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Switzerland and Austria 

16th - 21st October 2009

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Join us on this 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 interests, with visits to typical family farms of the region, rural sightseeing, and a visit to a Swiss agricultural show. 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


Friday 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, with a stop on the way at the pretty town of Stein on Rhein. Welcome drink before dinner to enable you to get to know your tour manager, driver
and  fellow travellers.

Overnight: Rorschach (D)


Saturday 17th October

Departure after breakfast for a pretty morning drive to nearby Appenzell - principa; town of the Swiss canton of the same name. Time to stroll through the quaint little streets with their pretty painted houses, admire the tiny embroidery shops, or sample the delicious Appenzell cakes with a morning coffee. After this, there will be a short stop in the village of Stein to see the production of the Appenzell cheese before proceeding to St. Gallen to spend a few hours at 'OLMA', Switzerland' biggest annual agricultural show. 

Return to Hotel Mozart for dinner and overnight

Overnight: Rorschach (BD)


Sunday 18th October

Leaving Rorschach after breakfast, travel  the short distance to the Austrian border. Enjoy a scenic drive across the Arlberg Pass to Innsbruck, the Tyrolean capital, with time for lunch and a little sightseeing. After leaving Innsbruck we have included a visit to a Fleckvieh farm en route to Salzburg, 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: Seeham (BD)


Monday 19th October

Enjoy a relaxing day in this beautiful area with a gentle horse & carriage ride a cruise on the nearby lakes, returning to Seeham for an included light lunch. Afterwards, there will be a short afternoon drive through the surrounding area, with a visit to a typical Austrian smallholding of the region. Dinner is included in the hotel tonight.

Overnight:  Seeham (BLD)


Tuesday 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. Optional cable car ride, weather permitting. Dinner is included in the hotel tonight.

Overnight: Seeham (BD)


Wednesday 21st October

Depart from Seeham after breakfast. Pretty drive to the village of Oberndorf for a coffee stop at the famous 'Silent Night Chapel' on the banks of the River Salzach, where the world-famous Christmas carol was first composed by Franz Grueber and Joseph Mohr. Continue onto Munich airport and the return flight to the UK. Arrive back at London Heathrow airport in the late afternoon.


Tour Cost

Price per person

Twin/Double

£925.00

Single Supplement

£75.00

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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