Zell am See and the Gems of Austria

Zell am See & The Gems of Austria

The ultimate Austrian adventure, including the Grossglockner Glacier, stunning Lake Zell and majestic mountains.

9 days from £599

Holiday Highlights
• Zell-am-See - beautiful lakeside scenery
• Kitzbuhel - chic historical town
• Salzburg - "Sound of Music" city
• Grossglockner Glacier - impressive natural sight
• Hallstatt - stunning, picturesque village

Your holiday at a glance
Day 1 Local departure by coach then onwards to Belgium for an overnight stay.
Day 2 Continue south to Saalbach, Austria, for a six-night stay. B,D
Day 3 Zell am See and Lake Cruise. B,D
Day 4 Kitzbühel and the Gisela Train. B,D
Day 5 Salzburg & Lake Mondsee. B,D
Day 6 Grossglockner Glacier. B,D
Day 7 Hallstatt and Obertraun. 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
Zell am See and Lake Cruise (included). Zell-am-See mixes lofty peaks and stunning alpine scenery. Take a cruise on Lake Zell to experience the tranquil setting, then enjoy time to wander around the town. We recommend a cable car ride up Schmittenhöhe mountain (extra cost), or instead you can relax at a local café with strudel and coffee.
Kitzbühel and Gisela Train (optional). We board the "Gisela" train at Zell-am-See for a nostalgic ride through the hills to Kitzbühel. The ceremonial opening of the first continuous European railway connection from Paris to Istanbul took place in 1875.  The centrepiece of the original train is the Royal Imperial Mail Carriage of 1910.  The middle section was made into a saloon car, hosting an original mail box with a special stamp, a buffet and bar.  Please note: On 18th September departure, travel between Zell-am-See and Kitsbuhel will be by coach as the Gisela Train will not be operating.
Salzburg and Lake Mondsee (optional, included on Silver Service). One of the most beautiful cities in Austria, Salzburg offers lovely, tranquil squares and medieval lanes, gothic churches and quaint cafes. For the best view of the city, climb to the terrace of the fortress of Hohensalzburg. Later we head towards the Austrian Lake District and the resort of Mondsee, on the lake of the same name. A day of contrasting beauty in the city and countryside.
Grossglockner Glacier (included). We drive up Austria's highest mountain, the Grossglockner, and reach the viewing platform from where you can see the Grossglockner Glacier, the longest glacier in Europe. We continue to the charming mountaineers' village of Heiligenblut, where you can shop of simply relax.
Hallstatt and Bad Ischl (optional). Join our full-day excursion to the Salzkammergut through splendid scenery to visit the Hallstattersee lake and the pictuire postcard village of Hallstatt. We also visit the spa town of Bad Ischl, which was the summer residence of Emperor Franz Joseph.

Your hotels
You’ll stay for six nights at the 4-star Berger’s Sporthotel, in the centre of Saalbach. The hotel offers a restaurant, lobby with Prosecco Bar, Red Salon and rustic Berger-Stüberl, plus lift and indoor swimming pool. All bedrooms have a telephone, T.V., mini bar and safety-deposit box. The Berger family have been hosting British guests for many years and always ensure a friendly welcome.

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
• 4-star hotel in Austria
• Excursions to Zell-am-See & Lake Cruise; Crossglockner Glacier

Upgrade to Silver Service for luxury coach travel and enjoy these added benefits..
• Extra excursion: Salzburg and Lake Mondsee
• Extra legroom for you added comfort
• Porterage at your hotel

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

Executive Coach - 9AGS
Date	Price	Date	Price
Sat 18 Sept	599
Supplements (pp)
Single	119

Silver Service - 9AGSV
Date	Price	Date	Price
Sat 29 May	699	Sat 14, 28 Aug	699
Sat 19 Jul	699	Sat 11 Sept	709
Sat 3, 17 Jul	699
Supplements (pp)
Single	119