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Itinerary
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\n\nTravel in style on this holiday aboard a JG Explorercoach!\n\nWe explore the snow-dusted peaks and beautiful towns and cities of Austria on this wonderful all-inclusive break. Highlights include the idyllic Tyrolean town of Kitzbühel, the spectacular Krimml Waterfalls and a cheese tasting at a local dairy farm for an authentic flavour of this lovely country. We also enjoy the breathtaking landscapes from a different viewpoint with a scenic boat cruise and a trip on the Ziller Valley Steam Train, surrounded by beautiful rugged mountains.
Coach Itinerary
Day 1\nFerry to Calais and overnight stay in France on a bed and breakfast basis.Day 2\nContinue to our hotel in the Austrian Tyrol.Day 3 - Ziller Valley Steam Train & Dairy Farm \nOur first stop today is the Zillertal Railway where we board a steam train for a journey along the valley of the river Ziller and take in the amazingly beautiful Zillertal Valley. We travel between the towns of Mayrhofen and Jenbach, surrounded by stunning rugged mountains. Afterwards, we enjoy a delicious cheese tasting in the local dairy farm; certain to delight all culinary tastes!Day 4 - Achensee Cruise & Rattenberg\nToday we relax on our panoramic Lake Achensee cruise, set against the imposing backdrop of the Karwendel Mountains, and take in the beautiful scenery from a different perspective. We then continue on to Rattenberg, the smallest town in Austria. Built in the shadow of Rat Mountain, the town has a long history of glass-blowing plus a picturesque well-preserved medieval centre and rows of brightly-painted townhouses. Here, we visit the magical world of glass - the famous Kissling Glass factory and show room, where we watch glass blowers, engravers and painters at work.Day 5 - Day at leisureDay 6 - Optional excursion to Innsbruck (£19pp)\nOn our optional excursion we spend the day in the beautiful city of Innsbruck with its magnificent backdrop of snow-capped peaks. There is plenty to see around the city, including the Old Town and the Golden Roof, built for Emperor Maximilian I as a royal box from which to view tournaments in the square below.Day 7 - Krimml Waterfalls & Kitzbühel\nToday we discover the natural beauty of the Austrian Tyrol as we tour some of the most picturesque parts of the region, including the stunning Krimml Waterfalls, the highest falls in Austria, and Kitzbühel, an attractive medieval town of pastel-painted houses and cobbled streets.Day 8 \nTravel to our overnight hotel in France, with a light evening meal included.Day 9\nContinue to Calais for our return ferry home.
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- Return coach travel on a JG Explorer coach (see Helpful Informationbelow)- Ferry crossings- First & last night on a bed & breakfast basis in France (last night with a light evening meal)- 6 nights all-inclusive at a selected hotel in the Austrian Tyrol (JG3 rating)- Welcome drink- Dinner & breakfast- Packed lunches- Free bar (10am-10pm) on house wine, beer, soft drinks, tea & coffee- Excursions to Rattenberg, Kissling Glass Factory, Krimml Waterfalls & Kitzbühel- Journey on the Ziller Valley Steam Train- Guided visit & tasting at a Ziller Valley Cheese Farm- Cruise on Lake AchenseeOptional excursion to Innsbruck (£19pp)
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- 6 nights all-inclusive at a selected hotel in the Austrian Tyrol (JG3 rating)- Excursions to Rattenberg, Kissling Glass Factory, Krimml Waterfalls & Kitzbühel- Journey on the Ziller Valley Steam Train- Guided visit & tasting at a Ziller Valley Cheese Farm- Cruise on Lake Achensee
Helpful info
JG Explorer Coaches\n\nWe are pleased to introduce JG Explorer - a brand-new deluxe coach, thoughtfully designed to provide an elevated coach experience and ensure your journey is special and memorable.Exclusive to the JG Travel Group, the design of these coaches has been meticulously thought through with your comfort in mind - with only 44 seats meaning more room on board and padded seats. There's improved legroom and a footrest, making certain that wherever you sit, you'll be able to relax and enjoy your journey. We know it's the small things that make a big difference in terms of ease and added convenience, so our Explorer coaches feature a floor-level, rear-mounted toilet, accessible to all customers.On-board entertainment throughout your journey is easy to find on the JG Explorer, with access to Azimut, our wireless media system, providing films and quizzes. Simply bring along your smartphone or iPad and enjoy this entertainment interruption-free, with the use of our extra reliable Wi-Fi, free to all passengers and a handy USB port at each seat.\n\nThe layout of the JG Explorer includes a floor-level, rear-mounted kitchen with a sink, an espresso machine to purchase delicious Nespresso coffee, dispensed by your driver during comfort breaks, and a fridge stocked with cold drinks and milk. Customers are welcome to help themselves to complimentary JG bottles, that can be used for refill at the built-in cold-water filter, cutting down on the need for disposable plastic bottles and doing our part for the environment.\n\n
Venue Information
Hotel information
In Austria, we'll stay at one of two hotels:The Gasthof Kirchenwirt Hotel (JG3 rating)\nNestled in picturesque Zell am Ziller, the Tyrolean-style Gasthof Kirchenwirt Hotel features renovated bedrooms with a balcony, TV and free Wi-Fi, plus a restaurant, beer garden and sauna.Hotel Bon Alpina, Igls (JG3 rating)\nThe Bon Alpina boasts a lovely location in the Austrian Tyrol town of Igls, with fantastic views of the Patscherkofel mountain. This modern hotel features a bar, restaurant, wellness area, indoor and heated outdoor swimming pools and free Wi-Fi, while the comfortable en-suite rooms offer satellite TV and air-conditioning.Please note: in Austria, a twin/double room will have one double bed base structure with two separate mattresses and separate bed linen for each mattress.