Styles of TouringIt's your holiday, and we think you should spend it the way you want.
That's why we offer a range of different touring styles Escorted Touring, Independent Touring, Regional Mini Stays, Small Group Adventures and Day Tours. Whatever makes your perfect holiday, you'll find it with APT.
New for 2008 Flight Inclusive ToursNew for 2008 APT have a selection of Flight Inclusive tours to Australia and New Zealand using scheduled flights with Qantas and Emirates. One tour is designed for first time travellers wishing to experience the highlights that each country has to offer, while the other is perfect for anyone with the icons, as well as lesser known destinations, on their list. High quality hotels and daily breakfast is included and other selected meals, which showcase the indigenous dining scene. Sightseeing excursions with your fellow travellers are provided by our expert local guides, but more leisure time has been incorporated to allowing you to see the country in hand 'your way'. The pace is relaxed with two, three or fours night stays in most locations allowing you to really get under the skin of your chosen destination.
New Flight Inclusive Tours to China and South AmericaHot off the press are our new flight inclusive itineraries for China and South America. Enjoy hassle free travel to these, often hard to navigate countries and sample their true highlights. To enrich your appreciation of these fascinating destinations we have also incorporated a cruising experience, a relaxing way to absorb sights and sounds of the surrounding scenery. You will stay in hand picked hotels and many meals are included in the prices, as are your flights, transfers and sightseeing. You will also enjoy the services of an APT Tour Escort.
Our new FLIGHT INCLUSIVE ESSENTIAL NEW ZEALAND tour is perfect for the first time traveller or anyone wishing to see the country's icons in the utmost comfort, style and above all, ease. The pace is relaxed with two, three or four night stays in most locations with plenty of free time to explore the regions in your own way, as well as the chance to join organised and included excursions in the company of your fellow travellers. Click here to see more »
Our new FLIGHT INCLUSIVE ESSENTIAL AUSTRALIA tour is perfect for the first time traveller or anyone wishing to see the country's icons in the utmost comfort, style and above all, ease. The pace is relaxed with two, three or four night stays in most locations with plenty of free time to explore the regions in your own way, as well as the chance to join organised and included excursions in the company of your fellow travellers. Click here to see more »
Our new FLIGHT INCLUSIVE SENSATIONAL AUSTRALIA tour is perfect for anyone wishing to see the country's icons, as well as the lesser known regions, in the utmost comfort, style and above all, ease. The pace is relaxed with two or three night stays in most locations with plenty of free time to explore the regions in your own way, as well as the chance to join organised and included excursions in the company of your fellow travellers. Click here to see more »
Our new FLIGHT INCLUSIVE SENSATIONAL NEW ZEALAND tour is perfect for anyone wishing to see the country's icons, as well as the lesser known regions, in the utmost comfort, style and above all, ease. The pace is relaxed with two or three night stays in most locations with plenty of free time to explore the regions in your own way, as well as the chance to join organised and included excursions in the company of your fellow travellers. Click here to see more »
Our new FLIGHT INCLUSIVE IMPERIAL CHINA AND HONG KONG TOUR. Click here to see more »
Our new FLIGHT INCLUSIVE SOUTH AMERICA TOUR. Coming Soon
Overland Tours
We understand that the need for flexibility when travelling to such far flung destinations so our overland tours are designed to be tailored to your itinerary. So whether you are visiting friends and family, undertaking a mainly independent trip or looking for an experience which you wish to top and tail with your own arrangements, you'll be sure to find a tour that's right for you with APT.
To tailor your tour to suit your needs and interests further we also offer a range of touring styles. From the luxury Premier Plus series to a more rustic Small Group Adventure there's something for everyone. See below for details.
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Australia », New Zealand » Canada and Alaska »
When only the best will do, this is the tour for you. Our Premier Plus Escorted Touring holidays are the absolute best in escorted touring where you'll stay in iconic hotels and resorts, as well as enjoying Feature Meals that showcase the local cuisine. In selected locations you can tailor make your holiday with our Freedom of Choice Touring and Dine Around Dinners, allowing you to choose the sightseeing tours and dining options that suit your tastes and interests. And if you choose a tour that is 12 days or longer (Australia and New Zealand only) you can arrange to have a complimentary private transfer to the airport.
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Australia » and New Zealand »
Spoil yourself on one of these tours. By day – the best sightseeing and experiences on offer – by night, top class hotels, local cuisine, and occasional feature meals. You can tailor-make many tours, thanks to "Freedom of Choice Touring"™, and meals with "Dine Around Dinners"™, and like most of our escorted tours, you'll enjoy the support of the very best Tour Directors in the business.
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Australia »,
New Zealand » and Canada
and Alaska »
Great tours, and great value. You'll join like-minded travellers, and take in the sight-seeing highlights. Camaraderie is the order of the day, as your group enjoys authentic accommodation, meets local communities, and explore off the beaten track. The perfect balance between value for money and great experiences.There is also the choice to purchase the tour without meals should you prefer the explore the dining scene for yourself.
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Australia »
Take time to get to know an area in depth – not just the "must see" sights, but the hidden gems only the locals know about. Spend a few days with our local guides, and you really will get the most from a region, and like other APT tours, you can do it in a style to suit you
• Three levels of accommodation to suit all budgets
• Daily departures
• Flexible dining programme, including local cuisine and feature meals.
Don't worry if you can't decide which one to go for – you can combine these tours to create your own unique holiday.
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Australia »
Perfect for travellers who want a flexible holiday – daily departures, choosing your standard of hotels, dining where you wish and having local guides on hand to show you around.
"The smaller the group, the bigger the experience" could be the motto of these tours. Choose between a luxury tour or a safari, but whichever style you select, you'll join a small group of like-minded travellers and a local guide, and really get under the skin of your destination.
Small Group Adventures – Luxury
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Australia » New Zealand » and Canada
and Alaska »
Small Group Adventures - Safari
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Australia » and New Zealand »
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Europe »
APT has been operating European River Cruises for 8 years and we are delighted to introduce them to the British market for 2008. In partnership with Amadeus Waterways we have four boutique luxury vessels at only 110 meters long with a maximum of 75 cabins. Our APT Exclusive Sailings are the epitome of luxury cruising with 82% of cabins boasting French balconies, a high staff to passenger ratio, complete infotainment system in each cabin, all meals on board included together with complementing local wines, complimentary bicycles on board as well as treating our guests to a pivate performance at the Hungarian Opera House.
We also offer more departures on the popular Amsterdam to Budapest route than any other operator. Please click below for our selection of Exclusive APT Sailings throughout the waterways of Europe.
Europe »
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A holiday in Australia is often a dream come true so why not take a full or half day sightseeing tour to experience first-hand some of Australia's best attractions. Purchase an APT Sightsee 'n' Save Pass before you leave home and you can save up to 35% on Australia's largest selection of day tours. A Sightsee 'n' Save package contains four coupons that can be exchanged for travel on Sightseeing Day Tours anywhere in Australia.
Here's how Sightsee 'n' Save will work for you:
- Purchase your Sightsee 'n' Save before you leave, for convenience and savings only international travellers can enjoy
- Your 4 open dated Sightsee 'n' Save coupons are transferable and apply to Sightseeing Day Tours
- Choose from more than 90 APT Sightseeing Day Tours
- Call APT the day before you want to travel (when away) and book your guaranteed seat
- Australia-wide reservations, 24 hours daily, for the cost of a local call
- SSNS Adult £170 Child £83
To purchase the Sightsee 'n' Save pass or to book individual day tours please contact us on 020 8879 7444 or click here to make a booking »
