Austrian Tyrol - Cables, Cogs & Cruising
The Tyrol forms a massive backbone of mountains across this majestic and enchanting region of Austria. More than 500 peaks rising to over 3000 metres in height, 600 glaciers, lush green meadows sprinkled with charming alpine huts .
The Tyrol forms a massive backbone of mountains across this majestic and enchanting region of Austria. More than 500 peaks rising to over 3000 metres in height, 600 glaciers, lush green meadows sprinkled with charming alpine huts .
The Tyrol forms a massive backbone of mountains across this majestic and enchanting region of Austria. More than 500 peaks rising to over 3000 metres in height, 600 glaciers, lush green meadows sprinkled with charming alpine huts – it really is a unique landscape. The pretty towns and villages are famous for their traditional customs and celebrations as well as being home to fascinating museums and cultural attractions.
This new tour seeks to explore this popular holiday destination using some exciting forms of transport that provide unsurpassed views and experiences to further enhance your enjoyment. We shall ride Europe’s oldest cog railway, relax on a boat cruise on Lake Achen and take a cable car ride to the summit of Germany’s highest mountain.
Itinerary
Tuesday - Very early morning departure from Dorset via Eurotunnel crossing to Calais and through France for overnight stay at Mercure Hotel Saarbrucken Sud. A welcome drink on arrival while the bags are portered and dinner is taken in the restaurant this evening (set menu).
Wednesday - Cross the Rhine Valley and drive through Southern Germany, climbing into the Alps to arrive at our hotel in Tyrol for 5 night stay. Porterage, 3 course dinner with a choice and tea/coffee, continental buffet breakfast and use of leisure facilities all included.
Thursday - Visit Innsbruck - just 15 minutes drive away from our hotel the city is compact and comfortably explored on foot. Streets full of Imperial elegance and beautiful Baroque and Gothic architecture are impressive but never intimidating. Such magnificent sights as the iconic Golden Roof (c1500), the Imperial Palace, Triumphal Arch and the Alpen Zoo will keep you enthralled. A sightseeing tour by horse and carriage is a treat and the coachmen enjoy showing you their city.
Friday - Enjoy a day in the neighbouring Tyrolean village of Hall - one of the best preserved medieval towns in Austria and a hidden gem. Stroll around its narrow alleyways, cobbled streets and squares - thankfully a bombardment during WW2 missed the old town and most of the original buildings were spared. A salt mine brought the town riches from the 13th century and in the 15th century it was home to the Tyrolean Mint, producing silver coins - there is a fascinating coin museum in the town.
Saturday - This morning we embark on the Achenseebahn, Europe's oldest cog railway (opened 1889) which is still steam operated. Puffing through the steeper sections it rises to a 16% gradient from Jenbach to Seespitz - 7km and over 440 metres of elevation, an engineering marvel. At Seespitz rejoin the coach for the short drive along the lake shore to Pertisau. Here your next experience awaits - a relaxing cruise on the clear waters of Lake Achensee to Scholastika on the northern shore, taking in spectacular alpine views.
Sunday - Maybe the highlight of your holiday - we save the best till last. Take an amazing journey to the top of Germany's highest mountain, the majestic Zugspitze - at 2962 metres tall the German/Austria border runs through its summit. We start our ascent from the Austrian side on a stunning cable car journey from Ehrwald, taking in some of the most dramatic views. We shall spend some time at the summit admiring the 400 mountain peaks spanning 4 countries visible on a clear day. We shall then descend the German side of the mountain by cable car, before switching to a cog-wheel train which transports us to Garmisch-Partenkirchen. A town of extraordinary beauty it is accustomed to rendering visitors speechless!
Monday - After breakfast we commence our journey homewards back into Germany for overnight stay at Mercure Hotel Saarbrucken with dinner and breakfast.
Tuesday - Driving across France to Calais where we join a Eurotunnel crossing to Folkestone and so back to Dorset by late evening.
B=Breakfast, D=Dinner
Hotel Reschenhof, Mils bei Hall
A family run 4 star hotel in the village of Mils, picturesquely situated in the Inn Valley and overlooked by towering snow-capped mountains. The comfortable bedrooms provide private bathroom, hairdryer, TV with satellite channels, phone, safe, minibar, and free wifi (no kettle), Traditional Tyrolean meals are served along with international dishes in the bright and welcoming restaurant and guests can choose to dine outside on the terrace. There is a well stocked bar, a quieter lounge and extensive gardens in which to relax. Leisure facilities include a sauna, gym, massage and spa treatments (extra). A lift serves all floors and room service is available.
Tour Price: £1029.00 Per Person Single Room Supplement: £130.00
Price Includes, All coach travel, Return Eurotunnel crossings, 2 x overnight hotel in Saarbrucken, 5 nights accommodation in Mils, Half board meals, Porterage, Achenseebahn cog railway fare, Achensee boat cruise, Zugspitze combined cable car/rail fares.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
| Name | Address | Contact Details |
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| Beaminster Area | Convenient local point in Beaminster to be advised | |
| Blandford Area | Convenient local point in Blandford to be advised | |
| Bournemouth Area | Convenient point in Bournemouth to be advised | |
| Branksome Area | Convenient point in Branksome to be advised | |
| Bridport Area | Convenient local point in Bridport to be advised | |
| Britannia Inn | Britannia Inn, Fortuneswell, Portland | |
| Charlestown | The Alexandra Inn, Chickerell Road, Charlestown | |
| Chickerell | Bluebird Garage, Chickerell Road | |
| Corfe Castle | Convenient point in Corfe Castle to be advised | |
| Courtlands | Portland, Courtlands bus stop | |
| Dorchester South Station | Dorchester South Station bus stop | |
| Dorchester TOT | Top O'Town Car Park (by cafe), Dorchester | |
| Easton | Easton Square, Portland | |
| Ferndown Area | Convenient local point in Ferndown to be advised | |
| Foords Corner | Foords Corner bus stop, Wyke Regis | |
| Jestys Avenue | Bus stop end of Jestys Avenue on Littlemoor Road | |
| Littlemead | Broadwey, Littlemead bus stop (Swan Inn) | |
| Lodmoor Hill | Lodmoor Hill Bus Stop (near Post Office) | |
| Lyme Regis | Convenient local point in Lyme Regis to be advised | |
| Lyndale bus stop | Wyke Regis, Lyndale Bus Stop | |
| Nottington | Broadwey, Nottington Corner bus stop | |
| Poole Area | Convenient local point in Poole to be advised | |
| Poundbury QMSE | Poundbury Queen Mother Square bus stop (Coach heading into Dorchester) | |
| Radipole | Spa Hotel bus stop, Radipole | |
| Redlands | Redlands, Opposite Garage | |
| Ringwood Area | Convenient local point in Ringwood to be advised | |
| Rodwell | Rodwell Traffic Lights, Rodwell Rd/Rodwell Ave | |
| Sgt Bunn | St Bunn Bakery, Lanehouse Rocks Road | |
| Sherborne Area | Convenient local point in Sherborne to be advised | |
| Southwell | Portland, Southwell, Opposite Eight Kings Inn | |
| St Edmunds Church | St Edmunds Church, Lanehouse Rocks Road | |
| St Johns Church | Weymouth, St Johns Church, outside Dentist | |
| St Nicholas Church | St Nicholas Church, Buxton Road, Weymouth | |
| Sturminster Newton Area | Convenient point in Stur. Newton to be advised | |
| Swanage Area | Convenient local point in Swanage to be advised | |
| To be advised | To be advised - Approx. 2 weeks before travel | |
| Upton Area | Convenient local point in Upton to be advised | |
| Victoria Square | Victoria Square bus stop, Portland | |
| Wareham Area | Convenient local point in Wareham to be advised | |
| Westwey Road | Westwey Rd, Magistrates Court, Weymouth | |
| Weymouth Bluebird | Weymouth, Outside Bluebird Office, K1 bus stop | |
| Wimborne Area | Convenient local point in Wimborne to be advised | |
| Wool Area | Convenient local point in Wool to be advised | |
| Wyke Smuggler | Smugglers Inn, Wyke Regis | |
| Yeovil Area | Convenient local point in Yeovil to be advised |
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