Magnificent Europe

4.8/5 Based on 59 Reviews No Booking FeesDedicated Travel Advisor
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 Trip Length
15 Days
 Trip Starts
Amsterdam
 Trip Finishes
Budapest
15 Day Magnificent Europe Itinerary (APT)
Countries Explored: Holland, Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary
Cruise Line
APT
Ship
Departures
Passengers
154
Crew
60
Launched
2025
Cruise Code
EUMC15

Overview

Read 59 reviews and enjoy exclusive savings on APT's 15 Day Magnificent Europe. Explore the rivers of Europe aboard a luxury river cruise. Enjoy all-inclusive cruising and personalized service while exploring Franconian Vineyards, Nuremberg and quaint towns along the way.

Itinerary

Welcome to Amsterdam. We'll meet you on arrival and transfer you to your ship. Stay 14 Nights: APT Solara or APT Ostara (D)

Spend today on your preferred activity. Tonight, enjoy a gala welcome dinner. (B/L/D)

Freedom of Choice:
  • Perhaps cruise the canals on a glass-top boat or visit Zaanse Schans – known for its windmills and specialty produce.

This morning will be spent cruising through Germany. Disembark in Andernach and enjoy a Signature Experience here. (B/L/D)

Signature Experiences:
  • On a visit to Namedy Castle, wander about the rooms and grounds, then enjoy a cocktail party where a pianist sets the mood.

Cruise through the Rhine Gorge to Rudesheim and set out on your chosen activity. (B/L/D)

Freedom of Choice:
  • You might like to take a gondola ride or visit Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum. Alternatively, visit a historic wine cellar for a tasting of Rhine Valley wines.

Step ashore in Miltenberg and set out on a guided exploration before time at leisure. (B/L/D)

Your day unfolds on your terms thanks to a choice of activities today. (B/L/D)

Freedom of Choice:
  • Seize the day and walk to the 18th-century Wurzburg Residence. Alternatively, perhaps travel to Rothenburg, or join a hike to Marienberg Fortress.

Sail to Bamberg, where you'll join a guided exploration with a local expert. (B/L/D)

This morning gives you the chance to choose your sightseeing activity. This afternoon, continue cruising on the Main-Danube Canal. Having taken 32 years to construct, the canal links the North and Black seas. (B/L/D)

Freedom of Choice:
  • Perhaps journey through Nuremberg's World War II sites. Or join a tour focused on Nuremberg's medieval history.

Discover Regensburg on your choice of activities today. (B/L/D)

Freedom of Choice:
  • In Regensburg, 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. 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.

Take a guided tour of Salzburg before a Signature Experience. (B/L/D)

Signature Experiences:
  • 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 ‘Sound of Music' show.

Visit the statuary-adorned Melk Abbey. Then, it's up to you how you get to the next port of call. In Durnstein, perhaps join a hike to the medieval castle ruins. (B/L/D)

Freedom of Choice:
  • Cruise through the Wachau Valley to Durnstein, where you'll roam its cobblestoned lanes at your leisure. Or perhaps take a guided bike ride along the river from Melk to Durnstein.

Arrive in Vienna and set out on a city tour. Take in the city's many landmarks along the Ringstrasse, as well as St Stephen's Cathedral. Enjoy an afternoon at leisure to explore. This evening is set aside for your magical Signature Experience. (B/L/D)

Signature Experiences:
  • 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. You will also be enchanted by an operatic recital and a performance by some members of the Mozart Boys' Choir.

Head out on your choice of tours, then set sail for Hungary. This evening, enjoy a Captain's farewell dinner. (B/L/D)

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.

Choose your sightseeing option in Budapest today. The afternoon is yours at leisure to further explore. (B/L/D)

Freedom of Choice:
  • Enjoy a city tour of Budapest taking in its historic monuments, including Heroes' Square and St Stephen's Cathedral. Alternatively, board a funicular to Castle Hill, then walk to Fisherman's Bastion.

Sadly, the time has come to say goodbye and be transferred to the airport. (B)

Trip Reviews (59) View All Most Recent 'Magnificent Europe' Reviews

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15 Day Magnificent Europe river cruise 3 , VIC, Australia, Nov 2023
Would definitely book again through Global Journeys. The river cruise was good but not quite what we thought it would be. Most day trips were only 2 - 3 hours in length. Fellow passengers were enjoyable company and the entertainment, Tori & Dave, were excellent. Maybe we are too young to be going on river cruises!!
Magnificent Europe 3 , NSW, Australia, Oct 2023
The cruise itself was excellent, but wish that we had been informed that it was the rainy season. At least 3 day tours were spoiled by constant rain. The fellow travellers were great company, mostly from Australia, like us. The cabins were a little small. Had we known that you could upsize, we would have done so, but we were not told beforehand. The ...read more food was excellent, staff excellent and cruise director excellent.

The main drawback was the lengthy flight home. We left Wednesday 8th November 11 am, endured 3 lengthy unpleasant flights with Singapore Airlines to arrive in Sydney 10th November 10 am. We had upgraded to Premium economy, but there was very little difference between this and Economy. The Singapore staff were unpleasant and at times very rude. The plane was old and in need of repair/upgrade. The seats were uncomfortable and worn. There was water leakage from above on occasion. The food was not good quality. On the middle trip home of 13 hours, Joy fell asleep and missed 2 meals. When she awoke and asked for a cup of tea, having not drunk anything in 10 hours, she was told NO!!!!!!!!! When Joy later got up to go to toilet, she was told to sit down, even though 2 other people were lined up at toilet. On 2 of the flights we were in the same seats, which were opposite a large double cupboard, which was constantly being opened and slammed shut by the staff as they shuffled paraphernalia backwards and forwards with constant noise and disturbance. We would never travel with Singapore Airlines again.

APT tour was excellent. Overall rating on Tour was excellent. Overall rating on flights was TERRIBLE.
A little disappointed... 4 , WA, Australia, Aug 2023
Overall the cruise was fabulous. We were a little disappointed with the conclusion of our trip. Engine problems along with a public holiday meant that we were not given sufficient time in Budapest.
Wonderful river cruise 2 , QLD, Australia, Apr 2023
So many wonderful things about this cruise. Everything is organised for you. The meals are great and the drinks are free flowing. The staff are so helpful and nothing is too much trouble for them. Some fantastic sights that you stop and see along the way. Highly recommend this to anyone young or old.
Sit back, relax and enjoy the view 4 , VIC, Australia, Nov 2022
We have done this trip previously, although in April. This time we went in November. Although the autumn colours were beautiful it was very cold most days (around 5 degrees during the day). As this was the last trip of the season we found many of the freedom of choice activities were limited and in many cases were only limited to a city walk. We were ...read more really looking forward to riding the e-bikes on a couple of occasions but were told once we boarded that they stop that by the end of October. Very disappointed! We did find we were sitting around a lot on the ship and once we did stop at each port we were time limited. Maybe more day-time activities whilst on board too would have been better. On the whole we enjoyed our time away and couldn't fault the food and staff and their attention to detail.
Long awaited river cruise from Amsterdam to Budapest 5 , NSW, Australia, Aug 2022
A very enjoyable trip dispite the low river levels and the need to change ships. The scenery and Signature experiences were wonderful and well organised. Great mix of fellow passengers and everyone looked out for each other. Found the food choices a little disappointing. Presented lovely, but found it largely very bland and not a lot of variety. ...read more Fellow passengers who had done the trip before expressed the view that it was not up to the standard of their original trip and I think there was a general view that standards had slipped. Perhaps that was a result of COVID affecting the staffing levels or general cost cutting. Would like to see a wider range of wines and food selections, but overall we had a great time. Hannah at Global Journeys was as always, helpful, timely and obliging.
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Deck Plans

 
Category E
Twin Window Suite
 
Category ET
Twin Window Suite
Deck 1
 
Category A
Balcony Suite
Deck 2
 
Category P
Balcony Suite
 
Category OS
Owner's Suite
Deck 3
Sun Deck (Deck 4)

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Twin Window Suite - Double Bed (Category E)

Warm, rustic tones and wooden accents combine with earthy linens to evoke a sense of coziness and calm in APT's charming Twin Window 161 sq. ft. (15 sqm) suites.

Please Note: These suites have a fixed double bed.

Twin Window Suite - Twin Beds (Category ET)

Warm, rustic tones and wooden accents combine with earthy linens to evoke a sense of coziness and calm in APT's charming Twin Window 161 sq. ft. (15 sqm) suites.

Please Note: These suites have fixed twin beds.

Balcony Suite (Category A)

APT's opulent (183 sq.ft/17 sqm) Balcony Suites on Deck 2 feature electric floor-to-ceiling slide down windows that open with ease to a French balcony, offering ample fresh air and light-filled interiors.

Balcony Suite (Category P)

Our opulent Balcony Suites feature electric floor-to-ceiling slid-down windows that open with ease to a French balcony, offering ample fresh air and light-filled interiors.

Guests staying in Category P Balcony Suites will also benefit from a complimentary laundry service.

Owners Suite (Category OS)

APT's most lavish suites feature spacious interiors and a large outdoor balcony. Panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows bathe the suite with sunlight and allow you to take in sweeping views of incredible riverside scenery.

A separate sitting area beckons for private in-suite dining. Guests staying in our Owner's Suites will also benefit from a complimentary laundry and pressing service, along with a complimentary spa treatment.

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APT Europe (2025)

No matter how many times you’ve been, there’s always something new to discover in APT’s Europe. Whether you want to cruise the rivers, glide through landscapes by rail or coach, or get deeply immersed in art, culture, food and history in any number of amazing cities, APT is for you.

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