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Alpine Boats, Trains and Panoramas

Alpine Boats, Trains and Panoramas

Enjoy Tyrol's finest destinations and attractions on this 8-day tour.

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From our base in Achenkirch, the northernmost point of Lake Achensee, our new tour takes in some of the Tyrol's finest destinations and attractions, including Tratzberg Castle, a journey on the Zillertal Railway, Mayrhofen, Innsbruck and, of course, Lake Achensee. We also cross the border into Germany for the day, with a cruise on the lovely Lake Tegernsee.

 

Your holiday includes: 7 night's dinner, bed breakfast, Schnaps after dinner on arrival day, Lake Achensee full day hop on/hop off cruise ticket, Zillertal train from Jenbach to Mayrhofen, Tratzberg Castle & return transfer, circular cruise of Lake Tregernsee, return ferry crossing, executive coach travel, excursions as described, currency euro passports required.

 

Your hotel: Hotel Fischerwirt

 

European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) - expected mid-2025 ETIAS is the EU's new travel authorisation which you will need to apply for ahead of your travels. It is due to be introduced in mid-2025, but there is not yet an exact date as to when it will come into force. ETIAS will only cost 7 Euros, around £6. ETIAS is free for those aged 71 and over and valid for 3 years. There is one official website to apply for an ETIAS which is www.europa.eu/etias. However, as ETIAS is not currently operational, applications via the website are not yet live.

Holiday Itininerary

Day 1 We depart early morning from your local pick up point to Dover for the short ferry crossing to Calais. We make our way through Belgium to Germany and our overnight hotel in Saarbrucken.

Day 2 After breakfast we depart for Austria. Travelling through Germany to our holiday hotel in time for dinner.

Day 3 Lake Achensee
We make the most of our proximity to the boat pier, located just 450m from our hotel and, using our full day hop on/hop off ticket, enjoy a full day exploring Lake Achensee, the largest and deepest lake in the Tyrol. Our possible visits during today's sailing adventures include the upmarket resort of Pertisau where we may wish to embark on a scenic Karwendel cable car journey with amazing views over the lake.

Days 4 Ziller Valley Railway & Mayrhofen
This morning we make our way to Jenbach for a journey on the Zillertalbahn to Mayrhofen. As we travel in style, we marvel at the peaks and the jagged rocks of the scenery. (Please note, a steam engine is not guaranteed). Upon arrival in Mayrhofen we enjoy free time for lunch in our stunning surroundings, framed by the majestic Zillertal Alps. We may also wish to make the most of the local cable cars (not included) before returning to our hotel later this afternoon.

Day 5 We begin our day with a visit to the Tyrolean capital city of Innsbruck, surrounded by the jagged rocks spires of the Nordkette mountain range. We could choose to enjoy a horse and carriage ride through the streets of the old town to discover some of the most important sights, including the Hofgarten, the ornate 15th century Golden Roof designed as a royal box for the Emperor, the Column of Saint Anne and the Triumphal Arch. We then travel to the magnificent Tratzberg Castle where we learn more about the history of the castle, which is first mentioned in documents dating from the 13th century. After falling into ruin, it was rebuilt by the Fugger family and became a classic example of 16th century Tyrolean castles. Our visit here includes a road train journey to and from the car park and audio guides.

Day 6 Lake Tegernsee
Today we cross the border into southern Germany and head to the beautiful Lake Tegernsee in the Bavarian Alps. We embark on a circular lake cruise from Tegernsee Rathaus and make various stops on our scenic journey before arriving in Rottach. We enjoy free time for lunch here then re-join our boat for our return journey to Tegernsee. Back on dry land, we spend some time at leisure in Tegernsee, enjoying the lovely promenade and visiting the beautiful church and the famous Bräustüberl, a popular restaurant, brewery and shop specialising in homemade regional Bavarian delicacies.

Day 7 After breakfast, we begin our journey home heading back into Germany with our overnight stop in Saarbrucken.

Day 8 Travel back to Calais for our short sea crossing back to Dover and coach return to Chelmsford.

Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.

Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.

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Angel The Angel PH bus stop
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Boarded Barns Boarded Barns, United Reform Church
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Bodmin Road Lawn Lane, jct Bodmin Rd opp park
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Brackenden Drive Bus shelter top of Brackenden Drive
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Castle Stores Castle Stores, Sandford Road bus stop
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Cherry Wood Grange Cherry Wood Grange Bus Stop New London Rd
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Chignal Road Chignal Road Kennet Way Bus Stop
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Crompton Writtle Road jct Crompton Street
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Days Days Garage bus stop, Broomfield Road
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Endeavour Endeavour bus stop/All Saints Close
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Galleywood Rd Galleywood Road opp bus stop before Dorset Ave
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Garage Garage High Easter
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Hedge Writtle Road/Hole in the Hedge
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Henniker Gate Chelmer Village Way opposite Henniker Gate
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Hungry Horse Bus Stop Opp Hungry Horse PH North Melbourne
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Ingatestone The Bell PH The Bell PH Ingatestone
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KEGS Bus Stop outside Kegs, Broomfield Road
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Lawn Lane Lawn Lane bus stop opposite Waveney Drive
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Linnet Drive Galleywood Road bus stop jct Linnet Drive
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Loftin Way Loftin Way bus stop St Pauls Church
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Longmead Avenue Longmead Avenue jct of Tabors Avenue
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Longstomps Top of Longstomps Ave just before roundabout
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Maldon Road Maldon Road Opp Fire Station, Great Baddow
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Mary Green Manor Hotel Entrance to Mary Green Manor Hotel at Brook St
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Meadgate Avenue Meadgate Avenue, Whitehouse Crescent
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Meadgate Shops Meadgate Shops bus stop
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Medical Centre Lawn Lane Bus Stop Opp Medical Centre
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Melbourne Ave Bus Stop Melbourne Ave bus stop outside St Andrews Church
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Melbourne Ave opp flats Melbourne Ave
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Miller & Carter Miller & Carter Bus Stop Opp Goddard Way
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Moulsham Lodge Moulsham Lodge bus stop outside shops
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Mount Mountnessing Outside Prince of Wales PH
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Patching Hall Lane Patching Hall Lane roundabout adjacent park
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Pertwee Drive Galleywood Road, 100 yards past Pertwee Drive
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Pollards Green Bus stop opposite Pollards Green
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Pump Lane Pump Lane bus shelter, Mountbatten Way
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Railway Station Bus stop opp main entrance to Railway Station
Chelmsford
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Readers Corner Dorset Ave opp Noakes Avenue bus shelter
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Regency Close Springfield Rd, Jct Regency Close
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Sawkins Ave Sawkins Ave Bus Shelter, Beehive Lane
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Shenfield Eagle & Child PH Shenfield
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Skerry Broomfield Road bus stop opposite Skerry Rise
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Skinners Lane, Galleywood Skinners Lane opposite bus shelter
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Springfield Green Springfield Green Bus Stop Nr Church
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Star Good Easter Cross Roads
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The New London London Rd bus stop opp New London PH (Queen St)
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The Rose Shenfield The Rose, Oliver Road, Shenfield
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Toby Carvery Chelmer Vill Toby Carvery Entrance to Dukes Park
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Trent Road Trent Rd Jct Thames Avenue
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Vineyards Bus Stop Opp The Vineyards, Great Baddow
The Causeway
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White Horse PH Galleywood Rd Bus Stop Nr White Horse PH
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Wilsons Corner Wilsons Corner Bus Stop near Argos Brentwood
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Woodhall Patching Hall Lane opp Woodhall Road jct
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Writtle Writtle Village Hall Bus Stop
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Writtle Road Savernake Rd/Writtle Rd Layby
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