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Mountain Melodies & Austria's Lakes
We embrace the glittering lakes, picture book towns and soaring mountains of Austria’s Lake District on this wonderful tour
View Dates & BookWe visit lakeside St Wolfgang, St Gilgen and Mondsee; enjoy two lake cruises and explore Salzburg, the city of Mozart and the ‘Sound of Music’. We also dabble in wartime history with a trip to Hitler’s Eagle’s Nest in Berchtesgaden
Tour Includes:
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8 nights Dinner, Bed & Breakfast
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Return short sea crossings
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Coach transfers Hotel – Attersee – Hotel
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Local barbeque or Farmers Buffet on one evening (weather dependant)
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Circular cruise of Lake Attersee
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Lake cruise St Gilgen – St Wolfgang
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Guided tour of the Eagle’s Nest
Extras – Admissions and meals other than those specified.
Please note: Due to its unusually high elevation, the Eagle’s Nest is only accessible by special mountain buses running from Obersalzberg depending on weather conditions.
Day 1/2
Late Saturday evening departure travelling to Dover for our Sunday morning short sea crossing to Calais continuing to Karlsruhe in Germany (overnight stay at the Intercity Hotel Karlsruhe).
Day 3
Travel to Kronberg in Austria. (5 nights stay at the Ferienhotel Hofer Kronberg)
Day 4
This morning we travel the short distance to the village of Attersee on the shores of the Lake of the same name, where we enjoy a circular cruise and take in the breathtaking views of the surrounding hills. This is followed by free time in the village and we return to our hotel to enjoy a free afternoon making the most of our location and hotel facilities.
Day 5
Today we travel to St Gilgen via Mondsee, to see the famous Sound of Music Church. On arrival in St Gilgen, we have free time to enjoy the Mozart's village, before boarding our boat to cruise to the lakeside town of St Wolfgang, where we are free to explore at leisure.
Day 6
Our excursion today is to the charming city of Salsburg, the 756 brithplace of Mozart and the setting of the 1965 film "The Sound of Music". Spread beneath the 11th century Hohensalzburg Fortress, this Austrian city boasts a shop-filled old town, rich museums, a wealth of Baroque churches and squares. Take a stroll of the Mirabell Palace and Gardens, admire Salzburg Cathedral or ride a funicular railway to the Hohensalzburg for fantastic views of the city's rooftops and surrounding mountains.
Day 7
This morning, we travel to the mountain resort of Berchtesgaden where we are taken on a guided tour of Hitler's Retreat "The Eagle's Nest", perched 6,000ft high on top of the Obersalzberg mountain. Since 1952, the building has been open to the public as a mountain top restaurant offering the most spectacular views across the region.
Day 8
Today we say goodbye to Kronberg and travel to Sindelfingen in Germany. (overnight stay at the Mercure Stuttgart Sindelfingen an der Messe Hotel).
Day 9
Our journey continues to Lille in France. (overnight stay at the Novotel Aeroport Hotel)
Day 10
Travel to Calais for our short sea crossing to Dover and home.
Hotel Information
Ferienhotel Hofer ***
This classic Austrian, family run chalet hotel enjoys a hillside location in Kronberg in the Salzkammergut, close to Lake Attersee, and is known for its outstanding views and warm hospitality.
ü All rooms en-suite, TV, Telephone, Hairdryer, Bar and sun terrace offering splendid lake views, Restaurant, Lift, Leisure amenities that include a partly covered outdoor swimming pool, mini-golf and a spa and wellness centre with a sauna, steam bath, gym, salt cave and other well-being treatments (additional costs may apply).
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Abererch Road | Abererch Rd - Bus Stop opposite Black Lion |
| Abererch2 | Abererch - Ysgol/School |
| Abererch3 | Abererch - Glanerch |
| Abererch4 | Abererch - Bont/Bridge |
| Bangor1 | Bangor - Deiniol Road Bus Stop Opposite Railway Station |
| Bangor2 | Bangor - Nelson Pub on Beach Road |
| Bangor3 | Bangor - Pontio Bus Stop |
| Bethel | Bethel - Bedol |
| Bethesda1 - Londis | Bethesda - Londis |
| Bethesda2 - Spar | Bethesda - Spar |
| Bethesda3 | Bethesda - Siop John |
| Bethesda4 -Football Field | Bethesda Cae Pel-droed / Football Field |
| Betws-Y-Coed | Betws-Y-Coed Bus Stop opposite Church |
| Bontnewydd | Bontnewydd - Dol Beuno Bus Stop |
| Bryncir | Bryncir - Bus Stop |
| Caelloi | Caelloi - Glan Y Don Garage |
| Caernarfon - Tesco | Caernarfon - Tesco Bus Stop |
| Caernarfon2 - Eagles | Caernarfon - Bus Stop opposite Eagles |
| Caernarfon3 - Morrisons | Caernarfon - Morrisons Bus Stop |
| Caernarfon4 - Hampton Rd | Caernarfon - Hampton Road Bus Stop |
| Cerrigydrudion | Cerrigydrudion - Village Bus Stop |
| Chwilog | Chwilog - Maes Myrddin Bus Stop |
| Corwen1 | Corwen Bus Stop by Ifor Williams Trailers |
| Corwen2 | Corwen - Sgwar / Square |
| Criccieth1 - Pen Lon Fel | Criccieth- Pen Lon Fel |
| Criccieth2 Health Centre | Criccieth - Health Centre |
| Criccieth3 -Memorial Hall | Criccieth - Memorial Hall |
| Glandwyfach | Glandwyfach - Goat |
| Glasfryn | Glasfryn - Old Post Office |
| Glyndyfrdwy | Glyndyfrdwy - Old Bakery Bus Stop |
| Groeslon | Groeslon - Llanfair Arms |
| Llandygai | Llandygai - Onestop Services |
| LlanfairPG | LlanfairPG - Park & Ride |
| Llangollen | Llangollen - Old Post Office on A5 |
| Llanwnda | Llanwnda - Dinas Garage |
| Llanystumdwy | Llanystumdwy - 2nd Junction |
| Llidiart Y Parc | Llidiart Y Parc Bus Stop |
| Maes | Pwllheli - Maes Bus Station Stand C |
| Penrhosgarnedd | Penrhosgarnedd - Opposite JLS Garage |
| Pentrefoelas | Pentrefoelas - Foelas Arms |
| Penygroes | Penygroes - Co-op (Old Poveys Garage) |
| Porthmadog | Porthmadog - Tesco Bus Stop |
| Tremadog | Tremadog - Sgwar / Square |
| Vic | Pwllheli - Victoria Hotel |
| Y Felinheli | Y Felinheli - Bus Stop opposite St.Mary's Church |
