Scenic Austria Winter Wonderland

Scenic Austria Winter Wonderland

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Scenic Austria Winter Wonderland

7 Days Starting and ending in Belgium

Visiting: Belgium, Austria, Zillertal, Salzburg, Kitzbuhel

Tour operator:

Leger Holidays

Tour code:

awa

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

Low

Age range:

0-99

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians

Tour operated in:

English

Interests:

History, Rail Tours

Tour Overview

Embark on a magical journey through Austria's winter wonderland with our Scenic Austria Winter Wonderland tour. This enchanting adventure begins with a comfortable coach ride from the UK, taking you through the picturesque landscapes of Germany to the heart of Austria. Discover the musical city of Salzburg, stroll along the charming Getriedegasse, and explore the iconic sites from 'The Sound of Music.' Experience the thrill of the Ziller Valley Railway, offering breathtaking views of snow-capped mountains. Visit the world-renowned ski resort of Kitzbuhel and the serene lakeside town of Zell am See. Enjoy a four-night stay in the Austrian Tyrol at a cozy 3-star hotel, such as the Gasthof Ascherwirt, ensuring a warm and welcoming retreat after each day's exploration. With guided tours and optional excursions, this cultural escape promises unforgettable memories amidst Austria's stunning winter landscapes.

Highlights

  • Stroll through the 'Sound of Music' city of Salzburg and visit the Getriedegasse, a beautiful shopping street.

  • Take a trip to the world-famous ski resort of Kitzbuhel and explore the picturesque town of Zell am See.

  • Experience the famous Ziller Valley Railway and enjoy spectacular panoramic views through snowy scenery.

  • Visit the beautiful ski resort of Mayrhofen and explore the town of Rattenberg with its glass factory.

  • Enjoy a horse and carriage ride through the charming old town of Kitzbuhel.

  • Explore the lovely lakeside town of Zell am See and take a leisurely stroll along the promenade.

Itinerary

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Day 1

Brussels, Belgium
Bruges, Belgium
Brussels, 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

Hallstatt, Austria
Wachau Valley, Austria
Vienna, Austria

Location: Austria

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Gasthof Ascherwirt

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

After an early breakfast we commence our journey through Germany and into Austria. We continue to our hotel where we stay for the next four nights.

Day 3 : Ziller Valley Railway

Location: Zillertal

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Gasthof Ascherwirt

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

See an alternative side of the Tyrol on today’s exciting optional excursion. We travel to the town of Jenbach where we board the Ziller Valley Railway. Sit back and relax as the old locomotive takes you on a historic journey through the panoramic Ziller Valley. The Zillertal is one of Austria’s most famous narrow railways. It was opened on the last day of 1902 and has been in operation ever since. Nevertheless, the line was almost closed in 1965 as tourism and goods traffic was not enough to keep it open. Thankfully, it was saved by the construction of the Schlegleisspeicher Dam high in the mountains. The building of the Dam required 325,000 tons of cement and ballast, all of which was transported on the Zillertalbahn. We arrive at the beautiful ski resort of Mayrhofen and after lunch we travel to the town of Rattenberg and to the Kisslinger glass factory. Here you will be given a glass-blowing demonstration and see some glass carving and painting in progress. Please note: a diesel engine will operate the train journey.

Day 4 : Salzburg

Salzburg, Austria

Location: Salzburg

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Gasthof Ascherwirt

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Today we include a visit to Salzburg, one of the most beautiful cities in Austria. 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. The city is famed in the world of music, as the setting for the film 'The Sound of Music'. It is also home to the Getriedegasse, one of the most beautiful shopping streets in Austria. To make the most of your visit why not join our optional sightseeing tour accompanied by a local English-speaking guide. The sightseeing tour is a walking tour lasting approximately 90 minutes and takes in many sights and attractions of this famous alpine city. A visit to Salzburg would not be complete without a mention of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and before the tour is over, we see his former birth-house and also the square that is named after and dedicated to the famous composer.

Day 5 : Zell am See & Kitzbuhel; Horse & Carriage Ride

Location: Kitzbuhel

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Gasthof Ascherwirt

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Our included excursion today takes us first to the world-famous ski-resort of Kitzbuhel.The area around Kitzbuhel offers outstanding natural beauty from the rolling hills in the broad valley basin where the Kitzbuhel Ache River flows, to the ‘Wilder Kaiser’ mountain range. There will be plenty of time to stroll around the town or watch the world go by from one of the many cafés. Perhaps take an optional horse and carriage ride. Relax and sit back as our expert horsemen lead you through the beautiful old town. We then continue to the lovely lakeside town of Zell am See where you will have the afternoon at leisure to relax and explore, perhaps taking a stroll along the promenade.

Day 6

Brussels, Belgium
Bruges, Belgium
Brussels, Belgium

Location: Belgium

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: City-style hotels

Meals Included: Breakfast

Travel to Belgium for an overnight stay.

Day 7

Brussels, Belgium
Brussels, Belgium
Bruges, Belgium

Location: Belgium

Meals Included: Breakfast

Return home.

What's Included

  • Meals
    6 breakfasts, 0 lunches, 4 dinners

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation is included as detailed in the itinerary.

  • 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.

  • Airport Transfers at Destination

    This trip includes coach travel from/to a local UK joining point.

  • Fully Guided

    The tour is fully guided.

  • International Travel

    International travel is included.

  • Transport

    Comfortable, air-conditioned motorcoach is provided for transport.

What's Not Included

Insurance

Insurance is not included.

Accommodation

You will stay for four nights in the Austrian Tyrol in a minimum 3-star hotel, such as the Gasthof Ascherwirt in Brandenberg. Overnight stays in Belgium are in city-style hotels.

Mode of Transport

Travel from a wide range of convenient joining points across the UK is included within your coach holiday price. This trip includes coach travel from/to a local UK joining point, using a comfortable, air-conditioned motorcoach.

Check out our Q&As

  • What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?

    You will stay for four nights in the Austrian Tyrol in a minimum 3-star hotel, such as the Gasthof Ascherwirt in Brandenberg. Overnight stays in Belgium are in city-style hotels.

  • Is there an option for a guided tour in Salzburg?

    Yes, there is an optional sightseeing tour in Salzburg accompanied by a local English-speaking guide. The walking tour lasts approximately 90 minutes and covers many sights and attractions of the city.

  • What is the Ziller Valley Railway experience like?

    The Ziller Valley Railway is an optional excursion where you travel on a historic journey through the panoramic Ziller Valley. The railway is one of Austria’s most famous narrow railways, and the journey is operated by a diesel engine.

  • Can I take a horse and carriage ride during the tour?

    Yes, there is an optional horse and carriage ride available in Kitzbühel, where expert horsemen lead you through the beautiful old town.

  • What is included in the tour price regarding transportation?

    The tour includes comfortable, air-conditioned motorcoach travel from/to a local UK joining point, and travel from a wide range of convenient joining points across the UK is included within your coach holiday price.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    40 years

  • 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.

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes

  • 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.

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies

Reviews of this operator

Gary White (Google Reviewer)  

Just got back from a...

27-May-2024

Just got back from a holiday with leger holidays to callea spain which my wife done as a surprise for my 60th and wedding anniversary together my wife and i had a great time the coach journey there was excellent regular stops for toilet breaks and a stretch. Our two drivers Geoff and katrina were brilliant serving regular drinks and making the trip pleasant all the people on the coach were pleasant the hotel in spain was so nice the best we've stayed in lovely staff lovely bar the guy at the bar was great really friendly nice room. Overall our journey there and our return journey was brill the only thing that was not good at all was the ibis hotel on the return journey the room was horrible not a nice breakfast not polite French staff. Not really interested in trying to speak some english if i was leger should try and use a different hotel. Once again a big thank you to Geoff and katrina well done guys for making our holiday lovely. Hope to see you on another holiday soon

Will (Google Reviewer)  

I went on the 4...

05-Jan-2024

I went on the 4 countries trip and swiss glacier express and overall it was a great trip. The coach I was on was silver service, it was tidy had nice seats and other accessories such as charging points and headsets which was very handy. The drivers Alex and Dave were fantastic, very kind, funny and respectful throughout the whole trip and a pleasure to talk to. The excursions were very pleasant and all ran very smoothly. The hotels were decent and offered a good service. I overall very much recommend leger holidays.

Sally Matson  

Excellent customer service

10-Jan-2023

Booked our ‘Christmas in Austria & Scenic Trains of the Tyrol’ through George on the customer Helpline. Nothing was too much trouble, everything clearly & patiently explained. He even had permission to log in on his day off to finalise the sale! A charming and helpful young person and a credit to the company.

Euan Donald (Google Reviewer)  

Been on two tours now...

10-Oct-2023

Been on two tours now the “D Day beaches” and “ All Quiet on the Western Front” tour of the Somme and Ypres. Both four days in total, two travelling and two on the site of the various battles. This is outstanding value for money, picked up from Carlisle , Cumbria and literally looked after all the way through the tours. The coaches are great and the accommodation spot on . The guides are very knowledgeable ( Mark Hope brilliant guy)and the bus drivers professional . Absolutely fantastic .

Remon Wanis (Google Reviewer)  

We have been working with...

05-Aug-2024

We have been working with them for nearly a year now as Sussex Airports Taxis, and they offer the best customer service ever. All their customers are always happy when they return from their holidays. We look forward to continuing our partnership for many more years to come.

William Olley (Google Reviewer)  

I recently went on a...

21-Aug-2024

I recently went on a coach holiday with this company. Everything was on time but there can be traffic hold ups with jams and roadworks! The coach was comfortable and the driver stopped for rest periods. The hotel was a 3 star close to a spectacular beach and was adequate. The catering was excellent! I went on the excursions included in the package and visited some lovely places.

Gordon Price (Google Reviewer)  

just returned from Italian holiday....

21-Jul-2024

just returned from Italian holiday. It was great spoilt a little by the high temperature even Ledger can't control that. The only real thing to spoil the trip was one of the hotels. The Krystall hotel in Diano Marina was terrible the room was dire with cracks in shower bogged up shower fittings noe control for AC end so on. The food was very poor, limited choice luke warm food on cold plates. After 4 evening meals (3 or four courses) we were only able to remember 2 we enjoyed. Breakfast was poor no bread except for hard rolls. No fresh fruit if you liked cake for breakfast you were good. If this is a 3 star hotel Italian standards have fallen which I don't think they have. Ledger brochure states "some of Europes most fascinating unique hotels" for Luxuria trips. This hotel should be removed from your list at once. The holiday was other wise good I cannot praise your coach crew too to much they were excellent. A highlight of the trip was the return trip through the swiss alps. It was superb and deserves mention in your holiday iteniary description.

Hilary Jackson (Google Reviewer)  

I recently went on a...

12-Jun-2024

I recently went on a 4 night tour to Scarborough. Driver was great hotel superb. My criticism is too many destinations crammed into day excursion. Example visit to Flamborough head stop for 1 hour it was teeming nobody got off coach but even if fine pointless. Then on to Bridlington coach Park 1.5 ml from centre. Most people are hard pressed to get to center & back in 1.5 hours pointless. Incidentally if Leger paid a permit they could alight us in the resort. Very bad logistics. On to Whitby with a decent stop should have taken us there & bypassed the other stops. I will not go with them again. I will source a better holiday with excursions to one place only.

Suzanne Maylin (Google Reviewer)  

Having returned from a fabulous...

24-Sep-2024

Having returned from a fabulous tour of Austria with excellent tour guides/ drivers, it's disappointing to say the least that I'm left chasing a return for an excursion that was cancelled. I called Leger 5 days ago and am still waiting in a call back. Leger if you want to retain customers you need step up on service. Good training , good service costs very little, and once embedded in a company produces more income. I don't suppose anyone from Leger will respond to this, but who knows

aled blackshaw (Google Reviewer)  

just returned from a solos...

25-Mar-2024

just returned from a solos break to valkenburg and rhine valley i enjoyed the break overall although both journeys were considerably longer than expected due to several picks ups. I could have done without the 3 countries meeting point excursion to be honest and the lunch on rhine cruise was very basic. The drivers/couriers were efficient and good humoured and provided free lunch vouchers on the ferry which were much appreciated. I probably would book another break with leger but to somewhere a lot closer to home.

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    Leger Holidays requires a minimum deposit of 20% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 75 days before departure.

  • 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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