9-Day Break

• Day 1 – We break up our journey with an overnight stay in Belgium.
• Day 2 – We arrive at our hotel in Niederau for a six-night stay. B,D
• Day 3 – Ziller Valley Railway AND Mayrhofen (included). Sit back and relax as an old steam locomotive takes us on an historic journey through the panoramic Ziller Valley, from Fugen to the famous resort town of Mayrhofen. The Zillertal is one of Austria's most famous narrow railways; it has been in operation since 1902. B,D
• Day 4 – Gisela Train and Kitzbühel (included). Visiting the lakeside resort of Zell am See, we then board the Gisela Train and take a nostalgic rail journey through the mountains to Kitzbühel. The centrepiece of the original train is the Royal Imperial Mail Carriage, built in 1910. You can also visit the Pullman car, where the original post box with its own special stamp is kept. B,D
• Day 5 – Innsbruck and Vipiteno (optional). Innsbruck came to prominence under the rule of the Habsburgs in the 15th century when the Emperor Maximilian based his imperial court here. Many fine regal buildings adorn the city, including the famous Golden Roof and the Hofburg Palace. We also see the Berg Isel Olympic ski jump, from where there are wonderful views overlooking the city and the Karwendel mountains. Later, we travel over the Brenner Pass to the medieval village of Vipiteno in the Italian Süd Tirol. Enjoy time at leisure to explore and shop for bargains, including wine and leather goods. B,D
• Day 6 – St. Wolfgang and the Schafberg Railway (optional). Austria's lake district is breathtaking and today we visit St. Gilgen, where you can stroll along the lakeside, explore the shops or relax in one of the cafés. We then cruise to St. Wolfgang, where we board the cog railway and ascend the Schafberg Mountain for some spectacular photographic opportunities! B,D
• Day 7 – Lake Achensee (optional, included on Silver Service). Enjoy a breathtaking scenic drive along the Alpenstrasse to Lake Achensee, the largest lake in the Austrian Tirol. You may decide to take a cruise (optional) on the serene waters of the lake, plus our ride on the rack and pinion railway from Seespitz to Jenbach, which offers amazing views of the area. B,D
• Day 8 – We travel to our hotel in Belgium for an overnight stay. B
• Day 9 – Journey to Calais then return home. B

B=Breakfast Br=Brunch L=Lunch D=Dinner

Accommodation

Executive coach departures stay for six nights at the 3-star Hotel Harfenwirt in Niederau. All bedrooms have T.V., telephone, radio, hairdryer and balcony. Silver Service departures will stay for six nights at the 4-star Hotel Sonnschein, with a lift, bar, lounge area and sun terrace. There's an indoor and outdoor swimming pool (subject to season), tennis and crazy golf (small charge), jacuzzi, sauna, solarium and fitness room. All bedrooms have T.V., telephone, radio, safe and hairdryer. The two hotels are owned by the same family and have welcomed our guests for many years. Overnight stays in Belgium are in city-style hotels.

This traditional family-run hotel is full of Tyrolean charm and ideal for those looking for a cosy and welcoming place to stay. It enjoys a superb position opposite the slopes and has a host of relaxation facilities. Please note: The annexed rooms are located 150m from the main building.

The splendid Sonnschein Hotel has all the modern conveniences of a luxury hotel, boasting an excellent range of leisure facilities, which make it ideal for families. The spacious layout and first-class service make this a perfect holiday base in the pretty Niederau village.