruise features 29 meals, including all meals and beverages aboard the cruise, unique cultural experiences in 14 towns, villages and cities accompanied by expert local guides; excursions and entertainment; and all transfers, port charges and tipping.
Offer is valid on all bookings made by 31 July 2015. For full terms and conditions for this offer, please refer to APT’s website aptouring.com.au Offer is subject to availability.
See your local travel agent, call APT on 1300 196 420 or visit aptouring.com.au for more information.
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