Tyrolean Winter Wonderland

Itinerary

9 Day Itinerary

• Day 1

  Regional departure by coach or Door–to-Door service, then to Belgium for an overnight stay.

• Day 2

  Continue our journey through Germany and into Austria to the Hotel Sonnschein in the picturesque village of Niederau.

  Meals - Breakfast, Dinner

• Day 3 - Innsbruck & Swarovski Crystal World

  After breakfast, we leave the hotel and travel to Innsbruck on our included excursion. As the capital of the Tyrol, sitting on the River Inn and at the foot of the Karwendel Alps, Innsbruck is the fifth-largest city in Austria. This beautiful city is surrounded by stunning mountain scenery and steeped in history. There will be free time for you to discover the old quarter with its charming, arcaded streets and admire the famous Golden Roof. Why not take a stroll along the Maria Theresien Strasse, with its bustling shops, or climb the Tower of the City for magnificent views of the city?

  This afternoon, we make the short journey to Swarovski Crystal World, where a water spouting giant welcomes you to a world of wonder!

  Meals - Breakfast, Dinner

• Day 4 - Ziller Valley Railway & Mayrhofen

  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 Schlegeisspeicher 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, where we have free time to explore before returning to our hotel.

  Please note: a diesel engine will operate the train journey.

  Meals - Breakfast, Dinner

• Day 5 - Free Time or Horse & Carriage Ride

  We have free time in the village of Niederau today. Take a stroll through the picturesque village or enjoy the new spa facilities at the Hotel Sonnschein. During the day, you will have the option to relax on a horse and carriage ride through the surrounding scenery.

  Meals - Breakfast, Dinner

• Day 6 - Salzburg

  Today we include a visit to Salzburg, one of the most beautiful cities in Austria. The city dates back to the 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 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? It is a walking tour lasting approximately 90 minutes and takes in many sights and attractions of this famous alpine city.

  Meals - Breakfast, Dinner

• Day 7 - Scenic Drive Through Gerlos Pass, Krimml Falls & Zell am See

  We enjoy a scenic drive through the Austrian Tyrol today beginning with a drive down the Ziller Valley. We then start the ascent up the Gerlos Pass, a stunning mountain pass road offering spectacular views at every turn. We pause briefly at Krimml Falls seeing the impressive falls from afar, before continuing to the lakeside town of Zell am See with time to explore and enjoy the lakeside promenade.

  Meals - Breakfast, Dinner

• Day 8

  We depart Austria today and continue to our overnight hotel in Belgium.

  Meals - Breakfast

• Day 9

  Return home.

  Meals - Breakfast

Accommodation

You will stay for six nights at the Hotel Sonnschein in Niederau, a favourite hotel of Leger passengers for many years.

Overnight stays in Belgium will be in city-style hotels.