The Beauty of the Austrian Lakes

The Beauty of the Austrian Lakes

Rest and relaxation amidst some of Europe’s most enchanting lakeland scenery

Your holiday at a glance

Day 1 To Belgium for an overnight stay.
Day 2 To Gosau, Austria, for a 6-night stay. B,D
Day 3 Salzkammergut Lakes. B,D
Day 4 Chiemsee. B,D
Day 5 Bad Ischl and Hallstatt. B,D
Day 6 Salzburg. B,D
Day 7 Berchtesgaden. B,D
Day 8 To Belgium for an overnight stay. B
Day 9 To Calais and return home. B
Included Meals: B=Breakfast, D=Dinner

Excursions and visits
Salzkammergut Lakes (included). See the crystal-clear Lake Mondsee and the church from the wedding scene in ‘The Sound of Music’, then lakeside St. Gilgen, which boasts one of the most attractive town squares in the country.
Chiemsee (optional). Known as ‘the Bavarian Sea’, Chiemsee is the region’s largest lake. We take a boat from the first-class spa resort of Prien and head to Herrenchiemsee to visit the royal castle of King Ludwig II. Built in 1873 and modeled after the Palace of Versailles, the 98-metre ‘hall of mirrors’ is its most famous room.
Bad Ischl and Hallstatt (optional, included on Silver Service). Our full-day excursion visits some of the world’s most beautiful lakeside villages. Bring your cameras for this one – wandering the narrow streets of these charming hamlets will inspire plenty of photo opportunities.
Salzburg (optional). Our superb excursion to the ‘Sound of Music’ city offers lovely squares and medieval lanes, Gothic churches and quaint cafés. Perhaps visit the fascinating museum of Mozart’s birthplace, where he lived and composed much of his early work. An optional sightseeing tour is also available.
Berchtesgaden and the Eagle’s Nest (optional). On the picturesque German alpine high road, surrounded by mountains, including the 8900-foot Watzmann, the town centre boasts decorated facades, churches and a Royal Palace – a former summer residence of the Bavarian kings. Later we visit the Eagle’s Nest, the famed location of Hitler’s alpine hideaway. We begin with a scenic drive up Obersalzberg mountain, from where we catch a local post bus for a breathtaking journey along the Kehlstein high road, then ascend by a luxurious elevator to the Eagle’s Nest summit, from where you can see Berchtesgaden and the Salzach Valley – don’t forget your camera!

Your hotels
You’ll stay for six nights at the 4-star Sport and Erlebnis Hotel, a short walk from the centre of Gosau am Dachstein. The hotel has a restaurant, bar, lift, indoor swimming pool, sauna and games room, including table tennis and pool table. All bedrooms have T.V. and telephone. Overnight stays in Belgium are in city-style hotels.

9 days from £479

What’s Included?
• 8 nights’ accommodation with continental breakfast
• 6 evening meals
• 4-star hotel in Austria
• Excursion to Salzkammergut Lakes

Upgrade to Silver Service for luxury coach travel and enjoy these added benefits..
• Porterage in all hotels
• Smaller, more personal group
• EXTRA excursion: Bad Ischl and Hallstatt

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

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