Highlights of the Tyrol

Local departure by coach or Home Connect service, then to our overnight hotel in Belgium.

Continuing south, we travel into Germany and later Austria, to reach our resort and hotel for six nights.

Today we take a scenic drive to discover beautiful Lake Achensee, the Tyrol's largest lake, and often referred to as the 'Fjord of the Alps'. Take in the views as we drive to the lake shore, calling at pretty Pertisau and admire this stunning setting during our included excursion today. 

This afternoon, we visit Rattenberg, the smallest town in Tyrol. The city has almost completely preserved its medieval townscape and is known for its glass and crystal products. Visit one of the showrooms and see the artisans at work.

Today we visit Kitzbühel, the town of the rich and the famous. Kitzbühel is known everywhere for the legendary Hahnenkamm races on the Streif. But the region has a lot more to offer. Stylishly colourful façades characterise the town centre. Enjoy a stroll through the pedestrian zone and follow in the footsteps of Kitzbühel legends.

Continue to a cheese dairy and join a guided tour of the state-of-the-art showroom and ripening rooms and learn about each stage of cheese making, from milk to maturation. Of course, also a tasting will be offered. On the way back to your hotel you will also stop at a distillery. Learn interesting facts about quality brandy, distillates and liqueurs and enjoy a small tasting.

On July 31st, 1902, this wonderful narrow-gauge steam train made its first journey from Jenbach to Mayrhofen. The line almost closed in 1965 to make way for a new road which was being constructed. Fortunately saved, it still operates along the Ziller Valley to this day. Take this nostalgic train from Jenbach to Mayrhofen and enjoy a little schnapps and some folk music along the way. Mayrhofen boasts beautiful views, as well as a pretty town centre. Why not relax with a drink, soak up the surrounding scenery and watch the world go by.

After some free time in Mayrhofen you will visit the “BrauKunstHaus” in Zell am Ziller and experience Tyrolean beer culture for all the senses. As part of an exciting multimedia tour, you can discover how the country and its people shape the Zillertal specialities and get to know many secrets of the region. Finally, enjoy a tasting of the fresh beer.

Enjoy a day at leisure and start with a walk or relax in the public swimming pool in Westendorf or in the indoor pool of your hotel.

Alternatively join our optional tour to medieval Kufstein, dominated by its fortress, dating back to the 13th century. Take the panorama cable car up to the fortress, which now houses a museum of local history as well as the Heroes organ, the largest open-air organ in the world. After some free time in the city continue to the nearby “Fohlenhof” in Ebbs, the oldest Haflinger stud farm of the world. The “Haflinger horse” has become a Tyrolean cultural treasure and an ambassador for the country.

Today, depart for Innsbruck - the capital of Tyrol surrounded by the high Alps and divided by the river Inn. Enjoy a guided tour of the old town with the legendary Golden Roof, Maria Theresia Street, St. James Cathedral and much more before continuing with the “Nordkettenbahnen” high above the city. The Northern Chain Mountains greet you in an alpine setting. Enjoy a traditional Austrian lunch at around 2.000 meters above sea level and a breathtaking panoramic view of Innsbruck.

It is time to leave the Tyrol, as we head back northwards into Belgium for our final overnight stay.

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