Grand Alpine Adventure
Grand Alpine Adventure
Grand Alpine Adventure
14 Days Starting in Belgium and ending in Northern France
Visiting: Belgium, Rhine Gorge, Salzburg, Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Hallstatt, Kranjska Gora, Lake Bled, Cortina d'Ampezzo, Autonomous Province of Bolzano – South Tyrol, Saint Moritz, Innsbruck, Naters, Évian-les-Bains, Geneva, France
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Tour code:
aaa
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Age range:
0-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
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Tour Overview
Join us on an amazing adventure as we delve through green passes and journey along the shores of beautiful lakes in Austria, Slovenia, Italy and Switzerland. With so much on offer, from the Tyrolean capital of Innsbruck, famous for the Golden Roof, and the ‘Sound of Music’ city of Salzburg, to the pearl of the Alpine region, Slovenia’s Lake Bled and the stunning Swiss towns of Geneva and St. Moritz. Not to mention the opportunity to see some of Europe’s natural wonders, such as the Julierpass, the Dolomite mountain range of Italy and the spectacular Grossglockner Glacier, making this a tour perfect for anyone wanting spectacular scenery.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Travel To Belgium
Location: Belgium
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: City-style hotels
Local departure by coach or Door-to-Door service, then to Belgium for an overnight stay.
Day 2 : Rhine Valley
Location: Rhine Gorge
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 3-star standard hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
We leave our hotel and travel to the Moselle Valley and visit the tiny town of Alken where you have the chance to sample some of the local wine at the House of Anton Hammes on our optional winetasting. The Hammes family have been vintners here for some 300 years, and you will be given a tour through the old cellars, where you will see some fine vintages. We then enjoy a winetasting, with different varieties offered, before having the chance to purchase your favourites to bring home with you! This afternoon we travel to the Rhine Valley where we visit the riverside town of Boppard, surrounded by vineyards and castles. Why not join our optional cruise, which lasts for approximately 1 ¼ hours, and will take us through the Rhine gorge, famous for its ancient castles, picturesque villages and vine clad slopes. We see the Cat and Mouse castles and also the Loreley Rock, home to one of the most well-known legends of Germany, a place where centuries ago sailors would drown in the river after becoming entranced by the beauty of the Loreley maiden. Our cruise is a perfect way to view the splendour of the Rhine. This evening we stay overnight in the Wiesbaden/Frankfurt area.
Day 3 : Rothenburg Ob Der Tauber
Location: Salzburg, Rothenburg ob der Tauber
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 3-star Hotel Ferienwelt Kristall
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
We depart the hotel and commence our journey south through Germany calling at Rothenburg Ob Der Tauber located on the aptly- named Romantic Road. There will be free time for sightseeing and shopping, be sure to see the old town hall and its glockenspiel. We then continue to Austria and the Salzburgerland area, our base for the next three nights.
Day 4 : Salzburg & Hallstatt
Location: Hallstatt, Salzburg
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 3-star Hotel Ferienwelt Kristall
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
After breakfast we travel to Salzburg, the ‘Sound of Music City’ on our superb included excursion. 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. To make the most of your time in the city why not join our optional guided walking tour with a local, English speaking guide? During our tour you will see many sights featured in the Sound of Music film along with many other attractions of this famous alpine city. Admire the baroque splendour of the churches and cathedral, the might of the Hohensalzburg fortress and also the quaint Getriedegasse, one of the most beautiful shopping streets of Austria. A visit to Salzburg would not be complete without the mention of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and before the tour is over we see his former birthhouse and also the square that is named after and dedicated to the famous composer. A truly memorable experience awaits you and all at a relaxed pace. This afternoon our included excursion takes us to the heart of the Salzkammergut area to visit Hallstatt on the shore of Hallstattersee, one of the most photogenic spots in Austria, as the village seems to cling to the lake shore in the shadow of towering pine clad mountains.
Day 5 : Free Time Or Grossglockner Glacier
Location: Salzburg
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 3-star Hotel Ferienwelt Kristall
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
A fantastic optional excursion today as we leave our hotel and take one of the most spectacular roads in Austria as we ascend the country’s highest mountain along the Grossglockner Hochalpenstrasse. Be sure to have your camera ready to capture this impressive icy world from the Franz-Josefs-Heights viewing platform. We continue to the charming town of Heiligenblut, nestled at the foot of the Grossglockner Mountain for free time before returning to our hotel.
Day 6 : Kranjska Gora
Location: Kranjska Gora
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 3-star Hotel Spik
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
We cross into Slovenia for two nights in the Bled or Kranjska Gora area, arriving early afternoon. Later, why not join our transfer to Kranjska Gora centre where you have free time. The town is most famous for its winter sports and in the summer it’s popular for walking and cycling due to its breathtaking surroundings.
Day 7 : Lake Bled
Location: Lake Bled
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 3-star Hotel Spik
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
We start the day with a visit to Lake Bled where there will be free time in the town for you to explore or perhaps simply relax in one of the cafes. Why not try the local specialty, Kremna Rezina, a delicious vanilla custard and cream cake. To make the most of your visit, why not join our optional sightseeing tour with an included visit to the Castle of Bled. Often referred to as the pearl of the Alpine Region, the lake is situated in a picturesque environment surrounded by mountains and forests. Our guide will show us the main sights before continuing to the cliff top castle, one of Slovenia’s oldest medieval fortresses (entrance included). Later in the sightseeing tour we take an included boat trip across the lake to the island, which houses the church of the Assumption of Mary. Entrance into the Church is also included in the sightseeing tour.
Day 8 : Cortina D’Ampezzo
Location: Cortina d'Ampezzo, Autonomous Province of Bolzano – South Tyrol
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 3-star hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
We depart our hotel and travel west towards the Dolomites, calling at the town of Cortina d’Ampezzo. After free time to explore this popular Italian resort we continue through the mountains to our overnight hotel in the Sud Tirol.
Day 9 : Innsbruck & St. Moritz
Location: Saint Moritz, Innsbruck
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 4-star Engiadina Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
After breakfast we leave the hotel and travel to Innsbruck on our included excursion. The capital of the Tyrol, on the River Inn and at the foot of the Karwendel Alps, Innsbruck is the fifth largest city in Austria. This beautiful city is surrounded by stunning mountain scenery and steeped in history. Be sure to see the famous Golden Roof or perhaps stroll along the Maria Theresien Strasse with its bustling shops. We continue our journey into Switzerland where we pause at St. Moritz for free time. Sporting life has always been an important part of St. Moritz, 100 years ago the first British visitors use to stage Toboggan races in the streets. The city has also been the host of two winter Olympic Games and today has a multitude of winter sports taking place including alpine and cross country skiing, figure skating, hockey, curling and bobsledding. We continue to our hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 10 : Mountain Pass Tour
Location: Naters
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 3-star superior Hotel Adaastra
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Our route to Naters for a two-night stay takes in some of Europe’s grandest passes. We negotiate the heights of the Julierpass and then follow the shores of Lake Maggiore before climbing the Simplon Pass where we can enjoy dramatic views and spectacular sights.
Day 11 : Free Time Or Gornergrat Mountain Railway
Location: Naters
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 3-star superior Hotel Adaastra
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
A day at leisure or alternatively, join our optional excursion to the traffic free town of Zermatt. We arrive in the town of Täsch by coach and then travel by train to Zermatt. You will have free time in this internationally renowned resort village set spectacularly below the Matterhorn. During the day we offer you the opportunity to join a further optional excursion with a ride on the Gornergrat Rack Railway. Gornergrat, above Zermatt, is Switzerland's highest open-air train station. The Gornergrat railway has been running since 1898. Discover a top-class natural paradise: the Gornergrat Bahn takes you from Zermatt up the 3089 m high Gornergrat, from where, weather permitting, there are superb views of the Matterhorn and Monte Rosa, the ‘pink mountain’.
Day 12 : Evian & Geneva
Location: Évian-les-Bains, Geneva
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 4-star Eurotel Victoria or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
We leave our hotel today and descend to the shores of Lake Geneva where we visit the Birthplace of the Natural Mineral Water, Evian. We continue to the city of Geneva where you can explore some of the sights including the Jet d’Eau Fountain and the Reformation Monument. After time at leisure we continue to our overnight hotel in Villars.
Day 13 : To Northern France
Location: France
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: City-style hotels
Meals Included: Breakfast
To northern France for an overnight stay.
Day 14 : Return Home
Location: France
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 one night at a 3-star standard hotel in the Wiesbaden/Frankfurt/Mannheim area; three nights at the 3-star Hotel Ferienwelt Kristall in Rauris in the Austrian Salzburgerland; two nights at the 3-star Hotel Spik in Kranjska Gora; one night at a 3-star hotel in the Italian Sud Tirol; one night at the 4-star Engiadina Hotel in Zuoz; two nights at the 3-star superior Hotel Adaastra in Naters; and one night at the 4-star Eurotel Victoria in Villars or similar, near Lake Geneva.
Overnight stays in Belgium and northern France are in city-style hotels.
Check out our Q&As
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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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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
As detailed in the itinerary
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Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?
No
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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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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What type of coach will be used?
You will travel on either our Luxuria Coach or our Silver Service Coach
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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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What is the fitness level required to do this tour?
Low
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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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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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Up to 56 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
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At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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