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Western Front Explorer
Explore the Western Front on this 15-day getaway, round trip from Amsterdam. Make the most of the range of on-board and off-board activities arranged by your Expert Cruise Director.
Embark on a jam-packed itinerary, filled to the brim with the culturally significant, guest favourites and exclusive Signature Experiences.
Recline in some of the largest suites on Europe’s rivers, featuring APT River Cruises exclusive twin balcony concept, a host of luxurious amenities and stellar customer services.
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Cruise Line: APT Touring -
Ship: MS AmaReina + 2 more -
Duration: 14 Nights
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Departure: March
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Western Front Explorer Cruise Itinerary
A spectacular itinerary guides you through this Amsterdam round trip. Enjoy tulips, bakeries, museums, famous artworks and much more on this 15-day adventure down the Rhine. Complete with unique Signature Experiences offered exclusively to APT guests.
Day 1
Amsterdam (EMBARK)
Fly to Amsterdam to embark your luxury vessel – home for the next 15 days.
Day 2
Amsterdam
Choose between admiring Amsterdam’s canals from a glass-top boat or enjoying a culinary journey through Jordaan to visit a fishmonger, bakery and cheese store.
Day 3
Arnhem
Explore the Airborne Museum to view a depiction of the battle of Arneim or discover Arnhem on a guided tour to the Sabelspoort, Mandela bridge and Eusebius Church. You may take part in the Eusebius Experience to view Arnhem from a glass balcony 60 metres in the air.
Day 4
Nijmegen
Visit the Kroller-Muller Museum to see pieces from Monet and Picasso or visit the residence of the last German Emperor Wilheim II, Huis Doorn.
Day 5
Maastricht
Tour Maastricht, renowned for its maze of tunnel caves. Today’s Signature Experience takes you to Chateau Neercanne for lunch.
Day 6
Antwerp
Spend today visiting the Battlefields of Fromelles – including the Flanders Field Museum, Pheasant Wood Cemetery and the VC Corner Australian Cemetery.
Day 7
Antwerp
Embark on a culinary walk to sample Belgium renowned waffles and chocolate.
Day 8
Ypres
Your Signature Experience will bring you to the Passchendaele Memorial Gardens, where locals will share stories, music and poetry about World War I. Visit the Memorial Museum Passchendaele, Tyne Cot Cemetery and Polygon Wood battlefield. Later, you’ll have the option to experience the Last Post ceremony at the Menin Gate.
Day 9
Ghent
View the Somme Battlefields, including the 1st and 2nd Australian Division Memorials and John Monash Centre at Villers-Bretonneux. Otherwise, embark on a guided discovery of Ghent – canal cruise included.
Day 10
Ghent / Bruges
Enjoy a full day at leisure to explore on your own terms.
Day 11
Veere / Delta Works
Today, you’ll learn about one of the most complex modern engineering projects; the Delta Works.
Day 12
Willemstad / Kinderdijk
Tour Willemstad. After lunch, continue to the UNESCO-designated Kinderdijk.
Day 13
Rotterdam
Either explore The Hague and visit the Dutch Parliament building and Peace Palace or embark on a tour of Gouda.
Day 14
Amsterdam
Wake up early to witness a special Anzac Day commemorative service, conducted on your ship’s Sun Deck. Later, pay a visit to the Keukenhof Gardens.
Day 15
Amsterdam (DEPART)
Disembark your ship and begin your journey home.
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Departure:
March
VISITING: Amsterdam (EMBARK) Amsterdam Arnhem Nijmegen Maastricht Antwerp Ypres Ghent Ghent / Bruges Veere / Delta Works Willemstad / Kinderdijk Rotterdam Amsterdam (DEPART)
FROM PER PERSON*
£
5,395
APT Touring Departure:
Mar to Dec
VISITING: Budapest (EMBARK) Budapest Vienna Dürnstein / Melk Linz / Salzburg / Passau Regensburg Nuremberg Bamberg Würzburg Miltenberg Rudesheim / Andernach Andernach Amsterdam Amsterdam (DISEMBARK)
FROM PER PERSON*
£
4,795
APT Touring Departure:
May to
Dec
VISITING: Amsterdam (EMBARK) Amsterdam Cologne / Bruhl Rüdesheim / Rhine Gorge Miltenberg Würzburg Bamberg Munich / Nuremberg (EMBARK)
FROM PER PERSON*
£
1,645
APT Touring Departure:
May to
Dec
VISITING: Amsterdam (DISEMBARK) Amsterdam Andernach Rhine Gorge / Rüdesheim Miltenberg Würzburg Bamberg Nuremberg (DISEMBARK)
FROM PER PERSON*
£
2,595
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Western Front Explorer FAQ
What kind of view will I get from my room?
APT’s exclusive Twin Balcony concept features across many of the suites from our Concerto River Ships – allowing guests a unique vantage point over the ever-changing scenery outside.
What are Signature Experiences?
Once-in-a-lifetime opportunities offered exclusively to APT guests – they’re included in your itinerary.
How many Signature Experiences are available?
For this cruise, there are two Signature Experiences for guests to enjoy.
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