Scenic Austria Winter Wonderland
- Duration: 7 days
- Board Basis: Mixed Board
- Tour Ref: D2TLEGAWA
Holiday Summary
- Travel Type: Coach
PLEASE NOTE: Price is per person and based on two people sharing a twin/double room. Single room supplements and upgrades are not included.
Itinerary
Day 1
Regional departure by coach or Door-to-Door service, then to Belgium for an overnight stay.
Day 2
After an early breakfast we commence our journey through Germany and into Austria. We continue to our hotel where we stay for the next four nights.
Meals - Breakfast, Dinner
Day 3 - Ziller Valley Railway
See an alternative side of the Tyrol on today’s exciting optional excursion. We travel to the town of Jenbach where we board the Ziller Valley Railway. Sit back and relax as the old locomotive takes you on a historic journey through the panoramic Ziller Valley.
The Zillertal is one of Austria’s most famous narrow railways. It was opened on the last day of 1902 and has been in operation ever since. Nevertheless, the line was almost closed in 1965 as tourism and goods traffic was not enough to keep it open. Thankfully, it was saved by the construction of the Schlegleisspeicher Dam high in the mountains. The building of the Dam required 325,000 tons of cement and ballast, all of which was transported on the Zillertalbahn.
We arrive at the beautiful ski resort of Mayrhofen and after lunch we travel to the town of Rattenberg and to the Kisslinger glass factory.
Please note: a diesel engine will operate the train journey.
Meals - Breakfast, Dinner
Day 4 - Salzburg
Today we include a visit to Salzburg, one of the most beautiful cities in Austria. The city dates back to Celtic times and prospered in the Middle Ages on account of the salt industry from where the city derives its name. The city is famed in the world of music, as the setting for the film 'The Sound of Music'. It is also home to the Getriedegasse, one of the most beautiful shopping streets in Austria.
To make the most of your visit why not join our optional sightseeing tour accompanied by a local English-speaking guide. The sightseeing tour is a walking tour lasting approximately 90 minutes and takes in many sights and attractions of this famous alpine city. A visit to Salzburg would not be complete without a mention of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and before the tour is over, we see his former birth-house and also the square that is named after and dedicated to the famous composer.
Meals - Breakfast, Dinner
Day 5 - Zell am See & Kitzbühel; Horse & Carriage Ride
Our included excursion today takes us first to the world-famous ski-resort of Kitzbühel. The area around Kitzbühel offers outstanding natural beauty from the rolling hills in the broad valley basin where the Kitzbühel Ache River flows, to the ‘Wilder Kaiser’ mountain range. There will be plenty of time to stroll around the town or watch the world go by from one of the many cafés. Perhaps take an optional horse and carriage ride. Relax and sit back as our expert horsemen lead you through the beautiful old town.
We then continue to the lovely lakeside town of Zell am See where you will have the afternoon at leisure to relax and explore, perhaps taking a stroll along the promenade.
Meals - Breakfast, Dinner
Day 6
Travel to Belgium for an overnight stay.
Meals - Breakfast
Day 7
Return home.
Meals - Breakfast
Accommodation
You will stay for four nights in the Austrian Tyrol in a minimum 3-star hotel, such as the Gasthof Ascherwirt in Brandenberg.Overnight stays in Belgium are in city-style hotels.
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