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Alpine Rail Journey – Northern Italy & Switzerland
Feb 29 to March 8, 2008 |
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All
aboard for an incredible vacation into the heart of Europe! We begin in Italy with a cruise of Lake Como and a
tour of
Bellagio. Then into mile-high Switzerland to witness nature at it’s
finest. We will visit the extraordinary cities of chic St. Moritz,
traffic—free Zermatt, the mountain resort village of Leukerbad and medieval
Lucerne. You’ll spend a day at the Matterhorn,
Switzerland's most famous landmark considered to be the most
beautiful mountain peak in the world. Time to
ski, toboggan or husky dog sled. Here we will spend two nights at
a nearby famous thermal
resort. Near St. Moritz you will ride a cable car 4 miles up the
alps with an opportunity to taste fondue.
The highlight is the ultimate rail journey on the
elegant Glacier Express which has operated since 1930.
The cross country route passes ever changing landscapes of glaciers,
alpine valleys, snow capped Alps & colorful meadows. As you wine & dine in panoramic cars, the scenery
is breathtaking. We spiral through 91 tunnels, cross 291 bridges and
climb passes up to 6700 feet.
Switzerland is a natural paradise waiting to be discovered.
Join us at the
"Top of the World", a world of Swiss cowbells,
Swiss cheeses
and the finest Swiss chocolates. This is the most dramatic European adventure we
have ever presented.
Swiss Dreams Highlights
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All
airport/train transfers with private deluxe motorcoach
throughout
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In Italy:
2 nights at first class Hotel Continental. Guided tour of
Bellagio and cruise on Lake Como
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Walking tour
of Zermatt under the shadow of Matterhorn. (Rest of day
free for activities to ski, dog sled, paraglide, ride
the revolving cable cars, visit the Igloo Village or my favorite
of all, tobogganing down between the
alpine cafes.)
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2 nights in
the mountain spa town of Leukerbad at Linder Hotel & Alpentherme,
Europe's largest mineral water resort.
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Full day ride
on the spectacular Glacier Express train.
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1 night in
St. Moritz. Morning excursion by cable car and cog rail
(4 miles) up the famous Corviglia Alp.
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2 nights in
Lucuerne at centrally located Hotel Astoria. Guided city
tour and a Swiss farewell dinner with Alp horns and yodeling for
a cultural evening you'll never forget.
$1299 land package
Add $598 + taxes* for group air from Newark on Continental
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CO 44 29-FEB EWR-MXP 555P 755A# |
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EWR= Newark, MXP= Milan, ZRH= Zurich |
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* FUEL & SECURITY FEES:
These fees nudge airline fares. Feel free
to arrange your own air. There is now significant increases in air
add-on costs, between $185 to $490+. FYI, this includes: Civil
Aviation Security Service fees, Federal, Domestic and Foreign fees,
U.S. Customs, INS, Aphis fee, Passenger Facility charges, Flight
Segment Taxes, Airport User fees, International Transportation Tax,
U.S. Arrival Tax and the newest addition of fuel surcharges. Also,
new taxes may be imposed after our airline contract has been
signed. (I believe this is out of hand. We are being taken and
some government officials are getting rich off these.)
LAND & AIR PRICES:
Are no longer guaranteed. Foreign currencies in exchange to U.S.
dollar fluctuate daily. Changes in these rates affecting a sudden
price increase can happen overnight. We have absorbed these sudden
increases in the past and will continue to do so when minimal. If
necessary although unlikely, applicable charges will be
advised prior to your final payment date.
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Weather: Switzerland average 32 degrees &
Northern Italy 45 degrees |
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