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COWS DOWN FESTIVAL – TYROLEAN TRADITIONS
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FAVOURIITE
Every autumn the alpine valleys chime with the clang of cowbells. The traditional 'Almabtrieb' (literally 'driving down the mountain') marks the closing of the high alpine pastures. Experience this time-honoured tradition in Reith im Alpbachtal as herds of cows, beautifully decorated in lavish floral head dresses, form a spectacular procession with a carnival atmosphere. Combine this with the very essence of all things Alpine Austrian – crystal clear lakes, snowy mountain peaks, chocolate box villages, Alpine trains, funiculars and cable car – for a panoramic tour of Tyrolean highlights
ITINERARY
DAY 1 Head to Dover to cross to Calais. Travel through France and Germany for your overnight stop. BB
DAY 2 Alpine scenery unfolds as you head
to Fügen for your 5-night stay. DBB
DAY 3 – 6 At leisure in the Tyrol with three included excursions and a free day to explore the local area
INCLUDED EXCURSIONS
Saturday 28th September Join in the fun at one of the largest Alpine cattle drives in Reith im Alpbachtal. The festivities include hand- made craft stalls, a lively farmers’ market with local specialities and Tyrolean folk music. Locals love to celebrate in their Lederhosen and pretty Dirndl dresses 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. A guided city tour includes a visit to Hofburg, the sumptuous imperial palace as well as a trip on the Hungerburg funicular railway and cable
car to Seegrube at 1905m
Mayrhofen, Zillertalbahn & Krimml Falls Drive through the Ziller Valley to enjoy classic, picture book Tyrol. A stop will be made at
the breath-taking Krimml Falls, at 380m the highest waterfalls in Europe. Continue on
over the panoramic Gerlos Alpine Pass, a spectacular scenic road offering amazing views, to the popular, year-round resort of Mayrhofen. Here you will board the
Zillertalbahn steam train to Fügen-Hart with a musician and a shot of schnapps to make the journey go with a swing!
DAY 7 Farewell to Austria as you head through Germany to the final overnight stop BB
DAY 8 Back to Calais for the return to England
PRICE INCLUDES
Hotel for 5 nights in the Tyrol with breakfast & dinner
Overnight hotel for 2 nights with breakfast Porterage & welcome drink at main hotel Entrance to the Almabtrieb in Reith im Alpbachtal
Guided City tour of Innsbruck
Entrance to Hofburg Imperial Palace
Return funicular / cable car journey from Innsbruck to Seegrube
Entrance to the Krimml Waterfalls Zillertalbahn steam train (Mayrhofen - Fügen- Hart) with on board musician & schnapps
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DATES & PRICES SUPPLEMENTS
8 DAYS
FROM £989
AUSTRIA
HOTEL BRUNO, FÜGEN
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Traditional Tyrolean style hotel in the Ziller Valley Two interconnecting buildings in elevated position (Incline to village 10 mins’ walk) Comfortable guestrooms with TV & hair dryer Continental twin rooms (two mattresses on one bed frame)
Restaurant, bar and lifts
23 SEPT 2024
£989
Single
£140
Insurance
£55
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