SWISS SUMMER & SALZBURG
Connected by our 3 Night Luxury Transfer
GERMANY’S KING LUDWIG CASTLES
12 Days, 11 Nights • September 1-12, 2009/2010

Swiss Summer in the Emmental & Jungfrau Regions
Chalets, mountain trains, and helicopters to shimmering, crystal ice fields and wonderland glaciers behind the magnificent Jungfrau are daytime highlights on our Swiss summer trips, with our trademark daily balloon excursions late each afternoon through the emerald valleys and charming villages of the Emmental. You won’t forget our luncheons in medieval mountain settlements, at famous Piz Gloria at the top of the Shilthorn, and on a luncheon cruise skimming medieval lakeside villages of the Thunsee. Explore raging Trummelbach Falls from inside a mountain and so much more on our great and playful adventure.  Perfect for families! Four nights at 5 star Bellevue Palace, Bern.

Germany’s King Ludwig Castles
Depart Bern for our three night transfer through pretty Bavarian countryside to the foothills of the German Alps and three of the most fantastic fairytale castles built by the eccentric Bavarian King Ludwig; romantic Neuschwanstein which was the model for Cinderella’s castle at Disney World, exquisite Linderhof Palace, and majestic Herrenchiemsee Palace, which was to be an exact copy of Versailles and half completed when King Ludwig died. Each night will be spent in a different charming hotel in a storybook setting, the Jagerhaus Hotel in Schwangau, Residence Heinz Winkler in Aschau, and Salzburg’s 5 star Hotel Schloss Fuschl.

Salzburg Lakes & Alpine Foothills
Five star Schloss Fuschl, the beautifully restored 15th century hunting castle of the Archbishops of Salzburg, is our home during our four night Austria adventure. Daily private sightseeing includes Old Salzburg, birthplace of Mozart, and lakeside villages with 15th century houses and churches filled with art. Enjoy the ancient lakeside town of Hallstatt in a small fleet of electric boats, lunch with our good friend Princess Manni Wittgenstein in her lovely Alpine home, and shopping on the lively Getreidergasse. Late each afternoon we’ll take you exploring in our beautiful balloons, through the magnificent lakes and Alpine scenery made famous in The Sound of Music.

BURGUNDY & SWISS SUMMER
Connected by our 3 Night Luxury Transfer
THE HIGH ALPS, MT. BLANC & ZERMATT
12 Days, 11 Nights • Aug 25-Sept 5, 2009/2010

Burgundy’s Medieval Castles & World Famous Vineyards
Lush Burgundy is the perfect place for our low level adventures by balloon, where late each afternoon our excursions will take us just-above-the-rooftops of 14th century castles, drifting peacefully through medieval market towns and world-class vineyards such as Montrachet, Mersault, and Pommard.  Our 5 day Burgundy experience includes visits to ancient wooden wine barrel cellars, fairytale Middle-Age fortresses, and medieval architectural treasures, with notable lunches and twilight dinner parties in the candlelit chambers of 14th a century castle.  Four nights at restored 18th century chateau, Hotel le Cep, Beaune.

The High Alps, Mt. Blanc and Zermatt
Our drive from Burgundy to Bern winds us through gorgeous Beaujolais and Middle-Age settlements in the French and Swiss Alps to two of the most beautiful resort towns in the high Alps.  Arrive in the medieval resort town of Megeve at the foot of Europe/s tallest mountain, the towering Mont Blanc.  We’ll view the Vallee Blanche, a permanent winter-land scene of snowy peaks and shimmering crystal ice, descending into the vineyard-carpeted Rhone Valley and on to Zermatt, where a mountain train takes us from the flowered valley floor to the spectacular summer snowfields of the Gornergrat.  Traverse Switzerland’s loveliest high passes, Furka and Susten, with breathtaking views of the most beautiful, deep mountain valleys in the world.  Still ahead are Interlaken and skirting the scenic shores of Lakes Brienz and Thun before arriving Bern for our Swiss Summer balloon adventure. Three overnights, at luxury Hotel Mont Blanc, Megeve;  5 star Hotel Mt. Cervin, Zermatt, 5 star Hotel Bellevue Palace, Bern.

Swiss Summer in the Emmental & Jungfrau Regions
Chalets, mountain trains, and helicopters to shimmering, crystal ice fields and wonderland glaciers behind the magnificent Jungfrau are daytime highlights on our Swiss summer trips, with our trademark daily balloon excursions late each afternoon through the emerald valleys and charming villages of the Emmental. You won’t forget our luncheons in medieval mountain settlements, at famous Piz Gloria at the top of the Shilthorn, and on a luncheon cruise skimming medieval lakeside villages of the Thunsee. Explore raging Trummelbach Falls from inside a mountain and so much more on our great and playful adventure.  Perfect for families! Four nights at 5 star Bellevue Palace, Bern.

Burgundy & Swiss Summer with The High Alps, Mt. Blanc & Zermatt, 12 days, 11 nights,
all-inclusive from Paris to Zurich.  $22,732 per person, based on double occupancy.

SALZBURG & TURKEY (Istanbul & Cappadocia)
Connected by our 1 Night Luxury Transfer
15 Days, 14 Nights • September 8-22, 2010

Salzburg Lakes & Alpine Foothills
Five star Schloss Fuschl, the beautifully restored 15th century hunting castle of the Archbishops of Salzburg, is our home during our four night Austria adventure. Daily private sightseeing includes Old Salzburg, birthplace of Mozart, and lakeside villages with 15th century houses and churches filled with art. Enjoy the ancient lakeside town of Hallstatt in a small fleet of electric boats, lunch with our good friend Princess Manni Wittgenstein in her lovely Alpine home, and shopping on the lively Getreidergasse. Late each afternoon we’ll take you exploring in our beautiful balloons, through the magnificent lakes and Alpine scenery made famous in The Sound of Music.

One Day Luxury Transfer
Fly by plane from Salzburg to Istanbul
Overnight at 5 star Ciragan Palace Hotel, Istanbul
Afternoon guided sightseeing, Istanbul

Remarkable Istanbul & Cappadocia
Delve for three full days into the culture of Istanbul with our Turkish guide and trip director, among treasures like St. Sophia’s, Topkapi Palace, the Blue Mosque, and the Grand Bazaar. The historic city on the Bosphorous is one of extensive riches which we’ll experience in depth.  For the five day ballooning portion of our program we’ll move to Cappadocia in central Turkey, an astonishing landscape of dramatic natural beauty with thousands of colorful cones, ravines and canyons to explore in our balloons.  Still existing are churches and dwelling hewn from the rocks as far back as 300 A.D. and decorated with extraordinary frescoes, 7th century subterranean cities, and more.  Enjoy our elaborate catered picnics in the white sand valleys and evenings with superb cuisine and exceptional, cultural entertainment.  Three nights at 5 star Ciragan Palace Hotel, five nights at 5 star Goreme hotel, one night at luxury airport hotel.

Salzburg & Turkey with one day air and overnight transfer, all-inclusive from Salzburg to Istanbul. 
$29,736 per person, based on double occupancy.

SWISS SUMMER
& 3 Night Luxury Transfer
GERMANY’S KING LUDWIG CASTLES
8 Days, 7 Nights • September 1-8, 2009/2010

Swiss Summer in the Emmental & Jungfrau Regions
Chalets, mountain trains, and helicopters to shimmering, crystal ice fields and wonderland glaciers behind the magnificent Jungfrau are daytime highlights on our Swiss summer trips, with our trademark daily balloon excursions late each afternoon through the emerald valleys and charming villages of the Emmental. You won’t forget our luncheons in medieval mountain settlements, at famous Piz Gloria at the top of the Shilthorn, and on a luncheon cruise skimming medieval lakeside villages of the Thunsee. Explore raging Trummelbach Falls from inside a mountain and so much more on our great and playful adventure.  Bring the family! Four nights at 5 star Bellevue Palace, Bern.

Germany’s King Ludwig Castles Extension
Depart Bern for our three night trip by private car through pretty Bavarian countryside to the foothills of the German Alps.  We’ll explore three of the most fantastic fairytale castles built by the eccentric Bavarian King Ludwig; romantic Neuschwanstein which was the model for Cinderella’s castle at Disney World, exquisite Linderhof Palace, and majestic Herrenchiemsee Palace, which was to be an exact copy of Versailles and half completed when King Ludwig died. Each night will be spent in a different charming hotel in a storybook setting, the Jagerhaus Hotel in Schwangau, Residence Heinz Winkler in Aschau, and Salzburg’s 5 star Hotel Schloss Fuschl.  Excellent cuisine and fine wines throughout, hosted by Buddy Bombard.

Swiss Summer & Germany’s King Ludwig Castles extension, 8 days, 7 nights, all-inclusive
from Zurich to Salzburg. $13,792 per person, based on double occupancy.

BURGUNDY
& 3 Night Luxury Transfer
THE HIGH ALPS, MONT BLANC & ZERMATT
8 Days, 7 Nights • Aug 25-Sept 1, 2009/2010

Burgundy’s Medieval Castles & World Famous Vineyards
Lush Burgundy is the perfect place for our low level adventures by balloon, where late each afternoon our excursions will take us just-above-the-rooftops of 14th century castles,
drifting peacefully through medieval market towns and world-class vineyards such as Montrachet, Mersault, and Pommard.  Our 5 day Burgundy experience includes visits to ancient wooden wine barrel cellars, fairytale Middle-Age fortresses, and medieval architectural treasures, with notable lunches and twilight dinner parties in the candlelit chambers of 14th century chateau Savigny-les-Beaune.  Four nights at a restored 18th century chateau, Hotel le Cep, Beaune.

The High Alps, Mont Blanc and Zermatt Extension
Our drive from Burgundy to Bern winds through gorgeous Beaujolais and Middle-Age settlements in the French and Swiss Alps to two of the most beautiful resort towns in the high Alps.  Arrive in the medieval resort town of Megeve at the foot of Europe’s tallest mountain, the towering Mont Blanc.  We’ll view the Vallee Blanche, a permanent winter-land scene of snowy peaks and shimmering crystal ice, descending into the vineyard-carpeted Rhone Valley and on to Zermatt, where a mountain train takes us from the flowered valley floor to the spectacular summer snowfields of the Gornergrat.  Traverse Switzerland’s loveliest high passes, Furka and Susten, with breathtaking views of the most beautiful, deep mountain valleys in the world.  Still ahead are Interlaken and skirting the scenic shores of Lakes Brienz and Thun before arriving Bern for our Swiss Summer balloon adventure. Three overnights, at luxury Hotel Mont Blanc, Megeve; 
5 star Hotel Mt. Cervin, Zermatt, 5 star Hotel Bellevue Palace, Bern. Excellent cuisine and fine wines throughout, hosted by Buddy Bombard.

Burgundy & The High Alps, Mont Blanc & Zermatt extension, 8 days, 7 nights, all-inclusive
from Paris to Zurich.  $13,792 per person, based on double occupancy.

SALZBURG LAKES & ALPINE FOOTHILLS
& 3 Night Luxury Transfer
GERMANY’S KING LUDWIG CASTLES
8 Days, 7 Nights • September 5-12, 2009/2010

Germany’s King Ludwig Castles Extension
Begin your trip in Zurich, where we will depart for our three night trip by private car through the pretty Bavarian countryside to the foothills of the German Alps.   We’ll explore three of the most fantastic fairytale castles built by the eccentric Bavarian King Ludwig; romantic Neuschwanstein which was the model for Cinderella’s castle at Disney World, exquisite Linderhof Palace, and majestic Herrenchiemsee Palace, which was to be an exact copy of Versailles and half completed when King Ludwig died. Each night will be spent in a different charming hotel in a storybook setting, the Jagerhaus Hotel in Schwangau, Residence Heinz Winkler in Aschau, and Salzburg’s 5 star Hotel Schloss Fuschl, home during our Salzburg balloon adventure beginning tomorrow.  Excellent cuisine and fine wines throughout, hosted by Buddy Bombard.

Salzburg Lakes & Alpine Foothills
Five star Schloss Fuschl, the beautifully restored 15th century hunting castle of the Archbishops of Salzburg, is our home during our four night Austria adventure. Daily private sightseeing includes Old Salzburg, birthplace of Mozart, and lakeside villages with 15th century houses and churches filled with art. Enjoy the ancient lakeside town of Hallstatt in a small fleet of electric boats, lunch with our good friend Princess Manni Wittgenstein in her lovely Alpine home, and shopping on the lively Getreidergasse. Late each afternoon we’ll take you exploring in our beautiful balloons, through the magnificent lakes and Alpine scenery made famous in The Sound of Music.

Salzburg & Germany’s King Ludwig Castles extension, 8 days, 7 nights, all-inclusive from Zurich to Salzburg.
$13,792 per person, based on double occupancy.