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Over 105 Years Experience
Committed to Sustainable Tourism
9 Days
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From Only £1,249.00
Join us in Alpine Austria for the Almabtrieb, an extraordinary tradition celebrated at the end of summer.
This holiday operates under our Optimum Experience brand.
With elegant space-maximising interior design, our Optimum Experience vehicle offers incredible passenger comfort with a selection of fine tours and destinations to choose from. Our Optimum holiday packages include a wide range of excursions, events and admissions, accommodation in a minimum 3* hotel (unless otherwise stated) and, on all our European Holidays, a Skills Representative too! Why not also book our door-to-door service and make your next holiday stress-free?
We travel through Europe and will stay at an overnight hotel tonight.
After breakfast, we continue to Austria for our six-night stay in Oberndorf.
We travel to Jenbach and begin our day with a nostalgic journey on the Ziller Valley Steam Train, one of Austria's most famous railways. This scenic journey takes us past scenes of outstanding natural beauty scenes as we climb the Ziller Valley. Onboard, enjoy schnapps and traditional folk music before arriving in Mayrhofen, a renowned ski resort. Here, you'll have time to explore before a trip to the medieval town of Rattenberg. Known for a long history of glassblowing, here you'll visit the glass showrooms and see the artisans working for yourself.
Starting at the world-famous Swarovski Crystal World, experience an awe-inspiring collection of fantastical crystals and contemporary art including the Crystal Cloud, which contains over eight-hundred-thousand hand set crystals. Afterwards, we continue to Innsbruck, the capital of the Tyrol, for a guided tour around the historic old town; here, you'll see the famous Golden Roof and the Imperial Palace. Later, back at the hotel, we indulge in an evening of traditional Tyrolean folklore, music and dance, which promises a great evening of entertainment and fun!
Live like a local and join in with the festivities of the Almabtrieb! The whole community gives thanks for the safe return of their animals from the high mountain pastures celebrating with brass bands, traditional lederhosen, and local delicacies-this is not to be missed! We return back to our hotel in the mid-afternoon.
This morning, we travel to the Müllnerhof farmhouse, originally built in 1706; here, you'll learn about the farm's history, its operation, and Tyrolean traditions, exploring the schnapps distillery, bread oven, and smokehouse with plenty of oppourtunity to tasting homemade bacon, cheese, and schnapps. We continue via a mid-afternoon visit to Kitzbühel, the city of the rich and famous. Known for its stylish ski scene and legendary Hahnenkamm races, this city is characterized by stylish, colourful facades and cobblestone streets where you can follow in the footsteps of legendary residents.
Our final full day begins with a visit to romantic Tratzberg Castle. Picturesquely situated at the mouth of the Ziller Valley, enjoy a guided tour and learn the history of this beautiful Renaissance castle, lovingly restored to its sixteenth-century best. From here, we continue to the breathtaking Lake Achensee, known for its stunning emerald-green waters. Feel the fresh breeze and soak in the view with our included lake cruise. This incredible experience lets you truly relax and unwind before we return to our hotel for a Tyrolean speciality dinner this evening!
Following our captivating stay, we return to our overnight hotel.
We retrace our footsteps home.
Providing ideal comfort in the heart of the Austrian Tyrol, you'll find a friendly setting with an array of amenities (including onsite leisure facilities) designed for travellers like you. The hotel's highlight is a sun terrace that offers stunning views of the surrounding mountain scenery.
Hotel Facilities
Bar
Restaurant
Lift
WiFi
Sun Terrace
Leisure Facilities
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Alfreton | Bus Station, Hall Street, Alfreton, DE55 7BT |
| Arnold | High Street Bus Stop, Outside Leisure Centre Car Park, Arnold, NG5 7EE |
| Beeston | Lace Road, behind the Cricketers Pub Beeston, NG9 2LA |
| Bulwell | Aldi (Bus Stop SW12), Sellers Wood Drive, Bulwell, NG6 8GE |
| Chesterfield | Coach Station, Beckingham Way Chesterfield, S40 1TH |
| Derby | Bus Station, Bay 27 & 28, Derby, DE1 2AY |
| Heanor | Market Place, Wilmott Street (Market Square side) Heanor, DE75 7EG |
| Ilkeston | Wharncliffe Rd, Market Place, Ilkeston, DE7 5GF |
| Leicester | St Margarets Bus Station, Stand SA, Gravel Street, Leicester, LE1 3AG |
| Leicester Fosse Park | Leicester Fosse Park, Bus Stop, Fosse Park Avenue Next to ASDA (opposite petrol station), LE3 2LL |
| Long Eaton | The Green, Outside Poundland Long Eaton, Notts, NG10 1HQ |
| Loughborough | Amber Rooms, The Rushes Loughborough, LE11 5BE |
| Lutterworth | George Street, Outside Wycliffe Rooms Lutterworth, LE17 4EG |
| Mansfield | Fire Station Bus Stop, Rosemary Street Mansfield, NG19 6AA |
| Nottingham | Mount Street, Alongside the Grosvenor Casino, Nottingham, NG1 6HE |
| Ripley | Market Place, Express Stand Ripley, DE5 3FJ |
| Rotherham | Interchange Bay C1/ C2, Frederick Street, Rotherham , S60 1QB |
| Sheffield | Pond Hill, Opposite Penny Black Public House Sheffield, S1 2BG |
| Toton | Tram Stop Park and Ride, Toton Lane Notts, NG9 7JA |
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