Austrian Lake District and Vienna
Austrian Lake District and Vienna
Austrian Lake District and Vienna
9 Days Starting in Austria and ending in Belgium
Visiting: Austria, Saint Georgen im Attergau, Mondsee, Attersee, Salzburg, Hallstatt, Bad Ischl, Vienna, Saint Wolfgang im Salzkammergut, Belgium
Tour operator:
Tour code:
walv
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Age range:
8-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
EnglishInterests:
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Tour Overview
Join us on this exciting 9-day tour as we journey through deep valleys, past rugged mountains, picturesque villages and glistening waters. We enjoy a boat cruise across Lake Wolfgangsee to the resort of St. Wolfgang, before visiting the lovely spa town of Bad Ischl and idyllic Hallstatt village. With a day spent in the magnificent capital city of Vienna, along with the chance to visit Salzburg, also known as 'The Sound of Music City', this holiday combines spectacular natural beauty with history, culture and grand architecture. A splendid Austrian tour!
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Depart To Austria
Location: Austria
Accommodation: Hotel
Local departure by coach or Home Connect service, then to Belgium for an overnight stay.
Day 2 : Welcome To St Georgen
Location: Saint Georgen im Attergau
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Weissman
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
We continue our journey into Austria and to St Georgen for a six-night stay.
Day 3 : Mondsee And Attersee
Location: Mondsee, Attersee
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Weissman
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Today, our optional excursion takes us around Salzkammergut Lakes. We visit the crystal-clear Lake Mondsee, one of the largest lakes in the region and also one of the warmest. We spend time in the delightful and principal resort of Mondsee, located on the banks of the lake.
Mondsee is home to the Basilica of St. Michael, the famous wedding church where Maria married Georg von Trapp in the film ‘The Sound of Music’. This Gothic former monastery is just as striking today as ever, with its two towers stretching 52 metres high.
We continue to Lake Attersee, where we spend some free time.
Day 4 : Salzburg
Location: Salzburg
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Weissman
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Today, we offer an optional excursion 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. Many beautiful baroque buildings are a testament to the city’s illustrious past when it was controlled by the powerful and wealthy bishops.
Why not join our optional guided walking tour to introduce you to the city, before spending the afternoon at leisure? Accompanied by our local English-speaking guide, the walking tour lasts approximately 90 minutes and takes in the many sights and attractions of this famous alpine city.
Day 5 : Bad Ischl And Hallstatt
Location: Hallstatt, Bad Ischl
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Weissman
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Today we enjoy an included excursion to the lovely Austrian spa town of Bad Ischl, former summer residence of the great Austro-Hungarian Monarchy. The town has been associated with the Habsburg dynasty for over 700 years, and is home to the Imperial Villa in which the Emperor, Franz Josef I, called “heaven on earth” for him and his family.
We continue to idyllic Hallstatt village, a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site. Hallstatt is one of the most photographed spots in Austria.
Day 6 : Vienna
Location: Vienna
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Weissman
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Join our full day included excursion to the Imperial City of Vienna, which is without question, one of Europe’s greatest cities. As the home of the former Habsburg monarchy and the present day capital of Austria, it has much to charm the visitor.
There is a lot of walking involved to see all the sights, so why not let us introduce you to Vienna on our optional guided sightseeing tour?
We begin by coach, where we will be taken along the Imperial Boulevard known as the Ringstrasse. Here you will see the Hofburg Palace, the Parliament building, the Opera House, National Theatre and City Hall.
During our tour, we will also see the majestic Danube River, and later as we pass by the Prater amusement park, a chance to view the famous “Giant Wheel” built over 100 years ago, and today one of the most well-known landmarks of the city.
There will be frequent stops during the drive, where you will have photo opportunities and the chance to admire Vienna at its very best.
Day 7 : St. Wolfgang And Boat Cruise
Location: Saint Wolfgang im Salzkammergut
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Weissman
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Today, our included excursion takes us to the town of St. Gilgen, famed as the birthplace of Mozart’s mother, and on a boat cruise across Wolfgangsee.
Wolfgangsee is one of the largest and most famous lakes of the Austrian Lake District, and lies in the heart of the region.
We arrive in the resort of St. Wolfgang, where there will be free time to explore and perhaps enjoy a spot of lunch.
Day 8 : Belgium
Location: Belgium
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Weissman
Meals Included: Breakfast
We retrace our steps back towards Belgium, for our final overnight stay.
Day 9 : Return Home
Location: Belgium
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 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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Meals
As detailed in the itinerary
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Transport
Comfortable, air-conditioned motorcoach
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Porterage at Hotels
What's Not Included
Accommodation
You will stay for six nights at the Hotel Weissman, St Georgen in Attergau.
Check out our Q&As
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Is the tour coach air conditioned?
Yes
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What is the fitness level required to do this tour?
Low
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Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?
Your allowance is one medium sized suitcase per person, which should weigh no more than 20kg when full. Hand luggage should be stored in the overhead racks aboard the coach.
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Yes, 8 years or above
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
No
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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 there be an escort accompanying this tour?
You can be assured of a high level of service and reliability from our expert-trained coach crews, who will be on hand to assist and escort you along the way
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes
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Do I have to do the excursions?
Certain excursions are included in the price of your holiday. If you choose not to go on an included excursion, for whatever reason, no refunds will be made.
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How much are the optional excursions?
This depends on which tour you book. Prices are given with the itinerary for the tour and sent out with Travel Documents 5 days before departure.
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Do I need to have travel insurance?
If you are a British citizen and are going on a UK holiday, you are not required to have insurance. If you are a non-British citizen and are going on a UK holiday, you are required to have an insurance policy in place or return a signed indemnity form to us prior to travel. For all travellers on European tours, you must either have a travel insurance policy in place or return a signed insurance indemnity form to us prior to travel.
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Will there be a toilet on-board the coach?
All main tour coaches have on-board toilets. Transfer vehicles to and from the interchange may not have on-board toilets.
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Can I pay for the optional excursions when I make my booking?
Optional excursions can be booked with your coach driver or Tour Manager and operate strictly subject to availability and demand. Some optional excursions are pre-bookable due to demand when making your reservation. The running order of included and optional excursions may be altered without prior notice.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
No, we do not. However, we only ever charge a supplement if a hotelier imposes this charge to us as a company. Single room supplements are a bone of contention within the travel industry and we would like to assure you that we proactively seek accommodation with low or no single room supplements for our guests.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
You will receive a detailed itinerary alongside travel documents, and these will be sent 5 days prior to travel.
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