Austrian Express
3 or 4 centre holiday by rail
A chance to experience Austria’s most
important cities as well as a beautiful
lakeside resort by first class rail.
This 3 or 4 centre holiday is designed
to give you a taste of the variety
Austria has to offer, both in terms
of cities and holiday resorts. Salzburg
and Vienna are two very different cities;
Salzburg inextricably linked with Mozart
as well as with the more modern day
Sound of Music, and Vienna is both
classical and elegant. Zell am See
in the Salzburgerland enjoys the beauty
of both lakes and mountains and the
medieval town of Kitzbühel nestles in the spectacular mountains of the Tirol.
ITINERARY
Day 1 Travel to Salzburg airport from where you will be transferred to the Hotel Gablerbräu, located in the centre of Salzburg close to the old town. Unwind from the day’s travelling over dinner and maybe have a stroll round the nearby Mirabell Gardens. Our representative will be on hand to advise you of how to make the most of your stay in Salzburg.
Days 2 - 4 Salzburg Time at leisure to enjoy the sights of Salzburg, including the Hohensalzburg Fortress, the Cathedral, St. Peter’s Benedictine Abbey, the Mirabell Palace, the Residenz and Old Market Squares as well as Mozart’s birthplace in the famous Getreidegasse. Maybe take a bus out to the Hellbrunn Palace to see the famous water gardens or book a day trip to the picturesque Salzkammergut lake district.
Day 5 You will be transferred to the train station and you can then board your train and sit back and enjoy the marvellous scenery on your way to Vienna (approx. 3 hrs). On arrival at Vienna’s West station you will be transferred to the Parkhotel Schönbrunn located next door to the famous Schönbrunn Palace. Our Vienna representative will be on hand to advise you of how to make the best of your time here.
Days 6 - 8 Vienna Time to immerse yourself in the cultural and architectural delights of Vienna. Don’t miss the central pedestrian area around St. Stephen’s cathedral, the Ringstrasse with it’s elegant buildings including the Town Hall, the Opera House, the Theatre and the Hofburg Palace and of course a visit to the Schönbrunn Palace and its magnificent gardens. Maybe spend an evening out in the wine-producing district of Grinzing or take a day trip to the Vienna Woods and Mayerling.
Day 8 Time to leave Vienna and spend a few days relaxing by the lake at Zell am See. You will be collected from your hotel and taken back to the West station from where you can relax on board a train to Zell am See via Salzburg (approx. 51?2 hrs) Please note it will be necessary to change trains in Salzburg. On arrival in Zell am See you will be transferred to the centrally located Hotel Zum Hirschen.
Days 9 -11 Zell am See Relax and soak up the scenery in this beautiful lakeside resort. Our representative will be on hand to tell you about the many things to see and do in the area, which include lake cruises, various watersports, walking, cycling, horse-riding, tennis, squash and minigolf or maybe take a lift up to the top of the mountain and just admire the views. A number of day trips are also available through our representative.
Day 12 Departure by coach to Salzburg airport, or on to Kitzbühel by train.
Optional 4th centre extension:Days 12 - 14 Kitzbühel Finish off with a few days in this historic mountain resort at the centrally located Hotel Tiefenbrunner. Transfer by rail to Kitzbühel (approx. 45mins). With the famous Hahnenkamm mountain on one side and the Kitzbüheler Horn on the other side Kitzbühel has no shortage of magnificent scenery and the medieval cobbled streets of the town centre make it a fascinating place to explore. Our representatives here will be on hand to point you in the right direction. For full resort details see Salzburg p. 177, Vienna p. 181, Zell amühel p.149.Trains in Austria are modern and comfortable and many have dining cars where you can order a drink or a meal whilst you enjoy the scenery.
HOW TO BOOK
Click Holiday Code to book online. To find out departure dates, check your brochure or call Reservations on 020 8780 4433.
Tour Options:
Included:
• <\i>Return flights to Salzburg from the UK on Saturdays or Wednesdays.• <\i>1st class rail travel with reserved seats between resorts (unescorted).• <\i>Transfers from rail stations to hotels and back (unescorted).• <\i>3 or 4 star hotel accommodation in each resort. All rooms have bath or shower, TV, phone, safe and hairdryer.• <\i>Meals Halfboard in Salzburg, Zell am See and Kitzbühel. Bed and breakfast in Vienna.• <\i>The services of an Inghams representative in each resort (not on train journeys).
Accommodation:
Salzburg Hotel Gablerbräu
Vienna Parkhotel Schönbrunn
Zell am See Hotel Zum Hirschen
Kitzbühel Hotel Tiefenbrunner
10 night holiday <\i>3 nights Salzburg, 4 nights Vienna, <\n>3 nights Zell am See
11 night holiday 4 nights Salzburg, 3 nights Vienna, 4 nights Zell am See
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