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Lakeside Austria - Magical Zell am See
8 days
7 excursions & visits
3 days - free time
Easy going pace
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Feeling the thrill of 36 hairpin turns along Austria’s highest mountain pass. The scenery from the Grossglockner Alpine Road is astounding.
Mountain high, river deep. Austria’s natural beauty is captivating and astounding in equal measure. From undulating summits and deep valleys, to pristine lakes, roaring rivers and lush pastures, nature is at its best here. Move inwards, and uncover a culturally rich heritage full of music, baroque facades, Gothic palaces and historic wonder. On this Austria tour, based in the beautiful lakeside town of Zell am See, discover the source of the country's endearing charm through its spectacular terrain, hearty cuisine and warm hospitality.
8 days
7 excursions & visits
3 days - free time
Easy going pace
Get more value every time
Nationwide return chauffeur service
Getting to the airport is easy, thanks to our nationwide return shared chauffeur service, which is included on every tour
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We include incredible experiences and activities
Your holiday includes
12 meals
7 breakfasts, 5 dinnersAccommodation
7 nights in hotel
7 excursions & visits
Excursion on Grossglockner High Alpine Road
Excursion to Krimml Waterfalls, Rattenberg (glassblowing demonstrations) and Brixen im Thale (schnapps tasting)
Half-day tour of Salzburg
Tour manager
Titan tour manager
Transport from the UK
International flights. Prices are based on return flights with British Airways from London Heathrow or Gatwick.
Plus
Tea and coffee after dinner
3 days free time
Enjoy time to explore independently, relax at your hotel, join our optional excursions or ask your tour manager for their recommendations.
Portable audio
Headset system on excursions
Porterage
Services included
Call us FREE on 0800 988 5823 to book this holiday
Included excursions
These excursions are included in the price of your tour. See below for your day-to-day itinerary.
Drive Grossglockner High Alpine Road
The Grossglockner High Alpine Road is Austria’s most spectacular mountain route, winding through soaring peaks and culminating at the Hohe Tauern National Park. We’ll enjoy breathtaking views of lush valley and glaciers sparkling in the sunshine. Plus there'll be plenty of stop-offs for history lessons and opportunities to capture the fairytale surrounds on camera.
Visit Europe's highest falls
There are more incredible photo opportunities today, as we journey through Hohe Tauern National Park to the breathtaking Krimml Waterfalls. Austria’s highest at 380 meters, they’re a natural wonder surrounded by clouds of mist, sprawling pine forest and mountain peaks. There are multiple viewpoints to choose from to soak up the beauty from alternate angles.
Shop for glass wares in Rattenburg
Rattenberg, Austria’s smallest town, is a medieval gem known for its glassmaking heritage. We’ll visit the Kisslinger Glassblowing Shop to get a fascinating glimpse into traditional craftsmanship, with live demonstrations of the exquisite handmade glass art. There’s time for some souvenir shopping in the beautiful gift store afterwards.
Explore Mozart's birthplace
With its forested surroundings and palatial architecture, the riverfront city of Salzburg is like something out of a storybook. It’ll come as no surprise then, that it served as the setting for multiple scenes in romance, The Sound of Music. We’ll visit the movie locations on our walking tour, and take in the baroque facades and medieval alleyways in its UNESCO-listed Old Town. We'll also learn about Mozart, who was born in the old town.
Discover the 'devil's holes' of alpine country
Legend has it, the mysterious caves and rock formations in Austria’s alpine regions are the work of the devil, who created these holes to deceive humans. We’ll see the eerie natural features for ourselves today, close to the picturesque village of Dienten – a blend of traditional wooden chalets in the foothills of the Hochkönig mountain range.
Your itinerary
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Day 1 - UK - Salzburg - Zell am See
Our nationwide shared chauffeur service collects you from home for your flight to Austria. On arrival we transfer to cosmopolitan Zell am See and our hotel, where we’ll have a welcome drink.
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Day 2 - Grossglockner High Alpine Road
Journey to Austria’s highest mountain, the Grossglockner. We’ll travel around 36 hairpin turns, passing waterfalls, lakes, colourful meadows, green pastures and peaks. A feat of 1930s engineering and through the toil of over 4,000 workers, the Alpine Road stretches like a ribbon across 48km of the mountains to Austria’s largest National Park - Tauren. We’ll stop at the Kaiser-Franz-Josefs-Höhe viewpoint over the glacier, where the Habsburg emperor once stood, and discover some fascinating history. There’ll be time too for photographs at the fairytale setting of Fuscher Lake. We’ll return via picturesque Heiligenblut and Lienz.
Today includes…
Excursions & visits: Excursion on Grossglockner High Alpine Road (all day)
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Day 3 - Zell am See
Today is at leisure. Maybe explore the chocolate-box town and its colourful chalets full of shops and restaurants. Make sure you sample some Zwiebelrostbraten - beef and baby dumplings, finish off your meal with a delightfully light and fluffy Sachertorte (chocolate cake). Or join an optional excursion to the lakes area of Salzkammergut.
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Day 4 - Krimml Waterfalls - Rattenberg - Brixen im Thale
We travel to the phenomenal Krimml Waterfalls. Shrouded by mist and viridescent pine forests, there are several viewpoints to enjoy the thundering spectacle of Europe’s highest falls. We’ll then head to the lovely medieval town of Rattenberg and Kisslinger glassblowing shop, where demonstrations of their centuries-old techniques can be seen alongside beautiful creations. For some refreshment, we complete our excursion in Brixen im Thale with a guided visit at a schnapps distillery.
Today includes…
Excursions & visits: Excursion to Krimml Waterfalls, glassblowing demonstrations in Rattenberg and schnapps tasting in Brixen im Thale (morning)
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Day 5 - Zell am See
Today is at leisure. If you don’t fancy travelling far there’s much to enjoy at our base in Zell am See. From the hotel you could stroll towards the shores of the magnificent Zeller See, a bluer-than-blue lake. Potter on the lakeside promenade, take a boat trip or ride the cable car right to the top of Schmittenhöhe Mountain.
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Day 6 - Salzburg
We’ll spend the day exploring magical Salzburg. Gaze upon the Alpine backdrop of enchanting city steeped in rich cultural heritage - perfect for art and music aficionados. We take a guided tour of the city - known as Mozart’s birthplace - that rises majestically from the banks of the Salzach River. There’s a heady mix of baroque domes and spires, as well as the imposing clifftop Hohensalzburg Fortress - one of the oldest medieval castles in Europe. We take a walk around the Old Town with grandiose architecture and the UNESCO-listed historical centre. We’ll also see some of the filming locations for ‘The Sound of Music’, as well as learn more about composer Mozart’s life and work. The afternoon is free for more exploring. Perhaps you’ll head to the stunning gardens of Mirabellgarten and admire the baroque splendour of a city planned by the ruling prince-archbishops. Or maybe you might want to grab a beer and Wiener schnitzel and just soak in the atmosphere in the Old Town.
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Excursions & visits: City tour of Salzburg (morning)
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Day 7 - Hochkönig - Maria Alm
In the morning, we’ll follow the Salzach River and head towards Mühlbach am Hochkönig, a former copper-mining town. We’ll discover why the area is so popular with skiers and hikers, with an abundance of gorgeous mountain views, including The Hochkönig range - the highest in the Berchtesgaden Alps. Afterwards, we’ll make our way to the quaint village of Dienten, with a ruggedly romantic ambience. We’ll learn fascinating folklore and the legend of ‘devil holes’. We’ll finish off our half-day tour with a slice of cake and coffee in the fairytale town of Maria Alm set in the foothills of the Steineres Meer mountains, and peek at the pretty pilgrimage church. After returning to Zell am See, the afternoon is free for more exploring or relaxing.
Today includes…
Excursions & visits: Excursion to the Hochkönig and Maria Alm (morning)
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Day 8 - Zell am See - Salzburg - UK
Transfer to the airport for your return flight to the UK. Upon arrival, your vehicle will be waiting for the journey home.
Today includes…
Day 1 - UK - Salzburg - Zell am See
Our nationwide shared chauffeur service collects you from home for your flight to Austria. On arrival we transfer to cosmopolitan Zell am See and our hotel, where we’ll have a welcome drink.
Today includes…
Day 2 - Grossglockner High Alpine Road
Journey to Austria’s highest mountain, the Grossglockner. We’ll travel around 36 hairpin turns, passing waterfalls, lakes, colourful meadows, green pastures and peaks. A feat of 1930s engineering and through the toil of over 4,000 workers, the Alpine Road stretches like a ribbon across 48km of the mountains to Austria’s largest National Park - Tauren. We’ll stop at the Kaiser-Franz-Josefs-Höhe viewpoint over the glacier, where the Habsburg emperor once stood, and discover some fascinating history. There’ll be time too for photographs at the fairytale setting of Fuscher Lake. We’ll return via picturesque Heiligenblut and Lienz.
Today includes…
Excursions & visits: Excursion on Grossglockner High Alpine Road (all day)
Day 3 - Zell am See
Today is at leisure. Maybe explore the chocolate-box town and its colourful chalets full of shops and restaurants. Make sure you sample some Zwiebelrostbraten - beef and baby dumplings, finish off your meal with a delightfully light and fluffy Sachertorte (chocolate cake). Or join an optional excursion to the lakes area of Salzkammergut.
Today includes…
Day 4 - Krimml Waterfalls - Rattenberg - Brixen im Thale
We travel to the phenomenal Krimml Waterfalls. Shrouded by mist and viridescent pine forests, there are several viewpoints to enjoy the thundering spectacle of Europe’s highest falls. We’ll then head to the lovely medieval town of Rattenberg and Kisslinger glassblowing shop, where demonstrations of their centuries-old techniques can be seen alongside beautiful creations. For some refreshment, we complete our excursion in Brixen im Thale with a guided visit at a schnapps distillery.
Today includes…
Excursions & visits: Excursion to Krimml Waterfalls, glassblowing demonstrations in Rattenberg and schnapps tasting in Brixen im Thale (morning)
Day 5 - Zell am See
Today is at leisure. If you don’t fancy travelling far there’s much to enjoy at our base in Zell am See. From the hotel you could stroll towards the shores of the magnificent Zeller See, a bluer-than-blue lake. Potter on the lakeside promenade, take a boat trip or ride the cable car right to the top of Schmittenhöhe Mountain.
Today includes…
Day 6 - Salzburg
We’ll spend the day exploring magical Salzburg. Gaze upon the Alpine backdrop of enchanting city steeped in rich cultural heritage - perfect for art and music aficionados. We take a guided tour of the city - known as Mozart’s birthplace - that rises majestically from the banks of the Salzach River. There’s a heady mix of baroque domes and spires, as well as the imposing clifftop Hohensalzburg Fortress - one of the oldest medieval castles in Europe. We take a walk around the Old Town with grandiose architecture and the UNESCO-listed historical centre. We’ll also see some of the filming locations for ‘The Sound of Music’, as well as learn more about composer Mozart’s life and work. The afternoon is free for more exploring. Perhaps you’ll head to the stunning gardens of Mirabellgarten and admire the baroque splendour of a city planned by the ruling prince-archbishops. Or maybe you might want to grab a beer and Wiener schnitzel and just soak in the atmosphere in the Old Town.
Today includes…
Excursions & visits: City tour of Salzburg (morning)
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Getting to the airport is easy, thanks to our nationwide return shared chauffeur service, which is included on every tour.
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