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                        ALPINE MAGIC
ALPINE MAGIC ITINERARY:

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 again!  Meal Included: Breakfast

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The Alpine family vacation from Adventures by Disney offers a land tour package with a journey that begins in Stresa, Italy with a tour of breathtaking Isola Bella Island and a cooking class in romantic Como. Then be swept up to the astounding heights of Zermatt, Switzerland in the shadow of the mystical Matterhorn Mountain. Follow in the footsteps of the ancient Celts as you approach the historic shores of idyllic Lake Lucerne. There the silvery sled dogs of the Husky Camp await for a walk in the woods. It's an adventure that will leave you yodeling!
 
                        TOUR OVERVIEW
especially fun for Junior Adventurers Disney Difference
  • The services of two Adventure Guides
  • Family Activities and special fun for the kids
  • Accommodations
  • Scheduled meals, activities & entertainment
  • Luggage service
  • Transportation within your adventure
  • Cultural entertainment with local experts
  • VIP access and exclusive activities
             DEPARTURE DATES & RATES
Departure - Return Dates Adult Child
May 24, 2009 - Jun 01, 2009 $3,599 $3,239
Jun 07, 2009 - Jun 15, 2009 $3,599 $3,239
Jun 14, 2009 - Jun 22, 2009 $3,599 $3,239
Jun 21, 2009 - Jun 29, 2009 $3,599 $3,239
Jun 28, 2009 - Jul 06, 2009 $3,599 $3,239
Jul 02, 2009 - Jul 10, 2009 $3,599 $3,239
Jul 05, 2009 - Jul 13, 2009 $3,599 $3,239
Jul 12, 2009 - Jul 20, 2009 $3,599 $3,239
Jul 19, 2009 - Jul 27, 2009 $3,599 $3,239
Jul 26, 2009 - Aug 03, 2009 $3,599 $3,239
Aug 02, 2009 - Aug 10, 2009 $3,599 $3,239
Aug 06, 2009 - Aug 14, 2009 $3,599 $3,239
Aug 09, 2009 - Aug 17, 2009 $3,599 $3,239
Aug 16, 2009 - Aug 24, 2009 $3,599 $3,239
Sep 06, 2009 - Sep 14, 2009* $3,599 N/A

* Adult Only (18 and over).

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 are 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.
 

             FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is the climate like?
Italy: 
The climate of Milan/Stresa area is Mediterranean and the weather may vary. Summers can be hot and humid during the day, with temperatures rising above 86 degrees Fahrenheit (30 degrees Celsius) during August.

April - October: Average temps between 70-80 degrees Fahrenheit (21-27 degrees Celsius) during the day and 50-60 degrees Fahrenheit (10-16 degrees Celsius) at night.

July - September: hot and humid during the day. Evenings are cool so bring a sweater.

Switzerland: The temperature is moderate with no extremes of hot and cold, so Switzerland can be visited at any time of year. Summer is warm to hot lasting from about June to September.

July - August: Average daytime temp between 60-86 degrees Fahrenheit (16-30 degrees Celsius).

April - October: Average daytime temp between 46 - 59 degrees Fahrenheit (8-15 degrees Celsius).

Depending on the altitude, the temperature range may vary. The wettest time of year is from June to August.

How strenuous are the activities?
While in Switzerland, the altitude ranges from 5,276 feet (1,608 meters) above sea level to just over 10,000 feet (3,048 meters) above sea level.

Most of the trip occurs at 5,000 feet. However, the altitude rises as high as 7,500 feet for a short coach ride on the Simplon Pass.

The trip includes a canopy zip lining experience (size restrictions apply) and a gentle bike ride on a paved path. While nearly all of the trip's featured activities are gentle if enjoyed separately, the full range of activities requires a moderate amount of stamina in order to get the most out of your vacation.

What ages are appropriate for this adventure?
While we welcome children ages 4 and up on our Alpine Magic trip, we recommend that children be at least 6 years old at the time of travel. This is based on several factors, such as flight time and jet lag, time zone differences in the destination, duration of the vacation, extended hours of daily activity programming, number of internal transports between experiences, potential for extreme temperatures in the summer months, and amount of physical activity (e.g., walking, biking, and zip lining). Because each child is different, call a Concierge Agent to discuss whether this is the right trip for your kids.

 

 



 

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