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Switzerland and Austria 

16th - 21st October 2008

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Join us on this new autumn break to Switzerland and Austria with a two-night stay on Lake Constance in Switzerland and a three-night stay in the Salzburger Lake District of Austria.

This tour blends together a mixture of farming interest, from the well-established Swiss agricultural show ‘Olma’ to the simple hospitality of the Austrian farmers. See the beautiful Austrian cities of Innsbruck and Salzburg and the incredible alpine scenery of both countries bathed in their autumn colours. A combination of good Hotels, interesting excursions and flights to Zürich and back from Munich will provide an unforgettable autumn break.

The Itinerary


Thursday 16th October 

Departure from London Heathrow  to Zürich. Here you will be met by your Tour  Manager and  luxury touring coach. Transfer to the 3* Hotel Mozart in Rorschach on the Swiss shore of Lake Constance.

Welcome drink before dinner to enable you to get to know your tour manager, driver
and  fellow travellers.

Overnight: Rorschach (D)


Friday 17th October

Departure after breakfast to nearby St. Gallen for a full day visit to the ‘OLMA’
Swiss annual Agricultural Fair.
Return to Hotel Mozart for dinner and overnight

Overnight: Rorschach (BD)


Saturday 18th October

Leaving Rorschach after breakfast, travel  the short distance to the Austrian border. Enjoy a scenic tour across the Arlberg Pass with a coffee stop en route. There will be the opportunity to purchase lunch in Innsbruck , the Tyrolean capital. After leaving Innsbruck we visit a family-run Fleckvieh dairy farm,  before continuing on in the direction of the Salzburger Lake District and the pretty village of Seeham.
Check into the Hotel Walkner for a 3 night stay. Dinner is included in the hotel tonight.Overnight

Overnight: Seeham (BD)


Sunday 19th October

Enjoy a relaxing day in this beautiful area. Firstly, there will be a visit to the nearby Silent Night Chapel where the world famous Christmas carol was first composed by Franz Grüber and Joseph Mohr. This will be followed by a visit to a local farm with an included light lunch and during the afternoon a ride through the countryside by horse and carriage. Dinner is included in the hotel tonight.

Overnight:  Seeham (BLD)


Monday 20th October 

Today’s excursion visits the beautiful nearby city of Salzburg. Included city tour with a local city guide to see all the important sights and hear the history of this city of Mozart. Plenty of free time after the tour for lunch and individual sightseeing, shopping etc. Dinner is included in the hotel tonight.

Overnight: Seeham (BD)


Tuesday 21st October

There will be time at leisure this morning for individual activities, sightseeing, shopping etc. Alternatively, there may be the opportunity to take an optional excursion to nearby Mattsee, with a short cruise on the lake.

Later, drive to Munich airport for the return flight to the UK. Arrive back at London Heathrow airport in the late afternoon.

End of Tour


Tour Cost

Price per person

Twin/Double

£705.00

Single Supplement

£55.00

Cost Includes

  • International flights and taxes
  • 5 nights hotel accommodation (3 star), all rooms with en suite bathroom
  • Welcome drink
  • 5 breakfasts, 5 dinners, 1 farmhouse lunch
  • De luxe coach services as per itinerary
  • Farm visits
  • Entrance fee to OLMA agricultural show
  • Horse and carriage ride
  • Guided sightseeing tour of Salzburg
  • All excursions as outlined in the itinerary
  • Services of a Stita tour manager

How to Book

To make a booking, please call us on 01242 515 712 or click on our Booking Details.

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