Picturesque Lakes & Peaks

Picturesque Lakes & Peaks

10 days from only £619

A wonderful opportunity to discover the true beauty of this spectacular region. Travel through typrical Tyrolean countryside whilst taking in stunning mountain peaks and the calm and tranquility of Lake Chiemsee, home to the magnificently furnished Herrenchiemsee Palace.

Holiday highlights
• Charming Lake Chiemsee
• Peaceful resort of Niederau
• Spectacular Lake Achensee
• Kitzbuhel and Krimml Falls

Optional excursions
• Salzburg & Berchesgadden
• Achensee Lake Crusie
• Zell am See

Holiday Itinerary
Day 1 UK to Liege - Across to Calais, then into Belgium for our overnight stay.
Day 2 Liege to Niederau - Onwards through Germany and into the Austrian Tyrol, arriving in Niederau in time for dinner.  (B,D)
Days 3 to 8 Niederau - Time to relax and enjoy the Tyrolean hospitality at Pension Diane and our excellent excursion programme taking in the highlights of this beautiful region. (B,D)
Day 9 Niederau to Liege - To Belgium for dinner and overnight stay. (B,D)
Day 9 Liege to UK - Calais, Dover, then home. (B)
Included Meals: B=Breakfast, D=Dinner

Included excursions
Full day Kitzbuhel and Krimml Falls - Today we visit the charming resort of Kitzbuhel before heading on a scenic journey through the Tyrol to the spectacular Krimml Falls, passing over the breathtaking peak of the Gerlos Pass.
Half day Lake Chiemsee & Herrenchiemsee Palace - Enjoy a wonderful visit to the beautiful Lake Chiemsee, an attractive seawater lake housing two important islands. We take a short boat trip to Fraueninsel, home to the Benedictine Nuns, who produce a local liquer called Klosterlikor. Then onto Herreninsel for a visit to the third Palace to be built by King Ludwig II of Bavaria, in the 18th century.
Full day Three Lakes Tour - A chance to discover three lakes in one day accross Austria and Germany. On this enjoyable day we visit Lake Schliersee, a natural lake in Upper Bavaria, Lake Tegernsee in the Bavarian Alps and the beautiful Lake Achensee, the largest lake in the Tyrol.

Pension Diane, Niederau
The Pension Diane enjoys a peaceful setting with views over the Alpine meadows and surrounding hills, yet is only 250 metres from the village centre. You are assured a warm, friendly welcome, with English style food.
• All bedrooms have private facilities
• Restaurant serving breakfast and dinner 
• Tea/coffee after dinner
• Bar with terrace and satellite TV
• FREE entrance to the resort swimming pool and gondala
• FREE tea, coffee and apple strudel served on Saturday afternoon
No. of rooms: 23, Lifts: None, but ground floor rooms available, Official rating: 3 stars

Whats included
• 9 nights, daily breakfast, 8 dinners
• 3 included excursions