Travelmarvel China, Travel Brochure, Yangtze River Cruising, Asia Holidays, Vietnam and Cambodia Tours
Issue link: http://viewer.e-digitaleditions.com/i/556247
26 – www.travelmarvel.com.au – Day 1. Arrive Munich. You'll be met on arrival in Munich and transferred to your hotel. Located within view of the Alps, lively Munich is the capital of Bavaria, as well as one of Germany's best-loved cities. Stay (Two Nights): Munich, Maritim Hotel. D Day 2. Munich. Become immersed in the illustrious sights of Munich. With a rich culture and heritage, the city has a wonderful collection of museums, galleries and architectural treasures, all the while still having a small-town feel about it. We enjoy a guided tour to introduce us to the highlights of the city, before time to explore at your own pace. B Day 3. First Class Rail, Salzburg, Traunkirchen. Leaving Munich behind, this morning we take the train into Austria. We arrive in Salzburg, a city with a wealth of musical heritage, known the world over as the birthplace of Mozart, and the setting for the classic film, The Sound of Music. On arrival, we embark on a sightseeing tour with a local guide. Spread out below the grand Hohensalzburg Fortress, the churches, squares and alleyways of Salzburg's World Heritage-listed Old Town are incredibly well preserved, and dominated by fabulous Baroque spires. After our tour, you are free to discover more of this enchanting city at leisure. Later we travel by coach to Lake Traunsee, a spectacular lake that resembles a fjord. Here, the lakeside village of Traunkirchen will be our home for the next three nights. Stay (Three Nights): Traunkirchen, Hotel Post. BD Day 4. Traunkirchen. Today is free for you to relax in Traunkirchen. Perhaps take a stroll around the village's twisting cobbled lanes, admire the authentic fishermen's cottages, or visit nearby Bad Ischl. B Day 5. Austrian Lake District. Discover the idyllic beauty of the Austrian Lake District today. We head first to St Wolfgang, a charming and historic town, before pressing on to St Gilgen, filled to the brim with Baroque and Rococo character and colourful streets lined with pavement cafes. We continue to pretty Mondsee, whose 15th-century church famously featured in the wedding scene of The Sound of Music . BD Day 6. First Class Rail, Innsbruck. Transfer by coach to Salzburg, where we join a rail service for the journey into Tyrol. The route takes us past the towering peaks of the rugged Austrian Alps, before arriving in Innsbruck. After settling in, your afternoon is free for you to explore the Tyrolean capital. Perhaps visit the maze of cobblestone alleyways in the Old Town, which reflect the city's historic and cultural past with its Renaissance and Baroque buildings. Stay (Two Nights): Innsbruck, Hotel Grauer Bãr. B Day 7. Achenseebahn Railway. We take a trip on the superb Achenseebahn Railway today. After journeying to Jenbach by mainline rail, we join the steam-powered cogwheel railway for the ascent to Achensee. Here we take a relaxing cruise across the emerald waters of the lake, before returning to Innsbruck. BD Grand Alpine Explorer 14 Days | Munich | Salzburg | Austrian Lake District | Achenseebahn Railway | St Moritz | Bernina YOUR HOLIDAY PRICE INCLUDES Services of a professional Great Rail Journeys Tour Manager and expert local guides 13 nights in premium accommodation 22 meals – 13 breakfasts (B), 1 lunch (L) and 8 dinners (D) First Class rail travel where available Airport transfers and tipping SIGHTSEEING HIGHLIGHTS Discover the sights of Munich Tour World Heritage-listed Salzburg Experience the idyllic beauty of the Austrian Lake District Travel on the Achenseebahn Railway Watch spellbinding scenery glide by as you travel on the Bernina Express Visit Europe's highest railway station Innsbruck is the perfect base before heading into the mountains JUNGFRAU RAILWAY Ever wondered what it's like to experience the 'Top of Europe'? Find out on a journey aboard the Jungfrau Railway, taking you to the stand-alone Jungfraujoch station.