Chiemsee, Bavaria & Salzburg Winter Wonderland
Chiemsee, Bavaria & Salzburg Winter Wonderland
Chiemsee, Bavaria & Salzburg Winter Wonderland
7 Days Starting in belgium and ending in Belgium
Visiting: Belgium, Chiemsee, Herreninsel, Salt Mine Berchtesgaden, Salzburg
Tour operator:
Tour code:
acww
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Age range:
0-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
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Tour Overview
Discover the breathtaking winter landscapes of Germany and Austria on this wonderful tour. Enjoy a boat trip along mesmerising Lake Chiemsee to reach Herreninsel Island, where we explore the impressive Herrenchiemsee Palace. Take in the beauty of Berchtesgaden Salt Mine with a ride on a train, raft and slide, and be left in awe when we discover the ‘Sound of Music’ city of Salzburg. With plenty of fantastic experiences packed in, treasured memories are guaranteed on this winter wonderland holiday.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Travel To Belgium
Location: Belgium
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: City-style hotels
Regional departure by coach or Door–to-Door service, then to Belgium for an overnight stay.
Day 2 : Arrive In Chiemsee Lake
Location: Chiemsee
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 3-star Hotel Luitpold am See
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Travel through Germany to our hotel on the shores of the beautiful Chiemsee Lake for a four-night stay.
Day 3 : Herrenchiemsee
Location: Herreninsel
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 3-star Hotel Luitpold am See
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Today we explore the winter landscape of Lake Chiemsee. Often called “the Bavarian Sea” we take a boat to Herreninsel Island (“Men Island”), where we will visit the famous Herrenchiemsee Palace. This Palace was built by King Ludwig II of Bavaria in 1878 and was meant to be a replica of the Palace of Versailles, however it was never completed. We continue by boat to Frauenchiemsee Island. The smaller of the two islands, Frauenchiemsee houses a Benedictine nunnery and a small village. After free time we return by boat to Gstadt, where there will be an opportunity to enjoy an optional horse and carriage ride through the winter countryside, before you return to the hotel.
Day 4 : Berchtesgaden Salt Mine
Location: Salt Mine Berchtesgaden
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 3-star Hotel Luitpold am See
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
After breakfast we travel to Berchtesgaden where we visit one of Europe’s oldest salt mines. Dressed in miner’s clothing we take an exciting trip through the salt mine enjoying rides on a train, a raft and a slide. This afternoon we visit Schonau where you can see the picturesque Lake Königssee and enjoy the stunning views.
Day 5 : Salzburg
Location: Salzburg
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 3-star Hotel Luitpold am See
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Today we include a visit to Salzburg, one of the most beautiful cities in Austria. Salzburg has something to offer every visitor, from lovely squares and medieval lanes to Gothic churches and quaint cafés. The city dates back to Celtic times and prospered in the Middle Ages on account of the salt industry from where the city derives its name. Many beautiful baroque buildings are a testament to the city’s illustrious past when it was controlled by the powerful and wealthy bishops. The city is also famed in the world of music, as the birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and more recently as the setting for “The Sound of Music” and is also home to the Getriedegasse, one of the most beautiful shopping streets in Austria. On arrival in Salzburg we include a guided sightseeing tour to introduce you to the city before spending the afternoon at leisure.
Day 6 : Travel Back To Belgium
Location: Belgium
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: City-style hotels
Meals Included: Breakfast
Travel to Belgium for an overnight stay.
Day 7 : Return Home
Location: Belgium
Meals Included: Breakfast
Return home.
What's Included
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Accommodation
As detailed in the itinerary
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Additional Services
Travel from a wide range of convenient joining points across the UK is included within your coach holiday price; some carry a supplement. Please contact us for our full list of joining points.
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Airport Transfers at Destination
This trip includes coach travel from/to a local UK joining point
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Fully Guided
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International Travel
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Meals
As detailed in the itinerary
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Transport
Comfortable, air-conditioned motorcoach
What's Not Included
Accommodation
You will stay for four nights at the 3-star Hotel Luitpold am See. The hotel is situated on the shores of the beautiful Chiemsee Lake.
Overnight stays in Belgium will be in city-style hotels.
Check out our Q&As
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What is the fitness level required to do this tour?
Low
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
As detailed in the itinerary
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes
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Is the tour coach air conditioned?
Yes
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What type of coach will be used?
You will travel on either our Luxuria Coach or our Silver Service Coach
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
Fully escorted by our experienced drivers/crews. And in most towns and cities we either include or offer optional sightseeing tours with expert local guides to help you get the most from your visits.
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?
No
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Is there a supplement for solo travellers?
Some tours carry a supplement for solo travellers, please ask for details if the Single price is not shown
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Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?
On Leger Coach Holidays, your allowance is one medium sized suitcase per person, which should weigh no more than 20kg when full.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
40 years
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Sole use of your own room on all Single Traveller holidays: means you still get your privacy and time out from the group.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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Battlefield Tours - Will it be possible to visit a particular cemetery whilst on the tour?
Please contact us and we will check to see whether you can visit a particular cemetery on any of our Battlefield Tours, if we are not able to fit it into our itinerary then you could take some time out of the tour and do this independently by taxi or public transport.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of leger holidays charges.
Up to 56 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 55 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 42 days before tour starts: Forfeit 75% of booking price.
At 21 days before tour starts: Forfeit 90% of booking price.
At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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