Self-Guided Austrian Lakes Walk - Premium

Self-Guided Austrian Lakes Walk - Premium

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Self-Guided Austrian Lakes Walk - Premium

9 Days Starting and ending in Austria

Visiting: Austria

Tour operator:

Exodus

Tour code:

W08SZ

Recommended For:

Singles

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

2 - 6

Physical rating:

Leisurely / Moderate

Age range:

12 to 99

Special diets catered:

Please inform Exodus of specific dietary requirements

Tour operated in:
English

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Tour Overview

The Austrian Lakes area offers a glorious mix of spectacular views, forest trails, picture-perfect villages and swimming opportunities galore! The walks are relaxed, following mainly well-marked routes, with stunning lake views every day. Every stop brings new discoveries such as St Wolfgang's antique cog railway, the summit of Schafberg and Mozart's museum in St. Gilgen.

Highlights

  • Crystal-clear lakes, babbling streams, tranquil shore and secluded bays 

  • Varied rest day choices: watersports, mountain rail rides, lake cruisers and Mozart's fairytale city of Salzburg

  • Picturesque waterfront villages, pretty castles and cobbled streets crammed with attractive frescoed houses 

  • 4-star hotels throughout; swimming opportunities every day 

  • Snow-capped peaks, pine-clad hills, lush green meadows and unspoilt forest trails 

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Arrive At Bad Ischl


Arrive at your 4-star hotel in Bad Ischl and relax before dinner in the
wellness centre.
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Day 2 : At Bad Ischl Hallstatt Walk

Meals Included: breakfast


Today take a bus to the spectacular alpine village of Hallstatt, a UNESCO
world heritage site and the oldest village in Austria. Take the panoramic
funicular railway up the mountain and visit the historical salt mine. Use the
ferry to cross the lake and follow a beautiful walk to Bad Goisern before
returning to Bad Ischl by train.
Optional walk: 3hr, distance 11km/7mi.
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Day 3 : Free Day In Bad Ischl

Meals Included: breakfast


There is plenty to do today - explore pretty Bad Ischl itself, with its
riverside location. Stroll along the esplanade and have coffee and cake in
the world famous Zauner cafe, take in some of the imperial history (visit the
Emperor's Villa and gardens), relax in the Eurothermen Resort Thermal Baths
or simply pamper yourself in the hotel's spa. A trip to the nearby Dachstein
Ice caves and spectacular 5 Finger Lookout is also an option.

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Day 4 : Bad Ischl To Strobl

Meals Included: breakfast, dinner


Walk (2km) or take the cable car from Bad Ischl to the summit of Katrin
(1393m). There are fabulous 360° views of Traun and Hallstatt lakes, backed
by the impressive Hollengebirge and Dachstein peaks. From here, your route
takes you down the forested Katrin Pass. Tiny violet gentian flowers perfume
your route as you pass Nussen Lake, a great picnic spot. Continue along the
valley following the River Traun until you reach Strobl. Here you'll stay at
the elegant 4-star Hotel Bergrose.
Walking time 4hr, distance 17km/11mi or 6hr 19km/16mi.
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Day 5 : Free Day In Strobl

Meals Included: breakfast, dinner


There's lots to see and do in the village of Strobl, including a summer
toboggan run and a wide range of water sports; you can also join one of the
many hop on, hop off lake cruisers, visit the natural beach for sunbathing or
take the bus (80 mins) to beautiful Salzburg, with its Renaissance gardens,
Baroque palaces and the oldest open air theatre in Europe.
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Day 6 : Strobl To St Gilgen

Meals Included: breakfast, dinner


Today’s route takes you along the north shore of Lake Wolfgang, a stunning
expanse of vivid turquoise waters, popular with yacht owners, kite surfers
and fellow walkers. Enjoy lunch in pretty St Wolfgang, renowned for its
beautiful C15 church and frescoed houses, before continuing along the
pilgrim’s path where you will come across the Falkenstein Chapel, curiously
built into the cliff face.

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Day 7 : Free Day In St Gilgen

Meals Included: breakfast, dinner


Discover the delights of St Gilgen with its busy waterfront. Alternatively,
follow the Mozartsteg to Fuschl, passing between the Ellmautall and Eibenberg
mountains. Continue on to tranquil Fuschlsee, before getting the bus back to
St Gilgen. 

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Day 8 : St Gilgen (Fuschl) To Mondsee

Meals Included: breakfast


From Fuschl, head up to the remains of Wartenfels Castle - from here the
aerial views of Fuschlsee, Irrsee and Mondsee are fantastic. Climb the
Schober (1,320m) for marvellous views to Lake Wolfgang and the Schafberg
peaks. 

Walking time 3.5hr, distance 13km/8mi or 4.5hr 16km/10mi.
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Day 9 : Leave Mondsee

Meals Included: breakfast


Your trip ends in Mondsee.
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What's Included

  • Arrival & departure transfers (for flight inclusive bookings)

  • Route notes and maps

  • All breakfasts and 4 dinners

  • Meals

    8 breakfasts, 0 lunches, 4 dinners.

What's Not Included

Accommodation

Food

All breakfasts and 4 evening meals are included. Austria is renowned for wholesome, robust food. The cuisine is a reflection of the culinary exchange that went on during the time of empires - French, Spanish, Dutch, German and Croatian cuisine have all contributed to the flavours, to name just a few. You will be set up for the day with a breakfast of cold meats and cheeses, traditional bread, jam and coffee. Austrians tend to eat heartily at lunch time and less in the evenings, but you will be well catered for at dinner. Local specialities include the ever present 'Wiener Schnitzel' (breaded veal cutlet) and various stews of beef and pork. Dumplings, potatoes or noodles are all regular accompaniments along with vegetables. Of course, the fresh fish found in the lakes like rainbow trout, brown trout and whitefish will be a feature of many menus, often grilled with butter and herbs, or stuffed with local mushrooms. Desserts are often fruit based - such as 'apfelstrudel' or cream pastries. 'Rehrucken' is a traditional chocolate and almond cream cake. 'Linzertorte' is a flaky cake lined with currant or raspberry jam, encased and covered by a lattice of cake dough. Mozart's home town's speciality is 'Salzburger Nockerln', which is a very light dessert souffle dusted with vanilla sugar and sometimes served with strawberries on the side. Plum brandy is a popular post dinner drink, or you could try one of the various types of schnapps. Austrian wine tends to be white and fairly sweet in the manner of German Mosel wines. Beer is a better known product of the country and you will find a wide variety of local brews. The best known are Gosser and Augustiner Brau and come in light or dark forms.

Check out our Q&As

  • What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

    If you wish to make any changes to your booking, particularly if you need to alter any flights booked through us, please let us know as soon as possible. There is a booking or flight amendment fee of £40 per change and flight amendments often incur extra airline costs depending on the changes to be made and if the ticket has been issued or not.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Exodus has been trading since 1974

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    Your final joining instructions and flight details, if booked with us, will then be sent out 2 to 3 weeks before departure. If you would like a hard copy posted, or if you require these any earlier, please contact the customer operations team. We advise that if you are booking connecting travel before receiving these, please ensure you leave plenty of time.

  • Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

    Travellers are welcome to opt to share a room with a tour member of the same gender for no additional charge. If you'd like your own room, we can request a single supplement so that you will have your own room throughout.

  • Can I join the tour once it has departed?

    You are welcome to meet the group after the tour has departed however there is no reduction in rate for joining a tour after the departure date.

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Gergana Racheva  

Very helpful and prompt service

06-Jan-2023

Very helpful and prompt service. I called to check for an already booked trip and once we sorted this, the agent was ready to help me with another booking as well. He actually waited for me to book my flight tickets, answered all my questions, informed me of all my options. Exodus is a tour company I am using regularly due to the quality of their trips, ease of booking and helpfulness of their customer service team

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04-Nov-2021

This trip takes you through the most beautiful parts of the Mediterranean walking with a guide and also discovering the wonders of Pompeii and Vesuvius. The hotel had a nice feel as family run, spotless and comfortable rooms, we were well looked after for breakfasts and dinner each day, and the barmen fixed some mean cocktails for us.!

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It's amazing what you can do in a week! Cycling the Dalmatian Coast.

08-Oct-2021

This holiday was extremely enjoyable. The itinerary is well planned and the route takes you to a variety of destinations. Not having been to Croatia before I didn't know there were so many beautiful small islands and I loved the ferry and catarmaran rides. The coastal route we took was dramatic and the World Heritage sites in Split and Dubrovnik very interesting and worth visiting. The Adriatic Sea was warm, blue and inviting, good for swimming even in October. The hotels we stayed in varied in size from medium to large. I particularly liked the one just outside Dubrovnik as I had a sea view. Tourists were plentiful in Split and Dubrovnik but in the other places we stayed there was an end of season feel and it was quiet on the roads and in the resorts. The food was good and our guide was always able to recommend a nice restaurant for our evening meal. The weather in October was good for cycling - not hot, partly cloudy most days and one day it rained!

Mrs Y Morrison  

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06-Jan-2023

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19-Aug-2023

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17-Jul-2022

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26-Nov-2023

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I've done 8 trips in...

17-May-2023

I've done 8 trips in the last 14 years with Exodus, and have been rewarded with a 10% discount on all future bookings. I feel very confident that I'll receive pleasant, efficient service, and have the unusual holiday experience that I'm looking for each time. I've trekked to the top of snow-capped peaks, wild-camped in the desert, seen amazing spectacles of nature, visited 4 capital cities in a week, and learned about local culture and experienced local hospitality in a way that I simply wouldn't on a conventional holiday. The quality of the accommodation and guides can vary, but this is mainly down to cultural differences and things that Exodus can't control. I've only ever complained once, my complaint was taken seriously, and I was sent a discount voucher - you can't say fairer than that. I remain a loyal customer.

Jacquelyn Moore (Google Reviewer)  

Food came quickly. Staff very...

07-Mar-2024

Food came quickly. Staff very friendly and polite . However the chef or person preparing the food did not seem to read the menu! If it says a meal should come with vegetables, you should not have to ask for them. They served shepherds pie with garlic bread! The munchies ice cream sundae said it should come in a glass with a flake but came in a little bowl with just a few munchies! When asking the staff were happy to replace and correct but customer should get what they order and what menu says first time round!!

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07-Sep-2023

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    Up to 70 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

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