Western Front Explorer

Flights Included*

Members from: $7,915 P.P Twin ShareNon-members from: $7,995 P.P Twin ShareSolo traveller from: $12,846

  • Type

    River Cruising

  • Destination

    United Kingdom & Europe

  • Supplier

    APT

  • Booking Code

    EUWC15

  • Departs

    15 March 2023

    12 April 2024

Why APT?

• Fully inclusive.
• Five-star accommodation.
• All sightseeing included.
• Includes Signature Experiences.
• Freedom of Choice Touring / Dining.


Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Arrive Amsterdam, Embark Ship

    Welcome to Amsterdam. We’ll meet you on arrival and transfer you to your luxurious floating hotel for the next 15 days, where you’ll have time to unpack and get ready for everything that’s about to come.

    Stay: 14 Nights, a Concerto River Ship

    Daily :
    Dinner

  2. Day 2

    Amsterdam

    FREEDOM OF CHOICE™
    Perhaps admire Amsterdam’s canals from a glass-top boat as you glide past 17th-century homes, churches and merchant houses. Otherwise, gourmet lovers will enjoy a culinary journey through Jordaan to visit a fishmonger, bakery and cheese store.

    After your chosen activity, we have left the afternoon free so you can get out and explore more on your own. Tonight, enjoy a gala welcome dinner.

    Daily :
    Breakfast Lunch Dinner

  3. Day 3

    Arnhem

    FREEDOM OF CHOICE™
    In Arnhem, history buffs will love the Airborne Museum, viewing a depiction of the Battle of Arnhem in which the Allied Forces attempted to form a bridgehead on the northern banks of the Rhine river in September 1944. Or discover The Netherlands Open Air Museum, where a number of Dutch houses, farms and windmills have been expertly recreated to appear as they would have centuries ago.

    Once again, select the activity that appeals to you today.

    Daily :
    Breakfast Lunch Dinner

  4. Day 4

    Nijmegen

    FREEDOM OF CHOICE™
    Visit the Kroller-Muller Museum and see its sculptural art collection, including pieces by Claude Monet and Pablo Picasso. Or maybe visit the residence of the last German Emperor Wilheim II, Huis Doorn. After the German defeat in World War I, Wilheim II fled to the neutral Netherlands, where he lived on this estate in the Utrecht province from 1920 to 1941.

    Choose your experience today.

    Daily :
    Breakfast Lunch Dinner

  5. Day 5

    Maastricht

    SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE
    Savour a Michelin-starred lunch at Chateau Neercanne, which commands impressive vistas across the Jeker Valley from its terraces.

    Tour Maastricht, renowned for its maze of tunnel caves, Roman history and historic architecture. Afterwards, enjoy free time.

    Daily :
    Breakfast Lunch Dinner

  6. Day 6

    Antwerp

    Arrive in Antwerp where you can join a culinary walk to sample Belgium’s renowned waffles and chocolate, and taste for yourself why they’re considered the world’s finest.

    Daily: Breakfast Lunch Dinner

  7. Day 7

    Antwerp

    You might like to spend today visiting the Battlefields of Fromelles, including the Flanders Field Museum, Pheasant Wood Cemetery and the VC Corner Australian Cemetery. Alternatively, enjoy a day at leisure to relax and explore Antwerp.

    Daily : Breakfast Lunch Dinner

  8. Day 8

    Ghent

    FREEDOM OF CHOICE™
    Explore the Somme Battlefields, including the 1st and 2nd Australian Division Memorials and the John Monash Centre. Alternatively, enjoy a guided discovery of Ghent, including a canal cruise.

    Today presents two very different sightseeing choices. Afterwards, return to your ship for dinner.

    Daily : Breakfast Lunch Dinner

  9. Day 9

    Ghent, Bruges

    Enjoy a full day to soak up the historic wonders of Bruges, including the Markt Plaza and medieval bell tower.

    Daily : Breakfast Lunch Dinner

  10. Day 10

    Ghent, Ypres

    SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE
    Visit the Passchendaele Memorial Gardens, where each country that participated in the war has planted a small commemorative garden. Here, locals will share stories, music and poetry about World War I.

    Today, visit the Memorial Museum Passchendaele, Tyne Cot Cemetery – the largest Commonwealth War Graves site in the world – and the Polygon Wood battlefield. Later you will experience the Last Post ceremony at the Menin Gate.

    Daily : Breakfast Lunch Dinner

  11. Day 11

    Veere, Delta Works

    Cruise into the Zeeland region, home to one of the world’s most complex modern engineering projects, the Delta Works, an incredible series of flood protection systems that took more than 30 years to complete.

    Daily : Breakfast Lunch Dinner

  12. Day 12

    Willemstad, Dordrecht

    Take a tour of Willemstad. Later, visit Dordrecht for a walking tour and a visit to a traditional windmill.

    Daily : Breakfast Lunch Dinner

  13. Day 13

    Rotterdam

    FREEDOM OF CHOICE™
    Enjoy a guided exploration of The Hague and see the Dutch Parliament building and the Peace Palace. Alternatively, tour Gouda, or stay on board and partake in a fun Dutch language lesson.

    After your morning activity, maybe head off and explore Rotterdam on your own. Later, enjoy dinner on board your luxurious river ship.

    Daily : Breakfast Lunch Dinner

  14. Day 14

    Amsterdam

    Visit the Keukenhof Gardens, encompassing more than 70 acres of renowned gardens and parklands. Relish the chance to admire the spectacular display of bulb flowers in bloom, including colourful tulips.

    Tonight, sit down to the Captain’s farewell dinner.

    Daily : Breakfast Lunch Dinner

  15. Day 15

    Disembark Ship, Depart Amsterdam

    Sadly today, your journey draws to a conclusion. Say your farewells, disembark your ship and be transferred to the airport.

    Daily : Breakfast

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Disclaimer

Flights Included*:
Book by 31 March 2023. Offer valid when booking select itineraries departing year round in 2023 in all cabin categories. Offer includes airfare and taxes up to the value of $2000 per person. Offer is based on wholesale airfares in economy class with an airline of APT’s choosing depending on routing. Flights are available from Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane or Perth. All offers are subject to availability of airline and booking class. Once class is sold out, surcharges apply. A non-refundable deposit of $3,000 per person is due within 7 days of booking.

All Airfare Offers:
Flights must be booked by APT. Should you choose to depart earlier than your scheduled tour/cruise departure, or make variations to airline routings, surcharges may apply. Airline schedules are subject to change without notice and APT is not liable for any additional costs incurred due to airline schedule changes. All air is ticketed upon receipt of the first deposit. Any changes made after ticketing may incur amendment and/or cancellation fees, in some cases, tickets are non-refundable. Air taxes vary for each departure point and routing of airline and are subject to change. Fuel surcharges are subject to change and an additional fuel surcharge may apply. Frequent flyer miles/points may not be awarded on all airfares.

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Offers are available for travellers departing from Australia. All pricing and save amounts are in Australian Dollars. Information correct as at 01 December 22 but may fluctuate due to changes in surcharges, taxes or currency. A strictly limited number of offers are available on selected itineraries and departure dates in selected suites/staterooms/cabins/room categories. Offers are subject to availability, not combinable unless specified, available on new bookings only and may be withdrawn at any time. Your booking contract is with Australian Pacific Touring Pty Ltd (APT), and incorporates all of the following terms and conditions. APT recommends that you read and understand your contract, and ask APT or your travel agent if you require any clarification.