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The Austrian Lake District
and its breathtaking beauty is famous the world
over, with lush flower meadows, mirror image lakes
with reflections of towering mountains, and timber
built houses with their unique floral displays.This
wonderful 10 day tour travelling by North Sea
Ferries enables us to pack our travelling days with
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Rhine Gorge, Salzburg and Wurzburgmaking our journey
‘an excursion day’ in itself. |
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HOTEL MINICHMAYR, STEYR |
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www.hotel-minichmayr.com |
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This traditional 4-star hotel, which is almost 500 years old, is
situated at the most beautiful spot at the confluence of the rivers
Steyr and Enns in the historic old town of Steyr. Hotel & Restaurant
Minichmayr is a cultural and architectural gem with unique panoramic
views over the rivers and offers comfortable rooms and suites,
award-winning cuisine featuring regional and international
specialties. The spa area offers a panoramic jacuzzi, a sauna, an
aromatic steam bath, an infrared cabin,massage showers, a solarium,
and a lounge with panoramic views. |
| ITINERARY |
| THURSDAY
A leisurely start to our holiday as we depart our local area mid
morning and travel to the port of Hull with a lunch break on route
before embarking on our overnight North Sea Ferries cruise-ferry to
Rotterdam and the continent. All cabins have been upgraded to
outside cabins with two low floor beds. (please note single cabins
are inside cabins). Full buffet dinner and breakfasts are included
on our return sailings. Relax and enjoy the ship’s entertainment and
facilities as you cruise to mainland Europe. |
| FRIDAY
After breakfast on board ship we disembark and travel through
Holland and into Germany where we travel through the magnificent
Rhine Valley and Gorge, a wonderful drive through pretty towns
dominated by picturesque hillside castles overlooking the river.We
break for lunch in one of the popular tourist towns before
continuing on to our overnight destination in Karlsruhe where buffet
dinner will be served. |
| SATURDAY Continuing our journey
through Germany and intoAustria,we visit the world famous city of
Salzburg.Arriving early afternoon, enjoy some free time in this
wonderful city having a late lunch, sightseeing or just relaxing in
the beautiful Mirabell Gardens before continuing our journey onto
Steyr our base for 5 nights. |
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to Wednesday: Whilst in resort we have included
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Relaxing day
starting with a trip on Austria’s oldest
narrow track historic steam railway, as
we travel the 17km journey from the
romantic town of Steyr to Steinbach
passing through beautiful woods and
meadows and along the Steyr River.This
afternoon we travel onto the town of
Melk, set on the River Danube and
towered over by the magnificent Melk
Abbey. After free time for lunch we
enjoy a wonderful guided visit of Melk
Abbey including the abbey, museum,
marble hall and church. |
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A wonderful day
excursion in the Austrian Lake District,
one of the most picturesque regions of
the world. |
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Our
journey takes us along Lake Traunsee to
LakeWolfgansee where we enjoy a boat
trip across the Lake to the picture
postcard town of St Wolfgang. Later this
afternoon we return via Lake Mondsee,
the setting of the church in the Sound
of Music. |
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A fascinating day as we travel over
the border into the South Bohemian
Region of the Czech Republic. Our
destination is the UnescoWorld Heritage
town of Cesky Krumlov, a wonderful
medieval historic town best known for
its fine architecture and art, with
narrow cobbled streets and Cesky Krumlov
Castle. |
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A free day in
the town of Steyr.Why not join us on a
walking tour of the historic old town
and then relax and enjoy lunch
overlooking the main square? |
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THURSDAY Sadly
we say goodbye to our hosts this morning and travel back
into
Germany arriving in the picturesque town
ofWurzburg early afternoon.After check in at our hotel
enjoy an afternoon at leisure in the historic old town
ofWurzburg at the foot of the Marienberg Fortress set on
the banks of the Main River. Later this evening we
include a 3 course buffet dinner. |
| FRIDAY After a
leisurely breakfast we continue our journey to the port
of Rotterdam to join our North Sea Ferries sailing back
to England. On route we break for lunch in one of
Germany’s towns and cities. Cabins and meals on board as
per outward journey. |
| SATURDAY On
arrival back into Hull we take a leisurely drive home
breaking for lunch before arriving into to
Northumberland around mid-afternoon. |
| Included in your holiday cost |
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Return sailings on North
Sea Ferries in outside
low berth cabins with
dinner
and breakfasts
included (single cabins
are inside cabins) |
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2 overnight stays in
Germany with buffet
dinners and breakfast |
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5
nights’ stay at the
Hotel Minichmayr with
breakfasts, 3 course
dinners with choice
ofmain coursemenu
(setmenu on arrival
night) and tea/coffee. 4
course gala farewell
dinner on last night |
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Journey on the Steyr
Steamtrain, cruise on
Wolfgansee and admission
and tour of Melk Abbey |
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All
executive coach travel,
excursions road tolls
and VAT as per itinerary |
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Porterage at main stay
hotel only (1 case per
person subject to
conditions) |
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Door to door collection
from selected areas |
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Operated by 2
members of crew with on
board drinks service
through out this tour |
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Not included |
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Travel Insurance £27.00 |
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Single Room Supplement
£180.00 |
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