About the trip
Join us and take in the wonderful scenery, traditional foods and warm hospitality of Austria’s beautiful Tyrol. From the regional capital to quaint villages, we’ll enjoy spectacular journeys and places of interest along our way.
Take in the views from on board the Achensee Railway and from the cable car over Innsbruck, as well as enjoying a traditional folklore evening. You are sure to experience some of the highlights of this popular region.
Trip highlights
- Enjoy a steam ride on the Achensee Railway
- Journey by gondola above Innsbruck
- Savour coffee and cake at the Aurach Wildlife Park in the Kitzbuhl Alps
- Taste traditional meats and schnapps and enjoy a Tyrolean folklore evening
The Hotel Plankenhof is a charming property, listed as a Gothic house since 1460 and run by the Enzenberg family for eleven generations. Guests are assured of a warm welcome here and will be tempted to try the traditional schnapps, distilled on site.
Day One: UK to Germany
Join our coach and travel to France via Calais. We stop for dinner en route, then continue onwards into Germany, where we stay overnight. (D)
Day Two: Germany to Tyrol
After breakfast, we continue our journey down to Austria, to reach the charming Hotel Plankenhof in Pill, where we will stay for seven nights. Enjoy a warm welcome at this 4-star hotel which has been family-run since 1834 and be sure to visit the unique cellar bar. (B,D)
Day Three: Lake Achensee
Enjoy a leisurely morning before we go to see Lake Achensee, calling at Pertisau for chance to explore and take in the views. Later, we’ll take the Lake Achensee Railway from Jenbach to Eben and enjoy dinner and a traditional Tyrolean evening at the Kirchenwirt Restaurant. (B,D)
Day Four: Innsbruck & Nordkette Mountain
Today we’ll visit the wonderful city of Innsbruck, known as the capital of the Tyrol region. Enjoy an interesting guided city tour, before joining the Hungerbergbahn cable car, taking in the views of the city below. We’ll enjoy dinner back in Innsbruck. (B,D)
Days Five & Six: Tyrol
Relax and enjoy your holiday at your own pace for the next two days, or you may choose to join one of our optional excursions to discover the quaint town of Rattenberg, famous for its glass-blowing heritage, glittering Swarovski Crystal World, or a scenic drive to the Italian town of Vipiteno. (B,D)
Day Seven: Kitzbuhl Alps
Heading down the Inn Valley, we’ll arrive in Oberndorf and take a guided tour of the traditional farmhouse, before continuing on to call at the pretty resort of Kitzbuhl. Our next stop is the lovely Alpine Wildlife Park in Aurach, where we can see the animals, enjoy wonderful mountain views as well as relaxing over an included coffee and cake. (B,D)
Day Eight: Ziller Valley
Today we journey to the scenic Ziller Valley, where we call at a traditional cheese dairy for a tour and tasting. We’ll also see the Ziller traditional costumes, before returning to our hotel, where our hosts will give us an interesting talk and tasting of local schnapps distilling. (B,D)
Day Nine: Tyrol to Belgium
It is time to depart Austria today, as we leave Pill and travel onwards towards Belgium, where we stay overnight. (B,D)
Day Ten: Belgium to UK
This morning, we make our way back to the UK, via Calais, and then onward home. (B)
B,D : Breakfast, dinner
Agent for Shearings , ABTA protected tour operator, ABTA V6468. Prices are from prices, per person based on 2 adults sharing a twin room at 4* Hotel Plankenhof on the Highlights of the Tyrol 10 day coach tour on a half board basis. Price includes coach travel departing on 06 August 2019 from the South West. Details are correct at the time of print and are subject to change and limited availability. Price shown includes all advertised savings and the inclusions as shown. Operator terms & conditions apply. Holiday code EGATATA