Tyrolean Treasures: Salzburg and the Austrian Alps

Day 2 Salzburg & Königsee

Today we'll make our way to the historic city of Salzburg for a guided tour. It is one of Europe's best-preserved city and renowned for its Baroque architecture. In the afternoon, we'll 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. We'll enjoy a boat ride on the lake to take in our stunning surroundings.

Meals included: B,D

Day 3 Grossglockner High Alpine Road & Krimml Waterfalls

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

Meals included: B,D

Day 4 Zeller-Fusch - At Leisure

Today, you'll have a day to enjoy the facilities at the resort, or join our optional excursion to explore more alpine history. A coach transfer will take us to the start of the cable car up to Wildkogel, where our local hiking guide will join and accompany us up the mountain. Once at the top, we'll enjoy a short guided panoramic tour and then you'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 we'll enjoy a short guided tour, before returning back to the hotel. Meals included: B,D

Day 5 Austrian Lake District

We have already visited the 'Sound of Music' capital and so today it's time for us to enjoy a panoramic drive through the lake district of Salzburg, where we'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 us around and tell the history about this UNESCO Heritage Site. Afterwards, we'll return to our 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 your hotel offers a great range of walking trails. There is also the option to join the excursion to Zell am See and Kaprun. Our first stop is the Gorge of Kaprun, where we 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, we'll continue on to Zell am See where we 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 we'll head to the world-famous ski destination of Kitzbühel, where one of the most demanding ski races “Hahnenkam” takes place once a year. We'll enjoy a cable car ride to the top, to see the Alps from above. We'll 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 we return to the hotel for our last dinner together. Meals included: B,D

Day 8 Departure

Today it's time to say goodbye to your fellow travelers as your trip comes to an end.

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