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Discover the Mountains & Trains of Austria
8 DAYS FROM £485

This holiday has departures available between: 28th Jun 2008 to 13th Sep 2008

Explore the magnificent Alpine region of Austria from the pretty lakeside town of Zell am See, before heading to the 'Sound of Music' city of Salzburg. Your hotel in Zell am See will be a 3 or 4 diamond hotel of our choice.

Included Highlights

Cog & Pinion Train from Jenbach to Achensee
Achensee Visit
Grossglockner Excursion
Zillertal Train
Salzburg Excursion

Your Price Includes

Flights: UK - Munich - UK
Accommodation on tour in twin room with private facilities
Meals on tour 7 breakfasts (B) and 6 dinners (D)
Professional tour director on tour
Porterage at hotels during tour (for one suitcase per person)
Transfers between overseas airport and hotels
All local and airport taxes/service charges

Holiday Itinerary

DAY 1: UK - Munich - Zell am See.
Fly to Munich where you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel in Zell am See, for a six night stay. (D)

DAY 2: Zell am See.
The lively cosmopolitan resort of Zell am See is one of Austria's prettiest towns and boasts an array of medieval buildings, cobbled streets and lakeside promenades. The day is yours to relax and enjoy all the pleasures of this delightful alpine resort, which may include discovering the town's historic centre, scenic walks, cable cars, swimming or a boat trip on the lake. (B, D)

DAY 3: Zell am See - Grossglockner excursion.
Prepare to be amazed as we take you to visit the mighty Grossglockner mountain, Austria's highest peak, site of several magnificent glaciers, including the five-mile-long Pasterze Glacier. (B, D)

DAY 4: Zell am See - Achensee visit.
Enjoy spectacular mountain views as our coach takes you to Jenbach where you will board the cog and pinion train to beautiful Achensee. This glacial lake, one of the Tyrol's most popular holiday areas for centuries, is overlooked by the soaring peaks of the Karwendel Mountains. (B, D)

DAY 5: Zell am See - Included excursion on the Zillertal Train.
Our second equally scenic train journey is from Fügen through the beautiful Ziller Valley to the pretty little town of Mayrhofen, steeped in rustic charm and surrounded by mountains. There's time to explore the town, have some lunch enjoying the scenery or browse the many shops. (B, D)

DAY 6: Zell am See - Included excursion to Salzburg.
Enjoy the included excursion to Salzburg - one of the world's most beautiful cities with a wealth of fine Renaissance and Baroque architecture. It has quaint cobbled streets and ornate churches sheltered by the Monchsburg mountain. The Old Town on the south bank of the Salzach river, is a Baroque extravaganza of churches, squares and fountains. Watching over the city is the 11th-century Hohensalzburg Castle, which stands on a rock outcrop over 100 metres above the skyline (B, D)

DAY 7: Zell am See - Munich.
Enjoy your last views of the delightful Austrian countryside as we drive to Munich - the city known as Germany's 'secret capital' - for an overnight stay. Tonight, enjoy our optional Bavarian Evening. (B)

DAY 8: Munich - UK.
Transfer to Munich airport for your flight to the UK. (B)

OUR CHOICE OF HOTEL

Your 3 or 4 diamond hotel in Zell am See will be allocated on arrival.

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  • Our Choice of 3D hotel in Zell am See DiamondDiamondDiamond

    One of Austria's most popular lakeside resorts, Zell am See is in a picturesque location, surrounded by lovely countryside and set against a backdrop of snow-capped peaks.

    Your 3D hotel in Zell am See will be allocated on arrival.
    Price Includes: Half board in a twin room with private facilities.
    Official Category: 3 star.

  • Our Choice of 4D hotel in Zell am See DiamondDiamondDiamondDiamond

    One of Austria's most popular lakeside resorts, Zell am See is in a picturesque location, surrounded by lovely countryside and set against a backdrop of snow-capped peaks.

    Your 4D hotel in Zell am See will be allocated on arrival.
    Price Includes: Half board in a twin room with private facilities.
    Official Category: 4 star.

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