Europe & Ireland 2024

WINTER WONDERLAND

Discover a picture-postcard winter wonderland full of shimmering lakes, glistening crystals and breathtaking scenic journeys through the mountains.

Winter on Lake Achensee

Austrian Lake District in Winter

5 Days

6 Days

Based at our hotel on the shores of Lake Achensee, we can enjoy the glittering sights of the lake, glassware, crystals and the Zugspitze summit. SUGGESTED ITINERARY Day 1 Arrival Day 2 Innsbruck & Swarovski Crystal World We enjoy a guided tour of Innsbruck, followed by a visit to the glittering Swarovski Crystal World. Day 3 Lake Achensee, Rattenberg & Mayrhofen Following a horse-drawn carriage ride along the shores of Lake Achensee, we head to Rattenberg for a glass- blowing demonstration at Kisslinger Kristall-Glas and some free time. In the afternoon, we travel to the bustling ski resort of Mayrhofen, with some time at leisure. Day 4 Lake Achensee We spend the day at leisure. Day 5 Zugspitze Cable Car We travel to Garmisch-Partenkirchen and enjoy a ride on the Zugspitze Cable Car, with the panorama of 400 mountain peaks spanning four countries at the summit. Day 6 Departure

Known as Austria’s Lake District, the area around Salzburg offers scenic lakeside towns and picturesque mountain backdrops. Our visits include the stunning St Bartholomew’s Church, the Salt Mines in Berchtesgaden and Kaiservilla, which was the summer residence of Emperor Franz Joseph I and Empress Elisabeth. SUGGESTED ITINERARY Day 1 Arrival Day 2 Salzburg Today we visit Salzburg for a guided walking tour of the historic city centre, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Day 3 Berchtesgaden We enjoy a boat ride across Lake Königssee to St Bartholomä, where we admire the baroque pilgrimage church. After time for lunch in Berchtesgaden, we visit the Salt Mine for a guided tour. A miners’ train takes us underground before we sail across the underground salt lake. followed by Bad Ischl for a guided tour of the Kaiservilla. We finish our day in St Wolfgang. Day 5 Departure Day 4 Austrian Lake District This morning we visit Hallstatt

Lake Achensee

Halstatt

Hotel Fischerwirt am Achensee, Achenkirch, Tyrol (predicted) 5 Nights Half Board MAR 2024 Based on Sunday arrivals Inclusions • Return short sea crossing • Porterage • Welcome drink of schnapps • Set menu on arrival night • Choice of main on 3 nights • 3 course farmer’s buffet on 1 night • Tea/coffee after dinner • Coffee & cake at the hotel on 1 afternoon • Torch-lit walk with mulled wine on 1 day

Gasthof Hauslwirt, Golling an der Salzach, Austria (predicted) 4 Nights Half Board MAR 2024 Based on Sunday arrivals Inclusions • Return short sea crossing • Welcome drink • Set menu on arrival night • Choice of main on 3 nights • Tea/coffee after dinner

Lake Lucerne, National Museum & Glacier Express

Bavarian Forest

5 Days

5 Days

Travel in style with a relaxing cruise on Lake Lucerne and a train journey on the spectacular Glacier Express. We also discover the city of Lucerne and enjoy a guided tour of the Swiss National Museum. PACKAGED ITINERARY Day 1 Arrival Day 2 Lucerne We enjoy a one hour guided walking tour of Lucerne before exploring the city at leisure. Day 3 Lake Lucerne Cruise & Swiss National Museum This morning we embark on a relaxing cruise on Lake Lucerne from Treib to Weggis , where we have free time for lunch. We then travel to Schwyz to enjoy a guided tour of the Swiss National Museum . (Please note, the funicular at Treib is payable locally. Passengers may be required to change boats at Beckenried.) Day 4 Glacier Express After a relaxing morning in our hotel, we enjoy a scenic journey on the famous Glacier Express , travelling from Andermatt to Chur. Day 5 Departure

Join us for a magical journey through Bavaria’s enchanted forest, resplendent in all its winter glory, on

this spectacular scenic tour. PACKAGED ITINERARY Day 1 Arrival Day 2 Bavarian Forest & Joska Crystal

We admire stunning landscapes on a scenic drive this morning before visiting Joska World of Crystal (free entry) where we enjoy a glass-blowing demonstration. This afternoon we take a 30 minute horse-drawn sleigh ride and visit an alpine skiing hut with snacks and live music to enjoy. Day 3 Passau We enjoy a guided walking tour of this colourful city followed by time at leisure. Day 4 Husky Farm & Treetop Walk A guided tour of a husky farm followed by hot drinks awaits this morning, before we enjoy a guided walk to the top of the Bavari an Forest at the amazing Treetop Walk attraction. Day 5 Departure

Glacier Express

Treetop Walk

Hotel Bellevue, Seelisberg, Switzerland

Hohenauer Hof, Hohenau, Bavaria Plus 4 Nights Half Board FEB & MAR 2024 Based on Wednesday arrivals Inclusions • Return short sea crossing • Porterage • Welcome drink of schnapps • Set menu on arrival night • Choice of main on 3 nights • Horse-drawn sleigh ride • Visit to a skiing hut with snacks & live music • Guided walking tour of Passau • Guided tour of Husky Farm & hot drink • Guided walk at the Bavarian Forest Treetop Walk • Torch-lit walk with mulled wine on 1 evening

4 Nights Half Board JAN-APR 2024 Based on Monday arrivals Inclusions • Return short sea crossing • Porterage

• Set menu on arrival night • Choice of main on 3 nights • Tea/coffee after dinner • 1 hour guided walking tour of Lucerne • Lake Lucerne cruise Treib - Weggis • Guided tour of Swiss National Museum • Glacier Express Andermatt – Chur

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