Cruise into Europe in five-star comfort
Big savings on European river cruises if you book now
NOTHING compares to a river cruise. Meandering into the heart of Europe on a waterway, beyond the reach of roads, is a chance to experience a country and its people from a completely new perspective.
You’ll travel with ease aboard a beautiful floating hotel, unpacking just once and enjoying an ever-unfurling view, as you are gently carried along in elegant and intimate surroundings.
From hilltop castles to sleepy villages and sloping vineyards, there’s so much to see as the journey unfolds.
And it’s not just the view from your stateroom’s floor-to-ceiling window that captivates. Each day you’ll step ashore several times to experience European charm and culture at its best.
INCLUDED EXCURSIONS
GUESTS can discover the medieval quarters of great cities or half-timbered towns independently, borrow a couple of the ship’s bikes, stroll out by night to try local restaurants and bars, or join one of the daily included guided excursions by coach or foot.
So whether you want to catch the latest performance at Vienna Opera House, taste Burgundy’s best Beaujolais wines on a vineyard tour, or admire striking Parliament buildings in Bucharest or Budapest, you are free to experience each destination in the way you choose.
But isn’t river cruising more expensive than a holiday at sea? Not so! Bear in mind that excursions are often included in the price, as well as full-board dining with free-flowing wine or beer at lunch and dinner, internet use, return flights, overseas transfers and tips. So you can save a great deal on cruising extras.
And, what’s more, at this time of year there are fantastic late bargains for 2017 and early booking offers for 2018, making a river cruise very affordable.
Avalon Waterways, for example, is offering amazing savings of up to £M,800 per couple on its remaining 2017 cruises, with a lead-in price of just £1,2M9 on a Charms Of Holland And Belgium cruise.
And APT Touring is offering similar savings of up to £M,600 per couple on its 15-day Magnificent Europe itinerary.
With a range of departure airports and dates, it’s an ideal opportunity for river cruise fans to try a luxurious five-star line, or for those who know and love ocean cruising to sail on Europe’s waterways.