Description
A wonderful time to visit this pretty part of Europe! Breathtaking scenery and a relaxing atmosphere will really make for a memorable Christmas.
HIGHLIGHTS
• Hotel for 5 nights with breakfast & dinner
• Welcome drink upon arrival
• Overnight hotels for 2 nights with breakfast
• Included excursions to Salzkammergut & Hallstatt with optional Lake Hallstattersee cruise
• Optional excursion to Salzburg
• Romantic candlelight walk with glühwein
• Austrian Christmas party, traditional Christmas dinner & gift for every guest
• A chance to visit church for the Christmas service
• A traditional folklore or dance evening
Itinerary
DAYS 1-2 Departure & travel to St Georgen im Attergau. A morning departure to Dover for our ferry crossing to Calais. We continue through France to our overnight hotel. The following morning we continue our journey to St Georgen im Attergau and our chosen hotel.
DAYS 3-6 At leisure with two included excursions, one optional* excursion & one optional* boat cruise.
Optional* excursion to Salzburg: We visit Salzburg, the birthplace of Mozart and the setting for The Sound of Music. If you are here for the Christmas break you have the opportunity to visit the local Christmas Market (only applicable for the Christmas tour).
Hallstatt with optional* Lake Hallstattersee boat cruise: Visiting Hallstatt on the banks of the Hallstattersee, with an optional boat cruise on Lake Hallstattersee.We then return to our hotel for time at leisure to relax.
Salzkammergut: We journey around Salzkammergut, the Austrian Lake District. Our first port of call is Mondsee, a beautiful village by the shore of a crystal-clear lake surrounded by lush forests. It’s then on to St Gilgen, a village that was a source of inspiration for Mozart. Our final visit of the day is to St Wolfgang, yet another picture-postcard village.
DAY 7 & LAST DAY Travel to overnight hotel & home: We travel into France to our overnight hotel. The following morning we depart for Calais for our ferry crossing to Dover, arriving home during the evening.
Venue Information
Tirolerhof Hotel, St Georgen im Attergau
Our hotel is located in a tranquil area, only a few minutes from the town centre. It is a well known hotel amongst its regular Crusader Holidays customers for its fine food, local produce and superb cooking. The hotel is made up of 2 buildings with a lift in the main building, and facilities include a bar, restaurant and outdoor swimming pool. All 49 bedrooms are comfortably furnished and feature satellite TV.