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Monogram packages for top European cities, plus Trafalgar deals for Italy, Spain and Portugal

With so many grand capitals to choose from, it s no wonder Monograms, the independent travel division of group-tour specialist Globus, was able to add a few new options to its long list of city combo packages.

Although the London Paris package is the company s perennial best-seller, there s something to be said for combining an old classic with a new favourite, such as Paris Geneva; London Amsterdam; or Paris, Aix-en-Provence Nice, all new for 2013. Other combinations include Munich Berlin, and Prague Vienna.

All Monograms packages include hotel accommodation with breakfast, city-to-city transfers (usually by rail) and a half-day sightseeing tour, plus the option to add sightseeing tours and excursions. There s also an on-site Local Host in every city, ready with everything from dining suggestions to transportation tips.

Monograms early booking bonus offers savings of up to $200 per person off any air-inclusive Europe vacation booked by Feb. 26, or $100 per person for land-only bookings.