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AUSTRIA
COWS DOWN FESTIVAL TYROLEAN TRADITIONS
The traditional ‘Almabtrieb’ cattle drive is a highlight of the Tyrolean festival calendar and marks the closing of the high alpine pastures. Experience this time-honoured Tyrolean tradition as herds of cows, beautifully decorated in lavish floral headdresses, form a spectacular procession in a colourful, carnival atmosphere
ITINERARY
DAY 1 Travel to France and onto your overnight hotel stop. BB DAY 2 Through Germany to Austria and Kirchberg in Tirol for your 6-night stay DBB
DAY 3 – 7 At leisure with three included excursions and one optional excursion
INCLUDED EXCURSIONS
Saturday 26th September Join in the fun of the Alpine cattle drive in Reith im Alpbachtal with craft stalls, famers’ market and traditional Tyrolean folk music and costumes
Achen Lake – Boat Trip Cruise the Tyrol’s largest Alpine Lake from Achenkirch to Pertisau. Apfelstrudel demo in Rattenberg Mayrhofen, Zillertalbahn & Krimml Falls Through the Zillertal to the breath-taking Krimml Falls. Over the panoramic Gerlos Alpine Pass to popular Mayrhofen to board the magical Zillertalbahn steam train
OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS
Grossglockner & Zell am See One of Europe’s greatest drives with 36 bends & turns on the 48km mountain road to the Kaiser-Franz-Josefs-Höhe (2369m). Return via charming lakeside Zell am See
DAY 8 - North to final overnight stop BB
DAY 9 – Back to Calais and England
PRICE INCLUDES
Hotel for 6 nights with breakfast & dinner
2 overnight hotels with breakfast
Welcome drink & porterage at main hotel
Entrance to the ‘Almabtrieb’ Achensee boat trip Zillertalbahn steam train ride with musician and schnapps ‘Apfelstrudel’ demonstration
FAVOURITE
LITTLE TRAINS OF
THE AUSTRIAN TYROL
FROM £1349
REF: ACO
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FROM £1199
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Scenic highlights and delights in the Tyrol - the very essence of everything that Alpine Austria is known for – crystal clear lakes, snowy mountain peaks, chocolate box villages and impossibly cute flower-bedecked chalets. Based in the village of Achenkirch at the northern end of Achen Lake, this panoramic tour takes you on a classic journey through striking Alpine scenery
ITINERARY
DAY 1 Travel to France and onto your overnight hotel stop. BB DAY 2 Alpine scenery unfolds en-route to Achenkirch for your 6-night stay DBB
DAY 3 – 7 At leisure with three included excursions, one optional & a free day to explore the lake
INCLUDED EXCURSIONS
Achen Lake Cog Railway & Apple Strudel Scenic drive to Seespitz for the original Achenseebahn cog railway to Jenbach followed by an ‘Apfelstrudel’ demo in Rattenberg Zillertalbahn & Mayrhofen Board the nostalgic narrow-gauge Ziller Valley Railway for a delightful journey through classic, picture book Tyrol to the wonderful resort of Mayhofen. Coach back to Achenkirch
Innsbruck Picturesque capital of the Tyrol, bursting with cultural treasures and cosmopolitan charm
OPTIONAL EXCURSION
Gerlos Pass & Kitzbühel Drive along the Gerlos Alpine Road with amazing views at every turn. A photo stop at the breath-taking Krimml Falls and onto the world-famous resort of fashionable Kitzbühel
DAY 8 Head back into Germany and onto your final overnight stop BB
DAY 9 Back to France and England
PRICE INCLUDES
Hotel for 6 nights with buffet breakfast & dinner Overnight hotel for 2 nights with breakfast
Welcome Schnapps, 1 x coffee & cake, 1 x specialty buffet, 1 x Tyrolean entertainment Excursions as stated
Achensee Cog Railway from Seespitz to Jenbach Zillertalbahn steam train (Fügen - Mayrhofen)
Apple Strudel demo with coffee & tasting
Visits to Innsbruck, Rattenberg & Mayrhofen
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HOTEL FISCHERWIRT AM ACHENSEE HHH Traditional Tyrolean
style hotel just 400m from the lakeshore Comfortable bedrooms with wooden décor & walk-in showers
(with step)
Continental twins
(two mattresses on one bedframe)
Singles are true singles Restaurant, cosy
bar & outdoor terrace/ garden
Lift to all floors
(some internal steps) / Porterage not available
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DATES & PRICES
12 JUL 2026
£1199
SUPPLEMENTS
Single
£55
Insurance
£90
HOTEL ALEXANDER, KIRCHBERG IN TIROL HHHH
Homely Tyrolean style hotel in village centre Cosy, wood-panelled guestrooms, most with balcony
Singles are double
for sole use Continental twins
(two mattresses on one bedframe)
Rustic restaurant & bar Wellness area
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DATES & PRICES
20 SEPT 2026
£1349
SUPPLEMENTS
Single
£380
Insurance
£90