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Grand Scenic Austria
By incorporating the country’s most celebrated cities with its stunning scenery, we have created the ultimate Austrian holiday. Join us as we travel from Salzkammergut to Kitzbühel, visiting an abundance of beautiful destinations along the way. From Wachau wine country to Innsbuck and the famous Golden roof, there is something for everyone on this tour. Walk along Salzburg’s medieval streets, relish in Vienna’s regal architecture, witness sparkling lakes, bellowing hills, the Krimml Falls and the chic ski town of Kitzbühel. With plenty more wonders to witness along the way, you’ll leave Austria vowing to return.
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- 11 nights hotel with continental breakfast
- 9 evening meals
- Convenient local joining points
- Travel by Silver Service or upgrade to Luxuria
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Local departure by coach or Door-to-Door service, then to our overnight hotel in Belgium.
Head through Germany to our hotel in Austria’s Salzburgerland region for a two-night stay.
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Our included excursion takes us into the old salt mining region of the Salzkammergut Lakes, which has developed into one of the most popular destinations in Austria on account of its outstanding natural beauty. We visit the crystal clear Lake Mondsee, one of the largest lakes in the region and also one of the warmest. We spend time in the delightful and principle resort of Mondsee, located on the banks of the lake. Mondsee is home to the Basilica of St. Michael. This gothic former monastery is just as striking today as ever with its two towers stretching 52 meters high. The basilica reached international fame when the wedding scene, from the film ‘Sound of Music’ with Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer, was filmed inside. This is the reason why more than 200,000 people visit the church every year and make it one of the most photographed churches in the world. Almost every day a wedding takes places at the church, so don’t forget to applaud if the newlyweds emerge from the church whilst you’re there! We continue to St Gilgen, birthplace of Mozart’s mother and home to one of the most attractive town squares in Austria. Here you can stroll along the lakeside, explore the shops or relax in one of the cafes. We then take an included boat cruise on St. Wolfgangsee, one of the largest and most famous lakes of the Austrian Lake District, which lies in the heart of the region.
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We leave our hotel this morning and head east into the Wachau region, which straddles the banks of the Danube. We visit the town of Melk, where we include a guided tour of the magnificent Melk Abbey. From here we continue to Krems, one of the oldest cities in the area with history dating back more than a thousand years. The historical centre of Krems is one of the most beautiful in Europe. After free time we continue to Vienna and our hotel for a two night stay.
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Spend a full day in the Imperial City of Vienna, which is without question, one of Europe’s great cities. As the home of the former Habsburg monarchy and the present day capital of Austria it has much to charm the visitor. There is a lot of walking involved to see all the sights, so why not let us introduce you to Vienna on our optional guided sightseeing tour. Our guided tour will begin by coach, where we will be taken along the Imperial Boulevard known as the Ringstrasse. Here you will see the Hofburg Palace, the Parliament building, the Opera House, National Theatre and City Hall. During our tour we will also see the majestic Danube River, and later as we pass by the Prater amusement park a chance to view the famous “Giant Wheel” built over 100 years ago, and today one of the most well-known landmarks of the city. There will be frequent stops during the drive, where you will have photo opportunities and the chance to admire Vienna at its very best. Our guide will provide commentary throughout, revealing the history; culture and stories of without question one of Europe’s most fascinating cities. Following the tour you will have time at leisure to visit many of the city’s famous landmarks, or you may decide to sit back and relax with a traditional Viennese coffee and a slice of the local “Sachertorte” chocolate cake in one of the cities tempting street cafes – the choice is yours! This evening we include a traditional meal in a 'Heuriger' (wine tavern).
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Today, we leave Vienna and visit the picturesque city of Graz before continuing into the land of green hills and sparkling lakes, Carinthia, where we spend two nights.
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A day at leisure or why not join our optional excursion to Lake Woerthersee. We start with a visit to the town of Velden on the shores of the Lake. Lake Woerthersee is considered to be Austria's best destination for bathing and swimming, with water temperatures averaging 21-23°C. It is apparently clean and safe enough to drink, at least in early June, before the thousands of swimmers arrive in the high season! The town of Velden has a long tradition as a relaxation and bathing resort. From here we cruise across the lake to Klagenfurt, the capital and cultural centre of Carinthia. The main attractions lie in the Neuer Platz, around the dragon-like Lindwurm Statue. The lindwurm is the town's landmark and according to a legend, an evil dragon infested the region where Klagenfurt is located today.
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Optional Excursions
Our optional excursions are a great addition to enhance your holiday experience and are highly recommended.
The optional excursions will be available to book during your tour.
Prices are per person and are subject to change. Payment will be in Euros (cash payments only).
We leave Carinthia and head north to Salzburg, one of the most beautiful cities in Austria. Why not join our optional guided walking tour accompanied by our local English-speaking guide. This walking tour lasts approximately 90 minutes and takes in the many sights and attractions of this famous alpine city. Admire the baroque splendour of the churches and cathedral, the might of the Hohensalzburg fortress and also the quaint Getriedegasse, which with its wrought iron signs that overhang the doors, is one of the most beautiful shopping streets of Austria. Salzburg is also known as the ‘Sound of Music’ city and during our tour you will see many sights featured in the film. 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. We continue to our hotel in the breath taking Tyrol for a three-night stay.
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After breakfast we travel to Innsbruck on our included excursion. Innsbruck is the capital of the Tyrol, located on the River Inn and at the foot of the Karwendel Alps. It is the fifth largest city in Austria and is surrounded by stunning mountain scenery and steeped in history. To introduce you to the sights why not join our included sightseeing tour. Innsbruck was on two occasions the venue for the Winter Olympic Games and during our tour we see the Berg Isel Ski jump. We pause to admire the Rococo architecture of the Wilten Basilica, said to be the most beautiful church of its kind in the Tyrol before we continue to the city centre where a short tour on foot will show us the Hofburg Palace, St James Cathedral and the famous Golden Roof building. A wonderful opportunity to marvel at the sights of the Tyrolean capital. Afterwards there will be free time for you to discover the old quarter with its charming arcaded streets, the famous Golden Roof, stroll along the Maria Theresien Strasse with its bustling shops or climb the Tower of the City for magnificent views of the city. To end the day we visit the lovely town of Hall in Tyrol.
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Our optional excursion takes us over the scenic Gerlos Pass to Krimml Falls. These magnificent falls are widely regarded as some of the best in Europe. At 380 metres, the cascading waterfalls of Krimml create the longest free fall of water in Europe and the fifth highest in the world. There will be time at leisure to walk alongside the lower falls. Don’t forget your brolly, as even on the sunniest days there can be quite a lot of spray! Afterwards, we continue to the internationally renowned resort of the rich and famous, Kitzbühel. The heyday of mining began here in 1450 but it wasn’t until the 16th century that silver was found. The city’s landscape is a consequence of that wealth. The town is nestled between the mountains of Kitzbühel Horn and the Hahnenkamm. In 1893 Franz Reisch became the first man to ski down from the Kitzbühel Horn after which, the first ski race was held in Kitzbühel. You will have free time to explore the walled Old Town or you may wish to take a cable car ride up the mighty Hahnenkamm Mountain for some spectacular views of the region (at extra cost, payable locally). We return to the hotel later this afternoon in time for our evening meal.
Includes Breakfast
Includes Dinner
Optional Excursions
Our optional excursions are a great addition to enhance your holiday experience and are highly recommended.
The optional excursions will be available to book during your tour.
Prices are per person and are subject to change. Payment will be in Euros (cash payments only).
We leave Austria and travel to our hotel in Belgium.
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Return home.
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Accommodation
You will stay for two nights at the 4-star Ferienhotel Kristall in Rauris, or similar. In Vienna you will stay for two nights at the 4-star Park Hotel Ananas, or similar. You will then stay for two nights at the 3-star Seelacherhof in St. Kanzian am Klopeinersee in Carinthia. In the Tyrol you will stay for three nights at the 4-star Kirchbergerhof or Alexander in Kirchberg.
Overnight stays in Belgium will be in city-style hotels.
