Scenic Austria Winter Wonderland
Scenic Austria Winter Wonderland
Scenic Austria Winter Wonderland
7 Days Starting and ending in Belgium
Visiting: Belgium, Tyrol, Zillertal, Salzburg, Kitzbuhel, Zell am See
Tour operator:
Tour code:
awa
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Age range:
0-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
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Tour Overview
Stroll through the ‘Sound of Music’ city of Salzburg and pay a visit to the Getriedegasse, one of the most beautiful shopping streets in Austria, on this fully escorted tour. Take a trip to the world-famous ski resort of Kitzbuhel and marvel at the outstanding natural beauty, before taking a tour of the picturesque town of Zell am See. You’ll also have the opportunity to experience the famous Ziller Valley Railway and witness spectacular panoramic views, as you travel through wonderful snowy scenery, making this a truly memorable winter wonderland experience.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Travel To Belgium
Location: Belgium
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: City-style hotels
Meals Included: No Meals
Regional departure by coach or Door-to-Door service, then to Belgium for an overnight stay.
Day 2 : Arrive In Austria
Location: Tyrol
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Gasthof Ascherwirt
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
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.
Day 3 : Ziller Valley Railway
Location: Zillertal
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Gasthof Ascherwirt
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
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. Here you will be given a glass-blowing demonstration and see some glass carving and painting in progress.
Please note: a diesel engine will operate the train journey.
Day 4 : Salzburg
Location: Salzburg
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Gasthof Ascherwirt
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
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.
Day 5 : Zell Am See & Kitzbühel; Horse & Carriage Ride
Location: Kitzbuhel, Zell am See
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Gasthof Ascherwirt
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
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.
Day 6 : Travel Back To Belgium
Location: Belgium
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: City-style hotels
Meals Included: Breakfast
Travel to Belgium for an overnight stay.
Day 7 : Return Home
Location: Belgium
Meals Included: Breakfast
Return home.
What's Included
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Accommodation
As detailed in the itinerary
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Additional Services
Travel from a wide range of convenient joining points across the UK is included within your coach holiday price; some carry a supplement. Please contact us for our full list of joining points.
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Airport Transfers at Destination
This trip includes coach travel from/to a local UK joining point
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Fully Guided
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International Travel
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Meals
As detailed in the itinerary
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Transport
Comfortable, air-conditioned motorcoach
What's Not Included
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.
Check out our Q&As
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
Fully escorted by our experienced drivers/crews. And in most towns and cities we either include or offer optional sightseeing tours with expert local guides to help you get the most from your visits.
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
As detailed in the itinerary
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?
No
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Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?
On Leger Coach Holidays, your allowance is one medium sized suitcase per person, which should weigh no more than 20kg when full.
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Is the tour coach air conditioned?
Yes
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Is there a supplement for solo travellers?
Some tours carry a supplement for solo travellers, please ask for details if the Single price is not shown
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes
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What is the fitness level required to do this tour?
Low
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What type of coach will be used?
You will travel on either our Luxuria Coach or our Silver Service Coach
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How long has the tour company been trading?
40 years
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Sole use of your own room on all Single Traveller holidays: means you still get your privacy and time out from the group.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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Battlefield Tours - Will it be possible to visit a particular cemetery whilst on the tour?
Please contact us and we will check to see whether you can visit a particular cemetery on any of our Battlefield Tours, if we are not able to fit it into our itinerary then you could take some time out of the tour and do this independently by taxi or public transport.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies
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Up to 56 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
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