Tyrolean Treasures: Salzburg and the Austrian Alps

Tyrolean Treasures: Salzburg and the Austrian Alps

This captivating tour celebrates the very best of Austria and its glorious great outdoors. Your customers can keep their eyes peeled for locations from the Sound of Music as they discover Salzburg and its stunning Baroque architecture as part of a guided tour. And of course, a visit to Austria wouldn’t be complete until they’ve spent time taking in the fresh mountain air and the serene views of the great outdoors of Lake Königsee, Kitzbühel, Krimml Waterfalls and picture-perfect Hallstatt – a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Prepare to feel enchanted by the views and invigorated by the alpine air!

What’s Included:

• Just You Tour Director & Specialist Local Guide
• Return flights
• 7 nights in a 4-star hotel
• A guaranteed twin or double room of your own
• 14 included meals: 7 breakfasts and 7 dinners including a welcome drink
• Overseas transfers, other transportation & porterage

Holiday Highlights:

• ​Guided tour of Salzburg
• Cruise on Lake Königssee
• Enjoy panoramic drives on the Grossglockner High Alpine Road & Salzkammergut
• Visit to Krimml Waterfalls
• Walking tour of Hallstatt
• Visit Kitzbühel and take a cable car to enjoy the spectacular views

Day 1: UK - Munich

Today, you fly to Munich. On arrival, you'll be transferred to your hotel in the pretty village of Zeller-Fusch, in the Austrian Alps. Get to know their travelling companions over a welcome drink and dinner at the hotel this evening.

Meals included: D

Day 2: Salzburg & Königsee

Today you will make your way to the historic city of Salzburg for a guided tour. It is one of Europe's best-preserved cities and is renowned for its Baroque architecture. In the afternoon, cross over the border to Germany, to visit Königsee - a natural lake in the southeast German state of Bavaria, near the Austrian border. Most of the lake sits in the Berchtesgaden National Park and it is Germany’s deepest lake. Enjoy a boat ride on the lake to take in their stunning surroundings.

Meals included: B,D

Day 3: Grossglockner High Alpine Road & Krimml Waterfalls

This morning, your customers will board a coach and head up the incredible Grossglockner Hochalpenstraße. This High Alpine Road twists and turns through stunning mountain landscapes. They can count how many turns in total it takes to reach the top. They'll enjoy the glorious panorama from the top before the coach takes them down the other side of the mountain to enjoy some free time in the medieval town of Lienz. On their way back towards the hotel, they'll stop for a visit at Krimml Waterfalls – the highest in Austria.

Meals included: B,D

Day 4: Zeller-Fusch - At Leisure

Today, you will have a day to enjoy the facilities at the resort or join an optional excursion to explore more alpine history. A coach transfer will take you to the start of the cable car up to Wildekogel, where your local hiking guide will join and accompany them up the mountain. Once at the top, enjoy a short guided panoramic tour and then they'll have some free time to enjoy a coffee or lunch at the top of the mountain before returning back down via the gondola. Next stop is the Celtic Village open air museum where you can enjoy a short guided tour, before returning back to the hotel.

Meals included: B,D

Day 5: Austrian Lake District

Having already visited the 'Sound of Music' capital, today it's time for them to enjoy a panoramic drive through the lake district of Salzburg, where you'll stop at Mondsee and other famous spots. The icing on the cake for today is the picturesque lakeside village of Hallstatt, where a local guide will show you around and tell the history of this UNESCO Heritage Site. Afterwards, return to your hotel for dinner.

Meals included: B,D

Day 6: Zeller-Fusch - At Leisure

Take time out to discover the local area further today and, if you're feeling active, the area surrounding their hotel offers a great range of walking trails. There is also the option to join the excursion to Zell am See and Kaprun. The first stop is the Gorge of Kaprun, where you will walk along the gorge with a local hiking guide. Breathe in the refreshing air and enjoy the magical views in these stunning surroundings. After this memorable experience, continue on to Zell am See where you will board a boat for a panoramic tour around the lake, before enjoying some free time in the town.

Meals included: B,D

Day 7: Kitzbühel & Maria Alm

Today you will head to the world-famous ski destination of Kitzbühel, where one of the most demanding ski races “Hahnenkam” takes place once a year. Enjoy a cable car ride to the top, to see the Alps from above. Return down to the coach and continue on to Maria Alm, where you'll have free time to explore. This beautiful village offers options for lunch or a coffee, and a stroll before your return to the hotel for their last dinner together.

Meals included: B,D

Day 8: Munich - UK

Today you will transfer to the airport for their flight back to the UK.

Meals included: B