AUSTRIA
Eagle’s Nest
Hit the Heights in the Tyrol & Bavaria Our exciting tour is based in Kirchberg in Tirol and features excursions into German Bavaria to visit some of its most spectacular attractions. We enjoy a day in historic Salzburg before we cross into Germany for a visit to Berchtesgaden and the famous Eagle’s Nest, followed by a visit to Lake Chiemsee with a boat trip to the impressive Herrenchiemsee New Palace. SUGGESTED ITINERARY Day 1 Arrival We arrive at our hotel in time for dinner. Day 2 Salzburg We spend today in the regional capital of Salzburgerland and the home of ‘The Sound of Music’, historic Salzburg. The old town is a maze of charming pedestrian alleyways with many famous and historic landmarks. To enable us to get our bearings, we enjoy a 2 hour guided walking tour before exploring the city at leisure. Day 3 Kirchberg Driver’s Day Off Today we enjoy relaxing at our hotel, making use of the leisure facilities and exploring the pretty town of Kirchberg, located where the Spertental valley enters the Brixental valley. We can also make use of the local train station, which is just 5 minutes’ walk from our hotel, with services to the famous resort towns of Kitzbühel and St Johann. Day 4 Berchtesgaden & Eagle’s Nest This morning we travel to the mountain resort of Berchtesgaden and visit the location of Hitler’s Eagle’s Nest, perched 6,000ft high on top of the Obersalzberg mountain. Since 1952, the building has been open to the public as a mountain top restaurant offering the most spectacular views across the region. Please note: due to its unusually high elevation, the Eagle’s Nest is only accessible by special mountain buses running from Obersalzberg and is open from mid-May to October, depending on weather conditions. Day 5 Lake Chiemsee & Herrenchiemsee New Palace This morning we make our way to the shores of Lake Chiemsee, where we take a 15 minute boat cruise to the small island of Herreninsel, home to the extravagant Herrenchiemsee New Palace and Gardens. We enjoy a guided tour of the palace and gardens, which were built on the instruction of King Ludwig of Bavaria and modelled on the ornate Palace of Versailles. Day 6 Departure After breakfast, we begin our journey home.
St Johann
Kitzbuhel
Berchtesgaden
Zentral Hotel Kirchberg in Tirol, Austria Plus
With its modern Tyrolean style, the Hotel Zentral is centrally located in Kirchberg, within easy walking distance of the town’s shops, bars and restaurants. The bedrooms are all of a good size, bright and modern with classic Tyrolean styling and wood furnishings. All are equipped with a TV, hairdryer, WiFi and safe, with most also offering a balcony. The restaurant and bar are furnished in a traditional Tyrolean style and there is a lovely lounge with comfortable seating, as well as a pleasant outdoor patio area. Leisure facilities include a sauna, steam room, infrared cabin and relaxation area. • Lift • Bar • Restaurant • Leisure facilities • Coach parking is on-site & free of charge
Inclusions • Return short sea crossing • Porterage • Welcome drink on arrival • Choice of menu • Tea/coffee after dinner • BBQ on 1 evening (weather dependent) • Spa access 2 x times/week Why not upgrade your stay to the Plus Package with an additional 2 drinks per person with each dinner and coffee & cakes on 1 afternoon.
5 Nights Half Board Based on Sunday arrivals
Herrenchiemsee Palace © Bayerische Schlösserverwaltung
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