Itinerary
- Day 1
Amsterdam
- Meals
- Dinner (First dinner on board)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (APT Solara or APT Ostara)
Included Activities
- Welcome reception with fellow travelers and APT Cruise Director
- Fresh locally sourced oysters with regional sparkling wine
Optional Activities
- Explore Amsterdam city at your own pace
Landmarks Amsterdam Canal Ring 
- Day 2
Amsterdam to Utrecht
- Accommodation
- Hotel (APT Solara or APT Ostara)
Optional Activities
- Glass-Top Boat Canal Cruise - Glide through Amsterdam's iconic World Heritage-listed canals on a glass-top boat and admire unique architecture
- Cheese Tasting - Visit a local cheese store for a tasting of regional Dutch cheeses including Edam and Gouda
- Guided Bike Ride - Join a guided bike ride through the countryside to Durgerdam village and visit the Street Art Museum
- Keukenhof Gardens in Spring - Explore more than 70 acres of world-renowned gardens with spectacular display of more than seven million flowering bulbs, including colorful tulips (select spring departures only)
Landmarks Amsterdam Canal Ring Durgerdam Street Art Museum Keukenhof Gardens - Day 3
Cruising Germany to Andernach
- Accommodation
- Hotel (APT Solara or APT Ostara)
Included Activities
- Cruise through Germany
- Signature Experience - Namedy Castle tour and gardens with Princess Heide von Hohenzollern
- Cocktail party at Namedy Castle with pianist
Optional Activities
- Spa treatment on board
- Relax on the Daystar Deck
Landmarks Namedy Castle - Day 4
Rüdesheim
- Accommodation
- Hotel (APT Solara or APT Ostara)
Optional Activities
- Gondola Ride - Glide over emerald vineyards of the Rhine Valley and arrive at the Niederwald Monument commemorating the unification of Germany in 1871
- Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum - Tour this unique museum featuring a collection of fascinating automated musical instruments from all stages of history
- Historic Wine Cellar Visit - Visit a historic wine cellar for a tasting of Rhine Valley wines to discover why this region is one of Germany's most well-known wine areas
Landmarks Rhine Valley Niederwald Monument Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum 
- Day 5
Miltenberg
- Accommodation
- Hotel (APT Solara or APT Ostara)
Optional Activities
- Guided Walking Tour and Liqueur Tasting - Explore Miltenberg's remarkably preserved buildings and lively squares, then visit one of Franconia's oldest wine cellars for a tasting of local liqueurs
- Local Monastery Visit - Travel to a monastery overlooking Miltenberg, meet with a Franciscan friar to learn about monastery life, sample homemade sausages, cheese and bread, and enjoy free time to wander the gardens and vineyard
Landmarks Miltenberg Old Town 
- Day 6
Würzburg Region
- Accommodation
- Hotel (APT Solara or APT Ostara)
Optional Activities
- Visit the Würzburg Residence - Stroll through Würzburg to tour the 18th-century palace of the Prince-Bishops featuring intricate tapestries, gilded stucco work and ceiling frescoes by Tiepolo
- Tastes of Franconia - Travel to Volkacher Mainschleife, Franconia's largest wine-growing region, for a guided tour of a famous Franconian whisky distillery, meet the whisky and winemaker, and enjoy a tasting of their creations paired with freshly baked bread from a local bakery
- Explore Rothenburg - Travel to the walled medieval town, wander narrow cobblestone streets and colorful houses, with optional visit to Käthe Wohlfahrt's 'Christmas Village' featuring the world's largest selection of German Christmas decorations
- Hike to Marienberg Fortress - Enjoy a hike to Würzburg's most visible landmark, Marienberg Fortress, an imposing castle overlooking the city with a fascinating history dating back many centuries
Landmarks Würzburg Residence Volkacher Mainschleife Rothenburg ob der Tauber Käthe Wohlfahrt's Christmas Village Marienberg Fortress - Day 7
Bamberg to Main-Danube Canal
- Accommodation
- Hotel (APT Solara or APT Ostara)
Included Activities
- Guided exploration of Bamberg Old Town
- Visit historic churches and buildings
- View town hall on the Regnitz River
Landmarks Bamberg Old Town Bamberg Cathedral Regnitz River 
- Day 8
Departure
