Alpine Family Vacation

Disney Difference

The services of two Adventure Guides

Family Activities and special fun for the kids

Transportation within your adventure

Cultural entertainment with local experts

VIP access and exclusive activities

Scheduled meals, activities & entertainment

Luggage service

Hotel Accommodations

Regina Palace Hotel

Grand Hotel Zermatteroff

Hotel Luzern Schweizerhof

Meals

7 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 4 dinners

Day One Arrive in Stresa
Upon arrival at the Milan Airport, an Adventures by Disney representative meets you and escorts you to your transfer vehicle. Relax as the driver assists with your luggage and brings you to the Regina Palace Hotel in Stresa, Italy.

Welcome Reception and Dinner: Gather with your fellow adventurers for a private reception and a buffet dinner as your Adventure Guides set the stage and orient you to your multinational surroundings.
Meal Included: Dinner

Day 2 Mini Boat Cruise and Tour of Isola Bella Island
After a full American-style buffet breakfast at the hotel, ferry forth to the baroque beauty of Isola Bella Island. A local expert brings you through the exquisite gardens to discover the overlapping terraces, statues, fragrant camellias, bright blooms and fountains. Within the palazzo a wealth of royal artistry awaits in everything from the Flemmish tapestries to the ornate furnishings. Wine Tasting in Stresa, afternoon On Your Own

Say buonasera to your fellow adventurers at an exclusive family-style dinner. The Monterosso is a rustic restaurant nestled on a grand estate surrounded by the verdant Verbano pastures. Relish the fresh fruits and vegetables grown right there on the farm as they make your meal even more delectable.
Meals Included: Breakfast and Dinner

Pony Rides* - Junior Adventurers saddle up for a pony ride while adults sit back with a glass of wine as they continue to experience the taste of true amore.

Pony rides are restricted to ages 12 and younger.

Day 3 Depart for Como
Eat a hearty buffet breakfast before you board the motor coach to romantic Como with its 400-year-old buildings and Romanesque basilicas. Private Italian Cooking Class, lunch at Centro Studi Casnati

Lake Como Boat Cruise: Breathe in the poetic scenery that inspired Rossini and Verdi to compose musical masterpieces as you enjoy this exclusive boat tour of one of Italy's most famous lakes. Beneath the silhouette of the Alps, sit back and revel in the passing Baroque villas, fanciful gardens and blossoms bursting with ravishing hues.

Dinner On Your Own in Stresa. Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch

Day 4 Depart Stresa for Zermatt, Switzerland
Board a motor coach after a last buffet breakfast at the Regina Palace and head over the formidable Simplon Pass. Wind down this path of antiquity and experience the thrill of the black peaks rising around you like titans standing against the sky.

Cheese Fondue Lunch at Le Mazot: Dip into the steaming melted cheeses of the Alps during this exclusive lunch at the charming Le Mazot Restaurant, perched near the famous Matterhorn mountain. Fondue is a heavenly specialty of Alpine cuisine, so indulge in this creamy feast!

Dinner On Your Own in Zermatt: Ask your Adventure Guides to make arrangements for a memorable meal for you and your family.
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch

Day 5 Forest Fun Park Zip Lining
Ride in a mini electric car to the Forest Fun Park—no regular cars allowed! Then harness up and soar through the crisp pines over creeks and paths on the park's zip lines. It's an afternoon of fun and adrenaline for the whole family! Lunch and Afternoon On Your Own in Zermatt

Junior Adventurer Dinner at Alpen Hotel: As adults dine together on regional specialties, Junior Adventurers gather at a separate section of the restaurant for a kid-friendly meal.

Disney Movie Night: Time for adults to take a break at the resort from the day's activities while Junior Adventurers enjoy a Disney movie! If grownups prefer, they can join in on the fun.
Meals Included: Breakfast and Dinner

Day 6 Journey to Lake Lucerne
Come together for one last breakfast at the resort before boarding a train to Taesch, where you and your fellow adventurers then ride via motor coach to Andermatt. Travel one of the highest and most scenic passes in Switzerland—the Furka Pass, which stands at 7,975 feet or 2,431 meters. Lunch at the Kronen Hotel Restaurant. Biking Along Lake Lucerne

Dinner at the Hotel: Relax at this dinner in one of the hotel's private dining rooms and delight in delicious Swiss cuisine.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 7 Visit to Husky Camp
Fuel up at the hotel breakfast buffet for a close encounter of the tail-wagging kind! Climb aboard the motor coach and journey to the Husky Camp, home to the many breeds of sled dogs. Take an privately guided tour of the kennel and hear from a dog trainer about these true heroes of the Alps. Feel your heart melt as you meet these brave, playful pups and walk with them in the forested region.

Lunch at the Husky Camp: After you "wag" up an appetite, relish a hearty lunch at the camp before heading back to Lake Lucerne. Afternoon On Your Own at Lake Lucerne

Dinner On Your Own at Lake Lucerne: Your Adventure Guides can recommend the best restaurant for your family.
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch

Day 8 Ballenberg Open Air Museum
Start the morning with a American-style breakfast buffet, then board the motor coach for the Ballenberg Museum, where the bygone centuries of Switzerland come to life! Tour the museum and learn about the region's fascinating history. Lunch at the Museum and Afternoon On Your Own

Farewell Dinner at Ritter Burgfluh Restaurant:
Three Swiss alpenhorn blowers herald your arrival with traditional Swiss music as you sip a welcome drink at this private farewell feast. At this lakefront restaurant with a warm medieval décor, welcome the legendary character and Swiss national hero, William Tell. Dressed in 14th-century clothing, the famous marksman brings a tale or two before the beginning of a sumptuous, family-style dinner. After the meal, a surprise awaits as you reminisce with your fellow adventurers about your trip.
Meals Included: Breakfast and Dinner

Day 9 Breakfast at the Hotel
Say goodbye to your newfound friends and enjoy one last meal in Switzerland.
Transfer to Airport: Board pre-arranged transportation to the airport and say "auf wiedersehen" until you return agan!
Meal Included: Breakfast

 

Touring Date	Land Only	Land + Air	Single (Land Only)	Single (Land + Air)
6/21/2012 - 6/28/2012	$4,469
7/1/2012 - 7/8/2012	$4,379
7/22/2012 - 7/29/2012	$4,379
8/9/2012 - 8/16/2012	$4,379
9/9/2012 - 9/16/2012	$4,379
Note: Departures appearing above in green are guaranteed to operate by the tour operator.
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Ropes Course & Zip Lining in The Alps:Harness up and navigate over the crisp pines over creeks and paths on Forest Fun Park's ropes course and zip lines with the Matterhorn in view. It's an afternoon of fun and adrenaline for the whole family!

Lake Como Cooking Class:Study pasta making with a professional chef in this private cooking class at the famous Villa Mirabella on the banks of Lake Como. Get access to the mind of a culinary master during this hands-on instruction.

Bike Ride Along Lake Lucerne:Gear up for a trek along the wide waters of Lake Lucerne. Ride along the trails and paths that meander along the edge of the lake's royal blue waters.

Hike with Huskies:Visit the Husky Camp, home to many breeds of sled dogs, and take a privately guided tour of the kennel. Hear from an expert dog trainer about these true heroes of the Alps.

Cruise to the island of Isola Bella: Mini Boat Cruise and Tour of Isola Bella Island. A local expert brings you through the exquisite gardens to discover the overlapping terraces, statues, fragrant camellias, bright blooms and fountains.

2012 Trip Price

Adult: $4,259 - $4,999

Child: $4,039 - $4,749

Ages

Minimum age: 4

Suggested age: 6+

All tour prices are per person, in US dollars, based on double occupancy.

Adult Only Departure: Sep 09, 2012

Your land package pricing, which will be confirmed once we receive your USD$300 per person deposit, is guaranteed at the time of booking for your party.

Government fees or taxes are subject to change. Guests added to your party after the booking is priced at the prevailing rate at the time they are added.

The child rate applies to Guests under 12 at the time of travel when accompanied by an adult in the same room. Guests under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

Note on Accommodations: Subject to availability:

Parties of three are accommodated in one room with either two double beds or one double bed and a rollaway.

Parties of four booked as a quad: In Stresa, quads must be accommodated in two connecting rooms each having either two double beds or one king bed. In Zermatt and Lake Lucerne, quads are accommodated in one room with one queen bed and two rollaways. Connecting rooms may be requested in Zermatt and Lake Lucerne.

Parties of four booked as two doubles are accommodated in two rooms, each having either two double beds or one king bed. Connecting rooms and rollaways may be requested.

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