The Romantic Seine With APT

Eight-Day Tour: Paris - Vernon - Giverny - Rouen - Pays d’Auge - Les Andelys - Conflans - Paris

Departs: August 2, 2013  Priced: from £2,395

The Seine has been an important waterway since Roman times, with a place at the heart of the histories of French cities such as Paris, Rouen and Le Havre. With APT River Cruises eight-day ‘The Romantic Seine’ Platinum River Cruise, guests can experience the beauty of this gently flowing river in luxury, whilst taking the opportunity to explore some of the history along the way.  

The route is new for 2013 and highlights include the opportunities to see first-hand how the gardens at Giverny inspired Monet, to be moved by the atmosphere of Rouen where Joan of Arc was martyred, to travel The Cider Route stopping at a Calvados distillery, and to absorb the beauty of the riverside town of Les Andelys with its ruins at Chateau Gaillard. Starting and finishing in the heart of Paris, this river cruise takes in some of the most beautiful sights in France.

As with all APT Platinum Cruises, guests have the ‘Freedom of Choice’ promise, allowing them to tailor the cruise to suit them and enabling all passengers to indulge their own individual sightseeing interests, at no extra cost. Passengers will also find the on-board experience is just as rewarding as the off-shore activities.   

APT has been meeting the high standards of guests for 85 years and this is reflected in the attention to detail. All passengers on ‘The Romantic Seine’ Cruise can expect luxury accommodation, delicious meals, complimentary beverages, experienced tour staff and guides, sightseeing and excursions at no additional cost.

For bookings, follow this link to The Cruise Line, the UK's luxury river-cruising specialists. 

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APT River Crusies new Brochure

By guest blogger Steve Newman

As part of APT’s trademark world-class touring collection, they are proud to launch their new 2011 Boutique River Cruise brochure featuring a selection of 19 incredible cruises in Europe, Russia and Egypt and - new for 2011 - Vietnam. APT is also pleased to introduce three distinct touring styles – Premier Plus, Premier and Affordable – so they have just the river cruising holiday to suit every taste and budget.

From cruising the mighty Danube and Rhine Rivers visiting highlights such as Amsterdam, Vienna and Budapest; the impressive Volga that winds between the cities of St Petersburg and Moscow; the majestic Nile, where you’ll enjoy your own Egyptian adventure; to the mystery, beauty and intrigue of the Mekong in Vietnam and Cambodia – there really is no better time to experience an APT boutique river cruise.

The company are excited to introduce the beautiful region of Vietnam & Cambodia to ther clients. With four tours ranging from nine to 21 days and all including land touring and a seven-night Mekong river cruise, they believe they have a tour to cater to every taste.

And, with APT, there are no hidden extras as all of their cruises are fully inclusive and include return flights from a selection of UK airports; return airport to ship/hotel transfers; all meals as per itinerary with local wines, beer and soft drinks included on all cruises; a full range of small group sightseeing excursions; tipping and port charges.

APT’s lead-in prices for 2011:

Premier Plus Cruising: 15-day Magnificent Europe cruise sailing from Amsterdam to Budapest (also operates in reverse direction) starts from £3375 per person

Premier Cruising: 8-day Tulip Time cruise sailing from and returning to Amsterdam and their 8-day Christmas Time cruise sailing from Nuremberg to Budapest (also operates in reverse direction) both start from £1745 per person

Russia Premier Cruising: 12-day Russian Waterways cruise sailing from Moscow to St Petersburg (also operates in reverse direction) starts from £2765 per person

Egypt Premier Cruising & Land Tour: 10-day Majesty of Egypt cruise departing from and returning to Cairo including a 4 night cruise starts from £2620 per person

Vietnam Premier Cruising & Land Tour: 13-day Angkor, Mekong & Ho Chi Minh City tour travelling from Siem Reap in Cambodia to Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam, including a 7-night Mekong cruise (also operates in reverse direction) starts from £3405 per person

There are also special Early Bird savings of up to £930 per couple for all bookings received by 31 December 2010.

(Saving shown is based on a saving of £465 per person when booking an Owner’s Suite on 22-day Rivers of the Emperor cruise. Prices shown above include the appropriate Early Bird Discount)

For more information, log on to APT River cruises or visit the river cruise specialists of The Cruise Line Ltd or call them on 0800 008 6677.

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