APT Travel Group celebrated the maiden voyage of its own purpose-designed and built river ship, the MS Estrela, from Porto on 29 August. The vessel has been specifically designed for Portugal’s Douro River offers an exceptional cruising experience, drawing inspiration from the rich landscapes and culture of Southern Europe.

Travel advisors can now take advantage of early booking savings for APT’s luxury European river cruises, small ship cruises, rail and land journeys for 2024, with the travel operator announcing the launch of the full range of its 2024 European holidays.

APT will launch a new custom-built river ship for the Douro in Portugal, setting sail for the first time in 2024.