Salzburg – The Sound of Christmas!

(Including Innsbruck and Kufstein)

Experience the beautiful mountain scenery of the Austrian Tirol, savouring the festive celebrations in Salzburg and Innsbruck, on this fabulous and affordable alpine holiday.

6-Day Break

Day 1: Travel through the night to the Austrian Tirol.

Day 2: Morning arrival at your hotel in the Austrian Tirol for a three-night stay. D

Day 3: An included tour to Innsbruck’s, two Christmas markets and the famous Swarovski Crystal shop. Enjoy an optional horse and carriage ride during the day, and experience a Tirolean music and dancing evening. B,D

Day 4: An included full-day excursion to the Christmas market in Salzburg. Enjoy a walk along the beautiful Getriedegasse shopping street in search of traditional festive gifts. B,D

Day 5: Full-day optional excursion to Kufstein, also visiting the Swarovski Crystal World at Wattens. Return to your hotel for an optional evening meal, before an overnight departure homeward. B

Day 6: Arrive in the U.K.

You will stay for three nights in a 3-star hotel in the Austrian Tirol, such as the Gasthof Thaler in Bad Häring. The hotel, a long time favourite with guests, includes a bar and restaurant and is in the centre of the village. When demand is high, hotels of a similar standard will be used.

From only £199 including 3 nights hotel accommodation with meals indicated (B=Breakfast D=Dinner), return coach transfer, visits to Christmas Markets in Innsbruck and Salzburg, Visit to Kufstein & Swarovski Crystal World.

Upgrade to Silver Service – for more leg room, on board lounge and smaller groups – call us on 08450 545 069

Salzburg & Munich featuring Innsbruck (optional)

A wonderful winter touring holiday, taking in a number of popular European Christmas markets, offering a varied selection of festive gifts and seasonal cheer

7-Day Break

Day 1: Travel from your local joining point for a Channel crossing and onward to your overnight hotel in Belgium.

Day 2: Continue south to your hotel in the Austrian Tirol for four nights. B,D

Day 3: Today we travel to the ‘Sound of Music’ city, Salzburg, on our full-day included excursion. The day is yours to follow in the footsteps of Mozart through this proud and glorious city. There is so much to do – enjoy looking for gifts amongst the stalls of the fantastic Christmas market, take a walk down the Getreidegasse shopping street, or sit back and relax with a warming Glühwein. B,D

Day 4: Join us today, on a wonderful optional (included on Silver Service) excursion to Innsbruck, ‘capital of the Tirol’. Famous for its winter sports facilities, and nestled in the Inn Valley in the shadow of the Karwendel Mountains, Innsbruck has a wonderful backdrop of alpine scenery. Here, you will be able to warm yourself with a glass of mulled wine as you stroll around the two atmospheric Christmas markets and the Swarovski Crystal shop, which is turned into a Christmas grotto during the festive period. B,D

Day 5: Another treat today – head north into Germany to experience the capital of Bavaria, Munich. Take in the atmosphere of the Christmas market in Marienplatz and warm yourself up with the tasty local sausages. The Christmas market, or Christkindlmarkt as it is known, is a tradition that dates back to the 14th century. After you have found those all-important gifts, take a seat and sample the wares in one of Munich's famous beer halls. B,D

Day 6: Return to Belgium for an overnight stay. B

Day 7: This morning we continue to Calais and the Channel port for our return crossing to the U.K. B

You will stay for four nights at the 4-star Hotel Sonnschein in Niederau. The hotel has a lift, bar, lounge area and sun terrace. All bedrooms have T.V., telephone, radio, safe, hairdryer and bathrobes. Overnight stays in Belgium are in city-style hotels.

From only £279pp including 6 nights accommodation and meals as described (B=Breakfast D=Dinner), return transfer by coach based on 2 adults sharing.

Upgrade to Silver Service – for more leg room, on board lounge and smaller groups – call us on 08450 545 069