Oman Air and Nan Fang Holidays is organising a trip to Switzerland and Italy, for 11 days and 8 nights, from 16-25 March 2013, for RM6,999.

The price above includes:

• Return Economy Class ticket by Oman Air.
• 8 nights hotel accommodation based on local 4 star category or similar class.
• Meals : 8 Breakfast + 9 Lunches + 8 Dinners.
• Tour & sightseeing as per itinerary.
• 1 piece of complimentary hand carry bag per person.
• 1 piece check-in baggage not exceeding 30kg per person.

The price above does not include:

• Taxes at RM 1050 per pax
• Tips at RM 220 per pax
• Agent collection fee (ACF) at RM 30

Flight details below:

Tour Itinerary:

DAY 1: KUALA LUMPUR / MUSCAT (OMAN)
Kuala Lumpur / Muscat WY824 Dep: 2230 Arr: 0105 (Day 2)
Assemble at the KLIA for your flight to the Zurich via Muscat.

DAY 2: MUSCAT (OMAN) / ZURICH (130KM) INTERLAKEN (60KM) BERNE (100KM) LAUSANNE (CL/WD)
Muscat / Zurich WY151 Dep: 0210 Arr: 0720
Upon arrival at Zurich, proceed to see the charm & beauty of this beautiful lakeside city, view the Grossmunster & Fraumunster Church famed for the stained glass windows by Marc Chagall. Drive to Interlaken in the heart of Swiss Alps, a brief walking tour and enjoy the stunning views of the Jungfrau Mountain (weather permits). Continue to the capital city of Berne, view the famous Clock Tower, Bear Park & St Vincent Cathedral. Enjoy spectacu-lar scenery as we drive to Lausanne.

DAY 3: LAUSANNE (100KM) GLACIER 3000 (50KM) MONTREUX (50KM) LAUSANNE (ABF/WL/CD)
Drive to Col du Pillon, take the panoramic cable car up to Glacier 3000 (3000 meters above sea level) where you can enjoy a spectacular view onto the most beautiful alpine peaks (weather permits) like Jungfrau, Matterhorn & Mont Blanc. (Note: during maintenance period usually in October it will be replaced with visit to nearest mountain). Descend and make a photo stop at the most fascinating castle in Europe, Chateau de Chillon nestled beautifully by the banks of Lake Geneva. Continue to Montreux for a walking tour, view the Charlie Chaplin Statue and make a stop at Lionel Meylan to shop for branded Swiss watches.

DAY 4: LAUSANNE (250KM) TURIN (140KM) MILAN (ABF/WL/CD)
Morning drive across the Italian border to fashionable city of Milan via Turin. On arrival,
walking sightseeing tour features visit to Piazza Duomo with its fascinating Duomo Cathedral, see Castello Sforza, Vittorio Emanuele Galleria, La Scala Opera House and City Hall.

DAY 5: MILAN (110KM) FIDENZA VILLAGE (160KM) VERONA (110KM) VENICE (ABF/WL/CD)
Proceed to Fidenza Village Chic Outlet where you will find over 100 boutiques of famous Italian and international brands like Armani, Bruno Magli, Calvin Klien, Escada, Guess and many more. Next, drive to Verona for city sightseeing and visit the Garden of Juliet’s House. Continue our journey to Venice.

DAY 6: VENICE (150KM) BOLOGNA (ABF/WL/CD)
This morning, take the water taxi to Venice Island to visit St. Mark’s Square, view the St. Mark’s Cathedral, the official residence of the ruler Doges Palazzo Ducale, view the famous Bridge of Sighs, the Bell Tower and visit the famous Venetian Glass Factory where you will watch the glass blowing demonstration. Then return to mainland and drive across the Veneto plains to Bologna, famous for its university and architectures. On arrival, sightseeing shows you the Neptune’s Fountain, the Kissing Tower and visit Piazza Maggiore.

DAY 7: BOLOGNA (250KM) ASSISI (110KM) ORTE (80KM) ROME (ABF/WL/WD)
Morning, cross the dramatic Apennine Mountains to Assisi on the slopes of Mount Subasio. Enjoy the walking tour of St. Francis’ hometown, visit the magnificent Basilica, see the tomb of St. Francis and the Church of St. Mary of the Angels which stands on the site where he died. Then, drive south passing the scenic hilltop town of Orte return back to the capital city, Rome.

DAY 8: ROME (ABF/CL/WD)
This morning, proceed for Rome city sightseeing, visit the Vatican City, St. Peter’s Square and the imposing St. Peter’s Basilica (observe the dressing code, shorts and miniskirts are not allowed). Then, continue to view the Colosseum, passing the Circus Maximus, the Victor Emmanuel Monument, Piazza Venezia and Roman Forum. Continue visit the famous Trevi Fountain, visit Piazza di Spagna and the popular Spanish Steps. The rest of the afternoon is free for you to browse and shop along the fashionable street of Via Dei Condotti.

DAY 9: ROME (270KM) FLORENCE (20KM) PRATO (ABF/CL/CD)
Drive north to the Renaissance city of Florence in Tuscany for city sightseeing, view the city in all its glory from Piazzale Michelangelo, then proceed for a walking tour to visit the Cathedral of Santa Maria Dei Fiore, view the Giotto’s Bell Tower, Doors of Paradise, Palazzo Vecchio,
Piazza Signoria, the ancient Ponte Vecchio and Santa Croce Basilica. Thereafter, drive to Prato.

DAY 10: PRATO (80KM) PISA (290KM) MILAN / MUSCAT (ABF/CL)
Milan / Muscat WY142 Dep: 2315 Arr: 0745 (Day 11)
This morning, drive to Pisa to visit Piazza del Miracoli, view the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa, the Baptistery, Camposanto and Duomo. Drive to Milan, on arrival transfer to airport for your departure flight via Muscat.

DAY 11: MUSCAT / KUALA LUMPUR
Muscat / Kuala Lumpur WY823 Dep: 0950 Arr: 2100
Arrival at Kuala Lumpur International Airport bringing home sweet memories and enjoyable moments of Europe tour.

For more information, or to book your trip, contact Nan Fang Holidays at 03 2141 9055

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