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| A great place to visit as a backpacker,
Europe offers a wide array of history, culture, tradition, stunning
scenery and superb gastronomy. Europe includes a number of major
sub peninsulas, such as Italy, Scandinavia, and the Balkan and
Iberian landmasses. Visit the land locked nation with a melting
pot of European influences including German, Italian and French.
Synonymous with mountains, cuckoo clocks, fine chocolate and
dramatic landscapes, Switzerland is a delightful country with
charming cities ideal for discovering on foot. Explore it all
with our diverse range of independent holiday options- Whether
its business or pleasure, with A4A you can either select one
of our recommended itineraries or customize your trip to suit
your travel plans, time and budget. Get personalized assistance
from our team of experts with years of experience in the travel
industry. Go ahead and plan your own trip. |
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| Exotic
Switzerland |
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| Price: |
| EURO
1165 per Person |
| Duration: |
| 8
Nights / 9 Days |
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| Day 1: |
| Arrive Zurich transfer directly by train
to St. Mortiz – a hiking paradise at an altitude of more
than 10,000 ft. On arrival at St. Mortiz, proceed to the hotel
on your own. Relax and enjoy the magnificence of this unique
mountain resort. Overnight stay at the hotel. |
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| Day 2: |
| Breakfast at the hotel. Today travel
to Zermatt on the famous Glacier Express. You will cross 291
bridges, 91 Passes. Enjoy the ride through the tunnels, dense
forest and the 2045m high snow capped peaks and centuries-old
villages as you ride in this panoramic train. Overnight stay
at the hotel. |
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| Day 3: |
| Breakfast at the hotel. Depart for full
day excursion to Gornergrat. Surrounded by 29 peaks rising above
4000 m and by Switzerland’s greatest mountain and second
longest glacier in the Alps, it offers a spectacular mountain
panorama second to none. And the «Matterhorn Railway»
renders it so close that you can almost touch it. Overnight
stay at the hotel. |
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| Day 4: |
| Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the
train station on your own to board your train to Interlaken
- The land ‘between the lakes’ Thun and Brienz,
Interlaken is one of Switzerland’s oldest and most famous
resorts. Upon arrival in Interlaken you will be transferred
to your hotel. Upon arrival in Interlaken you will be transferred
to your hotel. Later take an optional tour to Schilthorn- If
you’re a fan of “Bond, James Bond”, then you’ll
be a huge fan of Schilthorn — it’s where Her Majesty’s
Secret Service was filmed, and is, of course, home to the world’s
longest aerial cable-car system. Marvel at the most stirring,
panoramic views in Switzerland with over 200 mountain peaks
and endless glaciers and lakes. Best of all, this spectacular
scene-scape forms the dramatic backdrop to the Piz Gloria, the
revolving mountaintop restaurant that pays homage to 007. Overnight
stay at the hotel. |
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| Day 5: |
| Breakfast will be served in the hotel.
Depart for a full day excursion to Jungfraujoch commonly known
as Top of Europe which is at 3’454 m /11’333 ft.
Board the cogwheel train for the most interesting mountain train
trip, via Kleine Scheidegg,at the foot of the famous Eiger North
Face to Jungfraujoch - Europe’s highest railway station.
Enjoy the incredible world of eternal snow and ice. Visit the
Ice Palace, experience the breathtaking panoramic views from
the Sphinx Observation Terrace overlooking the Aletsch Glacier
(Europe’s longest glacier) and the snow-capped peaks of
the neighboring countries. Overnight stay at the hotel. |
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| Day 6: |
| After breakfast in the hotel, transfer
on your own to the train station to board train for Lucerne.
Arrive Lucerne - one of Switzerland’s most picturesque
destination, which is spread out on the northern bank of the
serene blue Lake Lucerne and enfolded by tall Alps. Evening
is at leisure to explore the beauty of this Lake city. Overnight
stay at the hotel. |
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| Day 7: |
| Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. Depart
for a full day excursion to Mt. Titlis, where you reach after
boarding the aerial cableway for a 45 minute journey, from the
green valley bottom to the high alpine glacier region at 3020
m/10000 ft which guarantees snow the whole year round. Enjoy
a magnificent ride in the world’s first ever revolving
‘ROTAIR’ gondola, which offers a 360° panoramic
view into the Alps. Visit the Ice Grotto and experience the
new ‘Ice Flyer’, a chair lift lift rides over the
glacier with fantastic views into Crevasses and ice falls. Don’t
forget to enjoy a snow slide on the ‘Fun lift’.
Later return back to Lucerne. Overnight stay at the hotel. |
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| Day 8: |
| After breakfast at the hotel, transfer
on your own to the train station to board your train to Zurich.
On arrival in Zurich, transfer on your own to the hotel. Later
take a trip on the unique ‘Classic Trolley’ to see
all the main sights of Zurich,including the Fraumunster Church.
This trolley, the first of its kind in Switzerland, is styled
on those of yesteryears, but with all the comforts for today’s
discerning traveller. Commentary is provided by headset and
you can choose from eight languages. In 2 hours it will take
you through the beautiful city and show you the business and
financial centre, Bahnhofstrasse, the most important museums,
a section of the Old Town, Fraumünster Church with its
famous Chagall windows, historical Limmatquai, the University
district, residential areas, beautiful hillside villas on the
Zurichberg, as well as recreation areas and views of the Alps
from Zurich’s vantage points. Overnight stay at the hotel. |
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| Day 9: |
| After breakfast at the hotel, transfer
on your own to the airport for your flight back home or onward
destination. |
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| Hotel Details |
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| Location |
Hotel Name |
Hotel Category |
| Interlaken |
City Oberland |
3 Star |
| Lucerne |
Waldstaetterhof |
3 Star |
| Zurich |
Neufeld |
3 Star |
| St. Mortiz |
Hotel Loeffler |
3 Star |
| Zermatt |
Hotel Testa Grigia |
3 Star |
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| Price Details |
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| Price Per
Adult |
Currency |
Price |
| Twin/Double |
EURO |
1165 |
| Triple |
EURO |
1075 |
| Single |
EURO |
1370 |
| Child with Bed |
EURO |
565 |
| Child without
Bed |
EURO |
260 |
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| Fast Facts |
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best months to visit: |
April to July |
| Location: |
Western Europe |
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Time: |
GMT + 1 (GMT + 2) |
| Capital: |
Bern |
| Language: |
German in central and eastern areas,
French in the west and Italian in the
south. |
| Religion: |
43% Roman Catholic and 47% Protestant.
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| Electricity: |
220 volts AC, 50Hz. |
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| Inclusions: |
- 01 night accommodation in St. Mortiz
- 02 nights accommodation in Zermatt
- 02 nights accommodation in Interlaken
- 02 nights accommodation in Lucerne
- 01 night accommodation in Zurich
- 08 breakfast at the hotel
- Excursion to Gornergrat
- Swiss Rail Pass - Consecutive 8 days (2nd class)
- Excursion to Mt. Titlis
- Excursion to Jungfrajoch
- Trolley Tour of Zurich
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| Best
of Paris |
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| Price: |
| EURO
290 per Person |
| Duration: |
| 3
Nights / 4 Days |
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| Day 1: |
| Welcome to Paris! Arrive into Paris,
the vibrant city famous for its museums and monuments. Transfer
to your hotel. In the evening take the optional Cruise &
Illumination tour of Paris. A combination of an evening cruise
on the River Seine and a drive through Paris to see the highlights
of the city. You will start your evening with a cruise on the
River Seine which will introduce you to the main monuments of
Paris. This will be followed by a magical and magnificent drive
through Paris by night with its beautiful illuminated buildings
where you will be delighted by the views of the Champs-Elysees,
Arch of Triomphe , Eiffel Tower, Louvre Pyramid and many more.
Overnight will be in the hotel. |
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| Day 2: |
| This morning after breakfast at the hotel,
proceed for a hop on hop off bus tour. Paris is certainly the
most romantic and for many, the most beautiful city in the world.
Steeped in history and packed full of world famous landmarks,
this is by far the best way to see the capital. You will enjoy
great views from the open top deck hop on hop off bus as you
please and see Paris in your own time and at your own pace.
Evening is at leisure or you may choose the option of an evening
at the world renowned Moulin Rouge. Enjoy the show of the world’s
famous French Cancan, with half bottle of champagne. Overnight
stay at the hotel. |
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| Day 3: |
| Breakfast at the hotel. Day free for
shopping at some of the famous shops in Paris- Printemps, Galeries
Lafayette etc or you may take the option of having a fun filled
day with a visit to Paris Disneyland by re-living your childhood
fantasies. The one day pass to Disneyland. Paris gives a full
day in the two parks. This includes transfer and return on board
a luxury motorcoach from your hotel in Paris to Disneyland Paris
and admission ticket for Walt Disney Studios Park and the Disneyland
Park. Once you step through the Walt Disney Studios Gates, let
your imagination soar and immerse yourself in the never-ending,
always fascinating world of movies and television. When you
enter the Disneyland Theme Parks, an enchanting kingdom filled
with fun, fantasy and discovery will open before your eyes,
a world of make-believe characters, shows and attractions. Whichever
park you visit, you will discover the most magical place on
earth inspired by the most magical dream of all: yours. Overnight
stay at the hotel. |
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| Day 4: |
| This morning after breakfast, proceed
on your own to the airport / train station for your flight back
home or onward destination. |
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| Hotel Details |
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Hotel Name |
Hotel Category |
| Paris |
Berne Opera |
3 Star |
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| Price Details |
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Adult |
Currency |
Price |
| Twin/Double |
EURO |
290 |
| Triple |
EURO |
253 |
| Single |
EURO |
450 |
| Child with Bed |
EURO |
238 |
| Child without
Bed |
EURO |
147 |
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| Fast Facts |
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| Location: |
Western Europe |
| Religion: |
Approximately 83% Roman Catholic; Protestant
2%; Muslim 5%; Jewish 1%; unafilliated
9%. |
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Language: |
French |
| Time: |
GMT +1(GMT + 2 from last Sunday in March
to last Sunday in October). |
| Capital: |
Paris |
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best months to visit: |
May to September |
| Currency: |
Euro (=€) = 100 cents. Notes are
in denominations of € 500, 200,100,50,20,10
and 5. Coins are in denominations of
€ 50,20,10,5,2 and 1 cents. |
| Electricity: |
220 volts AC, 50Hz. Two- pin plugs are
widely used; adaptors recommended. |
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| Inclusions: |
- 03 nights accommodation in Paris.
- 03 breakfast at the hotel.
- Paris hop on hop off tour.
- Arrival transfer from Airport - Hotel - Seat In Coach
Basis.
- Note: Surcharges applicable during High Season and Block
out dates.
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| Flavours
of Italy |
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| Price: |
| EURO
595 per Person |
| Duration: |
| 6
Nights / 7 Days |
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| Day 1: |
| Arrive Rome, The Eternal City - a city
steeped in history, vibrantly alive, and exciting and absolutely
unique. Upon arrival in Rome, you will be transferred to your
hotel. Later proceed for a city tour of Rome. The Rome open
tour offers you the opportunity to enjoy a wonderful hop on
- hop off experience, with an itinerary including 14 stops at
the most famous sites in Rome. The journey allows you to enjoy
360 degree panoramic views as you travel along your route. During
the tour you can choose the option to discover part of the itinerary
by a cruise on the Tiber river. You can start the cruise from
Isola Tiberina (embark at: Calata degli Anguillara) and proceed
up to Ponte Sant’Angelo. Then, you can choose to continue
by Open bus for the rest of the route. Overnight will be in
the hotel. |
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| Day 2: |
| Breakfast at the hotel. Day is at leisure
or take an optional tour of the Vatican City, the smallest independent
sovereign state in the world. In the Vatican Museum, you’ll
be shown a fine collection of antiquities, including the Sculpture
Museum, the fascinating Tapestry Gallery, the Gallery of Maps
and the world famous Sistine Chapel decorated by Michelangelo.
The tour will then proceed to the Basilica of St. Peter, where
you will see the art treasures of the largest Roman Catholic
Church in the world, including Michelangelo’s Pieta’.
Overnight stay at the hotel. |
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| After breakfast at the hotel, transfer
on your own to the train station to board the train to Florence.
Arrive Florence – locally known as Firenze, a small expanse
of land with awesome beauty, a sun - burnt orange glow on a
towering dome is just a facet of this beauty. Upon arrival,
transfer on your own to your hotel. Evening at leisure to choose
from the various optional tours available such as Accademia
Gallery, Uffizi Gallery or simply discover Florence by Foot
on your own. Overnight stay at the hotel. |
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| After breakfast at the hotel, proceed
for a city tour of Florence. During the tour enjoy the romantic
Viale dei Colli up to the Piazzale Michelangelo to admire the
wonderful panorama, the old city centre, the Duomo Complex,
Giotto’s bell tower, the Baptistery with its bronze doors
including the famous Porta del Paradiso, the Cathedral with
its magnificent Cupola of Brunelleschi, a short walk through
the historic streets in the heart of Florence to the renowned
Galleria dell’ Accademia. Here you can admire the famous
David by Michelangelo and other works by the great artist. Later
in the afternoon proceed for an excursion to Pisa, which will
include a visit to Piazza Dei Miracoli, The Leaning Tower and
Baptistry (outside view), the interior of the Cathedral, the
historic Scuola Normale – one of the most famous universities
in the world, with its beautiful facade. Overnight stay at the
hotel. |
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| In the morning transfer on your own to
the train station to board train to Venice. Arrive Venice -
La Serenissima, Italy’s fabled and famed city of serenity.
Upon arrival, transfer on your own to the hotel. Evening is
at leisure to choose from the various optionals available such
as The Grand Canal Boat Tour, Evening Bragozzo Boat tour, Gondola
tour with Dinner. Overnight stay at the hotel. |
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| After breakfast at the hotel, you can
take a morning walking tour of the city. Begin with a visit
to the St. Mark’s Square, the political centre of the
Venetian Republic, further enter the Golden Basilica and visit
the Ducal Palace, the residence of the Doges and the most important
seat of government in the ‘Serenissima’, the Bridge
of Sighs and the Prisons. Later in the day, enjoy Half Day to
Murano, Burano and Torcello. After sailing past the island of
San Giorgio Maggiore, the Public Gardens, the tip of Sant’Elena
and the famous Lido beach resort, the boat arrives in Murano,
known throughout the world for its glass manufacturing industry.
Your next stop is at the picturesque island of Burano, famous
not only for its lace but also for the fishermen’s houses
painted in bright colours. Further take a short cruise to Torcello,
the earliest centre of civilization in the estuary. Only the
Cathedral with its magnificent mosaics and the church of Santa
Fosca remain as testimony of its former glory. Overnight stay
at the hotel. |
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| After breakfast transfer on your own
to the station / airport for your train / flight back home or
onwards journey. |
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| Hotel Details |
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| Location |
Hotel Name |
Hotel Category |
| Rome |
Hotel Kriss |
3 Star |
| Florence |
Hotel Ascot |
3 Star |
| Venice |
Hotel Centrale |
3 Star |
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| Price Details |
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| Price Per
Adult |
Currency |
Price |
| Twin/Double |
EURO |
595 |
| Triple |
EURO |
555 |
| Single |
EURO |
740 |
| Child with Bed |
EURO |
520 |
| Child without
Bed |
EURO |
365 |
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| Fast Facts |
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| Language: |
Italian is the official language. |
| Religion: |
90% Roman Catholic with Protestant minorities. |
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Electricity: |
230 volts AC, 50Hz. |
| Location: |
Western Europe. |
| Time: |
GMT + 1(GMT + 2 from last Sunday in
March to last Sunday in October). |
| Capital: |
Rome. |
| Currency: |
Euro (£) = 100 cents. Notes are
in denominations of € 500, 200,100,
50,20,10 and 5. Coins are in denominations
of =€ 2 and 1, and 50, 20,10, 5,
2 and 1 cents. |
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best months to visit: |
April to July. |
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| Inclusions: |
- 02 nights accommodation in Rome
- 02 nights accommodation in Florence
- 02 nights accommodation in Venice
- 05 breakfast at the hotel
- Rome hop on hop off tour
- City tour of Florence
- Excursion to Leaning Tower of Pisa
- Morning tour of Venice on Foot
- Tour of Murano, Burano & Torcello
- Arrival transfer from Airport - Hotel in Rome - Seat In
Coach Basis
- Italy Rail Pass - 3 days in 01 month (02nd Class)
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