b'DiscoveriesUncover the exquisite beauty of the mountainous Tyrol All Inclusive Austria: region of Austria, and enjoy guided excursions to Bavaria9 DAYS from 1,699ppand Salzburg on this all-inclusive holiday. 1,599 ppAlps, Lakes & Salzburg YOUR ITINERARY1 FROM MANNHEIM1TO COLOGNE 1Days 1-2. To Mannheim and onwards to Kirchberg GERMANYMeeting at London St Pancras, we board the Eurostar to Brussels. InScholastika the Belgian capital, we switch trains and continue to the German city ofSalzburgMannheim, via Cologne. Set at the confluence of the Rhine and Neckar rivers,Pertisau LAKEMannheim is renowned for its expansive palace. On Day 2, we embark on aACHENSEE Kehlstein6 Kirchbergtrain journey to Austria. Changing in Munich, we travel across the AustrianWorgl 6border passing alpine valleys surrounded by craggy peaks. In Wrgl, we areJenbach AUSTRIAtransferred by coach to the resort of Kirchberg where we check into our hotel. MayrhofenDay 3. Visiting the Eagles Nest and BerchtesgadenWe return to Germany today to a unique location. Towering at the top of a mountain above the Bavarian town of Berchtesgaden is the Eagles Nest, built to coincide with Adolf Hitlers 50th birthday. Despite its infamous past,WHATS INCLUDED:the site was preserved as an important historical monument. Descending the mountain by coach, we reach Berchtesgaden, a picture-book town with a 8 nights 3 & 4-Star hotel fairytale collection of pastel-coloured buildings painted with folk murals.accommodation Eurostar StandardDay 4. Getting to know Tyrolean KirchbergStandard Class rail travelThere is a full day at leisure to make use of the hotels spa facilities or All rail, cruise and coach travel familiarise yourself with Kirchberg in Tyrol. We are ideally located for scenic hillside strolls offering great views of the valley. With coffee and cakesthroughout your touravailable at the hotel between 3pm and 4.30pm, it is an ideal day to take itExpertise of a UK Tour Manager easy and relax before our next excursion tomorrow.from start to finishDay 5. Touring the musical city of Salzburg Breakfast and dinner each day,Transferring by coach to Salzburg, we discover the birthplace of Mozart5 picnic lunchesand the setting for The Sound of Music in the company of our tour guide.Afternoon coffee and cakesOverlooked by the huge 11th-century Hohensalzburg Fortress, set high on aeach day between 3pm-4.30pmhill, we stroll through the Old Towna UNESCO World Heritage site of well- in KirchbergBeautifulpreserved squares, alleyways and dominated by Baroque spires.Beer, wine and soft drinksscenery, excellentDay 6. The Zillertal railway to the Tyrolean Sea between 9am-10pm in KirchbergaccommodationTaking a coach transfer to Jenbach, we join the narrow-gauge Zillertal Railway * .All guided tours and excursionsand food. First opened in 1902, this journey passes through the picturesque Ziller Valley. Travelling through pastures stretching between rolling alpine hills, we pass Catherine, 2024 remote villages of half-timbered houses and traditional chalets on our way toTour Code: TAS| per person based onMayrhofen, at the head of the valley. We return by coach down the valley to2 sharing. Supplement for solo travellers Pertisau on the shores of Achensee for a boat ride. As the largest lake in thefrom 220.region, it is referred to as the Tyrolean Sea or the Fjord of the Alps. ACHENSEE 2025 Departures: * On early/late season departures, the Zillertal Railway is replaced with a journey onMAY, JUN, SEP, OCTSALZBURG EAGLES NEST ZILLERTAL RAILWAY the Achensee Railway from Jenbach to Seespitz.Days 7-8. From the Austrian Alps to Cologne Everyday Traveller RatedToday is at leisure to explore further afield. The famous mountain resort of1 2 3 4Kitzbhel, St Johannhome to the Mari Himmelfahrt churchand Lake Zell can all be reached by train. On Day 8, we transfer by coach to Wrgl and continue by train to Munich. From here, we travel to Cologne, famed for itsSecure your place nowiconic Gothic cathedral, and check in to our hotel for the night. with a 350pp depositDay 9. Homeward bound For more information on This morning, we board the train to Brussels, switching to the Eurostar bound for London St Pancras, where your holiday comes to a conclusion. dates and prices,visit greatrail.com/TAS50Call 01904 527168 to speak to our team CENTRAL EUROPE 51'