Lake Achen is the largest lake in the stunning Tyrol region of Austria. There area is also famous for its ‘Little Trains’ and scenic cruises with showcase the very best of this picture-perfect area.

OUR ITINERARY

SATURDAY – This morning we will collect you from home, bringing you to meet your tour coach as it makes its way to our included channel crossing, following this we will continue to our overnight hotel.

SUNDAY – Following our overnight we will board the coach and continue our journey to Achenkirch, where we will be staying for the next 6 nights.

MONDAY – We enjoy breath taking scenery over the Gerlos Pass to the spectacular Krimml Waterfalls. Continue to the fashionable resort of Kitzbuhel to take in its glorious setting and browse the lovely boutiques.

TUESDAY – Experience a journey on Europe’s oldest cog railway as your nostalgic steam train takes you on the steep and scenic journey from Jenbach to Seespitz on the opposite side of Lake Achen. Continue to the ancient city of Rattenberg to explore at your own pace. Don’t miss the superb Café Hacker for some of the best apple strudel you will find which has been served and loved here since 1774.

WEDNESDAY – Free day to relax. Perhaps visit the Sixenhof Museum depicting life on the lake in the 1800’s or take the nearby boat to enjoy the best of Lake Achen. You may wish to visit the popular resort of Pertisau to explore the setting for the famous Chalet Schools children’s book.

THURSDAY – The capital of the Tyrol, Innsbruck, lies on a river at the foot of the Karwendel Alps, which form an impressive backdrop to its attractive traffic-free streets, ideal for discovering treasures like the famous Golden Roof, the beautiful Hofburg Palace, and the Hofkirche, a masterpiece of Renaissance church architecture.

FRIDAY – Board the nostalgic Ziller Valley steam train for a scenic journey to the wonderful resort of Mayrhofen. Time to sit and take in the views, shop for some traditional souvenirs or perhaps consider a cable car ride.

SATURDAY – After a final breakfast in Austria we will board our coach and return to our overnight stop.

SUNDAY – Following breakfast we will board the coach and head for our channel crossing to England, before we continue our journey to Wiltshire.

OUR HOTEL - HOTEL FISCHERWIRT, JENBACH 

This very popular family run 3-star hotel sits next to the lovely shores of Lake Achen. It has 50 bedrooms, a lift and coach parking.

PRICE INCLUDES

8 nights Dinner, Bed and Breakfast including 2 overnights
Platinum coach travel
Home pick up
Channel crossings
Hostess on board
Excursions and visits

Single Supplement £50