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The Wachau is the landscape in and around the Danube valley between Melk and Krems an der Donau in Lower Austria, about 80 kilometers west of the federal capital Vienna. In 2000 it was added to the list of UNESCO World Cultural and Natural Heritage as the Wachau cultural landscape with the Melk and Göttweig monasteries and the old town of Krems.

Discover Europe with APT in 2025

Explore Europe by river, land, rail and sea in 2025 with APT

Cruise along the Rhine, Main and Danube Rivers aboard our brand-new fleet of luxury river ships, launching in 2025. Designed with the discerning traveller in mind, the APT Solara and APT Ostara elevate river cruising like never before. Seven world-class dining venues offer the most choice among European river ships. With interiors designed by the Australian award-winning Hecker Guthrie team, enjoy lavish amenities, panoramic views and an array of wellness spaces.

Taking fine dining to epic new heights, a state-of-the-art hydraulics system raises the The Grüner Bar & Dining from Deck 3 to the upper Sun Deck, affording the restaurant unrivalled 360-degree views.

With 14 nights aboard the luxurious APT Solara or APT Ostara, the ever-popular 15-day Magnificent Europe tour is just one of the many itineraries to showcase APT's brand-new fleet of luxury river ships in 2025. This holiday takes you to majestic cities rich in history, such as Amsterdam, Nuremberg, Vienna and Budapest, as well as riverside villages full of charm and character. Experience a private concert at Vienna's City Palace, an exclusive 'Sound of Music' show in Salzburg, and a private visit to Namedy Castle.

Explore the wonders of Portugal’s Douro Valley aboard APT’s brand-new luxury river ship, the MS Estrela. Offering unparalleled comfort and style, the sophisticated vessel was purpose-built for the Douro River.

Enjoy seven nights on the MS Estrela on the 14-day Douro Delights with Madrid & Lisbon tour. Relish a traditional lunch and tasting with views over the Douro River and Régua at Quinta da Pacheca, and visit Palácio da Bolsa for a cocktail reception.

In the Mediterranean and Northern Europe, APT has partnered with ultra-luxury ocean cruise line, Seabourn, to revolutionise the cruising experience.

Immerse yourself in the dazzling wonder of the Mediterranean aboard the ultra-luxurious Seabourn Encore and Seabourn Ovation. Savour exquisite cuisine with seven world-class onboard dining venues to choose from, all-inclusive premium beverages, and exclusive APT small group onshore experiences unavailable to other Seabourn guests.

On the 13-day Mediterranean Treasures with Barcelona tour, glide along the mesmerising coastlines of Italy, Malta, France and Spain aboard the ultra-luxurious Seabourn Ovation. Join the owner of a family-run vineyard near Saint Tropez for a behind-the-scenes tour and cellar room tasting, among many other highlights.

Experience ultra-luxury Arctic cruising to the world’s most remote wildernesses aboard the Seabourn Venture, which boasts all veranda, all ocean-front suites, seven world-class dining venues, two custom-built submarines, 24 Zodiac boats, and a 24-person expert Expedition Team.

Absorb phenomenal scenery and delve into ancient culture aboard the Seabourn Venture on the 11-day Iceland, Faroe Islands & Scotland tour, an exclusive one-off departure. Join Sir Peter Cosgrove, Australia’s 26th Governor-General, for onboard lectures and hosted dinners.

That’s just the tip of the iceberg, with many more tours across a broad variety of travel styles available for every type of traveller.

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Europe tours to explore in 2025

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