The Rhineland & Austrian Tyrol for Single Travellers
9 days from £1,019pp.
Visit: Rudesheim, Germany
Visit: River Rhine, Germany
Visit: Salzburg, Austria
Visit: Heidelberg, Germany
Visit: Grossglockner Glacier, Austria
Visit: Zell-am-See, Austria
About the Tour
Combining two of Austria and Germany’s most famous regions, your singles holiday by coach begins with fruitful vineyards, river side villages such as Rüdesheim and the medieval Heidelburg Castle, as you travel through the meandering Rhine Valley. Crossing over into the Austrian Tyrol, and our base in the quaint town of Neiderau. From here we visit the spectacular ‘Sound of Music’ city of Salzburg, and take a tour of some of the countries stunning natural scenery, with trips to Lake Zell, Kitzbühel and the opportunity to visit the impressive Grossglockner glacier.
Tour Includes
- 8 nights hotel with continental breakfast
- 6 evening meals
- Welcome drink
- Sole use of your own room
- No single room supplement
- Door to Door service or local departure by coach
- Travel by Silver Service coach
We offer flexible payment options
Once you have booked your tour either online, or by telephone ( 01709 787 463 ), you have the flexibility of how you pay off the remainder of your balance. You can:
- Use our balance payment facility online to make and track your card payments. You can pay as much as you want up until your final due date or pay it all, the choice is yours.
- Send payments via online banking.
- Send payments via cheque.
- Call us and make a card payment, either a small amount or as lump sum until your final due date.
Our contact and online banking payment details will be on your confirmation invoice to remind you of your choices.
Your Itinerary
Day 1
Door to Door service or local departure by coach, then to Assmannshausen, Germany for a three-night stay.
Day 2
Rüdesheim
Rudesheim
Today we travel the short distance to the ever-popular ‘wine town’ of Rudesheim. Home to the vibrant ‘Drosselgasse’, a narrow alley lined with restaurants, shops and bars, many playing traditional Rhineland music and the perfect place to enjoy a glass of local wine or beer. Why not join our optional ‘Exploring Rudesheim’ excursion. We travel by road train to the cellars of Adolf Störzel where there will be the chance to sample some of the local produce. From here we continue to Siegfried’s Mechanical Music Museum, where you can see one of the largest collections of self-playing mechanical musical instruments. Your guide will tell you about the various instruments and you will have the chance to listen to many of the instruments and fairground organs play their different tunes.
- Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 3
Rhine Valley
Boppard
Marvel at the beautiful scenery of the Rhine Valley on today’s optional excursion. We see the world-famous Loreley Rock; and then continue to Boppard, where the splendid Rhine Promenade is situated. Later we visit St Goar, home to the world’s largest cuckoo clock shop. During the day there will be the chance to join an optional cruise along Germany’s largest river, the Rhine. A cruise through the Rhine gorge, famous for its ancient castles, picturesque villages and vine clad slopes is the perfect way to view the splendour of the Rhine. The cruise will last for approximately 2 ½ hours during which time you will be served lunch on board.
- Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 4
Heidelberg
Heidelberg
We depart the Rhine Valley today and make our way to Austria. En route we pause in the beautiful town of Heidelberg. Heidelberg is rightly famous due to its proximity to the Neckar River, its fabulous castle, now partially destroyed, and its 18th century streets. After free time we continue to our hotel in the Austrian Tyrol where we stay for the next four nights. (Suitable refreshment stops will be made en route).
- Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 5
Salzburg
Salzburg
Today we include a visit 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 including Mirabell Gardens where Maria and the children sang ‘Do-Re-Mi’. 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 birthhouse and also the square that is named after and dedicated to the famous composer. The remainder of the day is spent at leisure for you to explore independently.
- Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 6
Grossglockner Glacier
Grossglockner Glacier
There is probably nowhere in Europe with such a dramatic tour as you can experience on today’s optional excursion. Our coach takes us along the Grossglockner Hochalpenstrasse and up the Grossglockner. At 3,789 metres it is Austria’s highest mountain and here you can view the icy world of the massive Grossglockner Glacier. Following a visit to the magnificently situated Franz-Josefs-Heights panorama-viewing platform, we drive to the lovely mountaineer’s village of Heiligenblut where there will be further free time for you to explore the shops or simply relax in one of the cafes.
- Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 7
Zell am See and Kitzbühel
Zell-Am-See
This morning we travel to the lovely Lake Zell and the resort of Zell am See on our included excursion. You will have time at leisure to stroll along the lakeside promenade or maybe join a cable car ride up the Schmittenhohe Mountain (extra cost, payable locally). This afternoon we continue the chic town of Kitzbuhel, the renowned resort of the rich and famous. Spend time exploring the shops in the town or perhaps opt to take a cable car ride up the mighty Hahnenkamm Mountain for some spectacular views of the region (extra cost, payable locally).
- Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 8
To Belgium for an overnight stay.
- Included meals: Breakfast
Day 9
Return home.
- Included meals: Breakfast
Your Excursions
Included Excursions & Visits
- Rüdesheim
- Heidelberg
- Salzburg
- Zell am See & Kitzbühel
Optional Excursions & Visits
- Exploring Rüdesheim
- Rhine Valley
- Rhine River Cruise
- Salzburg Sightseeing
- Grossglockner Glacier
Notes
Frequently asked questions about our tours
Accommodation
You will stay for three nights with sole use of your own room at the 3-star Hotel Alte Bauernschänke in charming Assmannshausen in the Rhine Valley. The original building is over 600 years old, and there is entertainment most evenings, a lift, restaurant, large bar area and a recently opened ‘state of the art’ wellness centre including sauna, steam-bath, massage, beautician and relaxation area.
You will then stay for four nights with sole use of your own room at the 4-star Hotel Sonnschein in Niederau which has an indoor swimming pool, tennis and crazy golf (small charge), Jacuzzi, sauna, solarium, fitness room, bar and a restaurant.
Your overnight stay in Belgium will be in a city-style hotel.
Alte Bauernschanke
This friendly family-run hotel extends a warm Rhineland welcome to all its guests. Situated in the heart of charming Assmannshausen in the Rhine Valley, the hotel is located only a short stroll from the Rhine Promenade. The chair lift, next to the hotel, takes you to the summit of the Niederwald, from where a short walk takes you to the cable cars, which run into the bustling wine town of Rüdesheim. The Alte Bauernschanke, a wonderful half-timberered building, was originally a tavern dating back to the 15th century and has become a landmark in the town. Owned by the Berg family, all 54 bedrooms have en-suite facilities, television and telephone. Enjoy a drink on the terrace or a night of dancing and singing in the cellar bar. You may also wish to use the excellent wellness facilities (at additional cost).
- English Speaking Staff
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Lift
- WiFi Available
- TV
- Hairdryer
- Bath and/or Shower
- Telephone
Sonnschein
A warm welcome awaits you at the family-run Hotel Sonnschein. Situated in its own gardens and parkland, the hotel is located on the edge of the quiet village of Niederau in the Wildschonau Valley. Gill Thaler provides a typically Tyrolean welcome – even though your hostess is actually originally from Birmingham! All bedrooms are beautifully furnished with en-suite facilities, television and hairdryer. The spacious restaurant, bar and sun terrace provide the ideal meeting place to relax. Leisure facilities include both indoor and outdoor swimming pools (subject to season), table tennis, mini-golf (small charge), sauna, steam bath and whirlpool.
- Swimming Pool
- English Speaking Staff
- Bureau de Change
- Guest Lounge
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Lift
- WiFi Available
- TV
- Hairdryer
- Bath and/or Shower
- Telephone
Frequently asked questions about accommodation
If you prefer, then you can join the tour at the hotel. To do this, we will require a copy of your passport for identification purposes and you must advise us at the time of booking.
No reduction will be given if you should choose to do this.
We are unable to guarantee that the hotel will be able to meet your dietary requirements. We find that the majority of European countries do not generally cater for vegetarians and that the meal supplied may well be what everyone else is having minus the meat.
We will of course endeavour to arrange for a vegetarian meal at the hotel. We do however suggest that you advise us of your dietary requests at the time of booking and recommend that you speak to the receptionist on arrival with regard to your request.
Travel Information
- Travel Options
- Extra Services
Silver Service coach
Find out moreSilver Service
On most of our holidays you can upgrade to Silver Service, luxury coach travel, for comfort and style across Europe.
Relax and have a chat in the spacious rear lounge.
Servery on board offering a range of refreshments.
Enjoy the perfect temperature onboard with climate control.
Stay overnight near Dover
Find out moreWhy not go the night before your holiday for a relaxing start? You can park for FREE for up to nine days at the Holiday Inn Ashford North and enjoy an overnight stay with English breakfast from just £38 per person. This offer is subject to availability and based on two sharing a twin/double room on a B&B basis. We’ll then collect you from the hotel on the day of departure and return you there at the end of your holiday.
To book this package, please call the hotel on 01233 713333, quoting ‘Leger Holidays’ and your booking reference. If your holiday is longer than nine days you can pay for additional days’ parking. Ask one of our friendly reservations team for more details when you book your holiday.
Single supplements and terms and conditions apply.
Our Door-to-Door service
Find out moreOn Single Traveller holidays and coach holidays of 7 days’ duration or more, you don’t even have to think about getting to your local joining point. If you live within 20 miles of one of our free joining points we’ll pick you up from your home and take you to meet your transfer vehicle, then return you back home at the end of your holiday. The cost is just £30 per booking each way for up to four people per booking.
If you live a little further afield, you can also take advantage of this convenient option for an additional charge – please enquire at the time of booking.
Join coach at Interchange
Find out moreOn most holidays if you’d prefer to join your tour coach at Stop 24 services, you can park your car in the car park which is accredited by the Park Mark safer parking scheme and is monitored 24 hours a day by CCTV. Payment for the parking is made on arrival using the self-service machines.
Excludes holidays to Ireland and the U.K. and tours travelling via Brittany Ferries.
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*Please note pickups are subject to availability.
Frequently asked questions about travel options
Front row seats can be reserved for £14pp (up to 6 days duration), £22pp (7 & 8 days duration) and £25pp (9 days duration and over) on all European tours. In addition to this seats on the second row can be reserved for £7pp (up to 6 days duration), £14pp (7 & 8 days duration) and £15pp (9 days duration and over). This offer is only available for bookings of two or four persons on the front row and is subject to availability. Guaranteed front/second row seats cannot be reserved on transfer journeys to/from the U.K. interchange. Children under 15 years cannot occupy a front row seat due to French Law.
Please note: On some coaches the legroom on front seats may be slightly less than that available on other seats due to the presence of a modesty board in front.
If your tour is cancelled for any reason and front/second row seats are not available on your new tour you will be refunded the supplement. No other compensation will be payable.
Alternatively, we can take seating requests on your booking. However, requests are not guaranteed. All seat numbers are confirmed on travel documents approximately 7-10 days prior to departure.
Transfer coaches are routed approximately 2-3 weeks before departure and will depend on where passengers are booked to travel from on any particular date as to which route is taken. If you require further detailed information regarding the route to the port you can contact our Customer Service Department on 01709 830333 two weeks before you are due to travel.
With regard to the route taken by the main tour coach, this is determined by the driver.
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Call our reservations team on:
01709 787 463
To book this tour, just give our friendly team a call on 01709 787 463 or book online at www.leger.co.uk