AUSTRIA - INNSBRUCK AND GRAZ. TWO FASCINATING CITIES LINKED BY A STUNNING, SCENIC TRAIN JOURNEY. A PERFECT COMBINATION BETWEEN THE MONTHS OF MAY AND OCTOBER.
INNSBRUCK AND GRAZ
This Special Offer has been created to introduce the two cities of Innsbruck and Graz as a wonderful combination for your European holiday. Lying on opposite sides of the Alps and linked by a scenic train ride, the two cities provide a fascinating and unusual Austrian holiday.
DUE TO THE POPULARITY OF THIS COMBINATION, WE ARE OFFERING IT AGAIN NEXT YEAR. SO YOU CAN BOOK FOR MAY - OCTOBER 2010 AS SOON AS YOU LIKE! MOST OF OUR CLIENTS HAVE EXTENDED THIS TRIP AND INCLUDED EXTRA DAYS IN MUNICH, OR EXPLORED EVEN MORE OF AUSTRIA. DO GIVE US A CALL AND CHAT ABOUT THE VARIOUS POSSIBILITIES. THIS IS A FABULOUS HOLIDAY, AND YOU CAN EVEN TRAVEL ENTIRELY BY TRAIN (FROM THE UK AND BACK).
Travel any time between May and October 2010. Dates to suit you. We can also extend the holiday to make it longer - just call up and ask for the options. This holiday can be done as a self-drive, but we feel that the train is so relaxing and convenient that it seems the perfect way to travel.
This unusual itinerary is the perfect introduction to two of Austria’s less obvious cities. Our 6 night itinerary includes rail travel throughout your time in Austria, and enables you to experience some of Europe’s most stunning scenery from the comfort of your rail carriage.
Day 1
Fly from the airport of your choice to Munich. On arrival at Munich, take the train from the airport to Munich main railway station from where you will catch the train to Innsbruck. This is very easy and straightforward and you should arrive in Innsbruck approximately 3 hours after catching the train from Munich Airport (depending on time of day).
The train journey from Munich to Innsbruck is relaxing and scenic and you should arrive in Innsbruck in good time to check into your hotel and unpack before enjoying a leisurely evening.
Day 1 - day 4
3 nights in Innsbruck at your choice of the Hotel Goldene Krone (3-star) or Innsbruck Hotel Central (4-star).
Your 3 night stay in Innsbruck will enable you to thoroughly explore the city, with all the following included in the price:
Bed and breakfast accommodation in a twin/double room.
1 hour walking tour of Innsbruck with an English speaking guide.
A Tyrolean evening show (including 1 drink) with return hotel transfers.
Innsbruck Card for 2 days – this includes free admission and / or free use of the following:
1. Imperial Palace
2. Museum of Folk Art
3. Court Church
4. Ambrass Castle
5. Tower of the City
6. Ferdinandeum Museum
7. Maximilianeum Museum
8. Bergisel Kaiserjäger Museum
9. The SIGHTSEER Trolley Tour
10. Free shuttle to and from Swarovski Crystall Worlds in Wattens
11. Free shuttle to and from the Alpine Zoo Innsbruck
12. One Uphill and one Downhill ride by either the Nordkette Cableway, the Patscherkofel Cableway, the Glungezer Cableway or the Axamer Lizum Cableway
13. Free use of all public transport in Innsbruck and between Innsbruck and Hall
Day 4
Leisurely breakfast at your hotel, before checking out and returning to Innsbruck Station to catch the 12:25 train to Graz. This is a direct service and the journey takes you through the central alpine areas of Austria. Truly a stunning rail journey, when you can enjoy some of the most beautiful scenery in Europe.
Arrive in the historic city of Graz at 18:22 and transfer to your hotel.
Day 4 – day 7
3 nights in the city of Graz at your choice of the Graz Hotel Europa (4-star) or the Graz Hotel Weitzer (4-star).
Your 3 night stay in Graz will include the following:
3 nights in a twin or double room on a bed and breakfast basis.
1 ½ hour walking tour of Graz with English speaking guide.
Styrian 4 course Gourmet Dinner at Restaurant Stainzerbauer
Joanneum Passfor 2 days – which includes free admission to the following museums and exhibitions:
1. Armoury Collection (Landeszeughaus)
2. Kunsthaus Graz
3. Eggenberg Castle
4. Old Gallery at Eggenberg Castle
5. Coin Cabinet at Eggenberg Castle
6. Folk Life Museum (Volkskundemuseum)
7. New Gallery Graz
8. Natural Science Collections
· 3 Days Ticket for all relevant public transportation in Graz including ascent to the Castle Hill (Schlossberg)
Day 7
After breakfast, return to Graz Station for your direct train to Munich which departs at 11:38; change trains at Munich station for the easy local train to the Airport which arrives at 17:57.
Price is based on 2 people sharing a twin/double room on a bed and breakfast basis:
Package A – including
Hotel Goldene Krone in Innsbruck
Hotel Europa in Graz
2nd class rail travel Munich Airport-Innsbruck-Graz-Munich Airport.
All inclusions as detailed in the itinerary
Price per person from £658
Package B – including
Hotel Central in Innsbruck
Hotel Weitzer in Graz
2nd class rail travel Munich Airport-Innsbruck-Graz-Munich Airport.
All inclusions as detailed in the itinerary
Price per person from £706
- Single supplements available.
- Upgrade to 1st class rail tickets for £95 per person.
- All our itineraries are tailor-made so we will be happy to extend your holiday to enable you to enjoy even more of Austria in the Spring/Summer/Autumn.
- This itinerary can also be done as a self-drive and we will happily quote it with car hire. However, we feel that using the excellent railways enables you to enjoy the stunning scenery in comfort without having to “keep your eyes on the road”.
Flights are not included in the price, but we will assist you in finding the most suitable flights.
Easyjet flies to Munich from Edinburgh, London Gatwick and London Stansted.
Lufthansa flies to Munich from Birmingham, London Heathrow and Manchester.
Aer Lingus flies to Munich from London Gatwick, Belfast, Cork and Dublin.
British Airways flies to Munich from London Heathrow.
Hotels and train tickets are subject to availability.
