Switzerland, Air/7 Nights, From $1,939

Live like a local in a furnished apartment in Ticino, a canton in southern Switzerland.

Monday, August 3, 2009 |

The Real Deal Round-trip airfare to Zürich on Swiss Airlines, transfer to apartment, seven nights' in a rental apartment of your choice, a seven-night Swiss Pass (for local ground transportation and entrance to museums), an orientation session, and a group event, from $1,939 per person—including all taxes.

When Oct. 14, 17, 2009; add $200 for Sept. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; add $450 for Aug. 26.

Church Madonna del Sasso in Locarno, Switzerland (Roland Gerth/Corbis) [enlarge photo]

Gateways Boston, New York City; add $225 from Chicago, $300 from L.A.

The Fine Print Includes all taxes. Based on double occupancy; single supplement from $401. Some apartments offer up to quad occupancy at lower per-person package prices if you're traveling in a group. Mention Budget Travel at time of booking to get the special $1,939 price (a $200 discount off the typical price). Read these guidelines before you book any Real Deal.

Book By No deadline; based on availability.

Contact Untours, 888/868-6871, untours.com.

Why It's a Deal We priced round-trip travel between Boston and Zürich in mid-October and found a $688 fare (Continental). For $1,251 more including all taxes, this Untours package takes care of airfare as well as accommodations in your choice of apartments with kitchens (like this one), the Swiss Pass for transportation and sightseeing, and all trip support, including an orientation session, an airport greeting, and local support from the apartment owner. Also note that BudgetTravel.com readers get a special $200 discount off the regular trip price.

More Want more time? Add another week starting at $350 per person. Untours also offers packages to other parts of Switzerland.

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