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To obtain the Travel 55 discounted price
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Travel 55 offer you discount on Shearings holidays and tours
To book, call Shearings direct on 0844 824 3535 and quote S9990 for the Travel 55 discount price


Lakes & Mountains of Austria
10 Day Coach Holiday - 5% Discount

Tour Highlights
• Picturesque village of St Gilgen • Scenic Schafberg rack railway • Salzburg, birthplace of Mozart • Mondsee, from The Sound of Music
St Gilgen Austria

The charming lakeside village of St Gilgen is the perfect base for exploring the crystal blue water lakes and spectacular scenery of Austria’s Lake District. Enjoy a ride on a majestic mountain railway and a memorable visit to the musical city of Salzburg.

Holiday Itinerary

 

DAY 1: UK to Liege
Calais, Dover, then to Belgium for our overnight stay


DAY 2: Liege to St. Gilgen
From Belgium to Austria’s Lake District and the resort of St Gilgen for your 7-night stay. (B,D)


DAYS 3 to 8: St. Gilgen
Settle in and start to unwind amidst the stunning scenery that has been popular with tourists for years. Set on the shores of Lake Wolfgang, St Gilgen offers a variety of quaint shops, bars, restaurants and cafes to enjoy. (B,D)


DAY 9: St. Gilgen to Liege
A return to Belgium for our overnight stay. (B,D)


DAY 10: Liege to UK
Calais, Dover, then home. (B)



Included Excursions

Full Days: St Wolfgang & Schafberg Railway

The charming lakeside resort of St Wolfgang is known for its world-renowned 15th century church, its traditional old town with cobbled streets, frescoed houses and a great selection of shops and cafes to sample. From here we’ll take a ride of nostalgia on the rack and pinion Schafberg Railway up to the mountain peak and its simply stunning views of the surrounding region.

Full Day: Salzburg

A chance to explore the elegant city of music and birthplace of Mozart, with its beautiful Miraball Mirabell gardens, imposing Hohensalzburg Castle and old town full of impressive buildings such as the town hall and cathedral.

Half Day: Mondsee

This pretty, relaxing lakeside town has an attractive marketplace lined with pastel-coloured baroque houses, a promenade where you can stroll along the tranquil lake waters and the church featured in The Sound of Music’s wedding scene.


Optional Excursions • Hallstatt & Lake Cruise • Eagle’s Nest and Berchtesgarden • Dachstein Spectacular


Hotel Christerbauer
St. Gilgen
  Hotel zur Post
St. Gilgen

 

Boasting an ideal location in the centre of St Gilgen, just 500 metres from the lakeside. The Hotel Christerbauer is a popular choice with

• All rooms have hairdryer, safe, TV and balcony
• Buffet breakfast
• Three course dinner with menu choice
• Welcome drink
• Garden • Bar
• Typical Austrian ‘Stube’ bar

No. of rooms: 33
Lifts: 1
Official rating: 4 stars

 

Ideally located in the centre of St Gilgen the Hotel zur Post has lots of character and traditional features and you are assured of a warm welcome by the family owners who will look after your every need.

• Covered terrace restaurant with 4-course dinner and choice of main course
• 3rd floor lakeview lounge
• Welcome drink
• Traditional Stüberl lounge area
• Bar
• Wine cellar
• Free use of sauna and steam bath


No. of rooms: 33
Lifts: 1
Official rating: 4 stars



Lakes & Mountains of Austria - 2012 Departures
Hotel zur Post - Tour Code ECATAM
• 9 nights room & breakfast, 8 dinners
• 3 included excursions
• Departs: Tuesday Dep code: A

Shearings Brochure Price in Black

Travel 55 Discount Price in Red
Quote Travel 55 Ref: S9990 + Tour Code

May 8
£749
£712
July 17
£849
£807
May 15
£769
£731
August 14
£849
£807
May 22
£779
£741
August 28
£839
£798
June 5, 12
£779
£741
September 4
£839
£798
June 19
£799
£760
September 11
£799
£760
July 3
£799
£760
September 18
£789
£750

 

Single supplement £184
Prices shown are per person based on two people sharing a standard room. B,D: Breakfast & dinner.



Lakes & Mountains of Austria - 2012 Departures
Hotel Christerbaur - Tour Code ECATAL
• 9 nights room & breakfast, 8 dinners
• 3 included excursions
• Departs: Tuesday Dep code: A

Shearings Brochure Price in Black

Travel 55 Discount Price in Red
Quote Travel 55 Ref: S9990 + Tour Code

May 8
£649
£617
July 3, 17
£709
£674
May 15
£679
£646
August 14, 28
£719
£684
May 22
£689
£655
September 4
£709
£674
June 5, 11
£689
£655
September 11
£699
£665
June 19
£699
£665
September 18
£669
£636

 

Single supplement £114
Prices shown are per person based on two people sharing a standard room. B,D: Breakfast & dinner.


To book, call Shearings direct on 0844 824 3535
and quote S9990 for the Travel 55 discounted price

All holidays subject to availability and to Shearings trading charter