Enjoy a breath of fresh air on this fantastic holiday in rural Austria, taking in awe-inspiring mountain scenery, rolling countryside and idyllic lakes. You'll soak up the spectacular views of the Grossglockner from the Franz-Josefs-Heights panorama viewing platform and learn more about the history of the Gastein Valley, before experiencing the culinary delights of the area with a schnapps distillery visit and doughnut tasting. With an optional excursion to the Salzkammergut, Austria's own Lake District, this remarkable tour is perfect for a true taste of this beautiful country.
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Local departure by coach or Home Connect service, then to Belgium for an overnight stay.
Continue south through Germany and into Austria to Bad Gastein for six nights.
Today take a scenic drive through the Gastein Valley with a local guide. You will learn interesting stories about the history of the valley and also one or two funny anecdotes that cannot be found in any book!
We then travel by coach to Böckstein, where we take a short hike (approx. 30 minutes) to the Astenalm. Here, the innkeeper will initiate you into the art of baking farmer's doughnuts. We return to the hotel and the rest of the day is at leisure.
A day of stunning scenery awaits. Our included excursion takes us along the Grossglockner Hochalpenstrasse and up the Grossglockner, which at 3,789 metres, is Austria’s highest mountain. We view the icy world of the massive glacier from the magnificently situated Franz-Josefs-Heights panorama viewing platform.
This morning we travel to the lovely resort of Lake Zell on our included excursion. You will have time at leisure to stroll along the lakeside promenade or maybe join a cable car ride to the Scmittenhohe Mountain (extra cost payable locally).
During the day, we will enjoy an optional cruise on the serene waters of the lake, allowing you to take in the contrasting scenery of lakes and mountains. Admire the fabulous views of the Großglockner, the Kitzsteinhorn and the Steinerne Meer from the water.
with an extra experience
This optional excursion is available to pre-book or you can book during your tour.
Enjoy a morning at leisure to relax before we experience a Schnapps tasting at Durzbauer's in the afternoon. With the motto “From fruit to distillate”, you will learn all about the fascinating distilling process, as well as the individual nuances and differences of the schnapps during the tasting.
Join our optional excursion to the heart of the Austrian Lake District – the Salzkammergut – to visit Wolfgangsee, which is completely surrounded by mountains.
Our next port of call is Hallstatt on the shore of Hallstattersee. Here the village seems to cling to the lake shore in the shadow of towering pine-clad mountains, making it one of the most photographed spots in Austria.
with an extra experience
This optional excursion is available to pre-book or you can book during your tour.
To Belgium for an overnight stay.
Return home.
Our team (based right here in the UK) will be more than happy to talk you through things - just give us a buzz!
You will stay for six nights at the 4-star superior Cesta Grand Aktivhotel & Spa.
Overnight stays in Belgium will be in city-style hotels.
Travel by
comfy coach
Step on board and
get snug in your seat...
Reclining
seats
Onboard
toilet
Arms and
footrests
Tinted window
with curtains
Air
conditioning
Overhead
reading light
You’ll take the road less hassled with our fully escorted coach holidays – no route planning, no maps, no sat navs. Look forward to comfort from the moment you hop on board to returning home with endless stories to tell!
Our coaches are designed for comfort – think reclining seats, arm and footrests, reading lights and panoramic views. You’ll find refreshments on board (hot drinks too, on selected tours!), plus a friendly crew to guide you every step of the way!
