Innsbruck, Rattenberg, Lake Achensee & Salzburg
Visit some of Austria’s most stunningly beautiful summertime highlights, including Tyrol’s capital, Innsbruck, the historic town of Rattenberg, the vibrant city of Salzburg and the stunningly beautiful Lake Achensee.
What’s Included
- Booking advice from your Travel Escapes advisor
- Return Flights
- Shared Return Airport Transfers
- 20kg Baggage Allowance
- 7 Nights staying at the Hotel Strolz
- Half-Board
- Excursion to Innsbruck
- Excursion to Salzburg
- Excursion to the Historic City of Rattenberg & Lake Achensee
- Resort Manager Service
- Walking Tour of Mayrhofen
Our full range of Escorted Tours
Please note that this is our planned itinerary but can sometimes change due to situations outside our control.
This holiday is graded as a leisurely walking holiday.
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Itinerary
Munich, Germany
Fly to Munich
Today you will fly to Munich and be transferred to the wonderful mountain town of Mayrhofen. You’ll arrive at the Hotel Strolz, where you will stay for the next 7 nights. This hotel offers lovely, welcoming Tyrolean-style accommodation for your stay in Mayrhofen. You’ll find a great spa area for your days at leisure at the hotel, including a lovely indoor pool, steam bath and Finnish sauna.
Walking Tour of Mayrhofen
This morning you will be brought by your guide on a walking tour, exploring the beautiful, historical town of Mayrhofen. Nestled in a valley between the Penken and the Ahorn mountains, this town is full of charm and is utterly immersed in stunning mountain scenery. You’ll be taken on a two hour tour to ensure you drink it all in and find your feet.
Rattenberg, Austria
Rattenberg & Achensee
Today will see you take a trip to the historic Rattenberg, the oldest city in the Tyrol and also Austria’s smallest city with a population of around 400. Medieval buildings dominate the pedestrian zone here and displays of glass craft are on show in the town’s numerous shops. You have the option to witness some glass-blowing and glass engravers in the Kisslinger Glass Factory here.
From here you will visit the Achensee, the Tirol’s largest lake. This is an area of great beauty with its vast expanse of clear waters and lush greenery surrounding. The lake is loved by those who enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking, biking and of course watersports. Why not enjoy a trip across the lake in a steamship while you’re here- the perfect way to experience the outstanding beauty from the lake itself.
Salzburg
After breakfast, you will be picked up by coach to the enchanting city of Salzburg, home of world famous composer Mozart and the Von Trapp family from the Sound of Music. Meaning “Salt Castle”, the name refers to its massive fortress and the white gold from the mountains in the South. This is Austria’s most beautiful spot – as the locals will arguably claim.
The city’s magnificent Baroque town centre is rated as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site and can easily be explored by foot. On arrival, the city will be yours to discover at your own pace or, if you wish, you can book an optional city tour, which is accompanied by a local city guide. Your coach guide will provide full information on this. Later, you will return to the hotel by coach.
Day at Leisure
Enjoy another day to spend as you wish. This could be the perfect day to jump on the train in Mayrhofen and visit one of the nearby resorts if you fancy a little local exploration. Or simply stay in Mayrhofen grab a seat outside one of the many cafes and watch the world go out. You may also be lucky to catch one of the many summer festivals during your time in Mayrhofen.
Innsbruck
A wonderful trip to Innsbruck is on the agenda today, which is the capital of Austria’s western state of Tyrol. Known for its wonderful juxtaposition of modern and traditional architecture, this city is a compact and unique gem. The Nordkette funicular, with its futuristic stations designed by renowned architect Zaha Hadid, climbs up to 2,256m from the city’s centre for those who want to get up to hike and mountaineer.
The city’s ‘must-see’ attraction is The Goldenes Dachl, a landmark structure located in the Old Town section of Innsbruck. With its roof that was decorated with 2,657 fire-gilded copper tiles, it is considered the city’s most famous symbol. There are a range of places to eat and drink in Innsbruck and you can’t wander too far without the temptation of coffee and delicious cakes. Enjoy taking in a slice of life here, before the coach returns you back to your hotel for the evening time.
Day at Leisure
Spend your final day at your leisure. Take a relaxed and laid back approach and enjoy strolling in the beautiful surrounds, taking in the mountain air and stopping for a drink or some food. If however you are still thirsty for more activiies, there are plenty of walking and hiking trails that are just begging to be discovered in this area. Or if cycling is more your thing, Mayrhofen has a wealth of choice of trails for all abilities allowing you to get amongst the natural beauty of the area and enjoy ront row seats.
Return Home
Today you will be picked up from your hotel and transferred back to the airport.
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