9-Day Break

Day 1 – Local departure by coach then onwards to Belgium for an overnight stay.
Day 2 – Continue south to Niederau, Austria for a six-night stay. B,D
Day 3 – Ziller Valley Railway and Mayrhofen (included). Sit back and relax as an old steam locomotive takes us on an historic journey through the panoramic Ziller Valley, from Fügen to the resort town of Mayrhofen. The Zillertal is one of Austria’s most famous narrow railways and has been in operation since 1902. B,D
Day 4 – Pinzgau Train and Kitzbühel (included). Visiting the lakeside resort of Zell-am-See, we then board the Pinzgau Train and take a nostalgic rail journey through the mountains to Mittersill. We continue by coach to Kitzbühel, where there will be free time to explore the walled old town. B,D
Day 5 – Innsbruck (optional). In the 15th century, the Habsburg Emperor Maximilian based his imperial court in Innsbruck, and as a result, many fine regal buildings adorn the city, including the famous Golden Roof and the Hofburg Palace. We also see the Berg Isel Olympic ski jump, from where there are wonderful views overlooking the city. Whilst in Innsbruck, you may wish to take the tram (No.6) from Bergisel, near the Basilica, to the pretty mountain village of Igls. En-route you will pass Schloss Ambrass, which is also worth visiting. B,D
Day 6 – St. Wolfgang and the Schafberg Railway (optional). Austria’s lake district is breathtaking. We visit St. Gilgen, where you can stroll along the lakeside or explore the shops. We then cruise to St. Wolfgang, where we board the cog railway and ascend the Schafberg Mountain for some spectacular photographic opportunities. B,D
Day 7 – Lake Achensee (optional, included on Silver Service); Lake Cruise and Rack and Pinion Railway (optional). Enjoy a scenic drive along the Alpenstrasse to Lake Achensee, the largest lake in the Austrian Tyrol. You may decide to take a cruise on the lake, or a ride on the rack and pinion railway from Seespitz to Jenbach, which offers amazing views of the area. B,D
Day 8 – To Belgium for an overnight stay. B
Day 9 – To Calais then return home. B

Included Meals: B=Breakfast D=Dinner

Accommodation

Executive coaches stay for six nights at the recently refurbished 3-star Hotel Harfenwirt in Niederau. Silver Service coaches will stay for six nights at the 4-star Hotel Sonnschein in Niederau.

Both hotels are owned by the Thaler family, who have been welcoming guests for many years now and look forward to renewing acquaintances with our many returning guests as well as meeting new ones.

Both hotels have an indoor swimming pool and the Hotel Sonnschein also has an outdoor pool (subject to season). The Sonnschein also has tennis and crazy golf (small charge), jacuzzi, sauna, solarium and fitness room. Both hotels have a bar and restaurant. All bedrooms have T.V., telephone, radio and hairdryer.

Overnight stays in Belgium are in city-style hotels.

Extras

Optional Excursions.

• Innsbruck
• St. Wolfgang and the Schafberg Railway
• Lake Achensee (included on Silver Service departures)
• Rack and Pinion Railway

Single Room Supplement: £109
Travel Insurance from £43.95

Prices are per person, based on two people sharing.