Innsbruck, Rattenberg, Lake Achensee & Salzburg

Visit some of Austria's most stunningly beautiful summer time highlights, including Tyrol's capital, Innsbruck, the historic town of Rattenberg, the vibrant city of Salzburg and the stunnigly beautiful Lake Achensee.

Your Holiday Itinerary

Day1Fly to Munich

Today you will fly to Munich and be transferred to the Hotel Garni Ferienhof, where you will stay for the next 7 nights. The warm and welcoming atmosphere at the Ferienhof is offset by it’s sunny, quiet, yet central location, just a five minute walk away from the Penken cable car, taking you up to enjoy some wonderful views. You’ll find the Garni Ferienhof to be a cosy, yet modern, chilled-out base for your stay. It's the perfect accommodation for those who enjoy a real home from home atmosphere with wonderfully hearty food each morning. The level of service is something that we love about this place too. It is a family run hotel, so great pride and care goes into ensuring that every detail is looked after.

Day2Walking Tour of Mayrhofen

This morning you will be brought by your guide on a walking tour, exploring the beautiful, historical town of Mayrhofen. Nestled in a valley between the Penken and the Ahorn mountains, this town is full of charm and is utterly immersed in stunning mountain scenery. You’ll be taken on a two hour tour to ensure you drink it all in and find your feet.

Day3Rattenberg & Achensee

Today you will take a trip to the historic Rattenberg, the oldest city in the Tyrol and also Austria’s smallest city with a population of around 400. Medieval buildings dominate the pedestrian zone here and displays of glass craft are on show in the town’s numerous shops. You have the option to witness some glass-blowing and glass engravers in the Kisslinger Glass Factory here.

From here you will visit the Achensee, the Tirol’s largest lake. This is an area of great beauty with its vast expanse of clear waters and lush greenery surrounding. The lake is loved by those who enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking, biking and of course watersports. Why not enjoy a trip across the lake in a steamship while you’re here- the perfect way to experience the outstanding beauty from the lake itself.

Day4Salzburg

After breakfast, you will be picked up by coach to the enchanting city of Salzburg, home of world famous composer Mozart and the Von Trapp family from the Sound of Music. Meaning "Salt Castle", the name refers to its massive fortress and the white gold from the mountains in the South. This is Austria's most beautiful spot - as the locals will arguably claim.

The city's magnificent Baroque town centre is rated as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site and can easily be explored by foot. On arrival, the city will be yours to discover at your own pace or, if you wish, you can book an optional city tour, which is accompanied by a local city guide. Your coach guide will provide full information on this. Later, you will return to the hotel by coach.

Day5Day at your Leisure

Enjoy another day to spend as you wish. This could be the perfect day to jump on the train in Mayrhofen and visit one of the nearby resorts if you fancy a little local exploration. Or simply stay in Mayrhofen grab a seat outside one of the many cafes and watch the world go out. You may also be lucky to catch one of the many summer festivals during your time in Mayrhofen.

Day6Innsbruck

A wonderful trip to Innsbruck is on the agenda today, which is the capital of Austria’s western state of Tyrol. Known for its wonderful juxtaposition of modern and traditional architecture, this city is a compact and unique gem. The Nordkette funicular, with its futuristic stations designed by renowned architect Zaha Hadid, climbs up to 2,256m from the city’s centre for those who want to get up to hike and mountaineer.

The city's ‘must-see’ attraction is The Goldenes Dachl, a landmark structure located in the Old Town section of Innsbruck. With its roof that was decorated with 2,657 fire-gilded copper tiles, it is considered the city's most famous symbol. There are a range of places to eat and drink in Innsbruck and you can’t wander too far without the temptation of coffee and delicious cakes. Enjoy taking in a slice of life here, before the coach returns you back to your hotel for the evening time.

Day7Day at your Leisure

Spend your final day at your leisure. Take a relaxed and laid back approach and enjoy strolling in the beautiful surrounds, taking in the mountain air and stopping for a drink or some food. If however you are still thirsty for more activiies, there are plenty of walking and hiking trails that are just begging to be discovered in this area. Or if cycling is more your thing, Mayrhofen has a wealth of choice of trails for all abilities allowing you to get amongst the natural beauty of the area and enjoy ront row seats.

Day8Return Home

Today you will be picked up from your hotel and transferred back to the airport.

Please note:

Please be aware that many of the excursions on our Escorted Tour programme include a fair amount of walking and require a moderate level of physical fitness and ability. If you have any questions or concerns in this regard, please speak to our team. You can contact us on 01 240 1700