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You're a lone ranger but don't want to be completely alone. We'll help plan your itinerary and set you up with our friends. Less hassles, more amazing, that's Monograms.

Get personal. This is experiential river cruising, your way. From Europe to the Galapagos and Asia, Avalon is relaxed luxury with choices as many, and individual as you.

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Japan

Travel to a world of unprecedented variety and deeply-entrenched culture - Japan's history and people date as far back as the 1st century AD; ots spiritual history, friendly nature, unique cuisine and its ancestrally influenced art are just a few of the qualities that make this country a phenomenal place to visit - to witness a truly time-honoured place unlike any other in the world. With a blend of natural beauty and cosmopolitan cities, Japan has something for everyone. Explore Mount Fuji and peaceful Japanese gardens. Traverse the rugged Japanese Alps and travel on a famed bullet train. Delve into Japan's ancient history in Kyoto and go for a walk in Tokyo to witness the frenetic but pleasant vibe of this city. By the end of your journey you'll begin to realise the power of a culture that is hard-working, fun-loving, but deeply rooted in tradition and influenced by a peace that seems to be channeled by their ancestors. It's a true wonder.

Snapshot: Japan
Capital
Tokyo
Currency
Yen
Official Language
Japanese
Time Zone
GMT+9
Population
127 million
Drives on the
Left

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BEST OF JAPAN WITH OSAKA
TOKYO   OSAKA
9 days, 1 Country
From
NZD
$4899
Package: IAJD
BEST OF JAPAN WITH OSAKA
Monograms has created all-in-one packages a cut above going on your own, while leaving the group behind. Each package comes with hand-selected hotels, plus "they really do that?" service of a...
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BEST OF JAPAN WITH OSAKA & HIROSHIMA
TOKYO   HIROSHIMA
11 days, 1 Country
From
NZD
$6639
Package: IAJE
BEST OF JAPAN WITH OSAKA & HIROSHIMA
Monograms has created all-in-one packages a cut above going on your own, while leaving the group behind. Each package comes with hand-selected hotels, plus "they really do that?" service of a...
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BEST OF JAPAN WITH HIROSHIMA
TOKYO   HIROSHIMA
9 days, 1 Country
From
NZD
$5179
Package: IAJC
BEST OF JAPAN WITH HIROSHIMA
Monograms has created all-in-one packages a cut above going on your own, while leaving the group behind. Each package comes with hand-selected hotels, plus "they really do that?" service of a...
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BEST OF JAPAN
TOKYO   KYOTO
7 days, 1 Country
From
NZD
$3409
Package: IAJ
BEST OF JAPAN
You Only Live Twice...at least, that’s the title of the James Bond movie filmed in Japan. What if that’s true? What if you only live twice—or even just once? Well, then you shouldn’t waste your time...
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Cambodia
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How Monograms is Different

Monograms is independent travel that takes all the hassles out of planning and organising your dream holiday. We’ve done all the work to build just the right all-in-one package for you – your choice of the right hotels in the heart of the action, sightseeing, transportation around cities, a Local Host at your destination and much more. We handle all the details so you can enjoy your destination like a local.

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Roam with local insight
Discover new places at your own pace. You'll have all the space and time to enjoy your adventure, with as much or as little help from your Local Host as you want, so you never have to miss a minute!
Independent travel made easy
With Monograms, we take all the hours of organising trips away from you. We handle the details so that you can feel comfortable and confident in your destination - even if it's your first time there!
Your perfect space
Whether you prefer hotels that are close to shopping and sightseeing, surrounded by natural beauty, part of the city's artistic heritage or that offer contemporary styling, our holidays put you at the heart of your destination.
YourWay
Enjoy freedom and flexibility that comes with a personalised holiday! Choose how many nights you stay in select European cities.