European Alps
Alpine Magic
Stresa, Zermatt and Lake Lucerne

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Daily 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.
Regina Palace Hotel
Benvenuti! Your Adventure Guides welcome you to bellissimo Stresa. The elegant, turn-of-the-century Regina Palace Hotel rises before you on its immaculately manicured grounds. The hotel overlooks whimsical Lake Maggiore, whose northern tip nudges the nexus of Italy and Switzerland. The hotel has a great pool and recreational opportunities, including tennis.
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 TWO
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
Upon your return to Stresa, your Adventure Guides escort you to the La Cambusa Wine Shop for an exclusive wine tasting with a sommelier. Sip up to four different local wines as you snack on tasty tidbits. Meanwhile Junior Adventurers enjoy grape juice with cookies.
Afternoon On Your Own
Rest at the hotel and take advantage of its many amenities or venture into town. Stroll the pathways that follow the glistening lake shore, or wander the streets and listen to the lyrical language of Italy. The afternoon is yours to enjoy as you wish!
Welcome Dinner at Monterosso Farm
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.
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.
Meals Included: Breakfast and Dinner
DAY THREE
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
Study pasta making with professional chefs in this private cooking class at the famous Villa Mirabella on the banks of Lake Como. Get access to the minds of a culinary master during this hands-on instruction.
Lunch at Villa Mirabella
Refresh yourself after the class with a 4-course classic Italian meal.
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
Pizza, pasta, rich risotto and succulent seafood_Stresa offers something for everyone and every size appetite. Your Adventure Guides are happy to make suggestions for a family meal to remember.
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch
DAY FOUR
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!
Check In to The Alpen Resort Hotel
Ride a train from Taesch and then relax as your Adventure Guides check you into this cozy hotel in Zermatt, nestled at the base of the alpine slopes with a view of the mighty Matterhorn! The hotel has a great pool and recreational opportunities, including tennis.
Dinner On Your Own in Zermatt
Ask your Adventure Guides to make arrangements for a memorable meal for you and your family. After dinner try a scrumptious strudel, a cinnamon crepe or even a sip of génépy, the Alpine liqueur.
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch
DAY FIVE
Forest Fun Park Zip Lining and Obstacle Course
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 parks zip lines. Experience up to 25 bridges and 12 zip lines. Its an afternoon of fun and adrenaline for the whole family!
Lunch and Afternoon On Your Own in Zermatt
Swap tales of your trip thus far in a restaurant of your choice. Be sure to tap your Adventure Guides for eating tips. They are happy to help you plan the perfect family meal! After lunch, visit the village shops or tour the Matterhorn Museum. This afternoon, Zermatt is yours to explore as you wish.
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 SIX
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
Take a midday break from your travels and sit down to a satisfying lunch at the Kronen Hotel Restaurant. Select a savory Swiss meal from a set menu.
Biking Along Lake Lucerne
Gear up for a trek along the wide waters of Lake Lucerne. Ride along the trail paths that meander along the winding edge of the lake's royal blue waters.
Reception at the Hotel*
Upon arrival at this elegant lakeside resort, unwind from the day's events at this private reception overlooking the lake as your Adventure Guides handle your luggage and check you in.
Dinner at the Hotel*
Relax at this dinner in one of the hotel's private dining rooms and delight in delicious Swiss cuisine.
* On certain dates, Guests will stay at either the Waldstaetterhof Hotel or the Schloss Hotel. Please call a Concierge Agent for details.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
DAY SEVEN
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
Return to Lake Lucerne on a motor coach and enjoy the afternoon on your own. Stroll the breezy shores beneath the ancient mountains of the legendary Gauls. Marvel at the peaks surging into the sky above the shining waters.
Dinner On Your Own at Lake Lucerne
From casual meals to elegant dining, Lake Lucerne offers a tremendous range of restaurants specializing in everything from local specialties like fondue and rösti (a delicious hash brown dish) to vegetarian and international cuisine. Your Adventure Guides can recommend the best restaurant for your family.
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch
DAY EIGHT
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
Satisfy your afternoon appetite with a selection of Swiss specialties at one of the museum restaurants. After your meal, explore on your own the mighty lake and bask in the view of its prominent peaks one last time before the journey's grand finale.
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 NINE
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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Prices are subject to change without notice
Prices for this trip vary within these ranges based primarily on when you book and travel; they are subject to change without notice. Please note, the price ranges set forth below include double, triple and quad occupancy.
| Adult |
$4,079 |
| Child |
$3,679 |
Trip Dates and Current Rates
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| Rates based on double occupancy |
Adult |
Child |
| Jun 05, 2011 - Jun 13, 2011 |
$4,079 |
$3,679 |
| Jun 20, 2011 - Jun 28, 2011 |
$4,079 |
$3,679 |
| Jul 17, 2011 - Jul 25, 2011 Now Accepting Waitlist - Call for Details |
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N/A |
| Aug 07, 2011 - Aug 15, 2011 |
$4,079 |
$3,679 |
| Sep 11, 2011 - Sep 19, 2011 (Adult Exclusive - 18 and over) |
$4,079 |
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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.