Get straight into all the action the Danube has to offer. From quaint German and Austrian villages to grand cities teeming with history and classical music with the likes of Vienna and Budapest, this journey is unmissable.
Now is the time to lock in your 2027 APT River cruise, with savings up to $3,400* per stateroom included.
INCLUDED IN YOUR PACKAGE
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Save up to $3,400* per stateroom
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Earn & redeem points on all travel* with our new loyalty program, World360 Rewards
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1 night say at Le Méridien Grand Hotel Nuremberg or similar before cruise, including transfers
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7 nights on a brand-new luxury river ship
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In-suite dining and beverage service in all suites
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A total of 22 meals and a wide range of onboard beverages
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Experiences in 8 destinations
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Experiences in 8 destinations
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All-inclusive sightseeing experiences
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Transfers, port charges and gratuities
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The services of an expert Cruise Director
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Exclusive – Visit Vienna’s City Palace for a cocktail party and private classical concert
This cruise is available on multiple dates. Talk to your Cruiseabout Consultant to find an APT River cruise that suits your travel needs. Seasonal surcharges may apply.
YOUR ITINERARY
On arrival in Munich, you’ll be met and transferred to Nuremberg.
Stay:
Le Méridien Grand Hotel Nuremberg
This morning, join a guided tour of Nuremberg. After your tour, board your river ship and settle into your suite. This afternoon, cruise along the Main-Danube Canal while indulging in a Bavarian beer, sausage and pretzel tasting on the Daystar Deck. Having taken 32 years to construct, the canal links the North and Black seas.
Stay:
Seven Nights, APT Solara or APT Ostara
Daily:
· Breakfast
· Lunch
· Dinner
Discover Regensburg on your chosen sightseeing activity today.
Freedom of Choice – Explore Regensburg’s World Heritage-Listed City Centre
Set out on a guided tour to explore Regensburg’s atmospheric World Heritage-listed city centre. With a history dating back to the Roman times, this incredible city was the first capital of Bavaria. Your tour will finish with a tasting at Regensburg’s historic sausage kitchen, thought to be one of the oldest working restaurants in the world.
Freedom of Choice – Guided Bike Ride to the Walhalla Memorial
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.
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· Breakfast
· Lunch
· Dinner
Take a guided tour of Salzburg before a Signature Experience.
Signature Experience – Gaisberg Mountain Lunch and ‘Sound of Music’ Show
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.
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· Breakfast
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· Dinner
Visit the spectacular Melk Abbey, one of the world’s most famous monastic sites. Then, it’s up to you how you get to the next port of call. In Dürnstein, perhaps view the ruins of the castle where Richard the Lionheart, the King of England, was imprisoned in 1192.
Freedom of Choice – Cruise Through the Wachau Valley
Enjoy a cruise through the picturesque Wachau Valley to Dürnstein, where you’ll roam its cobblestone lanes at your leisure.
Freedom of Choice – Guided Bike Ride from Melk to Dürnstein
Take a guided bike ride along the Danube River from Melk to Dürnstein and take in the beautiful scenery of Wachau Valley along the way.
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· Breakfast
· Lunch
· Dinner
Arrive in Vienna and set out on a city tour. Take in the Austrian capital’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.
Signature Experience – Cocktail Party and Private Performance at Vienna’s City Palace
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.
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· Breakfast
· Lunch
· Dinner
Head out on your choice of tours, then set sail for Hungary.
Freedom of Choice – Schönbrunn Palace Visit
Delve into royal history as you wander the lavishly furnished rooms and beautiful gardens of the famous Schönbrunn Palace.
Freedom of Choice – Visit Bratislava in Slovakia
Tick another country off your list and journey to Slovakia’s Bratislava, where a mixture of 18th-century rococo design and communist era architecture make this a city of alluring contrasts. See some of the architectural landmarks that were built during the city’s time under communist rule. These include the UFO bridge, Slovak Radio building and Hotel Kyjev.
Freedom of Choice – Vienna Culinary Tour
Immerse yourself in Viennese cuisine on a culinary tour of Vienna’s narrow streets. Visit a traditional cafe, try a classic Viennese sausage, and sample a sweet treat from one of the city’s famous patisseries.
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· Breakfast
· Lunch
· Dinner
Choose your sightseeing option in Budapest today. The afternoon is yours at leisure to further explore. In the evening, join your fellow travellers for a farewell to remember. Enjoy a performance of Hungarian folk music while you indulge in local brandy, as well as artisan meats and cheeses.
Freedom of Choice – City Tour
Set out on a city tour of Budapest and take in its historic monuments, including Heroes’ Square and St. Stephen’s Basilica.
Freedom of Choice – Culinary Tour
Eat your way through Budapest as you embark on a tour of the Great Market Hall. Wander through this large indoor market and discover a variety of sausages, meats, cheeses, fruits and vegetables.
Freedom of Choice – Fisherman’s Bastion
Enjoy a funicular ride up to Castle Hill and take in the sweeping views over the river, then walk to Fisherman’s Bastion, a beautiful historical monument.
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· Breakfast
· Lunch
· Dinner
Your extraordinary European adventure concludes today. Following breakfast, say goodbye and be transferred to the airport.
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YOUR SHIP - The APT Solara
Travel in unparalleled luxury with APT Solara in 2025 – our brand-new river ships that redefine European river cruising. 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. Whether enjoying a cocktail up on the sun deck or retreating to your spacious, light-filled suite, there is so much to discover on board. Six unique dining venues include the elegant main restaurant, an intimate wine cellar, a relaxing conservatory, casual lounge dining, an exclusive aft restaurant highlighting seasonal produce and rooftop alfresco dining. 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. No more than 154 guests are assisted by a dedicated team of 60 crew members. A smaller number of passengers than many other vessels on Europe’s waterways ensures your every need is met and exceeded. Three luxuriously appointed suite categories include Twin Window, Balcony, and our lavish Owner’s Suites. Soak in 360° views from the all-seasons sun deck. Offering rooftop dining, a pool and a lounge area, indulge in a cocktail as you relish the sunset. A host of wellness offerings cater to your health and fitness goals, including an onboard gym, hair stylist and indulgent spa. E-bikes are also available for exploration on shore.
Description
Travel in unparalleled luxury with APT Solara in 2025 – our brand-new river ships that redefine European river cruising. 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. Whether enjoying a cocktail up on the sun deck or retreating to your spacious, light-filled suite, there is so much to discover on board. Six unique dining venues include the elegant main restaurant, an intimate wine cellar, a relaxing conservatory, casual lounge dining, an exclusive aft restaurant highlighting seasonal produce and rooftop alfresco dining. 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. No more than 154 guests are assisted by a dedicated team of 60 crew members. A smaller number of passengers than many other vessels on Europe’s waterways ensures your every need is met and exceeded. Three luxuriously appointed suite categories include Twin Window, Balcony, and our lavish Owner’s Suites. Soak in 360° views from the all-seasons sun deck. Offering rooftop dining, a pool and a lounge area, indulge in a cocktail as you relish the sunset. A host of wellness offerings cater to your health and fitness goals, including an onboard gym, hair stylist and indulgent spa. E-bikes are also available for exploration on shore.
Launched
2024
Length
442
Capacity
154
AVAILABLE STATEROOMS
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Outside from $4,289*
Balcony from $6,139*
Suite
Balcony Suite-[A]
Twin Window Suite-[E]
Twin Window Suite-[EE]
Twin Window Suite-[ET]
Owners Suite-[OS]
Balcony Suite-[P]
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