LAKES & MOUNTAINS OF AUSTRIA
• Return flights
• Seven nights' four-star accommodation with breakfast and dinner
• Tour of the Salzkammergut – the stunningly beautiful Austrian Lake District
• Visit to St Wolfgang - a perfect lakeside Austrian village with half timbered, frescoed, flower-laden buildings at every turn
• Stay in Kaprun in the heart of the Austrian Alps
Experience Mozart and Strauss, taste the finest apple strudel and experience the genteel atmosphere of the world’s most atmospheric café’s
DAY 1 - ARRIVAL IN SALZBURG Flight to Munich. On arrival a coach will take you to the charming and historic four-star Hotel Stadtkrug, centrally-located in Salzburg ‘s Old Town, for three nights with dinner.
DAY 2 - GUIDED TOUR OF SALZBURG Today we have a guided tour of this beautiful baroque city, with its delightful Old Town. Salzburg’s most famous son is Mozart, with reminders of him throughout the city. This afternoon is free and during the evening you could enjoy one of the numerous classical music recitals.
DAY 3 - SALZKAMMERGUT Today we visit the beautiful Salzkammergut, the Austrian Lake District. Firstly to Mondsee, perched on the lakeshore then following scenic routes alongside lake shores brings us to the second lake of the day, the dramatic Traunsee, the fishing village of Traunkirchen then the spa town of Bad Ischl. We head for St Wolfgang which, must surely rank as one of the most gorgeous villages you will ever see. This afternoon you could perhaps take the steam-hauled rack railway to the Schafberg for a spellbinding view across the entire Lake District.
DAY 4 - ZELL AM SEE This morning you tour the 17th century Hellbrunn Palace, just outside Salzburg. We continue our journey through the region of Zell am See, soon arriving at the alpine village of Kaprun in the very heart of this beautiful area where we stay for the next four nights with dinner at the four-star Das Alpenhaus. This very stylish hotel enjoys superb mountain views. The modern, comfortable rooms are extremely well-appointed.
DAY 5 - KRIMML WATERFALLS Today we commence our exploration of some of the world’s finest alpine scenery, seeing nature at its forceful best, firstly discovering one of Europe’s great natural wonders, the Krimml waterfalls. The highest in Europe and the fifth highest in the world, this series of waterfalls tumbles from icy glaciers, with huge clouds of spray seemingly suspended as if by magic over the green forests below, accompanied by the unmistakable roar of enormous volumes of cascading water, it makes an unforgettable spectacle.
DAY 6 - GROSSGLOCKNER In our final, and probably best day in this alpine wonderland, we visit Austria’s highest mountain – the Grossglockner, journeying along one of Europe’s oldest and most celebrated alpine routes. We experience a spectacular show leading from the carpet-like pastures of the Salzach valley to the Hochtor pass, twisting up the rugged and beautiful valley to reach the mighty Pasterze Glacier and the ‘Emperor’s Viewpoint’. This is a truly breathtaking experience! Please note this trip is subject to weather conditions.
DAY 7 - FREE DAY Today you are free to enjoy your spectacular surroundings. In Kaprun, take the cable car to almost the summit of the Kitzsteinhorn. Or perhaps visit nearby Zell which has a lovely traditional centre or for those with a head for heights, take the cable car to the summit of Zell am See’s own mountain, the Schmittenhöhe.
DAY 8 - RETURN FLIGHT Today a coach will return us to the airport at the appropriate time.
DAYS
FROM ONLY £899
8 • Visit to Europe’s highest waterfalls at Krimml
• Tour of the stunningly attractive Alpine Road, taking you to the foot of the Grossglockner, Austria’s highest mountain
• Guided tour of medieval Salzburg, Italianate and Baroque, the city of Mozart
• Escorted by our experienced Tour Manager
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