Emerald Ireland with Magnificent Europe
Small Group Tour
Emerald Ireland with Magnificent Europe
Emerald Ireland with Magnificent Europe
Ireland’s beauty shines from the Giant’s Causeway to the Slieve League Cliffs. Explore the Titanic’s history and attend an exclusive Celtic music concert, among many other highlights. Then, cruise from Amsterdam to Budapest on a 14-night river cruise.
Itinerary
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Trip Inclusions
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Tour Highlights
These exclusive or unique experiences are thoughtfully curated to take you on an inspiring journey beneath the surface of local history, culture and traditions. What's more, these once-in-a-lifetime moments are often not available to a regular traveller. The following highlights are just a taste of what we have prepared, especially for you.
Exclusive Celtic Music Experience
Delight in an exclusive Celtic music experience at the Killarney School of Music, which will transport you into Ireland’s vibrant musical heritage. During this unforgettable Signature Experience, watch in awe at the extraordinary instrumental and vocal performances that capture the essence of Irish musical tradition. The traditional Irish dances will add another dimension to this cultural celebration.
Namedy Castle
Princess Heide von Hohenzollern graciously welcomes APT guests into her home, Namedy Castle, a royal escape set near the Rhine River in Germany. After wandering through the castle and its manicured gardens during this exclusive Signature Experience, you’ll attend a cocktail party, where a pianist sets the mood.
Gaisberg Mountain Lunch and ‘The Sound of Music’ Show
On this incredible Signature Experience in Austria, be welcomed by a Jagdhornbläser – a hunting horn blower – into a rustic, traditional restaurant on the Gaisberg mountain overlooking Salzburg. Enjoy a welcome drink as you soak in the scenery before savouring a delicious lunch, followed by a show featuring music from the classic film, ‘The Sound of Music’.
Cocktail Party and Private Performance at Vienna’s City Palace
Head to the princely family of Liechtenstein’s City Palace in the heart of the Austrian capital of Vienna, where we have arranged an exclusive cocktail party and private recital, just for you. During this extraordinary Signature Experience, a full orchestra will perform classical masterpieces by Mozart and Strauss. You will also be enchanted by an operatic recital.
Gin Tasting
Journey into the heart of rural Ireland and visit The Shed Distillery in Drumshanbo. Gain an insight into how gin is made, including the distillery’s unique Drumshanbo Gunpowder Irish Gin, and enjoy a tasting.
Irish National Stud and Gardens
On a fascinating Signature Experience, take a private tour of the Irish National Stud and Gardens, Ireland's only stud farm open to the public. Learn about thoroughbred breeding, see foals, mares and stallions, and enjoy the award-winning Irish Racehorse Experience. Delight in an exclusive Private Stallion Parade, then stroll through the serene Japanese Gardens before a relaxing lunch at the cafe.
What's On Board
With a host of alluring features, our brand-new, ultra-modern river ships, APT Solara and APT Ostara, offer unmatched opulence and style when travelling along the Rhine, Main and Danube Rivers. Whether enjoying a cocktail up on the Sun Deck or retreating to your spacious, light-filled suite, there is so much to discover on board.
Crafted in Melbourne by the globally acclaimed Hecker Guthrie design team, our brand-new vessels seamlessly blend contemporary elegance with timeless allure, drawing inspiration from Europe's waterways, seasons, and locales.
Our ships utilise the most advanced and environmentally friendly technology currently available, which has earned us Green Award ‘Gold’ status. We champion eco-conscious best practices with no single-use plastics, and menus that minimise food waste.
A high crew-to-guest ratio offers impeccable onboard service and all suite categories feature indulgent in-suite dining. Your ship will have a dedicated Cruise Director on board, superb entertainment and a wellness host.
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Itinerary, inclusions and pricing are subject to change
Prices are for land and cruise only. Flights not included unless specified