Magnificent Europe: A Festive Journey

Pricing is based on departure date: 15 December 2027

Magnificent Europe

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 Budapest, Vienna and Amsterdam to quaint riverside towns, you’ll discover the icons and hidden gems of this spectacular region.

Highlights and Inclusions

Discover the inclusions provided on your all-inclusive tour, ensuring a stress-free journey where every detail is taken care of.

• 14 nights on a brand-new luxury river ship
• Experiences in 14 destinations
• In-suite dining and beverage service in all suites
• All-inclusive sightseeing experiences
• Transfers, port charges and gratuities
• A total of 41 meals and a wide range of onboard beverages
• The services of an expert Cruise Director
• Exclusive – Visit Vienna’s City Palace for a cocktail party and private classical concert.

Signature Experiences

Namedy Castle

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 during this exclusive Signature Experience, you'll attend a morning tea, where a pianist sets the mood.

Cocktail Party and Private Performance at Vienna's City Palace

Head to the princely family of Liechtenstein's City Palace in the heart of the Austrian capital of Vienna, where we have arranged an exclusive cocktail party and private recital, just for you. During this extraordinary Signature Experience, a full orchestra will perform classical masterpieces by Mozart and Strauss. You will also be enchanted by an operatic recital.

Gaisberg Mountain Lunch and 'The Sound of Music' Show

On this incredible Signature Experience in Austria, be welcomed by a Jagdhornbläser – 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'.

Detailed Itinerary:

Budapest

Set out on a city tour, a culinary tour of the Great Market Hall, or board a funicular to Castle Hill before a walk to Fisherman's Bastion.

Vienna

Choose to visit Schönbrunn Palace, embark on a culinary tour of Vienna's narrow streets, or travel to Bratislava in Slovakia. After dinner, head to Vienna’s City Palace for an exclusive cocktail party and private recital.

Dürnstein, Melk

Explore the beautiful town of Dürnstein. Then, choose to cruise or travel on a guided bike ride through the Wachau Valley to Melk. Later, visit Melk Abbey.

Linz, Salzburg, Passau

Take a guided tour of Salzburg before being welcomed by a Jagdhornbläser into a traditional restaurant on the Gaisberg mountain. Enjoy a welcome drink before savouring a delicious lunch, followed by a show featuring songs from The Sound of Music.

Regensburg

Set out on a guided tour of Regensburg's World Heritage listed city centre and enjoy a tasting at the city's historic sausage kitchen. Alternatively, take a guided bike ride to the Walhalla memorial.

Nuremberg

Choose to tour Nuremberg's WWII sights or medieval architecture. Then, continue cruising on the Main-Danube Canal while indulging in a Bavarian beer, sausage and pretzel tasting on the Daystar Deck.

Bamberg

Relax on board as you cruise to Bamberg. On arrival, explore Bamberg's World Heritage-listed Old Town with an expert local guide. 

Würzburg

Enjoy a range of sightseeing options today. Perhaps visit the Würzburg Residence or explore medieval Rothenburg. Alternatively, hike to the Marienberg Fortress or delight in a tour and tasting at a Franconian winery and whisky distillery. 

Miltenberg

Step ashore in Miltenberg today and set out on your preferred sightseeing activity. Enjoy a guided walking tour and liqueur tasting, or visit a local monastery.

Rüdesheim

Dock in Rüdesheim, where you'll choose from a gondola ride, a visit to Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum, or a wine tasting. This afternoon, you’ll approach what is known as the most beautiful stretch of the Rhine River. 

Andernach

On an exclusive visit to Namedy Castle, go beyond the gates and wander about the rooms and grounds. Here, you'll enjoy a morning tea where a pianist sets the mood.

Amsterdam

Choose to embark on a glass-top boat canal cruise or take a culinary walking tour. Alternatively, join a guided bike ride to Durgerdam before a trip to the Street Art Museum. On select spring departures, you also have the option to visit Keukenhof Gardens. Tonight, savour fresh locally sourced oysters with regional sparkling wine.

Your Ship: Solara

With a host of alluring features, our brand-new, ultra-modern river ships, APT Solara and APT Ostara, offer unmatched opulence and style when travelling along the Rhine, Main and Danube Rivers.

Crafted in Melbourne by the globally acclaimed Hecker Guthrie design team, our brand-new vessels seamlessly blend contemporary elegance with timeless allure, drawing inspiration from Europe's waterways, seasons, and locales.

Our ships utilise the most advanced and environmentally friendly technology currently available, which has earned us Green Award ‘Gold’ status. We champion eco-conscious best practices with no single-use plastics, and menus that minimise food waste.

Budapest, Vienna, Vienna, Durnstein, Linz, Regensburg, Nuremberg, Bamberg, Wurzburg, Miltenberg, Rudesheim, Andernach, Amsterdam.

All fares are displayed in AUD, and pricing is per person based on twin share occupancy unless stated otherwise. Although all due care is taken to keep information as up-to-date as possible, pricing and availability are subject to change without notice: due to varying timing schedules of supplier automated update processes; currency fluctuations; fuel surcharges or government tax & fee changes and may not be guaranteed until paid in full. Gratuities may be an additional onboard charge depending on particular cruise line selected. Please ask your cruise consultant for any clarification of Terms & Conditions.