Little Trains of Austria

Little Trains of Austria

Exhilarating exhilarating once-in-a-lifetime rail rides through awesome alpine scenery.

9 days from £549

Holiday Highlights
• Ziller Valley Railway - picturesque rail ride
• Kitzbuhel - international ski resort and historic town
• Innsbruck - Alpine capital in spectacular setting
• St. Wolfgang - breathtaking lakeland scenery
• Lake Achensee - largest lake in the Tyrol

Your holiday at a glance
Day 1 Local departure by coach then onwards to Belgium for an overnight stay.
Day 2 Continue south to Niederau, Austria for a six-night stay. B,D
Day 3 Ziller Valley Railway and Mayrhofen.B,D
Day 4 Gisela Train and Kitzbuhel. B,D
Day 5 Innsbruck. B,D
Day 6 St.Wolfgang and Schafberg Railway. B,D
Day 7 Lake Achensee, Lake Cruise and Rack and Pinion Railway. B,D
Day 8 To Belgium for an overnight stay. B
Day 9 To Calais then return home. B
Included Meals: B=Breakfast, D=Dinner

Excursions and visits
Ziller Valley Railway and Mayrhofen (included). Sit back and relax as an old steam locomotive takes us on an historic journey through the panoramic Ziller Valley, from Fugen to the resort town of Mayrhofen. The Zillertal is one of Austria’s most famous narrow railways and has been in operation since 1902.
Gisela Train and Kitzbuhel (included). Visiting the lakeside resort of Zell-am-See, we then board the Gisela Train and take a nostalgic rail journey through the mountains to Kitzbuhel.  The centrepiece of the original train is the Royal Imperial Carriage, built in 1910.  You can also visit the Pullman car, where the original post box with its own special stamp is kept. Please note: On 2nd October departure, travel between Zell-am-See and Kitzbuhel will be by coach as the Gisela Train will not be in operation.
Innsbruck (optional). Innsbruck came to prominence under the rule of the Habsburgs in the 15th century, when the Emperor Maximilian based his imperial court here. Many fine regal buildings adorn the city, including the famous Golden Roof and the Hofburg Palace. We also see the Berg Isel Olympic ski jump, from where there are wonderful views overlooking the city and the Karwendel mountains. Whilst in Innsbruck, you may wish to take the tram (No.6) from Bergisel, near the Basilica, to the pretty mountain village of Igls. En-route you will also pass Schloss Ambrass, which is also worth visiting.
St. Wolfgang and the Schafberg Railway (optional). Austria’s lake district is breathtaking. We visit St. Gilgen, where you can stroll along the lakeside or explore the shops. We then cruise to St. Wolfgang, where we board the cog railway and ascend the Schafberg Mountain for some spectacular photographic opportunities.
Lake Achensee (optional, included on Silver Service); Lake Cruise and Rack and Pinion Railway (optional). Enjoy a scenic drive along the Alpenstrasse to Lake Achensee, the largest lake in the Austrian Tyrol. You may decide to take a cruise on the lake, or a ride on the rack and pinion railway from Seespitz to Jenbach, which offers amazing views of the area.

Your hotels
Executive coaches stay  for six nights at the recently refurbished 3-star Hotel Harfenwirt in Niederau. Silver Service will stay for six nights at the 4-star Hotel Sonnschein in Niederau.  Both hotels are owned by the Thaler family, who have been welcoming Leger guests for many years now and look forward to renewing acquaintances with our many returning guests as well as meeting new ones.  The Hotel Sonnenschein has an indoor and outdoor swimming pool (subject to season), tennis and crazy golf (small charge), jacuzzi, sauna, solarium and fitness room. Both hotels have a bar and restaurant. All bedrooms have T.V., telephone, radio and hairdryer.

Overnight stays in Belgium are in city-style hotels.

What’s Included?
• FREE local joining points
• Travel by executive coach
• 8 nights' accommodation with breakfast & 6 evening meals
• Excursions to Ziller Vally Railway and Mayrhofen; Gisela Train and Kitzbuhel

Upgrade to Silver Service for luxury coach travel and enjoy these added benefits..
• Extra excursion to Lake Achensee
• Extra legroom for your added comfort
• Porterage at your hotels

Prices are per person, based on two sharing.
Extras • Optional excursions

Executive Coach - 9ATA
Date	Price	Date	Price
Sat 10 Jul	549
Supplements (pp)
Single	99

Silver Service - 9ATAV
Date	Price	Date	Price
Sat 29 May	689	Sat 7, 21 Aug	689
Sat 5, 19 Jun	689	Sat 4, 18 Sept	689
Sat 24 Jul	689	Sat 2 Oct	629
Supplements (pp)
Single	99