Austrian Lakes and Mountains
(Sunday 24 to Saturday 30 September 2017)
Itinerary
Day 1 Fly from Gatwick to Munich, then private coach to the hotel. Welcome drink on arrival. Rest of day at leisure before dinner in the evening
Day 2 Full-day excursion to Salzburg, the birthplace of Mozart. Visit to the medieval Hohensalzburg fortress by funicular
Day 3 Full-day excursion to the three lakes of Mondsee, Attersee and Wolfgangsee, the most famous in the region, with dramatic mountain scenery. The nearby Baroque church was the setting for a scene in The Sound of Music
Day 4 Free day to explore Fuschl am See. Take advantage of the Salkammergut Card (included in the price) which gives discounts off local attractions
Day 5 Morning excursion to Hallstatt, one of the most beautiful villages in the Austrian Lake District, clinging to the slopes of the Dachstein foothills. The streets are narrow and steep but there are many viewing points above the town and many shops and cafés. Lake cruises are also available
Day 6 Full-day excursion to the ice caves in Werfen and Hohenwerfen fortress. Wrap up warm! These are the largest ice caves in the world. Continue to the castle, where the film Where Eagles Dare was made. Entrance included in the price
Day 7 Transfer to Munich for flight home
| Travel company | Greatdays Holidays |
| Duration | Seven days (six nights) |
| Location | A Unesco World Heritage site, the beautiful region called the Austrian Lake District, featuring some of the most spectacular lakes and mountain scenery in Austria, including the massive Dachstein mountain |
| Hotel | Half-board at the four-star Seewinkjel hotel, Fuschl am See, on the shores of Lake Fuschl. The hotel has spacious rooms with traditional furnishings and modern bathrooms and balconies overlooking mountains or the lake. Facilities include a sauna and steam bath, free bicycles, and electric bikes for rental |
| Insurance | £31.25 |
| Cost | £890 per person (holidays abroad next year are more expensive because of the low exchange rate) based on a minimum of 25 passengers. No single room supplement, but £62 extra for double room with sole occupancy and £92 supplement for superior room |
| Deposit | £200 by end of October 2016. This requirement is early to take advantage of the cheapest air fares when booking opens in November |
| How to book | Forms are available from Jim Docking |