Travel the Tyrol in style on this superb tour featuring a journey on Europe’s oldest cog railway, a relaxing Lake Achen cruise and a ride to the top of the Nordkette mountain range. We also spend time in the Tyrolean capital of Innsbruck and the Bavarian towns of Oberammergau and Garmisch- Partenkirchen. Added value comes in the form of complimentary drinks in the hotel, lunches and afternoon cake from the hotel buffet.
Travel the Tyrol in style on this superb tour featuring a journey on Europes oldest cog railway, a relaxing Lake Achen cruise and a ride to the top of the Nordkette mountain range. We also spend time in the Tyrolean capital of Innsbruck and the Bavarian towns of Oberammergau and Garmisch- Partenkirchen. Added value comes in the form of complimentary drinks in the hotel, lunches and afternoon cake from the hotel buffet.
Bon Alpina Hotel, Igls
This charming 3 star chalet-style hotel is located in the village of Igls close to Innsbruck. Each of the 95 modern bedrooms is equipped with a TV and hairdryer. Large Tyrolean style restaurant while the traditional bar area is perfect for a pre or post dinner drink. The hotel also provides an indoor and outdoor swimming pool, sauna and fitness area. Lift
Day 1
An early hours departure as we travel south to Dover and a morning ferry crossing to Calais, before heading south via Reims and Metz to our overnight hotel the Sunday at Saarbrucken. Time to relax before our evening meal in the hotel.
Day 2
After breakfast in the hotel our journey continues south via Munich and into Austria for a 5 night stay at the Bon Alpina hotel ,Igls. Dinner in the hotel.
B, DDay 3
Today we visit the Tyrolean capital city of Innsbruck, surrounded by the jagged rock spires of the Nordkette mountain range. We enjoy free time here to discover some of the most important sights, including the Hofgarten, the ornate 15th century Golden Roof designed as a royal box for the Emperor, the Column of Saint Anne and the Triumphal Arch. In the afternoon, we board the Nordkettenbahn to ascend to the summit of the Nordkette mountain range to enjoy the views while sipping a unique Cloud 9 cocktail. Dinner in the hotel
Day 4
Day at leisure enjoy a hot lunch in the hotel and complimentary tea/coffee , soft drinks, beer and wine between 10.00 and 21.00 Dinner in the hotel.
Day 5
This morning we embark on the Achenseebahn, Europe's oldest cog railway, which is still steam operated. Puffing through the steeper sections, it rises to a 16% gradient from Jenbach to Seespitz. From here we re-join our coach for the short journey to the resort town of Pertisau. We enjoy time at leisure before a cruise on lovely Lake Achen. Dinner in the hotel
Day 6
Today we travel to the town of Oberammergau, home to the unique passion play. After enjoying free time here, we move on to the beautiful nearby Ettal Abbey for a visit before travelling to the Bavarian town of Garmisch- Partenkirchen, where we enjoy some time at leisure. Dinner at the hotel.
B, DDay 7
We leave our hosts at the Bon Alpina and make our way back to Saarbrucken and an overnight stay at the Sunday hotel. Dinner in the hotel.
Day 8
We leave after breakfast and head direct to Calais and an early afternoon sailing to Dover. From Dover we are homeward bound.
BB=Breakfast, D=Dinner
PRICE INCLUDES
7 nights bed & breakfast
3 course dinner each night
Return ferry crossing
Complimentary Drinks in the main
hotel 10.00 21.00 Soft drinks /
beer / wine
1 Hotel lunch
3 packed lunches
Return journey on the
Nordkettenbahn including a drink
One-way journey on the
Achenseebahn
Lake Achen Cruise
Excursions
Luxury air conditioned coach travel
Single Room Supplement £210.00
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 |
|---|---|
| Alfreton Bus Station | Alfreton Bus Station, Hall Street |
| Alfreton, Watchorn Island | Alfreton,Derby Road A61 Watchorn Church Bus Stop |
| Barlborough, Rose & Crown | Barlborough, Rose & Crown Pub |
| Barnsley, Eldon Street | Barnsley, Eldon Street opposite the Odeon Cinema |
| Bolsover Market Place | Bolsover Market Place |
| Carlton in Lindrick | Carlton in Lindrick, A60/Maiin Rd End of Long Lane The Bus Layby |
| Carlton in Lindrick. | Carlton in Lindrick, Limetree Nursery The Bottom Of Rotherham Baulk |
| Chesterfield, Beetwell St | Chesterfield, Beetwell Street Outside the old Registry Office |
| Clay Cross, Church Layby | Clay Cross, The Church Layby The High Street |
| Clowne Tesco | Clowne Tesco, Bus Layby |
| Creswell | Creswell, Junction of Sheffield Road/Elmton Road |
| Creswell Black Diamond | Creswell, Black Diamond, Elmton Road, S80 4DY |
| Creswell, Skinner Street | Creswell, Skinner Street, Cemetery |
| Derby, Full Street | Derby Full Street, Premier Inn |
| Doncaster, Ward Bros | Doncaster, Ward Bros Waterdale |
| Eckington, Bus Station | Eckington, The Bus Station |
| Edwinstowe,Mansfield Road | Edwinstowe, Bus stop end of Mansfield Rd/Fifth Ave |
| Hodthorpe WMC | Hodthorpe, The Working Mens Club |
| Hodthorpe, Top Bus Stop | Hodthorpe, Queens Road, The Top Bus Stop |
| Hucknall, Ogle Street | Hucknall, Ogle Street Opposite the Car Park |
| Killamarsh, Nags Head Pub | Killamarsh, The Nags Head Pub Top of Bridge Street |
| Langold, The One Stop | Langold, The One Stop |
| Langwith Junction | Langwith Junction, The Bus Stop End of Station Rd |
| Langwith Junction. | Langwith Junction, The King of Diamonds |
| Langwith, The Gate Hotel | Langwith, The Gate Hotel |
| Leicester Forest (North) | Leicester Forest East Services North Bound |
| Leicester Forest (South) | Leicester Forest East Services, South Bound |
| Loughborough | Loughborough, Junction 23 - M1 The Bus Stop outside the Harvester Pub |
| Mansfield Woodhouse. | Mansfield Woodhouse, The Bus Stop A60 End of Peafield Lane |
| Mansfield. | Mansfield Rosemary St, bus stop near Fire Station |
| McArthur Glen | McArthur Glen Shopping Centre |
| Nottingham, Mount Street | Nottingham NG1 6HG Outside Casino Mount Street off Maid Marion Way |
| Ollerton, | Ollerton Bus Stop outside Library Forest Road |
| Ollerton, The New Plough | Ollerton, The New Plough Pub Forest Road NG22 9QS |
| Retford Market Place | Retford Market Place, Outside Specsavers |
| Rhodesia, Tylden Way | Rhodesia, End of Tylden Way |
| Rotherham, The Bridge Inn | Rotherham, The Bridge Inn Greasbrough Road |
| Sheffield The Penny Black | Penny Black Pub Pond Hill Sheffield 1 |
| Shirebrook, Ashbourne St | Shirebrook, Ashbourne Street, Opposite Ashbourne Court |
| Shireoaks Fish&Chip Shop | Shireoaks, Shireoaks Row, Fish & Chip Shop |
| Sutton Lammas Centre | Sutton Lammas Centre |
| The Sidings | The Sidings, Mansfield Woodhouse Off Debdale Lane |
| Warsop Church | Warsop, The Church bottom of Cuckney Hill (A60) |
| Warsop Library, High St | Warsop Library, Bus Stop, High Street |
| Whitwell Bakestone Moor | Whitwell, Bakestone Moor, End of Franklin Avenue |
| Whitwell Mini Market | Whitwell, Mini Market, Welbeck Street |
| Worksop B&Q | Worksop, B&Q, Sandy Lane |
| Worksop Bingo Hall | Newcastle Avenue, The Bingo Hall |
| Worksop Community Church | Worksop, Thievesdale Lane, The Community Church |
| Worksop Eyres Corner | Worksop, Eyres Corner |
| Worksop Gateford Road | The Bus Stop before the Post office Gateford Road Worksop |
| Worksop Larwood Health | Worksop, Larwood Health Centre |
| Worksop Pelham Street | Worksop, Pelham Street Shops, Manton |
| Worksop St Annes Church | Worksop, St Annes Church, Newcastle Avenue |
| Worksop Three Legged | Worksop, The Three Legged Stool, Raymoth Lane |
| Worksop, High Hoe Road | Worksop, High Hoe Road, Nr Canal Bridge |
| Worksop, Johnsons Depot | Worksop, Johnsons Depot, Dukeries Industrial Est |
| Worksop, Kilton Hill | The shops (One Stop) Kilton Hill |
| Worksop, Opposite Tesco | Worksop, Opposite Tesco Gateford Road |
| Worksop, Plantation Hill | Worksop, The Shops, Plantation Hill, Kilton, |
| Worksop, Priory Church | Worksop, Priory Church Car Park |
| Worksop,Mansfield Rd, A60 | Worksop, Mansfield Road, A60 second bus stop |