Albatross E2014-15 10-19 Austria_Done_____ 01/05/2013 08:42 Page 16 Majestic Mayrhofen & The Ziller Valley AUSTRIA Neue Post Hotel Zillertalbahn. ©Zillertaler Verkehrsbetriebe AG Neue Post Hotel 6 DAYS from only £279 SUGGESTED ITINERARY Neue Post Hotel WHAT TO DO Mayrhofen, Tyrol Day 1 Arrival in Mayrhofen Mayrhofen Arrive at your hotel and spend the evening relaxing. NO SINGLE This chic mountain resort has long been a favourite of skiers the world over, but is just as welcoming in the Day 2 Mayrhofen SUPPLEMENT TRADITIONAL FOR SINGLE HOSPITALITY summer months. With the mountain peaks close by Today we spend at leisure in the beautiful village of ROOMS and accessible by cable car, there is a wealth of scenery Mayrhofen (this could also be the driver's day off, if and the chic cafés are perfect for an afternoon coffee. required). Located in a scenic valley it is home to various cable cars along with walks based on varying degrees of There is no better base from which to discover this lively Innsbruck 100km difficulty. Make use of the hotel’s excellent leisure town than the 4 star family-run Neue Post Hotel, situated in Innsbruck is the provincial capital and is over 800 years facilities with its indoor swimming pool and sun terrace. the heart of Mayrhofen. The hotel is elegant and stylish and old. See the main sights, including the historic old town, For a relaxing day in Mayrhofen, there are also many guests will feel at home in the convivial surroundings of the which is the location of the Golden Roof, the former cafés in which to absorb the lively atmosphere. traditional public areas, beautifully decorated in a cosy, imperial residence of the Hofburg Hofkirche or court Tyrolean style. There is a large amount of space for groups church. You can take a ride on the Hungerburgbahn Day 3 Krimml Waterfalls in the various lounges and bar within the hotel, which all lift, which ascends the Nordketten Mountain range or Our journey today takes us along the popular and have an excellent atmosphere. The restaurant is also large enjoy a tour of the Grassmayr Bell Foundry and the panoramic Gerlos Alpine Pass (toll applicable, not and well-appointed in the same style. All 100 bedrooms are Ambras Castle. included) to the Krimml Waterfalls. This spectacular traditionally decorated and have TV and hairdryer. The hotel scenic road ascends to a height of 1630m with hairpin has an outstanding swimming pool and relaxation complex Krimml Waterfalls 45km bends offering amazing views at every turn. Visit the and a lovely roof terrace. Descending a total of 380 metres in three stages, these Wonder World of Water for a unique insight into this waterfalls are the highest in Europe and are located in fascinating place. the Hohe Tauern National Park. There is the outstanding 12 Lift 15 Bar 13 Restaurant Wonder World of Water Museum at the beginning of the Day 4 Innsbruck trail to the base of the waterfall, which is a 10 minute We make our way to the regional capital Innsbruck. 16 Free Onsite walk from the museum. Enjoy free time here to explore the many sights for which this city is known including the ‘Golden Roof’, the ‘Black Distances are one way and approximate Men’ bronze statues at the Court Church, the Imperial Court Palace and Ambras Castle. 6 Days Half Board Day 5 Zillertal Railway 12 MAY 2014 - 12 OCTOBER 2014 After a leisurely breakfast, we make our way to the shores of Lake Achen to view this beautiful lake before Twin from £279.00 to £314.00 Train Journeys returning to Jenbach to board the narrow gauge railway. No Single Supplement (Max 8) The remainder of the day is at leisure in Mayrhofen. Zillertal Railway 33km Based on Sunday arrivals Day 6 Depart The nostalgic steam train with its open-sided After breakfast, we begin the journey home. Inclusions carriages was opened in 1902 and winds through the picturesque Ziller Valley from • Return short sea crossings Mayrhofen to Jenbach. The 1 hour journey Distances – Ports to Mayrhofen • 5 nights half board takes you on a voyage into bygone times as • Porterage Calais/Dunkirk 1141/1102km you listen to the hissing, steaming engine • 3 course dinner with choice of main course & salad and marvel at the stunning mountain Hook of Holland/Rotterdam 1023/997km buffet scenery around you. The steam train runs Zeebrugge 1056km • Farmers buffet on 1 night twice a day but there are plenty of other • Tea/coffee after dinner Amsterdam 983km scenic trains during the day so you can be • Farewell drink (instead of welcome drink) flexible with your journey. Distances are one way and approximate • Free use of leisure facilities Steam train operates from End June – Mid September Why not include a trip on the Zillertal Railway for only £13.50 per person one way? 16 Contact us 01732 879 191 [email protected].