Walk & Discover: Austrian Tyrol

Walk & Discover: Austrian Tyrol

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Walk & Discover: Austrian Tyrol

8 Days Starting and ending in Seefeld, Austria

Visiting: Seefeld, Munich, Innsbruck, Achen Lake, Neuschwanstein Castle, Wilder Kaiser

Tour operator:

Riviera Travel

Tour code:

3AT

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

1 - 50

Physical rating:

Please contact Riviera Travel if you have any concerns regarding the suitability of the holiday due to reduced mobility.

Age range:

18-99

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians, Please contact Riviera Travel with specific dietary requests.

Tour operated in:

English

Trip Styles:

Active

Tour Overview

Picture a region of stunning pink and grey snow-capped mountains, clear streams, fragrant meadows, densely forested hillsides, shimmering lakes, pretty wooden chalets and iconic onion-shaped church spires.


Then add genuine hospitality, mouthwatering cuisine, excellent local wines and a fascinating history, and you have the unmistakable hallmarks of the Tyrol region of western Austria and northern Italy. We stay in the charming alpine village of Seefeld, a perfect spot from which to explore the countless highlights of this mountainous province, bisected by the twisting River Inn.


We discover the culture, imperial history and architectural delights of the region’s capital, Innsbruck, marvel at Germany’s highest mountain, the Zugspitze, and the towering turrets of the fairy-tale castle of Neuschwanstein. It’s clear that there’s so much more to the Austrian Tyrol than first meets the eye. The phenomenally beautiful alpine scenery will naturally leave you spellbound. Nature at its most awe-inspiring, history at its most stimulating and a fascinating blend of cultures all combine to ensure that the Tyrol region is guaranteed to capture your imagination.


Highlights

  • Visit iconic Neuschwanstein, the seat of the Bavarian kings, on a guided tour.

  • Discover beautifully sited Kufstein, crowned by a medieval fortress and enjoy a guided walk in the stunning Wilder Kaiser mountains.

  • Discover the forests and mountain lakes above Seefeld with our expert local guide.

  • Enjoy a guided tour of Innsbruck, the royal city of the Habsburgs.

  • Walk along the splendid fjord-like Lake Achensee in the company of your local guide.

Itinerary

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DAY 1

Munich, Germany

Location: Seefeld, Munich

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Central Hotel Seefeld

Arrival in Seefeld - Arrive at the airport for your flight to Munich. We transfer by coach to Seefeld, one of Tyrol’s most attractive villages, where we stay for seven nights at our hotel.

DAY 2

Innsbruck, Austria

Location: Innsbruck

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Central Hotel Seefeld

Meals Included: Breakfast

Discover: Innsbruck - After breakfast, we take the short drive to the Tyrolean capital of Innsbruck, where our local guide will take us on a tour of this delightful historic city. A legacy of the city’s long and varied history is the beautiful architecture. Among numerous visual treats are the copper-tiled ‘Golden Roof’, the city’s Baroque cathedral and the Imperial Palace, once home of the only female Habsburg ruler, Empress Maria Theresa.

Innsbruck is a truly enchanting destination, and there’s ample time to wander its medieval streets, absorb the genteel ambience or enjoy a performance by talented street musicians before returning to Seefeld in the mid-afternoon. The rest of the day is at your leisure.

DAY 3

Location: Seefeld

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Central Hotel Seefeld

Meals Included: Breakfast

Walk: Seefeld - Ringed by breathtaking limestone peaks, Seefeld is renowned for its cross-country skiing and excellent walking trails. After breakfast we have a choice of walks exploring the area.
Duration: 3 hours 
Distance: 3.9 miles
Altitude gain: 628 feet
Terrain: Pavement and forest trail
Duration: 4 hours 
Distance: 6.8 miles
Altitude gain: 949 feet
Terrain: Forest trail and meadows

DAY 4

Location: Seefeld

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Central Hotel Seefeld

Meals Included: Breakfast

Discover: Seefeld - You have a free day to relax and enjoy the attractions in and around Seefeld. Keen to visit the mountains surrounding the village such as Seefelder Joch and Härmelekopf? Various chairlifts, cable cars or a funicular railway will whisk you to the top without effort. Whatever your choice, you’re assured of another superb meal at the hotel this evening.

DAY 5

Location: Achen Lake

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Central Hotel Seefeld

Meals Included: Breakfast

Walk: Lake Achensee - After breakfast we drive to Achensee, Tyrol’s largest lake and perhaps the most stunning – this fjord-like body of water is flanked by the scenic peaks of the Karwendel and Rofan mountains. We arrive at the picturesque village of Pertisau on the lake’s western shore and have some free time to wander before setting off on another wonderful walk.

Both Green and Blue walks follow a delightful trail along Achensee with fantastic views across to the Rofan mountains. As we pass through forested tracks and make our gradual ascent, we are rewarded with superb views of Achensee and the small waterfalls that feed the lake. The path leads into the forest and a traditional Austrian inn at Gaisalm serving food and drinks, after which our paths diverge.
Duration: 3 hours 
Distance: 5 miles
Altitude gain: 390 feet
Terrain: Lakeside trail and forest tracks
Duration: 4 hours 
Distance: 6.5 miles
Altitude gain: 508 feet
Terrain: Lakeside trail and forest tracks

DAY 6

Neuschwanstein Castle

Location: Neuschwanstein Castle

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Central Hotel Seefeld

Meals Included: Breakfast

Discover: Neuschwanstein Castle - Today we drive across the border into nearby Bavaria where we pass Germany’s highest mountain, the 9,718-foot Zugspitze. The journey includes two of Germany’s most iconic routes – the fabled ‘Romantic Road’ passing through quintessential Bavarian countryside and the equally grand ‘German Alpine Road’. The latter leads to the instantly recognisable focus of today’s tour – Neuschwanstein.

The architecture is similarly impressive inside, as you’ll discover on our guided tour taking you through sumptuous halls, salons and dining rooms. Later we return to Seefeld.

DAY 7

Location: Wilder Kaiser, Seefeld

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Central Hotel Seefeld

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Walk: Wilder Kaiser - We journey east to the medieval town of Kufstein, nestled at the foot of the mighty limestone Kaisergebirge close to the German border. All around us are incredible views, orchid-filled alpine meadows and the idyllic peaks of the magnificent Wilder Kaiser mountains. We take the Kaiser chairlift up to Brentejoch mountain station, the starting point of both our walks today.
Duration: 2.5 hours 
Distance: 2.7 miles
Altitude gain: 764 feet
Terrain: Forest trail
Duration: 3.5 hours 
Distance: 5.1 miles
Altitude gain: 1,017 feet
Terrain: Forest trail

DAY 8

Location: Seefeld

Meals Included: Breakfast

Return home

What's Included

  • Airport Transfers at Destination

  • Accommodation

    7 nights in four-star accommodation

  • Fully Guided

    Expert Tour Manager/walking guide

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What's Not Included

  • Tipping and Gratuities

  • Insurance

Check out our Q&As

  • Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?

    As detailed in the itinerary

  • Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?

    Yes

  • Are flights included in this tour?

    Return flights & transfers

  • Are airport transfers included in this tour?

    Yes

  • What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?

    As detailed in the itinerary

  • Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?

    Yes

  • Are children permitted to take part in the tour?

    We are unable to accommodate children under 9 years old at the date of departure..

  • Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?

    Yes

  • Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?

    No

  • Is the tour coach air conditioned?

    Yes

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    For almost 40 years

  • I have reduced mobility; can I still travel?

    We want to ensure you make the correct choice before you book your holiday with us. If you have any concerns regarding the suitability of the holiday due to reduced mobility we would encourage you to contact us to discuss these concerns

  • Do I require travel insurance?

    It is a condition of booking that you carry suitable travel insurance.

  • What is my luggage allowance?

    You will receive details of your luggage allowance with your final travel documents, which are sent approximately 10 days prior to your date of departure.

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  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of riviera travel charges.

    Up to 75 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 74 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.

    At 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 70% of booking price.

    At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 90% of booking price.

    At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.

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