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COWS DOWN FESTIVAL BOOK TYROLEAN TRADITIONS NOW
LAKE GENEVA & BOOK THE GOLDEN PASS NOW
F F A A V V O O U U R R II T TE E
The traditional ‘Almabtrieb’ cattle drive is the highlight of the Tyrolean festival calendar and marks the closing of the high alpine pastures. Experience this time-honoured Tyrolean tradition as herds of cows, beautifully decorated in lavish floral headdresses, form a spectacular procession in a colourful, carnival atmosphere
ITINERARY
DAY 1 Travel to France and onto your overnight hotel stop. BB DAY 2 Through Germany to Austria and Fügen for your 6-night stay DBB
DAY 3 – 7 At leisure with four included excursions
Saturday 27th September – Join in the fun of the Alpine cattle drive in Reith im Alpbachtal with craft stalls, famers’ market and traditional Tyrolean folk music and costumes
INCLUDED EXCURSIONS
Innsbruck The charming capital of the Tyrol, Innsbruck, with its famous Little Golden Roof. Included guided city tour with admission to the Imperial Palace and a trip on the Hungerburg funicular railway and cable car to Seegrube at 1905m
Achen Lake – Boat Trip Cruise the Tyrol’s largest Alpine lake from Achenkirch to Pertisau. Apfelstrudel demo in Rattenberg Mayrhofen, Zillertalbahn & Krimml Falls Through the Zillertal to the breath-taking Krimml Falls. Over the panoramic Gerlos Alpine Pass to popular
Mayrhofen to board the
magical Zillertalbahn train
Leysin is high in the Vaud Alps with magnificent views in all directions – snow-capped mountains, rolling green pastures and the gentle sound of cow bells. Below are the blue waters of Lake Geneva. Highlights include the panoramic Golden Pass train to glamourous Gstaad with stunning views of vineyards and the fabulous Alpine scenery
ITINERARY
DAY 1 Travel to France and onto your overnight hotel stop. BB DAY 2 Lovely scenery en-route to Leysin for your 4-night stay DBB DAY 3 – 5 At leisure with two included excursions
INCLUDED EXCURSIONS
Wine tasting at Lavaux Vinorama & Lake Geneva From elegant lakeside Montreux to the renowned Lavaux Vineyards for wine tasting of local ‘Chasselas’. Onto the Swiss Riviera town of Lausanne with its floral lakeside quays. Optional lake cruise (depending on schedules)
Golden Pass Panoramic Train An extraordinary journey from Montreux to glamourous Gstaad aboard the Golden Pass train with its huge panoramic windows to enjoy the views of glittering Lake Geneva, Alpine peaks and lush green meadows
DAY 6 Head north to final overnight stop in Luxembourg BB DAY 7 Back to France and England
PRICES INCLUDES
Hotel for 4 nights with breakfast & buffet dinner Overnight hotels for 2 nights
with breakfast
Porterage & welcome drink
in Switzerland
Golden Pass Panoramic Train Montreux – Gstaad with reserved seating
Wine tasting at Lavaux Vinorama
Day at leisure in Leysin
DATES & PRICES SUPPLEMENTS
DAY 8 North to final overnight stop BB
DAY 9 Back to France and England
PRICES INCLUDES
Hotel for 6 nights with breakfast & dinner
2 overnight hotels with breakfast
Welcome drink at main hotel Entrance to the ‘Almabtrieb’ Guided tour of Innsbruck / Hofburg Imperial Palace / funicular / cable car journey Entrance to the Krimml Waterfalls
Achensee boat trip Zillertalbahn train ride with musician and schnapps ‘Apfelstrudel’ demonstration
DATES & PRICES SUPPLEMENTS
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9 DAYS
FROM £1199
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7 DAYS
FROM £999
AUSTRIA / SWITZERLAND
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 & hairdryer Continental twin rooms (two mattresses on one bed frame)
Restaurant & bar
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HOTEL CENTRAL RESIDENCE, LEYSIN HHH
Modern hotel in mountain village resort at 1200m Spa, fitness centre & pool Restaurant, lobby bar, terrace & garden Guestrooms with TV, hairdryer & great views (no walk-in showers) There is a lift
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21 SEPT 2025
£1199
7 SEPT 2025
£999
Single
£190
Insurance
£88
Single (limited)
£85
Insurance
£84
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