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AUSTRIAN TYROL & LITTLE TRAINS
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Experience the scenic highlights and delights of one of Austria's most beautiful regions. The Tyrol is the very essence of everything that Alpine Austria is known for – crystal clear lakes, snowy mountain peaks, chocolate box villages and impossibly cute chalets bedecked with colourful flowers. Based in the village of Achenkirch at the northern end of Achen Lake (the largest Alpine lake in the Tyrol) in a traditional, family-run hotel, this panoramic tour takes you on a classic journey through strikingly picturesque Alpine scenery
ITINERARY
DAY 1 Head to Dover to cross to Calais. Travel through France and Germany for your overnight stop with dinner. DBB
DAY 2 Alpine scenery unfolds as you head to Achenkirch for your 6-night stay. DBB
DAY 3 – 7 At leisure in the Tyrol with three included excursions, one optional excursion and a free day to explore the beautiful Achen Lake
INCLUDED EXCURSIONS
Achen Lake Cog Railway & Apple Strudel
in Rattenberg Take a scenic drive along the shores of Achensee to board the original Achenseebahn cog railway. Dating back to 1889, the train winds its way down the Inn Valley to Jenbach where your coach takes you to Rattenberg, with a wonderfully preserved medieval centre. Learn the secrets of the perfect apple strudel with a demonstration and a slice of this much-loved Austrian delicacy!
Zillertalbahn & Mayrhofen Off to Fügen at the top of the valley to board the nostalgic narrow-gauge Ziller Valley Railway for the scenic journey to Mayrhofen. An experience for all the senses with classic, picture book Tyrol scenery and the racing Ziller River. Enjoy leisure time in the wonderful resort of Mayrhofen before returning to the hotel by coach for dinner
Innsbruck for the Day A day in the charming capital of the Tyrol, Innsbruck, with its famous Little Golden Roof. Innsbruck is bursting with traditional charm and cosmopolitan appeal. Discover treasures such as the Hofburg, an imperial palace
from the mighty Austrian-Hungarian empire days and some great cafés and shopping amongst the pretty streets (entrances not included). An optional guided city tour may be available
OPTIONAL EXCURSION
Gerlos Pass & Kitzbuhel A grand day out through the Ziller Valley and along the Gerlos Alpine Road and over the spectacular panoramic pass. After a photo-stop at the breath-taking Krimml Falls, continue to the world-famous resort of fashionable Kitzbuhel
DAY 8 Farewell to Austria as you head through Germany to the final overnight stop with dinner. DBB
DAY 9 Back to Calais for the return to England
PRICE INCLUDES
Hotel for 6 nights with buffet breakfast & dinner
Overnight hotel for 2 nights with breakfast & set dinner
Porterage & welcome Schnapps at main hotel
Austrian coffee & cake one afternoon in the hotel
One speciality buffet in the hotel
Traditional Tyrolean entertainment one evening in the hotel
Excursions as stated
Achensee Cog Railway (Seespitz – Jenbach) Zillertalbahn steam train (Fügen - Mayrhofen)
Apple Strudel demonstration in Rattenberg with coffee & tasting
Visits to Innsbruck, Rattenberg & Mayrhofen
DATES & PRICES SUPPLEMENTS
www.crusader-holidays.co.uk Call us on 01255 425453 / 01296 336666
9 DAYS
FROM £1119
©TVB Innsbruck, Christoph Lackner
AUSTRIA
©Achensee Tourismus
HOTEL FISCHERWIRT AM ACHENSEE HHH
Traditional Tyrolean style hotel just 400m from the lakeshore
Comfortable bedrooms with wooden décor,
TV, hairdryer & walk-in showers (with step) Continental twins (two mattresses on one bedframe)
Singles are true single rooms
Restaurant, cosy bar & outdoor terrace/garden Lift to all floors (some internal steps)
12 JULY 2024
£1119
Single
£50
Insurance
£57
REFERENCE AAA