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Group Travel 

2012 

Time to plan your holiday! 

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Just a few ideas 

We have many different possibilities 

for overnight accommodation 

but in order to help you in 

your planning please find below a 

few ideas of locations and prices. 

Metz area: 

Hotels such as the Hotel Novotel 

in St. Avold 

All rooms have colour TV, telephone, 

bath or shower and WC. The hotel 

has a bar and a restaurant. 

Prices from E 55.00 per person in 

double room with half-board. 

Reims area: 

Hotel such as the Grand Hotel de’l 

Univers 

All rooms have Colour TV, minibar, 

telephone, bath or shower and 

WC. The hotel is centrally located 

and has a bar area and restaurant. 

Prices from E 62.00 per person in 

double room with half-board. 

Strasbourg area: 

Hotel such as the Holiday Inn 

Strasbourg Centre 

All rooms have colour TV, mini-bar, 

bath or shower and WC. The hotel 

has an indoor pool, bar area and 

restaurant. 

Prices from E 60.00 per person 

per night in double room with halfboard. 

Luxemburg area: 

Hotels such as the BW Hotel 

International. 

All rooms with bath or shower 

and WC. 


per night in double room with 

half-board. 

Stuttgart area: 

3* and 4* hotels in the Stuttgart 

area such as the Marriot Hotel 

Sindelfingen. 

All rooms will have bath or 

shower and WC. 



half-board. 

Frankfurt area: 

Hotels such as the Hotel Holiday 

Inn in Neue Isenburg 





half-board. 

Saarbrucken area: 

Hotels such as the Mercure 

Saarbrucken. 





half-board 

OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATION 

Salzburg: 

Hotels in Salzburg such as the 

newly renovated Austria Trend Hotel 

Salzburg west. 

All rooms have colour TV, bath or 

Shower and WC. There is a restaurant 

and a bar area. 

Price is from E 45.00 per person 

per night in double room with half 

board. 

Salzburg area: 

Tourist class Hotels or Gasthofs 

in the region of Salzburg such as 

Gasthof Stöcklwirt in St. Johann im 

Pongau. 


shower and WC. There will also be 

a restaurant and bar area. 



Upper Austria Area/ 

Austrian Lake district area: 

Tourist class Hotels or Gasthofs in 

the upper Austria area and Austrian 

Lake district area such as the Hotel 

Grüner Baum in St. Georgen 

im Attergau. 


shower and WC. There will also be 

a restaurant and a bar area. 



Austrian Tyrol: 

Tourist class Hotels or Gasthofs 

in the Austrian Tyrol such 

as the Hotel Thaler, Bad Häring 

All rooms have colour TV, bath 

or shower and WC. There will 

also be a restaurant and a bar 

area. 



half board. 

Switzerland: 

3* Hotels in Switzerland such 

as Hotel Krone in Giswil 



also be a restaurant and bar 

area. 



half board. 

Lake Garda Area: 

3* Hotels in the Lake Garda 

area such as Hotel Centro Turistico 

Gardesano, Bussolengo 



also be a restaurant and bar 

area. 



half board. 

And many, many more. 

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CITIES 

Hotels in Vienna 

Renaissance ***** 

The Hotel Renaissance is located in the immediate vicinity of Schönbrunn 

Palace, only a few minutes from the city centre by underground. 

All of the 309 rooms are furnished in traditional Viennese 

style and the highlight of the hotel is the swimming pool under the 

glass roof which offers a fantastic panoramic view over the city. 

Austria Trend Hotel Ananas **** 

This hotel is very popular with group travel operators. Situated not 

far from the famous Naschmarkt – Vienna’s largest fruit and vegetable 

market – the hotel is only 2 stops away by underground from 

the heart of the city. All of the 534 rooms are furnished in modern 

style. A typical Austrian restaurant, a café and a beer garden are at 

the guests’ disposal. 

Austria Trend Hotel Bosei **** 

The 187 renovated rooms offer an impressive view over Vienna, the 

golf course and the skyline of the Vienna Business Park. All rooms 

are air-conditioned and have internet access, TV, minibar and safe. 

Some rooms also offer tea and coffee making facilities. 

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Courtyard by Marriott Wien Messe **** 

The Courtyard by Marriott Wien Messe is situated only a few minutes 

by underground from Vienna’s inner city - the nearby Prater 

offers lots of opportunities for sporting activities, recreation in the 

amusement park and sightseeing. 251 air-conditioned, generously 

furnished and comfortable rooms are fitted to the top standards. 

The Grü Bistro is modern, urban and informal. 

Kaiser Franz Josef **** 

This hotel is situated in the beautiful district of Döbling. This quiet 

and comfortable 4* hotel has over 400 rooms, serviced apartments 

(with kitchen or kitchenette) or suites, partly with a roof terrace or 

balcony. 

Gartenhotel Altmannsdorf **** 

The hotel is located in the biggest and most beautiful park of the 

city – 20,000 m² with 200 year old trees, ponds and romantic promenades. 

Only 20 minutes away from St. Stephan‘s Cathedral in the 

heart of the city, easily accessible by underground and car or bus, 

the hotel offers 95 modern rooms with light-coloured furniture, equipped 

with shower or bath/WC, make-up mirror, hair-dryer, direct dial 

telephone, cable TV, minibar, safe and internet access. 

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Hotels in Vienna 

Delta **** 

The hotel is located not far from the new central railway station and 

near to one of Vienna’s popular shopping streets, as well as just 2 

stops by underground from the centre of the city. The modern hotel 

has 180 light and airy rooms with all modern conveniences. The 

bistro in the hotel lobby is open for guests in the evening. 

Rainers **** 

Contemporary design behind a historic façade awaits you in this hotel. 

The centre of the city can easily be reached by public transport. 

The 154 light and airy rooms are furnished in elegant tones of green 

with dark wood. The hotel also offers conference rooms, as well as 

a bar and restaurant. 

Roomz **** 

This hotel is situated in the new shopping and business district, 

Gasometer City, and is an architectural showcase project. All 152 

modern rooms follow one line of design. Each room combines a 

second, intensive colour with white, which makes them particularly 

striking. There is also a modern bar and restaurant. 

CITIES 

Senator *** 

This contemporary hotel is situated between the centre of the city 

and the Vienna Woods, which means it is extremely easy to reach 

both. All 179 modern rooms are decorated in red, yellow and black. 

Snacks are served at the hotel bar. 

Gartenhotel Altmannsdorf *** 

Situated opposite the main house, which is surrounded by a 

20,000 m² park, the hotel is only 20 minutes away from the city 

centre. The 75 rooms have bath or shower/WC, telephone, cable 

TV, hair dryer, safe and internet access. 

Lenas West *** 

This hotel is in the western part of Vienna near the Viennese Woods 

and not far from Schönbrunn Palace. 

The hotel has 116 bright and friendly non-smoking rooms, with bath/ 

WC/hair-dryer, satellite TV and air-conditioning. 


CITIES 

Hotels in Salzburg 

Radisson Blu Hotel & Conference Centre **** 

The hotel has a perfect location in the immediate vicinity of the 

airport and the railway station. The 257 rooms are comfortably furnished 

in classical style and have bath, WC, hair dryer, cable and 

SAT-TV, WLAN, alarm clock, air-conditioning and minibar. 

Austria Trend Hotel Europa Salzburg **** 

The modern hotel is situated directly opposite the railway station 

and is only a few minutes walk away from the city centre. The hotel 

has 103 rooms. 

Austria Trend Hotel Salzburg West **** 

The hotel, with its 152 rooms, is located directly next to a large outlet 

centre and not far from the centre so is an ideal choice for guests 

who want to go shopping. 

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Arena City Hotel Salzburg **** 

The hotel is situated near to the Salzburg exhibition grounds, only 2 

minutes from the A1 motorway. The city centre is within easy reach 

by public transport. The hotel also offers free parking spaces and 

internet access. 

Amedia Hotel Salzburg **** 

The designer hotel, with its 101 elegantly furnished rooms, is situated 

only a few minutes away from the historic heart of the city, the 

railway station, the motorway and the exhibition grounds. 

Austria Trend Hotel Salzburg Mitte *** 

The modern hotel, which cleverly combines contemporary design 

with comfort, has 97 rooms. 


Hotels in Innsbruck 

Hotel Grauer Bär **** 

The Hotel Grauer Bär offers all the conveniences of a modern city 

hotel with its 196 completely renovated rooms and the wellness area 

on the 5 th floor, unique to Innsbruck with its panoramic swimming 

pool, sauna, steam bath, solarium and fitness centre. The hotel is 

located in the centre of Innsbruck, only 150m from the historic heart 

of the city with the famous “little golden roof”. 

Hotel Innsbruck **** 

This hotel, in the superior 4-star category, is centrally situated in 

the historic heart of the city and is one of the best addresses in 

Innsbruck. The comfortable and spacious rooms have high-speed 

internet access (LAN), TV, telephone, mini-bar and safe, as well as 

light and modern bathrooms. Most of the rooms are air-conditioned. 

Austrotel Innsbruck **** 

The inviting hotel has 143 light and comfortable rooms with wonderful 

views of the Tyrolean mountains (Patscherkofel and the Nordkette). 

All rooms have free WLAN access and are non-smoking. 

CITIES 

Austria Trend Hotel Congress Innsbruck **** 

The Austria Trend Hotel Congress is situated in the immediate vicinity 

of the congress and exhibition centre, as well as the Hofburg with 

its gardens, the historic city centre and some of the major shopping 

areas in Innsbruck. Furthermore the new Hungerburg cable car is 

situated directly opposite, taking you up to 2300 m within just a few 

minutes and giving you a breathtaking view over the Olympic city. 

Central **** 

As the name suggests, this hotel has a very central yet quiet location, 

not far from the railway station and within easy walking distance 

of the historic heart of the city. The 76 rooms and 9 suites all have 

bath or shower/WC, radio, cable TV, telephone, internet access, 

minibar and hair-dryer. 

Ramada Innsbruck Tivoli *** 

This brand-new 3* hotel will open in November 2011. The hotel, with 

its 159 rooms, has a perfect location opposite the Olympia World 

and not far from the centre, the train station, the airport and the 

motorway. 


HOTELS / EXCURSION IDEAS 

Linz and Graz 

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Linz and Graz 

n Hotels Linz n Excursions Linz 

Courtyard by Marriott Linz **** 

The hotel has 236 newly renovated superior rooms with excellent 

furnishings, offering all comfort possible. 

Park Inn Linz **** 

The modern hotel with 175 rooms is just a few minutes from the 

pedestrian area and the most important sights. 

n Hotels Graz 

Courtyard by Marriott Graz **** 

The Courtyard by Marriott Graz, with its 114 rooms, is just 15 minutes 

away from the centre and the charming historic heart of the city. 

Austria Trend Hotel Europa Graz **** 

The modern, centrally situated hotel has 116 rooms and offers all 

preconditions for an unforgettable stay in the Styrian capital. 

Linz City Express 

Ride on the Linz City Express and 

enjoy an unique tour of the city 

from this panoramic sightseeing 

train. Ride lasts approx. 25 mins. 

E 5.50 p.p. 

Ars Electronica 

Take an extraordinary expedition 

of discovery in the Museum of 

the Future! 3000 m² of exhibition 

space provide an ideal setting 

for fun encounters with innovative 

projects and current issues at the 

interface of art, technology and 

society. One-of-a-kind installations 

invite visitors of all age groups to 

become actively involved. Spectacular 

architecture and cool light 

shows on its LED façade make the 

Ars Electronica Center a highlight 

of the Linz cityscape. E 7.00 p.p. 

Botanical Gardens 

The Botanical Gardens on the 

"Gugl" are amongst the most 

n Excursions Graz 

n Sightseeing tour 

Local guide Graz E 115.00 (2 hrs) 

n Eggenburg Castle 

Styria’s most splendid palace dating 

back to the 17th century 

E 6.00 p.p. 

n Funicular train 

The most comfortable way to go up 

the Schlossberg. It has been trundling 

up and down its tracks on a 

61% gradient since 1894! 

E 3.00 p.p. 

n Museum of Contemporary Art 

Museum of Contemporary Art, a 

huge blue bubble in the centre of 

the old town. Spectacular architecture 

and changing exhibitions of 

contemporary art. Admission 

E 7.00 p.p. 

beautiful in Europe. Spread 

over 43,000 m², there are more 

than 10,000 various types of 

plants to admire, including a 

unique collection of cacti 

E 2.50 p.p. 

Lentos Museum 

The Museum of Modern Art 

Linz is directly on the Danube 

and one of the most important 

museums of modern art in Austria 

E 7.00 p.p. 

Pöstlingberg & Grotto 

Railway 

Take the Pöstlingberg railway, 

supposedly the steepest narrow 

gauge railway in Europe, 

from the main square in the 

Old Town up to the top of the 

mountain. E 4.00 p.p. 

Ride on the Grotto Railway, a 

fun train ride for old and young 

through the fairytale grotto on 

the Pöstlingberg. E 4.50 p.p. 

n Piber 

Day excursion to Piber, ca. 150 

km from Graz in the idyllic hilly 

landscape of western Styria. 

Here the famous white horses 

of the Spanish Riding School 

are born and bred, and spend 

their summer holidays! Admission 

E 11.50 p.p. 

n Zotter’s chocolate factory 

The substance that was once 

called “food of the gods” constantly 

presents new challenges 

to the expert chocolatier. Zotter 

has accepted that challenge 

and now produces more than 

150 unusual chocolate creations. 

E 9.50 p.p. 


Vienna Salzburg 


½ local guide Vienna 

E 159.00 p. guide (3 hrs) 

Full-day local guide Vienna 

E 318.00 p. guide (6 hrs) 

n Schönbrunn Palace 

Guided tour through Schönbrunn 

Palace, the former summer residence 

of the imperial family. 

E 10.00 p.p. 

n Giant Ferris Wheel 

Enjoy a fantastic view over the 

whole of the city from one of the 

slow-moving carriages E 8.20 p.p. 

n House of Music 

An interactive and highly acclaimed 

museum which will introduce 

you to the concept of sound, as 

well as Vienna’s musical heritage 

E 9.00 p.p. 

n Spanish Riding School 

The oldest institution in the world 

where the classic art of dressage is 

still practised in its purest form. Morning 

training session E 12.50 p.p. 

Guided tours of the stables E 16.00 

p.p. Tickets for performances on 

request! 

n Old Viennese Schnapps 

Museum 

A quaint museum in the vicinity of 

Schönbrunn where schnapps is still 

distilled today. See how it is made 

and sample some of the products! 

E 6.50 p.p. 

n Imperial Treasury 

Home to many of Austria’s most valuable 

treasures, including the insignia 

and jewels of the Holy Roman 

Empire and the Imperial Crown 

E 8.00 p.p. 

n Dinner & Concert 

Enjoy an evening concert in one of 

the fantastic locations in Vienna such 

as the Imperial Palace from 

E 39.00 p.p. 

n Heuriger evening 

Enjoy a fun and informal evening 

meal in Grinzing or Neustift, 

former wine-growing villages. 

E15.00 p.p. An added extra 

is a ride on the Heuriger train 

through the picturesque vineyards 

E 7.50 p.p. 

n Museum of Fine Arts 

Unique masterpieces by Rubens, 

Rembrandt, Raphael, 

Vermeer, Velazquez, Titian and 

Durer, as well as the world’s 

largest collection of works by 

Pieter Bruegel the elder, make 

a visit to the Kunsthistorisches 

Museum an unforgettable experience. 

E 8.00 p.p. 


½ day local guide Salzburg 

E 140.00 p. guide (3 hrs) 

Full-day local guide Salzburg 

E 280.00 p. guide (8 hrs) 

n Concert in the Fortress of 

Hohensalzburg 

Classical concert and 4-course 

candlelight dinner in the splendid 

hall of the Fortress of Hohensalzburg 

from E 48.50 p.p. 

n Hellbrunn Castle 

½ day excursion to Hellbrunn 

Castle with its unique trick fountains 

incl. guide and admission fee 

E 18.00 p.p. 

EXCURSION IDEAS 

n Marionette Theater 

Performance of one of Mozart’s 

most popular works in Salzburg’s 

amazing marionette theatre, 

from E 19.00 p.p. 

n Mozart’s birthplace 

One of the most famous sights 

in Salzburg is Mozart´s birthplace. 

Admission E 6.60 p.p. 

n Mozart Dinner & Concert 

Mozart Dinner Concert in St. 

Peter’s Monastery Restaurant 

in Salzburg, performed in historic 

costumes and including 

popular concert pieces by 

Mozart and traditional candlelight 

dinner E 46.00 p.p. 

n Sound of Salzburg Dinner 

Show 

Sound of Salzburg Dinner 

Show, including the very best 

songs from the famous film “The 

Sound of Music”. Enjoy a traditional 

3-course menu during the 

performance. (incl. one drink) 

E 43.00 p. p. (daily May to October) 

n Ice Caves Werfen 

½ day excursion to the spectacular 

ice caves at Werfen, including 

a ride up the mountain 

by cable car and admission 

to the largest ice cave in the 

world E 17.00 p.p. 



Vorarlberg & Switzerland 

n City tour Bregenz: 

The Alpine town of Bregenz, on 

the shores of Lake Constance, is 

a charming town. 

The old town with its 13 th century 

houses and narrow cobbled 

streets, stands inside its old city 

walls on top of a hill, while the 

more modern town with its lakeside 

promenade is right beside 

the lake. 

City guide E 160.00 per guide 

n Pfänderbahn: 

With the Pfänder panoramic 

cable car you float quickly and 

comfortably to the mountain station 

on the Pfänder (1064m). 

The unique panorama of Lake 

Constance and 240 Alpine peaks 

of Austria, Germany and Switzerland 

make the Pfänder the most 

famous view point of the region. 

Price per person approx. E 11.50 

n Bentele: 

Discover how an apple becomes 

alcohol and what the Austrians 

do with their schnapps, other 

than drinking it! 

Price per person E 7.60 

n Bregenzer festival - ”view 

behind the scenes”: 

You will see the world’s biggest 

lake stage and get introduced 

into the history and development 

of the Bregenz festival. At 

the same time you will have the 

chance to get your first impressions 

of the current productions. 


n Rolls-Royce museum in 

Dornbirn: 

The world‘s largest and most 

impressive Rolls-Royce collection 

is presented in an old mill 

building that was built in 1862. 

On three floors there are in total 

3,000 square meters of exhibition 

space to learn about the history 

of Rolls-Royce. 


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n Boat trip on Lake 

Constance: 

Enjoy a relaxing boat trip on the 

Swiss part of Lake Constance 

from Rheineck to Rorschach. 


n Railrider – with the fourwheeled 

convertible through 

Graubünden: 

Here the “Bündner” sky is 

within reach and the view of the 

gorges creates a deep shudder. 

The RhB-convertible turns 

in the helical tunnel from a roller 

coaster to a ghost train. But 

there’s enough time to breathe 

and to make some snapshots. 

Price per person from E 15.00 

n Appenzeller cheese factory: 

In picturesque surroundings in 

the middle of native and prealpine 

hills, you will get introduced 

into traditional customs 

and contemporary cheese production. 

Entrance free of charge. 

Price for a tour E 74.00 

per guide. Cheese tasting incl. 

5 kinds of Appenzeller cheese 

with bread E 7.50 p.p. 

n Königsfelden monastery: 

The monastery was a place of 

memorial for King Albrecht I. of 

Habsburg and the “door to pa- 

radise” for salvation for late Habsburger. 

The stain glass windows of 

the monastery are counted Europe 

wide to the highlights of late medieval 

glass painting. 


n Furka steam train: 

The steam train Furka connects 

Realp (Canton Uri) with Gletsch 

(Canton Valais) via the Furka pass. 

Travel with historic rolling stock 

through magnificent Mountain 

scenery. 

Price per person from E 24.00 

n Boat round trip on 

Lake Zürich: 

Enjoy an interesting and relaxing 

round trip on Lake Zürich. 


n Habsburg castle: 

The “double castle” formed in 

1030 is the ancestral seat of 

the Habsburger. Explore the 

castle with a tour and learn fascinating 

details of its history in 

the small exhibition. After the 

tour enjoy the fascinating view 

of the Bernese Oberland, east 

Switzerland, Jura and Black 

Forest. Entrance free of charge 


Tyrol 

n Bergisel Nordic Ski Jump, 

Innsbruck: 

Price per person: E 9.00 

n Kisslinger Glass: 

Visit the family run Kisslinger Glass 

in the pretty little medieval town of 

Rattenberg on the River Inn. Here 

you can watch craftsmen at work 

blowing, engraving and painting 

the glass products. 

Entrance and tour free of charge. 

n Ziller Valley Dairy: 

Available with or without cheese 

tasting. 

Price per person: 

(incl. tasting) E 11.50 

(excl. tasting) E 5.90 

Kramsach / © Alpbachtal Seenland 

n Ziller Valley Steam 

Railway: 

Take a nostalgic trip on the famous 

Ziller Valley steam train, 

through magnificent scenery to 

Mayrhofen. 

Price per person: 

Fügen - Mayrhofen E 10.30; 

Live music and a schnapps 

on board E 6.00 

n Tratzberg castle: 

A majestic romantic fortress, 

Tratzberg Castle sits atop a 

massive rock ledge and commands 

a breathtaking view of 

the Inn Valley. Travellers can 

spot the 500 year old stately 

structure from a distance. Ta- 

king the time to visit this architectural 

jewel will be well worth your 

while as it is considered to be 

one of the most beautiful late gothic 

castles in all of Europe. 


n Tyrolean Farmhouse 

museum Kramsach: 

Nestled in the lower Inn valley, 

you will find a collection of historic 

farms from different regions in the 

Tyrol. 


n Ambras Castle: 

Located above Innsbruck the castle 

can be seen from far and wide. 



n Achensee: 

Why not visit Achensee Lake 

high above the Inn Valley 

where you can enjoy spectacular 

mountain backdrops 

against the emerald green of 

the water. There is no better 

way to reach this lake than 

by steam train followed by 

a cruise around the lake. A 

must during your stay in this 

area. 

STEAM TRAIN: price pp: 

Jenbach - Seespitz E 19.50 

Seespitz - Jenbach E 17.50 

BOAT TRIP: price pp: 

from E 8.50 

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Tyrol Bavaria 

n Tyrolean Farmhouse 

museum Kramsach: 

Nestled in the lower Inn valley, 

you will find a collection of historic 

farms from different regions in the 

Tyrol. Price per person: E 6.00 

n Ötzi Village: 

Over 20 years ago the 5000 year 

old man, Ötzi was discovered in the 

Glaciers of the Ötz Valley in Austria. 


n Tyrolean evening: 

Everyone enjoys this typical folklore 

evening of dancing and music, 

traditions that have been passed 

down from generation to generation. 

The dances portray the old 

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trades of the area such as the 

millers‘ and the miners’ dance. 

Price per person from: E 11.00 

n The Hall Mint Museum: 

Birthplace of the Taler and the 

modern day Dollar. 


n Horse and Carriage ride: 

Enjoy a relaxing ride in the fresh 

air and beautiful surroundings. 

Price per person from E12.00 

n Schnapps distillery in 

Brixen im Thale: 

Visit and tasting in a traditional 

schnapps distillery in the Tyrol. 

Entrance free of charge 

n Neuschwanstein Castle: 

Seven weeks after the death of 

King Ludwig II in 1886, Neuschwanstein 

was opened to the 

public. The shy king had built the 

castle in order to withdraw from 

public life, now vast numbers of 

people come to view his private refuge. 

Neuschwanstein is one of the 

most popular castles in Europe. 


n Herrenchiemsee Castle: 

Built on an island in the middle 

of Lake Chiem in Bavaria, this is 

a wonderful copy of the Palace of 

Versailles and was built by “mad” 

King Ludwig of Bavaria. The main 

highlights of the over twenty state 

rooms are the Ambassadors staircase, 

the great hall of mirrors and 

the state bedchamber. 

Price per person: Castle + boat 

E 14.40 

n Linderhof castle: 

Another of King Ludwig of 

Bavaria’s castles. Once a hunting 

lodge Ludwig renovated the 

building in the 19 th century and it 

became the only one of his three 

castles that he visited on a regular 

basis. 


n Oberammergau: 

Home of the Passion play that comes 

every 10 years this village is 

always worth a visit. Well known for 

its beautiful “luftl” fresco paintings 

and its wood carvers you can also 

take a guided tour around the Passion 

Play theatre. 

Price per person from: E 5.00 

n Wendelstein train: 

The traditional cog railway is 

Germany’s oldest high mountain 

railway. Within 30 minutes you 

reach the top (1.723 m), which 

offers a wonderful view over Tyrol 

and Bavaria. 

Price per person: E 27.50 return 

n Königsee boat trip: 

Take a cruise on one of Bavaria’s 

most picturesque lakes. 


n Berchtesgaden Salt Mine: 

See, hear, smell, taste and 

touch. Let yourself be led into 

the secret world of the Mountain 

miners. Here, favourite 

highlights such as the slides 

or the journey across the brine 

lake are combined with thrilling 

information over the life essential 

element salt. 


n Eagles Nest: 

Definitely the most well known 

landmark of the Berchtesgaden 

region in Bavaria, this is 

always worth a visit just for the 

views. 

Price per Person: E 15.50 


Salzburg province 

n Boat Trip on Lake Zell: 

Enjoy a short boat ride on this beautiful 

lake. Price p.p. from: E 10.00 

n National park World: 

Visit this unique world of 266 summits, 

over 342 glaciers and one of 

the mightiest waterfalls in the entire 

world! Price p.p.: E 6.50 

n Kaprun Alpine reservoir: 

This is an excursion into the Alpine 

world of fresh air, lush green Alpine 

pastures, turquoise reservoirs 

and the glaciers of the Hohe Tauern. 

Price p.p.: E 17.00 

n Kitzsteinhorn glacier: 

The fascination of eternal ice and 

that tingling experience of 

snow at 3000 m make this the 

coolest peak in the Salzburg 

region. Explore the snow caves 

in the ice arena and enjoy the 

views from the panorama terrace. 

Price p.p. from: E 24.40 

n Krimml Waterfalls: 

Visit this mighty cascade of 

water, which, at 380 metres high 

is Europe‘s longest free fall of 

water. Price p.p.: E 2.50 

(waterfall entrance fee) 

n Grossglockner: 

Encounter immeasurable natural 

beauty on this unique 

panorama drive up what is 

certainly the most famous road 

over the Alps. Road toll p.p. E 6.00 

n Saltmine Hallein: 

Salt is what gave the city of Salzburg 

and the province its name. 

The archbishops converted the 

long known treasure from within 

the mountain into ready cash in order 

to finance the construction of 

Salzburg’s baroque city centre. 

Price p.p. from: E 16.50 

n Hohenwerfen Castle: 

This is an impressive Fortress, dating 

back to the 11 th century and 

towers high above the Salzach valley. 

It is the fortress featured in the 

film “Where Eagles Dare” and it is 


now home to the falconry of the 

province. Price p.p.: E 14.00 

(including access by lift) 

n Mauterndorf Castle: 

This castle was built as a former 

toll station in the 13 th century 

and is today an impressive, historic 

structure with a rich, historical 

past. Price p.p.: E 9.20 

n Mönchsberg lift: 

The best way to get the “Big 

Picture” of Salzburg is to take 

a trip up the Mönchsberg for a 

fascinating panorama view over 

the roofs of this spectacular 

city. Price p.p.: E 4.90 



Upper Austria 

n Schafberg mountain train: 

The steepest steam cog rail in 

Austria has been running from 

St. Wolfgang to Schafberg since 

1893. In 45 minutes it conquers 

1,190 m of altitude over a stretch 

of 5.85 km to the top of the Schafberg. 

Although the steam engines 

are among the oldest in the world, 

a trip up the Schafberg with the 

diesel locomotives is also an unforgettable 

experience. 


n Lake Wolfgangsee boat trip: 

What better way is there to travel 

between St. Gilgen and St. Wolfgang 

than by boat? Enjoy a relaxing 

journey with spectacular 

views. Price per person: E 7.00 

n Kaiser Villa: 

The little town of Bad Ischl in Upper 

Austria has been associated 

with the Habsburg imperial dynasty 

for at least 700 years. The Imperial 

Villa, the emperor‘s summer residence 

was originally a wedding 

present from his mother. 


n Agrarium: 

Definetely a must for all flower and 

garden lovers. 


n Saltmine Hallstatt: 

A trace of times past. You ride 

up the mountain in the panorama 

funicular to trace the mysterious 

power of attraction of this mystical 

area. The path leads to the mouth 

of the tunnel and into a unique 

underground world: many kilometres 

of tunnels, dug by hand more 

than 3,000 years ago, lead deep 

16 

into the rock face interior. The 

Saltmine of Hallstatt is always 

worth a visit. 


n Attergau train: 

Board the Attergau narrow 

gauge railway and travel along 

this romantic route with excellent 

views. 


n Boat trip on lake Attersee: 

A cruise on Lake Attersee creates 

memories that will stay with 

you forever. The best way to 

experience the beautiful scenery 

on Lake Attersee is to enjoy 

a cruise on the lake: enjoy the 

mountains, the bustle along the 

lake, summer fresh villages, and 

numerous summer houses. The 

Attersee boats have large panorama 

windows that give you a 

perfect view of the lake and the 

surrounding countryside. 

Price per person: E 7.60 (round 

trip North) 

n Traunsee train: 

Enjoy a romantic ride with this narrow 

gauge railway from Gmundner 

Seebahnhof to Kirchham or 

Vorchdorf. 


n Gmundner nostalgic 

cable car: 

Enjoy a ride with the smallest 

and one of the steepest cable 

cars of the world in the charming 

town of Gmunden. A 

pleasure as in the times of the 

emperor. 


n Gmundner pottery: 

Discover the secret and tradition 

of the biggest ceramic manufacture 

in middle Europe, the 

famous Gmundner pottery. During 

a guided tour of the factory 

you can look over the shoulder 

of the master of pottery and the 

artists and you will experience 

up close how a piece of clay 

becomes a unique hand painted 

piece of original Gmundner 

pottery. 



Carinthia 

n Boat trip on Lake Millstatt: 

Enjoy a short boat ride on the 

second largest lake of Carinthia, 

with 142m by far the deepest and 

most voluminous. 


n Schleppe‘s world of brewery 

and distillery: 

Not to be missed is a visit and 

tasting at a traditional beer brewery 

and distillery in Carinthia. 


(incl. tasting of 2 glasses of beer) 

n Gold miner village in 

Heiligenblut: 

Experience the history of gold extraction 

and enjoy one of the last 

big adventures and your own personal 

success at gold washing. 


n Obir stalactite cave: 

Take an extraordinary journey 

through time and travel millions 

of years into the past. The unequalled 

mix of natural and manmade 

beauty, the symbiosis of a 

200 million year history with modern 

technology, are today more 

fascinating than ever. 


n Lake Wörthersee boat trip: 

Look forward to unforgettable impressions 

and experience Lake 

Wörthersee from its most beautiful 

side. 


n Reisseck train: 

The Reisseck cable car takes you 

to an altitude of 2,200m over three 

sections. Your reward is a beautiful 

view of the Großglockner and the 

Southern Alps. 


n Nockalm Road: 

The drive along the Nockberg 

is a lasting experience for 

every nature lover. The almost 

35 km Nockalm Road encompasses 

in numerous gentle 

bends is an area of picturesque 

countryside. 

Road toll per person: E 4.00 

n Malta High Mountain 

Road: 

This thrilling ride through the 

valley of waterfalls begins on 

the 14.4 km long Malta High 

Mountain Road by the impressive 

Malta Water games. The 

boldly designed route leads 

through tunnels hewn out of 

rock and along a number of 

hairpin bends to the Kölnbrein 

dam wall at 1,902m above 

sea level. 

Road toll per person: E 5.00 

n The first hand craft museum 

of Carinthia: 

The museum collection devotes 

to the history and presentation 

of old handicrafts. 

The exhibits are mainly from 

the region of Upper Carinthia. 


n Benedictine monastery 

St. Paul: 

Through a changeful history 

the abbey was always a focus 

of liturgy, science and artistic 

development. The heart and 

centre of the today’s baroque 

ensemble is the romantic basilica 

with its famous frescoes. 

The church from the 12th 

century is one of the most 

important medieval sacral 

buildings in Austria. The monastery 

has one of the most 

comprehensive collections of 

art in Europe and is therefore 

called „Schatzhaus Kärntens“ 

(Carnithias treasure house). 


n Pyramidenkogel observation 

tower 

Carinthia’s most beautiful lookout 

point! From an altitude of 905 m 

you can enjoy the amazing panorama 

of Carinthia and its lakes (lake 

Wörthersee, Keutschach - valley of 

4 lakes). You reach the 3 viewing 

platforms within 24 seconds using 

the modern lift. 


n Gerlitzen Panoramic cable car: 

Travel to an altitude of nearly 

2.000 m above sea level and you’ll 

be captured by the unique landscape. 

Rustic alpine cabins pamper 

you with traditional dishes. A special 

jaunt is guaranteed! 


n Elli Riehl‘s World of Dolls 

Renowned Elli Riehl put 46 years 

of work into the 700 fabric 

dolls, which expressively illustrate 

scenes from rural life. Don‘t miss 

this really special life‘s work! Car 

park: at the museum. 


n Torture Museum at 

Sommeregg castle 

Enter the Middle Ages! Be present 

at a burning of witches, face executioners 

or commiserate with your 

pilloried forefathers and watch the 

tortures in the dungeons. Middle 

Europe’s biggest torture museum 

with more than 70 true-to-original 

exhibits combines information with 

scary facts. Special exhibitions 

from Amnesty International! 

Tip: Medieval adventure restaurant; 

Medieval Tournaments 



n Helmut Pfeifhofer Porsche 

Museum 

Europe ‘s first private Porsche 

Museum is situated in Gmünd, 

the birthplace of the first car 

named Porsche (1944-1950). 

The extensive collection contains 

40 exhibits: from Porsche 

356 style 356 020 ALU, designed 

and built in Gmünd, over 

the floatable Porsche hunting 

wagon (1956) to Porsche rally 

and race cars. 

Tip: Austria’s first and unique 

Police Porsche 911. International 

Winner 2006: Porsche 911 

ST 2,5. 


n Hochosterwitz castle 

Hochosterwitz is one of the 

most famous castles in Austria. 

Its position is unique - situated 

on a 150m high rock rising 

from the landscape. Thanks to 

the ingenious architecture of 

the defensive fortification, the 

castle has never been conquered. 

It is still possessed by the 

Khevenhüller family. There is a 

Museum with a weapon and armament 

collection from the 16 th 

century. 

Tip: Castle restaurant with 

good Austrian cuisine. The 

museum houses an extensive 

collection of arms and armour 

used from the 14 th to the 19 th 

century. 



TOURS 

Prince Eugene in Vienna 

n Suggested programme: 

Day 1: 

Arrive at your hotel in Vienna and 

dinner in your hotel. 

Day 2: 

After breakfast join your guide for 

an informative sightseeing tour of 

Vienna. Receive an insight into the 

history of the city and see many 

of the most significant sights, including 

the numerous magnificent 

buildings which line the Ringstrasse. 

Pass the State Opera House, 

the Hofburg, the Museums of Fine 

Art and Natural History, the Parliament 

and the City Hall, then continue 

on foot to St Stephan’s cathedral, 

the landmark of Vienna. The 

cathedral is the last resting place 

of Prince Eugene, who lies here in 

a special chapel which is named 

after him. We then continue along 

the Graben and the Kohlmarkt, 

two of the most elegant shopping 

streets in Vienna, to the Hofburg 

or Imperial Palace. Formerly the 

heart of the "K&K" (royal and imperial) 

empire, the Hofburg is one 

of the largest building complexes 

in the world. Until 1918 the seat of 

the Habsburg emperor, today it is 

the official seat of the Austrian president; 

during a guided tour you 

will have a chance to see some 

of splendid state apartments and 

artistic treasures, as well as the incorporated 

museum dedicated to 

the tragic Empress "Sisi". The walk 

ends on the Heldenplatz in front of 

the Hofburg, which is also the location 

of the most famous statue of 

Prince Eugene on horseback. The 

rest of the day will be spent at leisure. 

Dinner in your hotel. 

Day 3: 

Today we will enjoy a boat ride 

aboard the MS Tegetthof to Hainburg, 

from where it is only a short 

ride by coach to the stately palace 

of Schloss Hof. The magnificent 

ensemble of lordly buildings, artistically 

arranged terraces and the 

18 

Belvedere - ©Wien Tourismus/MAXUM 

idyllic manor farm were created 

in the late 1720s as an impressive 

country home and hunting 

lodge for Prince Eugene of Savoy. 

The acclaimed architect 

Johann Lucas von Hildebrandt 

could really let his imagination 

run – after all his client was not 

only one of the most successful 

generals but also one of the 

richest men of his time. Following 

a guided tour through 

the palace, you can explore the 

beautiful gardens on your own, 

or visit the manor farm where 

craftsmen demonstrate their 

skills of old. The boat leaves for 

Vienna at 04.00 pm, returning 

at about 09.00 pm. Dinner will 

be served on board. 

Karlskirche - ©Wien Tourismus/R.A. Herbst 

Day 4: 

After breakfast depart for Schönbrunn 

Palace. The palace, which 

was built in 1713, is certainly one 

of the most significant examples of 

Viennese baroque architecture. It is 

impressive not only because of its 

size, but also because of the extensive 

park which surrounds it. A guided 

tour through the palace, which 

was built in just 5 years, will provide 

you with an excellent insight into life 

at court during the time of Empress 

Maria Theresia. Afterwards continue 

to Belvedere Palace. Situated 

in the heart of Vienna, the palace is 

one of the most impressive baroque 

buildings in the whole of Central Europe. 

Surrounded by an exquisite 

French garden with a stunning view 

over the skyline of inner Vienna, this 

was the home of the famous Prince 

Eugene of Savoy (1663-1736). The 

Upper Belvedere is today an art 

gallery, housing art from the Middle 

Ages to the present day, and including 

the world’s largest collection of 

paintings by Gustav Klimt, the most 

outstanding artist of the Art Nouveau 

period. Highlights include “The Kiss” 

and “Judith”. The rest of the day will 

be spent at leisure. Dinner in your 

hotel. 

Day 5: 

Departure. 

Belvedere - ©Wien Tourismus/W.Gredler-Oxenbauer 

from 

E 299.- NEW 

Included in price: 

• 4 nights accommodation 

including buffet breakfast in 

a 4-star hotel in Vienna 

• 3 x half-board in your hotel 

• 2 x English-speaking guide 

for ½ day city tour (approx. 

3 hrs) 


• for the excursion to Schloss 

Hof 

• 1 x return boat ride Vienna – 

Hainburg – Vienna on the 

MS Admiral Tegetthoff 

• 1 x dinner on board ship 

• 1 x admission to St Stephan‘s 

cathedral 

• 1 x admission to the Hofburg 

• 1 x admission to Schloss Hof 

• 1 x admission to Schönbrunn 

Palace 

• 1 x admission to Belvedere 

Palace 

price per person: 

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Double room: E 319.00 

Single room: E 385.00 

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Season l: 

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October. 2012 

Season ll: 

July, August 2012 

Based on a minimum of 20 

paying participants 

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Hofburg Vienna

Grand tour of Austria 

Visit a country of 

contrasts 


Day 1: 

Arrive at your hotel in the Salzburg 

area. 

Day 2: 

After breakfast depart your hotel 

and travel through the scenic 

countryside of the Salzkammergut 

(Austrian Lake District) and the 

Wachau region to Vienna. Why not 

enhance the day by starting it with 

a boat cruise from St. Wolfgang to 

St. Gilgen on the famous Wolfgang 

Lake? Then continue on to the Wachau 

region where we recommend 

a stop at Melk Abbey and/or a visit 

to the middle aged town of Krems, 

situated to the east of this well 

known picturesque wine region. 

You then continue on to your hotel 

in the Vienna area. 

Day 3: 

Today you are free to explore on 

your own. Enjoy a walk along the 

"Mariahilferstrasse", famous for 

shopping or relax at a typical Viennese 

café. Well worth a visit is 

the spectacular "Schönbrunn Palace" 

with its wonderful gardens and 

excellent zoo. Why not enhance 

your day with a guided tour? The 

city guides will be able to point out 

some of the cities highlights and 

secrets. Alternatively enjoy a day 

trip to the Neusidler Lake where 

you can relax on a scenic boat 

trip and discover the Puszta region 

with a horse and carriage ride. 

In the evening we recommend a 

traditional meal in a "Heuriger" in 

Vienna. 

Day 4: 

Start the day with breakfast and 

then travel through the province of 

Styria to Carinthia. Highly recommended 

is a stop at the pilgrimage 

village of Maria Zell, where the 

church is a must to visit, before 

continuing on through the Carinthian 

countryside, with its 

great scenery, to Klagenfurt, 

the capital of Carinthia. Enjoy 

some free time to explore 

before travelling to your hotel. 

Day 5: 

A visit to Austria would not be 

complete without a visit to its 

highest mountain - the Grossglockner, 

situated in the heart 

of Austria, the Hohe Tauern National 

park. Your journey takes 

you over this impressive mountain 

road and past its Glacier to 

Zell am See. Sit back and enjoy 

the magnificent views of this 

mountain world before enjoying 

some free time in Zell am See. 

Then continue to your hotel in 

the Kitzbuhel Alps region. 

Day 6: 

This wonderful voyage of discovery 

continues with a visit to 

the capital of the Tyrol, Innsbruck. 

Learn about this historic 

centre with an optional city 

tour or discover the city on your 

own. The day continues with a 

visit to the medieval town of 

Rattenberg and the famous 

Kisslinger Glass shop where 

you will be able to see the 

glass being hand blown and 

decorated. 

Day 7: 

Departure 

Wachau – Dürnstein 

©Donau-Niederösterreich | Foto: Steve Haider 

©zellamsee-kaprun.com 

©2004|TVB Innsbruck, Foto: Zimmermann 

Melk Abbey 

from 

E 184.- 

TOURS 

Tour enhancements: 

• Boat cruise from 

St. Wolfgang to St. Gilgen 

E 6.60 p.p. 

• Melk Abbey E 14.00 p.p. 

• Danube boat cruise 

Spitz - Krems E 14.00 p.p. 

• Evening meal at a 

“Heurigen” incl. 1/4l wine 

from E 15.00 p.p. 

• Puszta – (boat trip on 

Neusidler Lake, horse 

and carriage ride and 

Panonina bean stew with 

bread) E 15.00 p.p. 

• ½ day city guide Salzburg 

E 145.00 per guide 

• ½ day city guide Innsbruck 



• 1 x accommodation with 

HB in middle class hotel in 

Salzburg area 


BB in middle class hotel in 

Vienna area 


HB in middle class hotel in 

Carinthia region 


HB in middleclass hotel in 

Kitzbuhel Alps region 




Dates: 

May – September 2012 

Public holidays, festival and 

congress dates on request. 


TOURS 

Prague – Vienna – 

Budapest 

The Imperial Capitals 

This fascinating tour combines the 

beautiful Central European capitals 

of Prague and Budapest with 

the elegant imperial city of Vienna, 

giving you an insight the historical 

background of these three imperial 

cities with their mutual past. 


Day 1: 

Arrive in Prague and check in to 

your hotel. Perhaps you may like 

to include a brief orientation tour, 

followed by dinner in one of the 

traditional beer taverns? 

Day 2: 

In the morning enjoy an informative 

sightseeing tour of the "City 

of a Hundred Spires". Hradcany, 

the castle complex with the royal 

palace, St Vitus’ cathedral and the 

Golden Lane, Charles Bridge, the 

Old Town Square with its Astronomical 

Clock, Wencelas Square, 

the Jewish Quarter with its synagogues 

and the most significant 

Jewish cemetery in Europe, are 

just a few of the sights which this 

beautiful city has to offer. In the afternoon 

you continue your imperial 

tour with a transfer to Vienna, the 

capital of Austria. Check in to your 

hotel. 

Day 3: 

This morning’s tour will show you 

some of the highlights of this musical 

city, both by bus and on foot. 

The afternoon is then at leisure. 

Relax in one of the many traditional 

cafés or wander along the elegant 

shopping streets. For the evening 

we recommend dinner in a local 

restaurant, or why not take a tour 

of Vienna by night with a ride on 

the Giant Ferris Wheel? Another alternative 

would be dinner at a traditional 

Heurigen wine tavern. 

20 

Day 4: 

This morning you may like to 

visit Schönbrunn Palace, which 

is an absolute must for any 

visitor to Vienna! The palace, 

now a World Heritage Cultural 

Site, was the summer residence 

of the imperial family. A 

stroll through the outstanding 

baroque gardens is almost as 

impressive as the guided tour 

through the splendid state 

apartments. Leave Vienna and 

continue to Budapest. Check 

in to your hotel. 

Day 5: 

Enjoy a guided city tour of this 

charming city with its monumental 

buildings, elegant boulevards 

and unmistakable character. 

Visit both Buda, with the 

picturesque castle district, the 

Fishermen’s Bastion and the 

citadel on Gellert Hill, as well 

as the shopping district of Pest 

with the mighty parliament building. 

For your last evening we 

recommend a dinner complete 

with gypsy music and folklore 

show. 

Day 6: 

Departure. 

Johann Strauss Memorial 


Prague 

• 1 x ½ day local guide (for the 

orientation tour) E 132.00 p.guide 

• Visit to the Royal Palace 

E 15.00 p.p. 

• Dinner in a traditional beer tavern 

E 15,00 p.p 

Vienna 

• Heurigen dinner from E 13.00 p.p 

• Dinner at local restaurant from 

E 15.00 p.p. 

• Giant Ferris Wheel E 8.20 p.p. 

• 1 x ½ day local guide (for visit to 

Schönbrunn) E 159,00 p. guide 

• Entrance Schönbrunn Palace 

E 10,00 p.p. 

Budapest 

• Fishermen’s Bastion and Matthias 

Church E 6.00 p.p. 

• Folklore dinner show E 28.00 p.p. 

from 

E 167.- 


• 1 night accommodation 

with BB in Prague 

• ½ day city guide in Prague 


with BB in Vienna 

• 1x ½ day city guide in 

Vienna 


with BB in Budapest 

• ½ day city guide in 

Budapest 


Season l 



Season ll 



Season l: 

01.01.12 – 31.03.12, 

01.07.12 – 31.08.12 

Season ll: 

01.04.12 – 30.06.12, 

01.09.12 – 31.10.12 

Public holidays, festival, advent 

weekends and congress dates on 

request. 


Europe's highest peaks 

Mont Blanc, 

Matterhorn and 

Zugspitz 


Day 1: 

Arrive in Martigny. 

Day 2: 

Take the Mont Blanc express from 

Martingy through breathtaking 

heights to Chamonix. Experience 

cascading waterfalls, majestic 

mountain peaks, green forests, 

small picturesque villages and the 

magnificent Mont Blanc glacier, 

Europe’s highest peak. 

Day 3: 

Depart for Zermatt to enjoy a ride 

up the Gornergrat train for spectacular 

views of Monte Rosa (highest 

peak in Italy), the Matterhorn 

and 38 of Europe’s highest mountains. 

Overnight is in the region of 

Lucerne. 

Day 4: 

Today board the Glacier Express 

which will take you on part of your 

journey to Innsbruck. Enjoy your 

ride on the world’s slowest express 

train before continuing on to your 


• 2 nights accommodation in the 

region of Martigny with HB 

• 1 x return journey on the Mont 

Blanc Express 

• 1 x return journey on the Gorner 

grat express (Täsch – Gornergrat) 


Lucerne region 

• 1 x journey on the Glacier 

Express Andermatt – Chur 


West Tyrol region 

• 1 x return journey up the Zugspitz 




Dates: 

May – October 2012 

from 

E 469.- 

hotel in the Tyrol, your home 

for the next 2 nights. 

Day 5: 

Travel to the winter sports 

resort of Garmisch-Partenkirchen, 

in Germany for a ride 

up the Zugspitz, Germany’s 

highest mountain. Enjoy some 

free time to explore on your 

own. 

Day 6: 

Departure. 

NEW 

Summits of Austria 

Do the Peaks the 

easy way 

Enjoy some spectacular photo opportunities 

and magnificent views. 


Day 1: 

Arrive at your hotel in the Vorarlberg 

region. 

Day 2: 

After breakfast journey to Bregenz 

for a ride up the Pfänder mountain 

(1,064m) where you will be greeted 

with a unique panorama of Lake 

Constance and 240 Alpine peaks in 

Austria, Germany and Switzerland. 

TOURS 

Bregenz - Cablecar of Mountain Pfänder 

from 

E 299.- 

Day 3: 

An early start as you travel 

over the Arlberg Pass to Innsbruck 

for a guided tour of the 

old town and a ride up the 

Nordpark train and gondola 

for some wonderful views of 

the Inn valley and down into 

Italy. Relax and enjoy a coffee 

and cake before travelling on 

to the Salzburg region. 

Day 4: 

Free in resort. 

Day 5: 

Travel over the highest mountain 

in Austria, the Grossglockner. 

Spectacular views 

and mountain animals will be 

your reward. 

Day 6: 

Departure. 


• Kaprun dam E18.00 p.p. 


• 2 nights accommodation in 

4* hotels in Vorarlberg 

region incl. HB 

• 1 x Pfänder Cable car 

• 1 x coffee and cake on Mt. 

Pfänder 

• 1 x ½ day Innsbruck guide 

• 1 x journey Nordpark cable 

car with coffee and cake 


4* hotels in Salzburg region 

incl. HB 

• 1 x Grossglockner road toll 




Dates: 

May – September 2012 


MUSIC & CULINARY 

Bregenz Opera season 

"André Chénier" from 

Umberto Giordano 

Enjoy a spectacular Opera on the 

magical lake stage with a spectacular 

backdrop Lake Constance. 


Day 1: 

Arrive at your hotel where you will 

stay for the next 2 nights. 

Day 2: 

In the morning why not take part 

at a guided tour of Bregenz. In 

the afternoon your programme 

starts with a "behind the scenes" 

tour of the Bregenzer festival where 

you will see the world’s biggest 

lake stage and get introduced into 

the history and development of 

the Bregenz festival. At the same 

time you will have the chance to 

get your first impressions of the 

current productions. Enjoy dinner 

at your hotel before departing for 

your spectacular evening watching 

the Opera on the lake. 

Day 3: 

Extend your stay, combine with 

another tour or depart home. 

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from 

E 149.- 


• ½ day City tour Bregenz 

E 160.00 



region of Bodensee / 

Alpenrhein / Bregenz forest 

with HB 

• 1 x guided tour “view behind 

the scenes” 

• 1 x ticket for the Bregenz 

Opera play Cat. IV 


Show from Sun – Thurs. 



Show from Friday – Sat. 



Dates: 

20.07. - 18.08.2012 

Johann Produktname Strauss Ball 

A traditional 

Viennese Ball 

Celebrate a romantic weekend in 

Vienna and spend the evening 

of Saturday, 11 February 2012 

at the popular Johann Strauss 

Ball! Experience the magic of a 

true Viennese Ball in the magnificent 

setting of the Kursalon, one 

of the most beautiful ballrooms in 

the city and the original location 

of Strauss´ promenade concerts. 

Enjoy an unforgettable evening of 

musical entertainment in elegant 

surroundings – watch the impressive 

opening ceremony, learn the 

secrets of the three-four waltz 

time from one of the professional 

dance instructors or relax over a 

glass of wine in the disco lounge. 

The highlights of the evening 

• Traditional opening of a 

Viennese ball 

• Classic dance music from the 

past to the present 

• Dance workshops 

• Midnight show 

• Disco lounge 


Day 1: 

Arrive in Vienna and dinner at your 

hotel. 

Day 2: 

Morning sightseeing tour of Vienna, 

including the Ringstrasse, the 

city’s most famous boulevard, with 

its magnificent buildings. The afternoon 

is free for you to enjoy and 

explore the city on your own. Relax 

in one of the many traditional cafés, 

stroll along one of the elegant 

shopping streets, or visit one of the 

many museums. Spend a special 

evening at the renowned Johann 

Strauss Ball. Dance to the sounds 

of the waltz and delight in the atmosphere 

of this truly Viennese 

tradition. 

from 

E 135.- 

Day 3: 

Extend your stay, combine 

with another tour, or departure. 


• 2 nights accommodation in a 

4-star hotel with BB 

• 1 x 3-course dinner in your 

hotel 

• 1 x welcome drink 

• 1 x ½ day city guide Vienna 

• 1 x ticket for the Johann 

Strauss Ball, cat. C 

(admission only and no 

table reservation) 




Supplements: 

E 58.00 per person for category B 

(including table reservation in an 

adjoining room with 3-course dinner 

and drinks*) 

E 78.00 per person for category A 

(including table reservation in the 

main Strauss hall with 3-course dinner 

and drinks*) 

* 3-course dinner (cat. A and B only) 

incl. sparkling wine, white and red 

wine, beer and non-alcoholic drinks 

from 07.00 p.m. until 08.30 p.m. 

Dates: 

10.02.12 - 12.02.12 


The Imperial Ball 

Celebrate New 

Year’s Eve at one 

of Vienna’s most 

lavish balls 

Come to Vienna and celebrate 

New Year’s Eve in style! Join 

guests from all over the world and 

celebrate this special occasion in 

the glamorous setting of the Hofburg, 

the former winter residence 

of the imperial family. Just as in the 

times of the old Austrian Emperor, 

the guests will be welcomed to the 

palace by imperial guards, while 

"Empress Sisi" and "Emperor Franz 

Joseph" stand at the top of the 

grand staircase, waiting to greet 

their guests. Tickets are available 

either with or without gala dinner. 

Afterwards (at 10.30 pm) one of 

Vienna’s most renowned dance 

schools will officially open the ball 

in a traditional ceremony, while live 

bands play in the various, beautifully 

decorated halls until the early 

hours of the morning. The ball climaxes 

at midnight, when the imperial 

couple welcome in the New 

Year and everyone dances the traditional 

Blue Danube Waltz. 


29 Dec: 

Arrive in Vienna. 

30 Dec: 

This morning’s sightseeing tour, 

partly on foot, will take you to the 

heart of the inner city. Visit the stately 

apartments in the Hofburg, including 

the Sisi museum and the 

imperial silver collection. Rest of 

the day and evening at leisure – 

perhaps you may like to visit one of 

the traditional wine taverns. 

31 Dec: 

Morning sightseeing tour, including 

a visit to the magnificent palace of 

Schönbrunn. In the afternoon relax 

and take time to prepare for this 

evening’s spectacular ball, or stroll 

through the centre of the city 

and catch some of the early 

New Year celebrations on the 

streets. 

02 Jan: 

Relax over a cup of coffee 

and cake in one of Vienna’s 

many traditional cafés. 

02 Jan: 

Departure. 




• 2 x ½ day local guide Vienna 

for sightseeing tours 

• 1 x admission to Schönbrunn 

Palace 

• 1 x admission to the state 

apartments, the Sisi Museum 

and the Imperial Silver 

Collection in the Hofburg 

• 1 x ticket for the Imperial Ball 

including seat reservation in 

a centrally located hall 

(admission 09.45 pm) , a 

welcome glass of sparkling 

wine and a light snack at the 

buffet 

• 1 x coffee and cake 




Ball tickets including gala 

dinner on request. 

Dates: 

29.12.11 – 02.01.12 

MUSIC & CULINARY 

Culinary Vienna 

No other city in the world is identified 

so closely with its own special 

cuisine as Vienna! 


Day 1: 

Arrive at your hotel. 

Day 2: 

After breakfast drive to Schönbrunn 

Palace one of the most significant 

examples of Viennese 

baroque architecture, not just because 

of its size but also because 

of its beautiful park. After a guided 

tour proceed to the Café Residenz, 

where an expert pastry cook will 

show you how the original Viennese 

apple strudel is made. This demonstration 

is an absolute must for 

all lovers of this delicious dessert. 

A copy of the original recipe is included! 

No doubt your mouth will 

begin to water during the baking 

session – a piece of the strudel, 

fresh from the oven, will certainly 

still your appetite! The afternoon 

and evening will be spent at leisure. 

Day 3: 

This morning enjoy an informative 

walking tour of Vienna and receive 

an insight into the fascinating history 

of the city. See some of the 

magnificent buildings along the 

Ringstrasse, including the State 

Opera House and the Imperial 

Palace, as well as St Stephan’s 

cathedral. During the walking tour 

you will also see some of the most 

popular shopping streets in Vienna 

– the famous Kärntnerstrasse, 

the Graben and the Kohlmarkt with 

their elegant designer boutiques 

and cafés. In the traditional Augustinerkeller 

restaurant enjoy a 

typical 3-course menu, with a Viennese 

Schnitzel. The afternoon 

will be spent at leisure. In the late 

afternoon drive out of the city to 

Weingut Böck, situated in the tradi- 

©WienTourismus/Robert Osmark 

from 

Special cuisine! 

from 

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tional wine-growing village of 

Pfaffstätten. Following a short 

walk through the vineyards, 

enjoy a wine-tasting session 

in the candlelit wine cellar. Finally 

relax over a casual meal 

in the "Heuriger" (wine tavern) 

with musical accompaniment. 

Day 4: 

After breakfast depart from 

your hotel. 



cluding breakfast in a 4-star 

hotel in Vienna 

• 3 x breakfast buffet 


for the sightseeing tour (ca. 

3 hrs) 

• 1 x English-speaking tour 

escort for the evening 

excursion to Heuriger Böck 

• 1 x admission Schönbrunn 

Palace 

• 1 x apple strudel demonstration 

• 1 x Heuriger evening 

including walk through the 

vineyards, wine-tasting and 

dinner, incl. ¼ litre wine 


Season l 



Season ll 



Season l: 

July – August 2012 

Season ll: 

April - June 2012, 

September – 31 October 2012 



Allocations on request. 


FESTIVALS 

Kaprun Cheese Festival Dumpling Festival 

Live traditions and 

festivals 

Nestled at the foot of the Kitzsteinhorn, 

in the heart of the Pinzgau 

region you will find Kaprun, one of 

Europe’s best addresses for tourism. 

This picturesque mountain 

village is not just popular in winter, 

it is also one of Austria’s favourite 

summer destinations. Festivals, 

such as the famous cheese 

festival have become standard in 

many tour operator‘s brochures. 

Local producers and even cheese 

producers from Switzerland offer a 

cheese board of excellence. 


Day 1: 

Arrive at your hotel in the Europasport 

region, your home for the 

next 2 nights. 

Day 2: 

After a relaxing breakfast travel to 

Zell am See for some free time. Enjoy 

a walk through the pedestrianised 

town centre or enjoy a scenic 

boat trip on the lake. You then 

travel on to Kaprun for the great 

Kaprun cheese festival. You will be 

greeted in the village centre by numerous 

stands offering delicacies 

such as wine, schnapps and, of 

course, cheese. Not to be missed 

is the procession at 13:00 where 

local societies march through the 

town in traditional dress and with 

the local brass bands. For music, 

good entertainment and nourishment 

this is the place to be! In 

the evening return to your hotel for 

your evening meal. 

Day 3: 


another tour, or departure. 

24 

from 

E 69.- 


• Panorama boat trip on Lake 

Zell E 10.00 p.p. 


• 2 x nights accommodation 

incl. Buffet breakfast in 

middle class hotels in Zell 

am See /Kaprun / Glemmtal 

region 

• 2 x 3 course evening meal 

• 1 x visit to the Kaprun 

cheese festival 




Dates: 

21.09. – 23.09.2012 

(subject to change) 

Dumplings for 

everyone! 

The worlds largest dumpling festival 

takes place in the picturesque 

Tyrolean town of St. Johann in Tirol 

on the 22 nd of September 2012. 

The "Speckbacherstrasse" will be 

transformed into the longest dining 

room in the world and on the 300m 

table you will find over 22.000 

dumplings in 23 different varieties 

and tastes. Music and stalls 

make sure that the St. Johanner 

dumpling table is something for 

the old and young alike. 


Day 1: 

Arrive at your hotel in the Tyrol 

your home for the next 2 nights. 

Evening meal in hotel. 

Day 2: 

After breakfast travel to Rattenberg, 

the smallest town in Austria. 

Well known for its glass production 

it is always a pleasure to stroll down 

the main street of this picturesque 

town. Included in your day is a visit 

to the Kisslinger glass blowers 

where you can watch the craftsmen 

at their work. In the afternoon 

travel to St. Johann in Tirol where 

you join the longest dumpling table 

in the world. At 13:00 the first 

Innkeepers open the festival. Your 

afternoon will be filled with tradition 

from Tyrol as you enjoy the music, 

dancing and the homecoming of 

the cows. 

Day 3: 


another tour, or departure. 

from 

E 62.- 

©KitzbühelerAlpenMarketing/M.Lugger 


• 3-course evening meal in the 

Hotel E 10.00 p.p. 

• Apple Strudel Show in the 

Café Hacker E 7.50 p.p. 



incl. buffet breakfast in 

middle class hotels in the 

Tyrol 

• 1 x 3-course evening meal in 

hotel 

• 1 x visit to the Kisslinger 

glass blowers 

• 1 x entrance to the 

St. Johann dumpling festival 




Dates: 

21.09. – 23.09.2012 



Seefeld Flower Festival 

Flowering 

Masterpieces 

The "Blumencorso" is Seefelds 

Flower Festival and is the biggest 

event on the Seefeld calendar in 

summer. It is in fact one of the largest 

flower festivals in Europe with 

thousands of people making daytrips 

to enjoy the colourful floats 

making their way around Seefeld. 


Day 1: 

Arrival and evening meal at your 

hotel in the Seefeld and Innsbruck 

area. 

Day 2: 

In the morning we recommend a 

trip to Mittenwald where a visit to 

the unique violin museum is highly 

recommended. Take some time 

to wander around the pedestrian 

zone of the village and enjoy the 

scenery while sitting at a café. In 

the early afternoon travel to Seefeld 

where the parade starts at 

14:00. There will be plenty to keep 

you entertained, music, local specialities 

and floats full of flowers. 

At about 18:00 the winner will be 

declared and you can help celebrate 

their success. The programme 

finishes around 20:00 when you return 

to your hotel. 

Day 3: 


another tour or departure. 

from 

E 72.- 


• Extra night E 35.00 p.p. 

• ½ day city tour Innsbruck 

E 145.00 

• Entrance to violin museum 

Mittenwald E 4.50 p.p. 



with buffet breakfast in 

middle class hotel the 

Innsbruck/Seefeld region 

• 1 x 3-course evening meal 

• 1 x entrance to Seefeld 

flower festival 




Dates: 

04.08. – 06.08.2012 


FESTIVALS 

Kirchberg Flower Parade 

And summer night 

party 

Enjoy the Kitzbühel Alps and the 

village of Kirchberg at their best! 


Day 1: 

Arrive at your hotel in the Kitzbühel 

Alps region, your home for the next 

2 nights. 

Day 2: 

After a leisurely breakfast travel to 

Kirchberg in the Kitzbühel Alps. 

On the 15 th of August every year 

this friendly, popular winter and 

summer resort comes alive with 

flowers and fun. The pedestrian 

zone in the centre of the village becomes 

the meeting point for everyone 

as live bands and stalls provide 

entertainment as well as food 

and drink. The highlight of the day 

is at approx. 15:00 when over 20 

hotels, clubs and associations parade 

through the village with their 

"flower sculptures". Every year something 

different! The festivities in 

the village go on into the evening 

as the summer night party starts. 

Day 3: 



s Tip: 

On the way to Kirchberg why not 

enjoy a ride up one of the many 

cable cars in the region? A journey 

to the top of the mountains is always 

a breathtaking experience. 

©Johann Schiessl 

from 

E 69.- 


• Extra night E 32.00 p.p.p.n. 

• Cable car ride from 

E 9.50 p.p. 


• 2 x nights accommodation in 

middle class hotel in the 

Kitzbühel Alps region 

including HB 

• 1 x entrance to Kirchberg 

flower festival 




Dates: 

13.08. – 15.08.2012 



FESTIVALS 

HAY ART Festival 

Lammer valley in 

Salzburger Land 

Every year, during the "HEUART 

(art with hay) Festiva", the Lammertal 

valley stages the world‘s 

biggest procession of hay figures. 

Weeks prior to the event, private 

individuals, clubs and local 

artists start creating these hay 

figures. Built over a wooden skeleton, 

the frames, some of which 

are as much as 4 metres high, are 

wrapped in hay with a great deal 

of artistry. Finally, the figures are 

partially dressed up and painted. 

Apart from great imagination during 

the planning phase, the project 

demands technical know-how 

and excellent handiwork from the 

artists as they gradually realize 

their vision. 


Day 1: 

Arrive at your Hotel in Salzburger 

land with dinner at the Hotel. 

Day 2: 

After breakfast visit the "Heuart 

Festival" in Abtenau. Surrounding 

the festival is a traditional handcraft 

market and a "Hayart- Schmankerlmeile" 

with regional gastronomic 

specialties. The world’s largest 

Hay figure procession starts in the 

morning and is accompanied by 

the traditional local brass band. 

Return to your hotel with a picturesque 

trip through the surrounding 

country side. 

Day 3: 



26 

from 

E 73.- 



in a middle class hotel in the 

Pongau / Golling / Salzburg/ 

Abtenau area with HB 

• 1 x Entrance fee to the 

Heuart Festival 




Dates: 

25.08. – 27.08.2012 


Fotos: ©Lammertal.info 




• extra night incl. HB E 32.00 

p.p.p.n. 

Gmundner Festival 

of light 

A summer highlight 

on Traunsee Lake 

Gmunden, a lively small town on 

the banks of Traunsee Lake, offers 

not just a cultural history but also 

a special flair for its guests. The 

town is especially well known for 

its ceramics. Every year the largest 

summer festival of the region is 

held, the "Gmunder festival of light" 


Day 1: 

Arrive at your hotel in the Salzkammergut 

region. Evening meal in 

your Hotel. 

Day 2: 

After a leisurely breakfast travel to 

the Traunsee region and Gmunden. 

Enjoy a ride through the streets on 

the smallest tram in the world before 

either exploring the town with 

a guided tour or under your own 

steam. Don’t miss the Gmunder 

ceramic factory, where the world 

famous Gmunder green flamed 

potter is produced. In the afternoon 

we recommend a boat trip 

on the lake before returning to 

your hotel. At about 18:00 return 

to Traunsee Lake where the magical 

festival of Light takes place. 

Not just live music and a great 

show will amuse you but also the 

largest firework festival from Austria 

at 22:00. You then return to 

your hotel. 

Day 3: 



from 

E 77.- NEW 


• Guided city tour of 

Gmunden E 95.00 

• Boat trip on Lake Traunsee 

E 11.50 p.p. 

• 3-course evening meal in 

hotel E 10.00 p.p. 



incl. Buffet breakfast in a 


Salzkammergut region 

• 1 x 3-course evening meal in 

hotel 

• 1 x journey on the Gmunden 

tram 

• 1 x entrance to the festival of 

light in Gmunden 




Dates: 

10.08 – 12.08.2012 



Homecoming Festival 

"Almabtrieb" in Tyrol 

One of Tyrol’s most popular festivals 

is the traditional return of the 

Cows from their summer on the 

high mountain pastures. 


Day 1: 

Arrive at your hotel. During your 

stay we suggest seeing a traditional 

Tyrolean evening with folklore 

dances and music which have 

been passed down the generations. 

Day 2: 

"Almabtrieb", this farmer’s market 

and traditional cattle parade, 

held in the autumn, is rich in tradition 

and are great village affairs 

throughout the Tyrol. The cows are 

dressed up and paraded to celebrate 

their safe return from the 

summer mountain pastures. This is 

a village fair at its best with music 

and a great atmosphere. 

Day 3: 

Free time in your resort. 

Day 4: 

A traditional Tyrol excursion starting 

with a visit to the oldest copper 

distillery in the Tyrol. You then 

travel to the high mountain plateau, 

the Wildschönau, for a visit to the 

traditional farmhouse museum. Not 

to be missed is the picturesque 

Ziller Valley and the village of Fügen 

where you can visit a local 

dairy to see and taste the Tyrolean 

cheeses followed by a visit to the 

old smokery where you can taste 

some of the local smoked bacon. 

Day 5: 

Day trip to Salzburg or Innsbruck, 

you can choose. Visit the "Sound of 

Music city” Salzburg or the “Olympic" 

capital of the Tyrol, Innsbruck. 

Either way your visit will be enhanced 

with a guided city tour. 

from 

E 162.- 

Day 6: 

Departure. 


• Tyrolean evening from 

E 11.00 p.p. 

• Farmhouse museum 

E 4.00 p.p. 

• ½ day city guide Innsbruck 

or Salzburg E 145.00 



good middle class hotels in 

Tyrol including 

• buffet breakfast 


with choice of main course 

from 2nd night onwards 

• visit to schnapps distillery 

• visit to dairy 

• visit to smokery 

• 1 x entrance Almabtrieb 




Dates: 

Almabtrieb Festival days: 

15.09.2012 or 22.09.2012 

Arrival dates can be moved 

however the tour must be in 

resort on a Saturday. 

FESTIVALS 

"Almabtrieb Festival" 

in the Austrian lakes 

The Austrian Lake district is especially 

scenic in the autumn as you 

are surrounded by mountains and 

lakes at the best time of year. The 

"Almabtrieb" festival for the cows 

returning from the mountain pastures 

is a thanksgiving festival for 

the dairy and mountain farmers. 

This is one of Austria’s most loved 

festivals and is always a pleasure 

to see. 


Day 1: 


region (Austrian lakes), 


Enjoy a welcome drink and a 

3-course evening meal. 

Day 2: 

After a lazy breakfast travel to the 

traditional "Almabtrieb" on Lake 

Wolfgansee. You will get to experience 

many local traditions live 

as well as seeing some regional 

craftsmen carrying out their work. 

Enjoy the local delicacies while soaking 

up this happy atmosphere. 

As an added enhancement to the 

day we recommend a trip up the 

famous and spectacular Schaffbergbahn 

train. Relax and watch 

the sun going down while having 

an evening meal. 

Day 3: 


another or departure. 

s Tip: 

Enhance your stay with an evening 

meal at the top of the Schaffberg 

mountain. 

from 

E 75.- 


• Schafberg train E 28.00 p.p. 

• Lake Wolfgangsee boat trip 

E 7.00 p.p. 




Austrian Lakes region 

• 2 x buffet breakfast 

• 1 x 3 course evening meal in 

your hotel. 





Dates: 

28.09. - 01.10.2012 


FESTIVALS 

Seefeld "Arts and Crafts" All the fun of the Fair 

Where the past 

meets the present 

This festival has been refined over 

the years and is now a unique 

highlight in Tyrol. 100 craftsmen 

from all over Austria demonstrate 

their crafts, joiners, turners, carpenters, 

wood carvers, sculptors, 

violin and harp makers, blacksmiths, 

weavers, potters, rope makers, 

cobblers, tailors, basket weavers 

and broom makers, fossil oil 

burners, barrel makers and wheel 

wrights, feather quill makers, embroiderers, 

pewter belt makers and 

many, many more. 


Day 1: 

Arrive at your hotel in the region of 

Seefeld/Innsbruck. 

Day 2: 

After a relaxing breakfast enjoy a 

trip to the winter sport metropolis 

of Garmisch Partenkrichen where 

you will have time to enjoy a stroll 

through the streets of this mountain 

town. As an enhancement to 

the day we recommend a trip up 

the Zugspitz, Germany’s highest 

mountain. Early in the afternoon 

travel to Seefeld where the Arts 

and crafts market in the pedestrian 

zone is awaiting you. Stands full 

of Tyrolean specialities, musical 

entertainment and of course the 

large variety of hand workers all 

combine to make this an entertaining 

day out. 

Day 3: 



28 

from 

E 69.- 



including buffet breakfast 

in a middle class hotel in the 

Seefeld/Innsbruck region 


• 1 x visit to the Seefeld Arts 

and Crafts festival 




Dates: 

07.09. - 09.09.2012 


Fotos: ©Olympiaregion Seefeld 


• Return journey to Zugspitz 

E 43.00 

The Gösser beer Fair 

from 

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One of Austrias most popular and 

most visited Fairs is the Gösser 

Fair. With a length of 4,000meters 

the street of stalls can be counted 

as the longest in Austria and offers 

thousands of jugs of beer, gingerbread 

hearts, roast chicken, grilled 

sausages, and entertainment. With 

more than 30,000 visitors every 

year you are guaranteed a buzzing 

atmosphere. 


Day 1: 

Arrive at your hotel in the Graz 

Leoben region. 

Day 2: 

After breakfast enjoy a city tour of 

Graz. The cultural city of Europe 

in 2003 has plenty of sights such 

as the clock tower on the "Schlossberg" 

and the town square. Your 

guide will show you as many of the 

highlights as possible. 

Day 3: 

After a relaxing breakfast you travel 

to Leoben the home of "Gösser 

Beer" where you will enjoy a day of 

beer. Take in the busy atmosphere 

of the fair and enhance your day 

with a guided tour of the Brewery. 

Day 4: 




• Visit to the Gösser brewery 

E 9.00 p.p. incl. Beer tasting 

and souvenir 

• Old town visit of Leoben 

E 4.50 p.p. 

• Adventure Erzberg – mine 

visit or “Hauly” Tour 

E 14.00 p.p. 



incl. Breakfast in a middle 

class hotel in the Graz 

Leoben region 


• 1 x half day city tour of Graz 




Dates: 

09.10.-12.10.2012 


Lipizzaner Homecoming 

A magnificent end to 

the summer 

After a relaxing summer Lipizzaner 

stallions once again see the 

"serious side of life". The powerful 

grey/white stallions walk the 

long path down from the "stubalm" 

to Maria Lankowitz. Here, in the 

second largest Maria pilgrimage 

location in Styria, the Lipizzaner 

horsea receive their traditional 

blessing before travelling back to 

their home town of Köflach where 

they receive a festive reception. 


Day 1: 

Arrive at your hotel in the Graz/ 

Unterpremstätten region. 

Day 2: 

After breakfast we suggest taking 

part in a ½ day city tour of the town 

of Graz. In the centre of Graz you 

will find a market square dating 

back to the middle ages. Your day 

then continues with a trip to the 

federals Stud farm "Piber", the 

home of the oldest breed of horse 

in Europe. You get a chance to see 

these wonderful horses, surrounded 

by fields and meadows, with a 

tour through the stud. At around 

midday, travel to Maria Lankowitz 

where the stallions receive their 

traditional blessing before they 

march to Köflach. In their home 

town the horses receive a wonderful 

welcome at the stud chapel 

and you can watch the horses as 

they march through the pedestrian 

zone. Musical and culinary entertainment 

is taken care of. 

Day 3: 



from 

E 99.- 


• ½ day city tour of Graz 

E 115.00 





region of Graz 


• 1 x entrance and tour of 

Piber Stud farm 

• 1 x visit to the Lipizzaner 

homecoming festival in 

Maria Lankowitz and Köflach 




Dates: 

07.09. – 09.09.2012 


FESTIVALS 

The return of the Stallions 

to the hill country 

from 


Every year, Noriker stallions are 

gathered together and brought up 

to the Grieswiesalm to enjoy their 

summer vacation. And to ensure 

there‘s no dispute about who‘s in 

charge when they get up there, the 

stallions select the "Lead Stallion" 

with an impressive show of power. 


Day 1: 

Arrive at your hotel in the Zell am 

See, Pinzgau region. 

Day 2: 

After a leisurely breakfast enjoy an 

excursion to the Hohe Tauern National 

Park. In the morning we recommend 

a visit to one of the National 

Park valleys where you can 

enjoy some spectacular views and 

photo opportunities. In the afternoon 

visit the National Park centre 

in Mittersill for an impressive and 

interesting look into the culture and 

natural landscape of the Hohen 

Tauern mountains. 

Day 3: 

Today you can enjoy the highlight 

of your trip, a visit to the release 

of the Stallions in Rauris. At The 

Alpen "Gasthof" Bodenhaus you 

will be met with the spectacular 

backdrop of the Rauris Mountains 

and the Norkiker stallions with their 

fight for control. 

Day 4: 




• Entrance to the “king of the 

air” house E 7.50 p.p. 

• Grossglockner road toll 

E 6.00 p.p. 


• 3 nights accommodation incl. 

Buffet breakfast in a 

middle class hotel in 

Zell am See/ Pinzgau region 


• 1 x entrance to the National 

Park centre Mittersill 




Dates: 

21.06. - 24.06.2012 

28.06. – 01.07.2012 

Exact dates not known at 

time of printing 


TRAINS AND BOATS 

Austrian Lakes and... Steyr Steam Train 

...the Best of Upper 

Austria 


Day 1: 


region of Austria. 

Day 2: 

Start your stay with a lakes trip 

visiting St. Gilgen, birth place of 

Mozarts mother, and St. Wolfgang 

with its famous White Horse Inn. 

Enjoy a boat trip across Lake Wolfgang 

and an unforgettable journey 

with the "Schafbergbahn" railway. 

Day 3: 

Today we recommend a ½ day 

trip to Bad Ischl. The famous spa 

town in the lake district was the 

preferred summer residence of the 

Emperor‘s family and is therefore 

known for its "Kaiser Villa". 

Day 4: 

In the morning we suggest to drive 

to Mondsee, where you can visit 

the wedding church of the famous 

movie "Sound of Music". You will 

continue to the baroque town of 

Salzburg. During a guided walking 

tour visit the main sights of the Old 

town. 

Day 5: 

Departure. 

30 

Schafbergbahn 

from 

E 175.- 



middle class hotel with HB 

• 1 x boat trip Lake Wolfgang 

• 1 x round trip journey 

Schafbergbahn 

• 1/2 day city tour Salzburg 


Season l 



Season ll 





Season l: 

May, Jun, October 

Season ll: 

Jul, Aug, Sept 

St. Wolfgang 

Tour enhancement: 

• Kaiser Villa E 12.50 p.p. 

• Mozart´s birthplace 

E 6.60 p.p. 

• Hellbrunn castle 

E 9.50 p.p. 

Kaiser Villa - Bad Ischl 

Austrian Lakes, 

Trains and Romantic 

Enjoy some of the highlights that 

the northern part of Austria has to 

offer. 


Day 1: 

Arrive at your hotel in Upper Austria. 

Day 2: 

Enjoy breakfast before travelling to 

the town of Steyr. It has one of the 

most beautiful downtown squares 

in Europe, where Gothic, Renaissance, 

Baroque and Rococo meet 

each other in harmony – Steyr is 

a town with a thousand years of 

history. The highlight of your day 

will be a journey on the Steyr Valley 

Steam Train. The museum train 

runs between Steyr´s local train 

station and Grünburg. Explore the 

stunning natural beauty of the wild 

and romantic Steyr Valley. 

Day 3: 

Today you will follow the Romantic 

Road of Austria. Your first stop will 

be the Monastery St.Florian, the oldest 

Monastery of the Augustinian 

Canons Regular in Austria, an outstanding 

Baroque jewel and landmark 

for the entire region. Another 

jewel of the Romantic Road is the 

old town of Grein with its nostalgic 

charm. Today’s highlight will 

be the visit to the spectacular 

Melk Abbey. Enjoy a guided tour 

through the abbey. 

Day 4: 

Your journey of discovery continues 

with a visit to Linz, well known 

for its "Linzer Torte". During a guided 

city walk you will see the main 

sights of the town. After a train ride 

up to the Pöstlingberg you can enjoy 

the wonderful views of Linz and 

the Danube. 

from 

E 209.- NEW 

Day 5: 

Departure. 

TVB Steyr/Volkhard Süß 


• Boat ride Krems - Spitz 

E 14.00 p.p. 

• Linz castle E 6.50 p.p. 

• Linz city express 

E 5.50 p.p. 

• Guided tour of St.Florian 

Monastery E 7.50 p.p. 



in middle class hotel 

with HB 

• 1 x train ride with the 

Steyrtal Steam train 

one way 

• 1 x train ride with the 

Pöstlingbergbahn one way 

• 1 x entrance and guided 

tour Melk abbey 

• Meet & greet service 




Dates: 

May to September 2012 

Must be over a weekend 


Little Trains of Tyrol 

Experience the 

nostalgia and 

tradition of Tyrol 

Take a nostalgic trip through the 

Tyrol and get to see some of the 

most spectacular scenery of this 

very traditional countryside, from 

the best vantage points, the nostalgic 

trains! 


Day 1: 

Arrive in Austria and at your hotel 


Day 2: 

Your nostalgic journey starts with 

a trip on the "Old Master" the Ziller 

valley steam train. Enjoy the green 

pastures of this very fertile valley as 

your train chugs along at 15 miles an 

hour from Fügen to Mayrhofen. On 

arrival at Mayrhofen you can have 

some free time to explore this popular 

summer and winter resort. Why 

not visit the show dairy to learn how 

Tyrolean cheese is made, or enjoy a 

horse & carriage ride in the fresh air 

and beautiful surroundings? 

Day 3: 

When visiting the Tyrol you have to 

visit its Capital and Olympic city, 

Innsbruck. The city is famous for its 

golden roof and the "Hofburg palace" 

as well as the excellent "Mariahilferstrasse". 

A trip up the Nordpark 

mountain range with coffee and cake 

is also highly recommended – don’t 

forget your cameras. 

Achensee 

Day 4: 

A relaxing day to enjoy your surroundings. 

Day 5: 

Today you board the narrow 

gauge Pinzgau steam train as it 

meanders its way through one 

of the most picturesque regions 

of Austria, the Pinzgau. Spend 

some free time in Zell am See 

before travelling over the mountain 

pass "Pass Thurn" to the famous 

resort of Kitzbühel where a 

wander round the old town with 

its prettily painted houses is always 

worthwhile. 

Day 6: 

To end to your visit to the Austrian 

Tyrol we recommend a journey 

on the Achensee steam Railway, 

Europe’s oldest steam driven rack 

and pinion railway, which climbs 

majestically to the edge of Lake 

Achen (Achensee), the highest lake 

in Tyrol. To make a nice addition to 

the day why not add a short boat 

trip on the lake? Enjoy some free 

time before travelling back to your 

resort via the historic town of Rattenberg. 

Day 7: 

Departure. 


from 

E 209.- 


• ½ day city guide in 

Innsbruck E 145.00 

• Innsbruck Nordpark with 

coffee & cake E 24.30 p.p. 

• Zillertal Dairy (incl. tasting) 

Mayrhofen E 11.50 p.p. 

• Mayrhofen horse and 

carriage ride E 12.00 p.p. 

• Achensee train between 

Jenbach and Seespitz 

E 19.50 p.p. 

• Lake Achensee boat from 

E 8.50 p.p. 

• Zell am See boat cruise 

E 10.00 p.p. 

• Horse and carriage ride in 

Kitzbühel E 11.50 p.p. 



in 3* hotel with HB 

• 1 x Ziller Valley steam 

train Fügen - Mayrhofen 

• 1 x Pinzgau steam train 

Zell am See - Mittersill 

or return 


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May – mid August 2012 

October 2012 

Season ll: 

Mid August – end September 

2012 





Blue Danube 

Experience the 

fascination of this 

famous river 

Leave the everyday life behind you 

and treat yourself to something 

special. Enjoy relaxing cruises 

along the Danube and visit 

many of the famous landmarks 

in the area. 


Day 1: 

Arrive in your Hotel, your home for 

the next 5 nights. 

Day 2: 

After a relaxing breakfast you will 

be met by your city guide who will 

take you on a journey of discovery 

through Linz. Discover romantic 

courtyards, beautiful baroque 

facades of the Linzer Old town, 

magnificent churches, the Linzer 

Cathedral and much, much more. 

After your guided tour you have 

free time to maybe have some coffee 

and cake at the Café "Glockenspiel" 

a Vienna coffee house in one 

of the oldest "Patrizienhäusern" of 

the Linzer main square. In the evening 

the gamblers of you have the 

option to visit the Casino of Linz. 

Day 3: 

Your first cruise is on the program 

today. Travel with your own coach 

to Passau in Germany. Located on 

the border with Austria and surrounded 

by three rivers, the Danube, 

Inn and Ilz, you have some 

free time to explore the city on your 

own or why not included a guided 

tour of this city? Continue your day 

by travelling to Schlögen where 

you board your ship for a cruise to 

Linz. On board you will be treated 

to some coffee and cake. 

Day 4: 

You cross the border today into 

the Czech Republic and the town 

of Cseky Krumlov. Cseky Krumlov 

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was entered onto the list of 

World historic monuments protected 

by the UNESCO organisation 

in 1992 and is classed 

as one of the most beautiful 

and best preserved towns in 

the Czech Republic. Why not 

make the most of your visit 

with a guided tour through the 

streets and narrow lanes of the 

town? 

Day 5: 

Enjoy a relaxing breakfast before 

travelling to the Wachau 

region of Austria and the town 

of Dürnstein. In the Wachau 

you can enjoy one of Europe’s 

loveliest river landscapes. Visit 

Dürnstein where you can enjoy 

a wine tasting and tour of the 

vineyards and vaults. The castle 

overlooking the town is where 

King Richard the Lionheart 

was held prisoner for a short 

time. Then travel on to Krems, 

the eastern gateway to the 

Wachau Valley, where you will 

have some free time. Its history 

extends back more than a 

thousand years and is evident 

everywhere - in the streets and 

squares, in the old monasteries 

and churches, in the town houses 

and fortifications. The historical 

centre of Krems is one 

of the most beautiful in Europe. 

In 1975 Krems was singled out 

as a "Model City for Historical 

Preservation". You then board 

your ship for a sail along the 

picturesque Danube to the 

town of Melk, during your sail 

you can enjoy a 3-course meal. 

Day 6: 

Departure. 

Dürnstein – ©Donau Touristik 

Linz © Röbl 

from 

E 339.- 


• 1 x ½ day city guide 

Passau E 125.00 p. guide 

• Casino Linz from E 25.00 

p.p. (includes chips 

worth E 25.00) 

• 1 x ½ day city guide 

Czesky Krumlov from 

E 80.00 p. guide 



in a middle class hotel in 

the region of Linz with HB 

• 1 x Welcome drink 

• 1 x ½ day city 

guide Linz 

• Boat trip Schlögen – Linz 

with coffee and cake 

• 1 x Boat trip Melk - 

Mauthausen incl. lunch 

• 1 x Coffee and cake 

in Linz 

• 1 x Wine tasting in the 

Wachau 

• Meet and greet 




Dates: 

April – November 2012 


Passau 

Wachau 

Krems

SUMMER SOLSTICE 

Rhine in Flames Mountains in Flames 

Summer solstice in 

the Rhine valley. 

Every year, from May to September, 

you will find the firework 

spectacle “Rhine in Flames” 

along one of the most beautiful 

parts of the River Rhine. 


Day 1: 

Arrive at your hotel in the Rhine 

valley area, your home for the 


Day 2: 

After breakfast travel to Koblenz, 

one of the most beautiful and 

oldest towns in Germany with 

over 2000 years of history. The 

charming and romantic streets 

between the St. Castor’s Basilica 

and "Liebfrauenkirche" represent 

today’s Koblenz. Of course, your 

sightseeing tour would not be 

completed without a visit to the 

Monument of Emperor Wilhelm I 

at the "Deutsches Eck" and the 

town’s landmark, the „Schängel“ 

Fountain in the courtyard of the 

present Town Hall. In the afternoon 

you will travel to the River 

Rhine where you board your 

ship for the evening. Bengal fires 

cover the promenades of the 

shores and sights along the river 

in an enchanting red. A romantic 

and unforgettable experience 

for young and old. (The festival 

is dependent on good weather 

conditions.) 

Day 3: 



from 

E 169.- NEW 


• 2-hour city tour of 

Koblenz E 100.00 



in a middle class hotel 

with HB on first night and 

BB on second night 


• 1 x Dinner Cruise with 

fireworks 




Dates: 

04 – 06.05.2012 

(Bonn) 

06 – 08.07.2012 

(Rüdesheim-Bingen) 

10 – 12.08.2012 

(Spay-Koblenz) 

07 – 09.09.2012 

(Oberwesel) 

14 – 16.09.2012 

(St Goar – Goarshausen) 

Minimum number of 

participants: 20 persons 

Summer solstice in 

Salzburger Land 

The summer solstice is a spectacular 

event that thrills visitors 

every year. Thousands of fires 

illuminate the skyline of the 

"Steinernen Meeres" and "Leoganger 

Steinberge" mountain 

ranges and make the summer 

solstice an Alpine spectacle. 

The regions spectacular landscape 

with its many contrasting 

features, offers a natural oasis 

of peace and relaxation. The 

Ritzensee, where the fiery event 

takes place, is very famous for 

its moor water. 


Day 1: 

Arrive at your Hotel in the Zell am 

See, Glemmtal region, your home 


Day 2: 

After breakfast travel to Zell am 

See, where you will have time to 

stroll around the town. In the afternoon 

you can enjoy a cruise 

on the lake. After your evening 

meal you travel to Saalfeden and 

the "Steinernen Meer" to the big 

summer night party. After nightfall, 

thousands of fires will be alight on 

the surrounding mountain tops. 

Brilliant fireworks, music, dance 

and numerous traditional gastronomic 

specialities await you. (The 

festival is dependent on good 

weather conditions.) 

Day 3: 



from 

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in a middle class hotel 

with HB 


• 1 x boat trip on Lake Zell 


summer solstice festival in 

Saalfelden 




Dates: 

15 – 17.06.2012 

(event dependent on weather 

conditions) 


NATURE, ART & CULTURE 

Simply the Tyrol Simply the Lakes 

Austria’s favourite 

region! 

Enjoy the splendours of Tyrol and 

some of its most popular sights. 

Let us choose your accommodation 

last minute and keep your prices 

low. 


Day 1: 


Day 2: 

Start your discovery of the Tyrol 

with a trip to its capital, Innsbruck. 

Take a stroll through the old town, 

or enhance the day with either a 

guided horse and carriage ride, a 

guided city walking tour or a ride 

up the Nordpark mountain for some 

spectacular mountain scenery. 

Day 3: 

Today enjoy a trip around the Kitzbühel 

Alps region and the town of 

Kitzbühel with its prettily painted 

buildings. Then drive up the Kitzbühel 

Horn toll road to the Alpenhaus 

restaurant for coffee and cake 

and a stroll around the alpine flower 

garden. During the day we recommend 

a trip to the Pinzgau region 

for a ride on the enjoyable Pinzgau 

steam train 

Day 4: 


another tour or depart. 


• 3 x nights accommodation including 

half-board in 3 star hotels . 

• 1 x Kitzbühelerhorn road toll 

• 1 x coffee and cake in Alpenhaus 

Kitzbühlerhorn 

• Meet and greet service 




Dates: 


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©Kitzbüheler Alpen Marketing GmbH/A.Niederstrasser ©WTG 

from 

E 99.- 


• Innsbruck ½ day city tour 

E 145.00 

• Nordpark train and 

Gondola E 24.30 p.p. 

• Horse and carriage ride 

Innsbruck E 10.00 p.p. 

• 2 course Lunch on 

Kitzbühelerhorn from 

E 15.00 p.p. 

• Extra night E 30.00 p.p. 

©2004|TVB Innsbuck/Fotoraf:Lackner 

The spectacular 

"Salzkammergut" 

The spectacular Austrian Lake 

district or "Salzkammergut". Let us 

choose your accommodation last 

minute and keep your prices low. 


Day 1: 

Arrive at your hotel in the Upper 

Austria area. 

Day 2: 

Your first port of call today is St. 

Gilgen where the adventurous 

amongst you can enjoy a trip up 

the Zwolferhorn cable car for spec- 

from 

E 99.- 

tacular photo opportunities. 

Your day is enhanced with 

a short boat trip between St. 

Gilgen and St. Wolfgang, after 

which you can travel on 

the famous Schafbergbahn, 

a rack and pinion steam railway. 

Day 3: 

Enhance your stay with a 

trip on the Attergau narrow 

gauge railway to Attersee 

and a round trip on Lake Attersee. 

Enjoy the picturesque 

countryside while having a 

drink. Spend some free time 

in Attersee before returning to 

your hotel. 

Day 4: 


with another tour or departure. 


• Zwolferhorn cable car 

E 19.00 p.p. 

• Schafberg railway E 28.00 p.p. 

• Attergau train and Attersee 

boat from E 12.35 p.p. 

• Coffee and cake on Attersee 

boat E 6.00 p.p. 



incl. HB in middle class 

hotels in the Upper Austria 

area 

• 1 x boat trip between 

St. Wolfgang and St. Gilgen 




Dates: 




Castles and gardens 

of Salzburg Castles in Tyrol 

Impressive fortresses, 

spectacular gardens 

On this trip you will get to see 

some of the Alps' excellent castles 

and gardens. 


Day 1: 

Arrive at your Hotel in Salzburger 

Land area. 

Day 2: 

Surrounded by the lakes and 

mountains of the picturesque Salzkammergut 

region, Salzburg with 

its perfect location and incomparable 

architecture is certainly one of 

the most magnificent in the world. 

Your city guide will introduce you 

to the city‘s highlights. 

Day 3: 

Today you visit Hohensalzburg 

Fortress, the largest fortress in 

Austria. This unmistakable landmark 

with it’s eye-catching baroque 

towers peaking out high 

above the city provides the city’s 

world famous silhouette. In the 

afternoon you can then discover 

Hellbrunn Palace with its magical 

gardens during a guided tour. 

Day 4: 

Visitors experience a high-altitude 

encounter with the past at Hohenwerfen 

Fortress, a castle dating 

back over 900 years. The feathered 

hunters of the province’s falconry, 

the dashing weaponry, the 

museums and the dark corners all 

encourage visitors to investigate 

the mighty walls of the castle from 

within. 

Day 5: 

No trip to Austria is complete without 

a trip around its picturesque 

lake district and the well known village 

of St. Wolfgang, made famous 

by the operetta "The White Horse 

Inn". Your first port of call will be St. 

Gilgen where you can take some 

from 

E 199.- 



the Salzburger Land region 

including HB 


• 1 x entrance to Mozarts 

Birthplace 

• 1 x entrance to Salzburg 

Cathedral 

• 1 x entrance to Festung 

Hohensalzburg incl. Train 

• 1 x entrance to Hellbrunn 

Palace 

• 1 x ½ day city guide Salzburg 

• 1 x entrance to Castle 

Hohenwerfen 


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May – June, September - 

October 2012 

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Mirabell palace and garden 

time to visit the village. Why 

not enhance your stay with 

a trip on the Attergau narrow 

gauge railway to Attersee and 

then a round trip on Lake Attersee? 

Or a sail across Lake 

St. Wolfgang? 

Day 6: 

Departure. 


• Attergau narrow gauge 

railway and boat trip from 

E 11.10 p.p. 

• Lake Wolfgang boat trip 

E 7.00 p.p. 

from fairytale castles 

from 

to picturesque towns 


Experience the other side of Tyrol & 

Bavaria with their fascinating fortresses 

full of history. 


Day 1: 

Arrive at your hotel in the Inn valley 


Day 2: 

Experience the 500 year old history 

of one of the most beautiful post 

gothic castles in Europe, Tratzberg, 

which is located on a beautiful 

hillside overlooking the Inn Valley 

in the Alps. In the afternoon we 

recommend a visit to the charming 

medieval town of Rattenberg, the 

smallest town in Austria. 

Day 3: 

Today you visit the Olympic city, 

Innsbruck, the historical capital of 

the Tyrol. Your Innsbruck guide will 

show you the most imposing sights 

and the wonderful old town of this 

city. During the day we recommend 

a trip up the Nordpark train 

and gondola. 

Day 4: 

After breakfast travel to Kufstein 

where you have the opportunity to 

visit the famous fortress. This jewel 

in Tyrol and landmark of Kufstein 

is surrounded by meadows, woods 

and lakes. The charm and attraction 

of this town lies in its contrasts. 

Day 5: 

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before 

making your way to Ettal and Linderhof 

Castle, King Ludwig‘s "royal 

villa" in Bavaria. Not to be missed 

is the Hall of Mirrors and the Staircase. 

In the afternoon continue on 

to the home of the "Passion Play", 

Oberammergau a picturesque village 

with a great deal of tradition. 

Day6: 

Departure. 


• Horse & Carriage ride in 

Innsbruck with one glass 

of schnapps E 9.00 p.p. 

• Nordpark Gondola (Inns- 

bruck – Seegrube and 

return) with coffee and 

cake from E 28.00 p.p. 



in middle class hotel in the 

Inn Valley region with HB 

• Welcome drink 

• ½ day city guide 

Innsbruck 

• 1 x entrance to Tratzberg 

castle 

• 1 x entrance to Kufstein 

Fortress 

• 1 x entrance to Linderhof 

Castle 

• Meet and greet service 


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Dates: 

Season l 

May – mid June, September 

2012 

Season lI 

mid June – July, August 2012 



Klimt in Vienna! 

Artistic genius 

Gustav Klimt, an artistic genius and 

a pioneer in the art of modernism 

around 1900, spent most of his life 

in Vienna. Next year, in 2012, he 

would be celebrating his 150 th birthday. 

His most famous painting, 

"The Kiss", changed the world and 

also other pictures by Gustav Klimt 

represent the pioneering époque 

of Modernism. His gold-ornamented 

paintings are today amongst 

the most valuable in the world. 


Day 1: 

Arrive at your hotel. Dinner and 

overnight in your hotel. 

Day 2: 

We start our journey in the footsteps 

of Gustav Klimt with a visit to Gustav 

Klimt’s Beethoven Frieze in the 

Vienna Secession. The Secession, 

which was built in 1898 by Joseph 

Maria Olbrich, is one of the most 

famous buildings of the Art Nouveau 

period. The house in the vicinity 

of Vienna’s largest fruit and 

vegetable market played a leading 

role as it was the first exhibition 

house in Central Europe which was 

dedicated to modern art. In 1898 

Gustav Klimt himself delivered two 

plans for the new building, which 

was built as an alternative to the 

Künstlerhaus gallery. Following the 

visit to the Secession the tour continues 

in the direction of the nearby 

Albertina. From 13 March until 17 

June 2012 the Albertina, the centre 

of research into the drawings of 

Gustav Klimt, will be exhibiting the 

majority of the approx. 170 works 

which are in its own collection and 

which are excellent examples of 

all phases of the artist’s working 

life. The comprehensive exhibition 

"Gustav Klimt: the Drawings" will 

be complemented by carefully selected 

loans. The focus will be on 

the unique drawing talent of Gustav 

Klimt, whose ways of thinking 

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and working are manifest in 

the numerous figurative studies 

and the carefully executed allegories. 

Afternoon at leisure. 

Dinner and overnight at your 

hotel. 

Day 3: 

Today we will visit the special 

exhibition by Gustav Klimt in 

the Leopold Museum. In the 

Leopold Museum, in addition 

to the pictures by Gustav Klimt, 

you will also be able to admire 

the most important works 

by Egon Schiele, as well as 

numerous painters from the 

Secession movement. In the 

Klimt year 2012 the Leopold 

Museum will be showing the 

exhibition "Klimt’s Journeys", 

which will show numerous exhibits 

from the estate of Klimt’s 

partner, Emilie Flöge, including 

the lively correspondence from 

the master painter, who sometimes 

sent his muse seve- 

ral picture postcards on the same 

day. These "travel reports" will be 

shown in connection with the most 

important drawings and paintings by 

Gustav Klimt. Finally we will explore 

the Klimt exhibition in Belvedere 

Palace. The Belvedere is home to the 

most significant collection of Austrian 

art, stretching from medieval times 

until the present day. The largest 

collection of Gustav Klimt paintings 

worldwide is at the core of the artwork 

from around 1900 which is on 

show in the Upper Belvedere. Brilliant 

highlights are Klimt’s golden pictures 

"The Kiss" (1907/08) and "Judith I" 

(1901), as well as masterpieces by 

Schiele and Kokoschka. Prominent 

works by French impressionists, as 

well as the most important collection 

from the Viennese Biedermeier period, 

are just some of the highlights 

of the museum. Afternoon at leisure. 

Dinner and overnight in the hotel. 

Day 4: 

After breakfast depart from your hotel. 

Gustav Klimt: Sonja Knips (1873-1959), ©Belvedere, Wien 

Der Kuss (Liebespaar), 1907-1908 ©Belvedere, Wien 

from 

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©WienTourismus/Peter Rigaud 



including breakfast in a 

4-star hotel in Vienna 

• 3 x half-board (3-course 

menu excl. drinks) in the hotel 


for sightseeing tours (ca. 3 hrs) 

• 1 x admission to the Vienna 

Secession 

• 1 x admission to the Albertina 

• 1 x admission to the Leopold 

Museum 

• 1 x admission to Belvedere 


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Season l: 

13 March – 01 April 2012 

Season ll: 

01 April – 17 June 2012 





Discover Styria Discover Burgenland 

Wine, castles & 

culture 

Nestled between the unspoilt nature 

of the Dachstein glacier and 

the enchanting scenery of the wine 

region, you will find an abundance 

of lovely scenic spots and many 

impressing cultural treasures with 

a Mediterranean flair. 


Day 1: 

Arrive at your hotel in the area of 

Graz, your home for the next 5 

nights. 

Day 2: 

After breakfast join your guide for 

a guided tour of the city of Graz, 

cultural city of Europe in 2003. 

See many of the major sights, including 

the Clock Tower on the 

Schlossberg, the main square with 

the Town Hall, the Landhaus, with 

its amazing Renaissance style 

courtyard, the Opera House, and 

much, much more. In the afternoon 

you’re free to explore the city on 

your own. 

Day 3: 

Your trip today will take you to the 

Spanish Riding school "Piber", just 

a few kilometres north of Graz. The 

"Piber" Spanish Riding school is 

the birth place of the famous "Lippizaner" 

horses which are trained 

in the well-known Spanish riding 

School of Vienna. During your visit 

you will have the possibility to enjoy 

a horse & carriage ride in the 

surrounding countryside. 

Day 4: 

After breakfast travel westwards to 

the "Schilcherregion" famous for its 

wine and pumpkin seed oil. Afterwards 

travel to Wernersdorf and 

the "Jöbstl" family for a wine and 

brandy tasting. In the late afternoon 

return to your hotel. 

©Steiermark Tourismus/Foto: Schiffer, Symbol ©Lammerhuber 

from 

E 269.- 

Day 5: 

On today’s excursion you visit 

Riegersburg where even the 

walk up to the castle is an 

adventure. You pass through 

seven castle gates and eleven 

bastions to get an impression 

of how life was in the 

past. Afterwards, you have a 

chance to sample a glass or 

two of the best Austrian wines 

after a guided tour of the distillery. 

If there is enough time 

make a journey to the Zotter 

Chocolate factory, where you 

simply cannot resist the sweet 

temptation of numerous kinds 

of chocolate. 

Day 6: 

Departure. 


• Guided tour and chocolate 

tasting at Zotters E p.p. 

• Riegersburg Falconry from 

E 8.00 p.p. 

• Riegersburg fortress lift 

from E 2.00 p.p. 




Graz region with HB 


• ½ day City tour Graz 

• 1 x entrance Riegersburg 

fortress 

• 1 x wine tasting in 

Riegersburg area 

• 1 x entrance Spanish riding 

school “Piber” incl. 

guided tour 

• Horse & Carriage ride in 

Piber area 




Minimum Pax. 20 

Dates: 

May – Oct 2011 

A well kept secret 

Experience the breathtaking 

scenery along Lake Neusiedl. 


Day 1: 

Arrive at your hotel in the area of 

Lake Neusiedl. Your home for the 


Day 2: 

Today visit Eisenstadt, the capital 

of the Austrian province of Burgenland, 

and once the seat of 

the aristocratic Hungarian family of 

Esterhazy during the Habsburg Austro-Hungarian 

monarchy. The city 

is, however, more famous as the 

home of the great composer, Josef 

Haydn, who worked for many years 

in the splendid Esterhazy Palace. 

Your city guide will show you 

the highlights before you have time 

to explore on your own. 

Day 3: 

Your excursion today takes you 

into the famous wine region of 

Rust. Enjoy a city tour of Rust before 

enjoying a short wine tasting. 

Your day then continues with a trip 

on the "Pusta" locomotive through 

the surrounding vineyards to the 

Mörbisch harbour where you catch 

your boat to travel across the lake. 

During your sail you can enjoy a 

traditional "Burgendland" lunch before 

arriving at Illmitz and your horse 

and carriage ride to the centre 

of the town. 

Day 4: 



. 

Esterhazy Palace 

from 

E 149.- 


• entrance Esterhazy Palace 

E 8.00 p.p. 

• entrance Haydn Mausoleum 

E 3.00 p.p. 




the Neusiedl area with HB 


• ½ day City tour Eisenstadt 

• 1 x small city tour of Rust 

• 1 x wine tasting 

• 1 x train ride from Rust to 

Mörbisch 

• 1 x boat ride from 

Mörbisch to Illmitz 

• 1 x lunch on boat 

• 1 x horse & carriage ride 

from Illmitz harbour to the 

centre 


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Season l: 

May – June / September – 

October 2012 

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Carinthia, Italy & Slovenia Discover Carinthia 

Rolling hills and 

picturesque lakes 

Relax by the lake side, visit ancient 

castles or visit picturesque mountain 

ranges. 


Day 1: 

Arrive at your hotel in the Villach 

area. 

Day 2: 

Your morning starts with a trip to 

the nearby town of Villach for a 

guided tour. In the afternoon we 

recommend a trip along the Villach 

Alpenstrasse which runs from 

Villach to Möltschach and up to 

the Dobratsch Mountain (1,732m). 

Along the road you encounter fantastic 

panoramic views of the city 

of Villach, the Julian Alps and the 

prominent south face of the Dobratsch 

Mountain. 

Day 3: 

After breakfast we recommend a 

visit across the border to the neighbouring 

country of Slovenia and its 

capital Ljubljana, a dynamic Central 

European city where its geographical 

position has governed 

its colourful past. You will be met 

on arrival by your city guide who 

will introduce you to some of the 

many interesting highlights of this 

city, before you have some free 

time to explore on your own or to 

do some shopping! 

Day 4: 

Take your time today to explore the 

surrounding villages on your own. 

Day 5: 

Today is a day of contrasts when 

you visit 3 different countries! 

(Austria, Italy and Slovenia). Your 

first stop will be the Italian border 

town of Tarvisio for some free time. 

You then continue on to Planica in 

Slovenia, the home to one of the 

largest ski jumps in the world. Your 

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from 

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next stop will be Kranska 

Gora, a popular winter and 

summer destination, before 

you arrive at the health resort 

of Bled. After some free time 

in Bled you return over the 

Wurzenpass to Austria. 

Day 6: 

Departure. 


• Boat trip on Lake Bled 

E 12.50 p.p. 

• Entrance and tour of Bled 

castle E 12.00 p.p. 



in 4* Hotel in the Villach 

area with HB 

• ½ day City tour Ljubljana 

• ½ day City tour Villach 


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Dates: 

Season l: 

May – June / September – 

October 2012 

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Linz 

Bled 

Mountains, roads, 

trains, lakes and 

historical towns 

Take in some impressions of the 

breathtaking Lakes in the south of 

Austria, Carinthia. 


Day 1: 


stay the next 5 nights. 

Day 2: 

After a lazy breakfast depart for 

Klagenfurt, the capital of Carinthia, 

where you will meet your city guide 

for an introduction to the sights 

and highlights of the city before 

having free time to explore on your 

own. 

Day 3: 

Your day starts with a visit to the 

“small historical town” Spital an 

der Drau. We suggest having a 

guided city tour before continuing 

your day with a trip along the Malta 

valley, known as the "valley of cascading 

waters". On the way back 

we recommend a visit to Gmund 

where you will step into one of the 

best kept medieval small towns in 

Southern Austria. 

Day 4: 

Today you are free to explore your 

surroundings on your own. Why 

not try out the local public transport 

system? Or relax and enjoy 

the scenery while having a drink 

and cake? 

Day 5: 

Start your day with a wonderful 

boat trip on the Millstätter Lake before 

taking a trip up the Reisseck 

Alpine Railway to a height of 

2,245m. From the Schoberboden 

mountain station, located at 

2,245m above sea level, you can 

continue on by taking the Reisseck 

Mountain train, Europe’s highest 

from 

E 199.- 

narrow gauge railway. We recommend 

some free time in 

Heiligenblut before returning 


Day 6: 

Departure. 

©TVB Millstätter See 

©TVB Millstätter See/Steve Haider 



in middle class Hotel in 

Carinthia with HB 

• ½ day City tour Klagenfurt 

• 1 x round trip by boat on 

Millstätter Lake 


Season l 



Season ll 



Dates: 

Season l: 

May – June, September 2012 

Season ll: 



Lindwurm

Easy hikes and bikes 

For the young at 

heart 

The Tyrol is home to mountains 

and lakes and what better way to 

see them than by bike and hike? 

This tour is designed for all those 

that would love to go for a hike or 

cycle tour in the Alps, but are not 

sure if they are fit enough. 


Day 1: 

Arrive at your hotel, your home 


Day 2: 

After a leisurely breakfast you 

collect your Movelo electro-cycles 

for a guided tour to a mountain 

hut away from the hustle and 

bustle of the resorts. These bikes 

make cycling fun again, and you 

can even overtake the fit and 

sporty mountain bikers! On Arrive 

at the hut you can stop and admire 

the views and the relaxing 

countryside while enjoying some 

coffee and cake. In the afternoon 

you return to the hotel and have 

some free time to relax before enjoying 

your evening meal. 

Day 3: 

Up and away is the motto today. 

Travel to Brixen where you catch 

the cable car up to "Hochbrixen". 

Here you can enjoy a short guided 

walk or stroll around on your 

own or relax at the Filzalm lake. 

A day for photos of spectacular 

mountain scenery! 

Day 4: 

Today travel over the Pass Thurn 

and along the Pinzgau Valley to 

the lakeside town of Zell am See. 

©Kitzbüheler Alpen Marketing GesmbH 

Enjoy a stroll or cycle along 

the lakeside promenade before 

taking a ride up the spectacular 

Schimtten cable car. 

Day 5: 



s Tip: 

What is an E-Bike? And what 

is Movelo? 

Movelo is the perfect combination 

of Electro bike and 

good cycle paths for an unenergetic 

trip through the Austrian 

Countryside. In Austria 


there is a good network of hire 

shops and cycle routes as well 

as service stations and charging 

points for the battery. You 

can enjoy a short route around 

the resort where you are staying 

or take a longer journey along 

rivers, through valleys and up 

mountains. The bicycles open 

up many regions of Austria that 

were inaccessible before. You 

do not have to be a great sports 

person you just have to be able 

to ride a bike and the cycle will 

make all the effort. Get out there 

and enjoy! 

from 

E 209.- 



in good middle class hotels 

in the Kitzbühel Alps region 

• 1 x full day electro cycle hire 

• 1 x tour guide for cycle tour 


• 1 x return journey on the 

Brixen cable car 

• 1 x walking guide 

• 1x return journey on the 

Schmitten cable car 




Dates: 




4 Countries 

Austria, Switzerland, 

Germany and 

Liechtenstein 

There is no better way to experience 

4 countries. 


Day 1: 

Arrive in the Lake Constance area 

and your Hotel for the next 5 nights. 

Day 2: 

After a leisurely breakfast depart 

for a picturesque discovery of the 

Bregenz forest region. During the 

day you will be greeted by the 

brothers "Bentele" with a welcoming 

schnapps and a guided tour 

through the apiary and distillery. 

Day 3: 

Today travel to the small principality 

of Liechtenstein where you can 

enjoy a scenic round trip which will 

introduce you to the history of this 

tiny principality. Your local guide 

will take you to some of the more 

interesting places, such as its capital 

Vaduz. 

Day 4: 

Start your day with a boat trip across 

Lake Constance into Germany 

where you can enjoy a guided tour 

around Meersburg and its castle. 

We then suggest travelling on to 

the town of Friedrichshafen where 

you can visit the famous Zeppelin 

museum, the worlds greatest collection 

of objects on airship flight 

and technology. On your way back 

why not visit the lakeside town of 

Lindau. 

Day 5: 

No visit to the region is complete 

without a visit to St. Gallen, the metropolis 

of eastern Switzerland and 

a modern and cosmopolitan city. 

Not to be missed is the beautiful 

district surrounding its cathedral 

and the "Abbey library". Your city 

40 

Lake Constance and the Alps in the background 

from 

E 279.- 

guide will show you some of 

the highlights before giving 

you free time to explore on 

your own. 

Day 6: 

Departure. 


• Meersburg castle entrance 

E 8,00 p.p. 

• Zeppelin museum entrance 

E 8,00 p.p. 



in a 4* Hotel in Lake 

Constance area with HB 


• ½ day City tour Liechtenstein 

• ½ day City tour St. Gallen 

• 1 x entrance “Abbey library” 

in St. Gallen 

• 1 x boat trip on Lake 

Constance from Bregenz 

to Meersburg 

• 1 x guided tour of apiary, 

schnapps distillery and a 

dairy 


Season l 



Season ll 



Dates: 

Season l: 

April, July 2012 

October – November 2012 

Season ll: 

May – June 2012 

August – September 2012 

All creatures 

great and small 

And the Austrian 

Lakes 

The International Aiderbichl Estates 

are where humans and animals 

come together. They serve as 

places of refuge for animals having 

found themselves in hopeless situations. 

The estates can be found in 

Germany, France and the Austrian 

Lake district. 


Day 1: 


Austria region, your home for the 


Day 2: 


the Aiderbichl farm where you can 

visit the hundreds of happy animals 

living together. In the afternoon 

travel to the picturesque village 

of Schleedorf where you can 

relax or visit one of the traditional 

workshops in the village. 

Day 3: 

Today your guide will take you on a 

guided tour of the Salzkammergut 

region of Austria. Your journey will 

take you the well known village of 

St. Wolfgang and the Wolfgansee 

Lake where you can enjoy a relaxing 

boat trip. Enjoy a trip through 

the classic lakes and mountains 

scenery of one of Austria’s favourite 

regions before returning to your 

hotel. 

Day 4: 



s Tips: 

Spring market 

Enjoy the awakening of Spring and 

the Easter season at the Aiderbichl 

farm. At the market you will 

find hand painted Easter eggs and 

great gift ideas for you to make 

yourself. 

from 

E 129.- 

Enchanted Christmas & 

Christmas Market 

Every Christmas, Gut Aiderbichl 

and the estate animals 

invite you to the Christmas 

market where you can discover 

traditional craftwork, a 

nativity crib and much more. 


• Salzburger cheese dairy 

from E 2.50 p.p. 




Upper Austrian region 



tour of Aiderbichl farm 

• 1 x ½ day city guide of 

Salzburg 

• 1 x full day tour guide for 

Salzkammergut 

• 1 x boat trip St. Wolfgang – 

St. Gilgen 




Public holidays on request 

Dates: 

April – December 2012 


Produktname 

Salzburg Advent Singing 

Bringing the past into 

the present … 

Advent is one of the most attractive 

times of the year to visit the 

beautiful festival city of Salzburg. 

Surrounded by the lakes and 

mountains of the picturesque 

Salzkammergut region, the "City 

of Mozart" is certainly one of the 

most magnificent in the world, with 

its perfect location and incomparable 

architecture. At this time of 

the year the city is at its most romantic, 

with its traditional Advent 

markets and festive Christmas spirit, 

warmly welcoming visitors from 

all over the world. Above all, however, 

Salzburg is renowned for its 

music and we invite you to join in 

the famous "Salzburg Advent Singing", 

where the songs and music 

of many centuries, age-old Alpine 

customs and contemporary stage 

design are all combined to form a 

harmonious whole. 


Day 1: 

Arrive in Salzburg and check in at 

your hotel. 

Day 2: 

This morning join the informative 

walking tour through the heart of 

the city. Stroll past the magnificent 

baroque palaces and courtyards, 

see Mozart’s birthplace in the delightful 

Getreidegasse and visit the 

beautiful Mirabell Gardens with 

their spectacular view of the fortress 

which dominates the city. In 

the afternoon you may like to take 

a guided tour of the Fortress of Hohensalzburg, 

visit the splendid cathedral 

or simply wander through 

the enchanting Christmas market 

in the heart of the city with its traditional 

gifts and delicious seasonal 

specialities. In the evening enjoy a 

performance of the famous "Salzburg 

Advent Singing" in the Great 

Festival Hall. 

from 

E 119.- 

Day 3: 

Departure. 

s Tip: 

Excursion to the nearby Salzkammergut 

and a visit to the 

beautiful Christmas markets 

St Wolfgang, St Gilgen and 

Strobl. A special boat ride, 

connecting the three villages, 

takes you across the illuminated 

lake with its swimming 

lantern. A really special experience! 



with BB in a middle class 

hotel in Salzburg area 

• 1 x ½ day local guide 

Salzburg 

• 1 x concert ticket for the 

famous “Salzburg Advent 

Singing” in the Great Festival 

Hall, CAT 5 



Single room : E 168.00 

Dates: 

23.11.12 – 09.12.12 

Friday - Sunday 

ADVENT & CHRISTMAS 

The Magic of Advent 

Vienna’s most 

beautiful Christmas 

Markets 

There is a very special atmosphere 

in Vienna in the weeks before 

Christmas, when the city takes 

on a completely new image. Visit 

Austria’s capital during this festive 

period and soak up the traditional 

Christmas atmosphere. Stroll along 

the beautifully decorated shopping 

streets with their stunning lights, 

or browse through the numerous 

Christmas markets with their wooden 

stalls offering all kinds of decorations, 

local handicrafts, Viennese 

specialities, roasted chestnuts 

and warming glasses of punch or 

mulled wine. Our package includes 

dinner and a concert in the impressive 

Kursalon, the original location 

of the promenade concerts where 

Johann Strauss used to direct his 

orchestra. 


Day 1: 

Arrive in Vienna. 

Day 2: 

In the morning enjoy a comprehensive 

sightseeing tour of Vienna. A 

particular attraction is the Christmas 

market in front of Schönbrunn 

palace, which is one of the most 

traditional in Vienna. In the centre 

there is a giant Christmas tree, often 

the location of special musical 

performances. The rest of the day 

is at leisure – time to stroll through 

the festively decorated heart of the 

city, or do some Christmas shopping. 

Day 3: 

Morning at leisure. In the afternoon 

visit some more of the Christmas 

markets, for example the popular 

market in the trendy artistic district 

of Spittelberg, the nearby Christmas 

village in front of the museums, 

or the largest market in front of the 

City Hall. Enjoy a drink of punch 

from 

E 198.- 




• 1 x ½ day local guide Vienna 

on day 2 

• 1 x hot drink in one of the 

Christmas Villages 

• 1 x Christmas mug as a 

souvenir 

• 1 x dinner and concert in the 

Kursalon (category C, 

“Kaiserwalzer”) 



Single room : E 287.00 

Dates: 

20.11.12 – 24.12.12 


City hall in Vienna 

or hot mulled wine at one of 

the stands. In the evening you 

enjoy dinner and a concert at 

the beautiful Kursalon in the 

City Park. Think back to the 

times of Johann Strauss and 

sit back and enjoy some of 

the most popular melodies by 

Strauss and Mozart. 

Day 4: 

Departure. 

s Tip: 

Some of the most popular 

Christmas markets: 

• The original Christkindlmarkt 

in front for the City Hall. 

• The traditional market in 

front of the splendid back 

drop of Schönbrunn Palace 

(the only market which is 

open until 26 Dec). 

•Smaller markets in the heart 

of the city, e.g. on the 

Freyung or Heiligenkreuzerhof. 

Please note that on all weekends 

in Advent there is restricted 

access for buses!


Rattenberg Advent Advent on Lake Wolfgang 

A back to 

medieval times 

Each year, in the pre-Christmas 

period, you can enjoy a traditional, 

quiet and relaxing time in the medieval 

town of Rattenberg. 


Day 1: 

Arrive at your hotel in the lower Inn 

Valley region, your home for 2 nights. 

Day 2: 

In the morning you are free to relax 

and enjoy your surroundings. 

In the afternoon you then travel to 

Rattenberg where you first visit the 

Kisslinger glass factory and shop. 

Your day then continues with a 

visit to the Advent market in the 

old part of Rattenberg. Everyone 

taking part in the celebrations is 

dressed in medieval clothes and 

there is no electricity in the town as 

everything is lit with torches, fires 

and candles. The main programme 

begins around 17:00 when 

everything is dark. Mulled wine will 

be heated and traditional Tyrolean 

food is cooked on the fires. Traditional 

medieval music will follow you 

step by step. After a impressing 

day you will return to your hotel for 

your Advent evening meal. 

42 

from 

E 75.- 

Day 3: 


with another tour or return 

home. 




lower Inn valley area 



• 1 x 3-course “Advent”- 

evening meal with cookies 

and mulled wine 

• 1 x entrance into the 

“Kisslinger glass” 

• 1 x entrance into the 

Rattenberger Advent 




Dates: 

01.12. – 03.12.2012 

07.12. – 09.12.2012 

15.12. – 17.12.2012 

22.12. – 24.12.2012 

© Tourismusregion Alpbachtal ©WTG/Müller 

Lakes and Christmas 

markets 

The Austrian lake district, the 

"Salzkammergut" is especially 

worth visiting during the Advent 

time. Enjoy the excellent scenery 

and the many Salzkammergut traditions 

on this trip. 


Day 1: 


Austria region your home for the 

next 2 nights. Enjoy an evening 

meal and a welcome punch. 

Day 2: 

After breakfast enjoy a wintry tour 

of the Salzkammergut. Visit Mondsee, 

a picturesque village with the 

church that was used for the wedding 

scene in the Sound of Music. 

Then continue on to Attersee 

before arriving at Bad Ischl, the 

Imperial Town in the heart of the 

Salzkammergut area. Surrounded 

by stunning lakes and spectacular 

mountains the town was once 

home to the Kaiser Franz Josef. In 

the afternoon continue on to Lake 

Wolfgangsee where candles, torches 

and campfires make a cosy 

atmosphere. A highlight is a sail on 

the lake and the enjoyable advent 

markets of St. Wolfgang, Strobl 

and St. Gilgen. 

Day 3: 

Extend your stay or combine with 


Wolfgangsee – ©WTG/A.Savel 

from 

E 75.- 


• Extra night incl. Half board 

E 31.00 p.p. 

• ½ day Salzburg city guide 

E 145.- per guide 




region 


• 1 x Welcome punch 

• 1 x boat trip Strobl – 

St. Wolfgang – St. Gilgen 




Dates: 

24.11.12 – 26.11.12 

01.12.12 – 03.12.12 

08.12.12 – 10.12.12 

15.12.12 – 17.12.12 

22.12.12 – 24.12.12 

St. Wolfgang – ©WTG/A.Savel 

St. Gilgen – ©WTG/A.Savel 


Advent in Austria 

Innsbruck, Rattenberg 

and Salzburg 

The Advent season is something 

special, especially in magical Tyrol. 

The enchanting markets of Tyrol and 

Salzburg will put you in the mood for 

Christmas. 


Day 1: 

Arrive at your hotel in the Austrian 

Tyrol, your home for the next 3 

nights. 

Day 2: 

Early afternoon travel to Rattenberg 

where you can enjoy a stroll through 

this delightful town before having a 

Strudel demonstration with coffee. 

Your excursion then continues to 

Innsbruck, the historic capital of the 

Tyrol. A visit to the beautiful Christmas 

market in the Old Town should 

not be missed. In the evening you 

are invited to an Advent concert by 

the Gundolf family in the city, with a 

3-course evening meal. 

Day 3: 


the "Sound of Music" city, Salzburg. 

A half-day city tour is recommended 

to introduce you to the main sights 

of Salzburg followed by some free 

time at the Christmas Market. On 

your return journey visit the Hallein 

Salt mines where a fascinating trip 

into the under world awaits you. A 

highlight of your tour is a sail across 

the salt lake. 

Day 4: 



©2004|TVBInnsbruck/Lackner 

from 

E 139.- 


• Snack at Hallein salt mines 

E 2.50 p.p. 


E 145.00 

• 1 x horse and carriage ride 

in Innsbruck E 10.00 p.p. 



the Tyrol with HB 


• 2 x evening meal in hotel 

• 1 x entrance Hallein salt mines 

• 1 x entrance to Advent 

Concert in Innsbruck 

• 1 x evening meal in 

Innsbruck incl. tea or coffee 

• 1 x strudel show and coffee 




Dates: 

30.11. – 03.12.12 

07.12. – 10.12.12 

14.12. – 17.12.12 


A traditional Christmas 

©2004|TVBInnsbruck/Saringer ©Salzburg Tourismus 

Enjoy a white 

Christmas! 


Day 1: 

Arrive at your hotel, your home for 


Day 2: 

Today travel to Salzburg, one of 

the highlights of your Christmas 

holiday. This is a fascinating city 

whose sophisticated charm makes 

it an absolute delight. Don’t miss 

the Hohensalzburg fortress which 

can be reached by funicular or just 

stroll through the old town for a last 

minute souvenir or Christmas present. 

Why not enhance your day 

with a guided city tour. 

Day 3: 

Travel to the spectacular winter resort 

of Kitzbühel and wander round 

some of the exclusive shops or ride 

one of the gondolas to admire the 

spectacular views. During the day 

you will be able to enjoy a horse 

and carriage ride. Or why not take 

a trip on the Pinzgau steam train 

between Zell am See and Mittersill? 

In the evening, after your Christmas 

dinner we suggest some thigh slapping 

fun at a traditional Tyrolean 

evening in the area. 

from 

E 199.- 

Day 4: 

After breakfast travel over the 

border into Italy and the South 

Tyrol, and visit the ancient 

town of Brixen which dates 

back to the stone age. Today 

Brixen is able to offer a Baroque 

cathedral with frescoes 

by Paul Troger, a 14th century 

Romanesque Cloister, the 

Royal-Episcopal "Hofburg" 

with its marvellous renaissance 

court with the family 

tree of the Habsburgs made 

of terracotta figures. On the 

way back you can visit the 

Capital of Tyrol, Innsbruck 

where you will have time to 

visit the Christmas market. 

Day 5: 

Departure. 


• City tour Salzburg E 145.00 

• Tyrolean evening E 15.00 p.p. 

• Hahnenkamm gondola 

E 18.00 p.p. 


E 12.00 p.p. 

• Pinzgau train E 16.50 p.p. 



good middle class hotel in 

the Inn Valley with HB 


• 1 x 3-course turkey 

evening meal as part of HB 

• 1 x mulled wine or punch 

and cookies 

• 1 x live music 




Dates: 

23.12. – 27.12.2012 



Christmas in Carinthia Christmas in Slovenia 

A traditional 

Christmas with the 

flair from the south 

Enjoy the beautiful landscape of 

Carinthia in winter, the southern 

part of Austria. 


Day 1: 



Day 2: 

In the morning start your tour to two 

beautiful small historic towns. Your 

first stop will be Spittal an der Drau 

where cultural life and southern 

ambience combine in a wonderful 

symbiosis. After a guided tour and 

a visit to the Christmas market you 

continue along the Drau valley to 

Lienz, located in East Tyrol, and a 

small historical town with a beautiful 

old town and plenty of shops, 

cafés and restaurants. Before dinner 

you can enjoy a guided torch 

light walk followed by a glass of 

mulled wine. 

Day 3: 

In the morning you have time to 

get some Christmas impressions 

from Millstatt during a guided walking 

tour. The rest of the day is free 

at leisure. 

Day 4: 

After a lazy breakfast you depart 

to the high mountain resort of 

Katschberg. The village is located 

on a mountain pass at an altitude 

of 1142 m. Why not relax during a 

romantic horse & carriage ride and 

enjoy the wonderful, snow covered 

scenery? 

44 

from 

E 249.- 

Day 5: 

In the morning you start your 

tour of Wörthersee, which is 

also called Austria‘s Monte 

Carlo, with its holiday resorts 

Velden & Pörtschach. 

Day 6: 

Departure. 

Dates: 

22.12. – 27.12.2012 

A memorable 

Christmas 

The fashionable mountain resort of 

Bled with its beautiful lake makes 

an idyllic setting for a memorable 

Christmas and you can enjoy wonderful 

views of the Julian Alps. 


Day 1: 

In the late afternoon you will arrive 

at your hotel, your "home" for the 

next 5 days. Welcome Drink and 

Dinner at the hotel. 

Day 2: 

Start the morning with a guided city 

tour of Ljubljana. Your tour covers 

all the major sights located in the 

old centre of Ljubljana. After the 

tour you can enjoy the atmosphere 

at the local Christmas Market. 

from 

E 209.- 

Day 5: 

Departure. 

Day 3: 

Visit the famous village of Kranjska 

Gora and enjoy a mountain 

drive offering spectacular scenery 

through the Triglav National Park. 

The snow covered peaks of the Julian 

Alps are reflected in the sparking 

waters of the glacial lake, with 

its tiny enchanting island in the 

centre. In the afternoon you could 

take a romantic horse & carriage 

before returning to your hotel, 

where a traditional Turkey Dinner 

awaits you. 

Day 4: 

Today visit two of the main sights 

of Slovenia and the Karst region. 

The Postojna fortress, which was 

built in the 13th Tour enhancements: 

• Horse & carriage ride 

E 23.00 p.p 



3* hotel+ in the 

Millstatt area 

• Welcome Drink 

• 4 x Buffet breakfast and 

3-course-dinner with salad 

buffet 

• 1 x turkey evening meal on 

25.12. 

• 1 x coffee and biscuits in the 

afternoon 

• Porterage in/out 

• Meet & Greet 

• 1 x Guided walking tour of 

Millstatt 

• 1 x HD City guide of Spittal/ 

Drau 

• 1 x HD City guide of 

Klagenfurt 

• 1 x Torch light walk incl. 

1 glass of mulled wine 

century and renovated 

in the Renaissance period, 

and the Postojna cave system - the 

largest cave system in the classic 


• Live music on 25.12. if 

needed: E 350.00 

• Porterage in/out: E 3.00 p.p. 

• Guided Walking tour of Bled 

incl. Castle: E 130.00 per 

guide 

• Panoramic train in Ljubljana: 

E 2.50 p.p. 

• Postojna Caves & Predjama 

Castle entrance: E 26.00 p.p 



incl. HB in a 4* Hotel in the 

area of Bled/Kranjska Gora 

• 1 x torch light walk around 

the lake 

• 1 x nut roll and mulled wine 

in the hotel 


• 1 x horse & carriage ride 

• 1 x ½ day City tour of Ljubljana 




Karst and the most visited in Europe. 

The tour starts with a cave train 

– the electric lighting allows you to 

admire the size and splendour of 




the underground world. Dinner in Dates: 

the hotel. 

23.12. – 27.12.2012 


Christmas Produktname 

Christmas in in Upper Slovenia Austria 

A traditional 

Christmas with the 

flair of the north 

Enjoy the beautiful landscape of 

the Austrian Lake District in the 

winter. 


Day 1: 



Day 2: 

Steep yourself in the atmosphere 

of bygone centuries and enjoy 

a taste of modern-day life at one 

and the same time in the Romantic 

Town of Steyr. Steyr has one of the 

most beautiful downtown squares 

in Europe, where Gothic, Renaissance, 

Baroque and Rococo meet 

each other in harmony. You then 

travel to Linz, upper Austria’s capital. 

The Holiday Season in Linz is a 

magical combination of homespun 

traditions, Christmas markets and 

hundreds of crèches and cribs 

from all over the world. With lights 

illuminating the town and outstanding 

seasonal activities, the place 

is a joy for visitors of all ages. 

Day 3: 

The morning is free to visit the 

Christmas service in the church. 

In the afternoon you have a horse 

and carriage ride with mulled wine 

or punch. 

Day 4: 

Cseky Krumlov ranks amongst 

the most beautiful and architecturally 

best preserved towns in the 

Czech Republic. In 1992 it was 

entered on the list of world historic 

monuments that are protected by 

the UNESCO organization. One of 

the most evocative parts of a visit 

to Ceský Krumlov is certainly a 

walk through the narrow, winding 

streets. The rich guided tours of 

the town are undertaken by foot. 

from 

E 289.- 

Day 5: 

Departure 



good middle class hotel with 


• Porterage 

• Tea and coffee after the 

evening meal 

• Buffet breakfast 

• 3-course evening meal with 

choice of main course from 

the 2nd night 

• 1 x turkey evening meal on 

25.12. 

• 1 x City tour of Cesky Krumlov 

• 1 x horse and carriage ride 

with mulled wine 

• 1 x City tour of Linz 




Dates: 

23.12. – 27.12.2011 & 

23.12. – 27.12.2012 


A capital Christmas 

Foto: TVB Linz/Heilinger Cologne 

Foto: TVB Linz/Röbl 

Foto: TVB Linz/Röbl 

Tyrol and Cologne 

Why not combine the winter wonderland 

of the Austrian Tyrol with 

the cosmopolitan city Cologne? 


Day 1: 

Arrive at your hotel in Tyrol, your 

home for the next 3 nights. 

Day 2: 

Today we suggest a visit to 

the capital of Tyrol, Innsbruck. 

Innsbruck’s rich history is interwoven 

with that of the Habsburgs, 

whose wealth and sense of beauty 

left their mark. Don’t miss a visit 

to the Christmas market in the 

old town where you should try the 

mulled wine and roast chestnuts. 

To add to the day enjoy a horse 

and carriage ride through the picturesque 

streets. 

Day 3: 

A relaxing day today with a late 

start for a scenic excursion through 

the Ziller Valley. Enjoy a ride with 

the "Old Master" the Ziller valley 

railway, which originates from a 

time when travelling by train was 

still an ultimate adventure. This is 

one of the most renowned steam 

trains still in operation. After arriving 

in Mayrhofen you will have 

some free time before returning to 

your hotel. 

Day 4: 

Continue your holiday by travelling 

for another 2 night stay to Cologne. 

Day 5: 

In the morning you will enjoy a 

guided tour of Cologne with its Altstadt 

and the famous Cathedral. In 

the afternoon you can stroll around 

in the lively shopping streets or visit 

one of the numerous museums 

– of course followed by a typical 

"Kölsch" beer in a brewery. 

Day 6: 

Departure. 

from 

E 245.- NEW 

© 2004 | TVB Innsbruck/Lackner 


• Entrance Swarovski Crystal 

World E 9.50 p.p. 

• ½ day city tour in Innsbruck 

E 145.00 

• ½ day city tour of Salzburg 

E 145.00 

• Entrance Cathedral Cologne 

E 4.50 p.p. 



incl. HB in 3* hotels in Tyrol 


• 1 x Traditional Turkey 

evening meal 

• 1 x Journey on the Ziller 

valley railway between Fügen 

and Mayrhofen incl. live music 

and schnapps 

• 1 x horse & carriage ride in 

Innsbruck 


incl.HB in a 3* hotel in the 

Cologne area 

• 1 x ½ day city tour of Cologne 

• Meet and greet service in 

Tyrol 




Dates: 

23.12. – 28.12.2011 or 

23.12. – 28.12.2012 


WINTER 

Winter Wonderland 2 centre Wonderland 

The best of Tyrol and 

Salzburg in Winter 

Enjoy snow-capped mountains 

and mugs of mulled wine. 


Day 1: 

Arrive at your hotel in Tyrol, your 


Day 2: 

Everyone has heard of the elegant 

and baroque city of Salzburg, 

home of the Sound of Music and 

birthplace of Mozart. Enjoy the old 

city with its impressive fortress and 

cathedral or visit the house where 

Mozart was born in the quaint Getreidegasse. 

Day 3: 

Today we suggest you visit the historic 

old town of Hall in Tyrol, one 

of the best preserved medieval 

towns of Austria and known as the 

"the City of Lights". Visit Burg Hasegg 

with its mint tower and museum 

where you can press your own 

coins 

Day 4: 

Why not take a trip along the Ziller 

Valley where you can see the 

old traditions of Tyrol, from wood 

carving to making music, from dairy 

farming to cheese tasting. Your 

day would not be complete without 

a magical trip on the famous Ziller 

Valley steam train. In the afternoon 

enhance your day with a trip 

to Rattenberg, known for its glass 

products. 

Day 5: 

A leisurely day with a visit to the 

fortress town of Kufstein where you 

can walk up to the fortress and 

hear the "Hero’s Organ" before having 


own. 

Day 6: 

Departure. 

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from 

E 169.- 

s Tip: 

Why not visit the Olympia region 

Seefeld and the annual 

snow festival. Locals and visitors 

from around the world 

come to marvel at the incredible 

snow sculptures which 

are created and presented 

by talented young sculptors. 

Live bands, open air discos 

and local food will put you 

into a good mood and keep 

you warm. Entrance is free 

of charge. Date: 28.01.2012 

(subject to reconfirmation) 


• Hohensalzburg fortress 

E 10.50 p.p. 

• Salzburg Mozart birth place 

E 6.60 p.p. 

• Entrance to Burg Hasegg 

E 9.00 p.p. 

• Ziller valley train Fügen – 

Mayrhofen E 10.30 p.p. 

• Schnapps and live music on 

train E 5.00 p.p. 

• Ziller valley dairy (incl. tasting) 

E 11.50 p.p. 

• Entrance to fortress Kufstein 

E 9.50 p.p. 

• Innsbruck guide E 145.00 




Kitzbühel Alps/Inn valley 

area with HB 


• 1 x city tour of Salzburg 

• Meet and Greet service 




Dates: 

From 02.01.2012 

including the Glacier 

Express 

Experience some of the most 

spectacular scenery in the Alps. 


Day 1: 

Arrive at your hotel in Feldkirch 

area, your home for the next 3 

nights. 

Day 2: 

Enjoy a morning guided tour of 

Begenz, the capital of Vorarlberg. 

In the afternoon visit a local 

schnapps distillery where you can 

follow the step-by-step production 

of this high-proof traditional drink. 

Afterwards you will get the chance 

to take part in a schnapps tasting. 

Day 3: 

Today we recommend a trip to the 

Arlberg region, one of the most 

famous ski destinations of Austria. 

Why not join a ride on the "Galzigbahn" 

with its Ferris wheel gondola 

system. On the top of the mountain 

you can enjoy breathtaking views 

over the alpine peaks. In the afternoon 

we suggest a horse and 

carriage ride where you can just sit 

back and enjoy the beautiful countryside. 

Day 4: 

This day will be an unforgettable 

experience. You cross the border 

into Switzerland to take an exhilarating 

ride on the slowest express 

train, the Swiss Glacier Express. 

The rail ride will take you through 

amazing scenery, climbing to the 

summit of the Oberalp Massif. 

Enjoy breathtaking views through 

quaint mountain towns before arriving 

at your hotel in the Lucerne 

area, your home for the next 2 

nights. 

Day 5: 

After a leisurely breakfast we recommend 

either a trip to Lucerne, 

from 

E 319.- 

where a city guide will show 

you the highlights of this picturesque 

lakeside town or a 

trip to Brienz and Interlaken. 

A scenic drive will take you 

over the Brunig Pass to the 

1000-year-old Brienz, a Bernese 

Oberland resort on the 

banks of Lake Brienz. You 

than travel around the lake 

shores to the ski resort of Interlaken. 

Day6: 

Departure. 


• Gondola ride up to the 

Galzig from E 24.00 p.p. 


Arlberg E 16.50 p.p. 

• ½ day City tour Lucerne 

E 160.00 



a 4* Hotel in the Feldkirch 

area incl. HB 

• 1 x Welcome drink in Austria 


a good middle class hotel in 

the Lucerne area incl. HB 

• ½ day City tour Bregenz 

• 1 x entrance to Schnapps 

distillery incl. tasting 

• 1 x ride on Glacier Express 

2nd class form Davos to 

Andermatt 




Dates: 

From 08.01.2012 


Unlimited ski enjoyment 

Ziller Valley 

Zillertal, with its marvellous mountains, 

is the best destination for 

winter sports lovers and the perfect 

venue for winter holidays. 

Sunny slopes, never ending ski 

runs and rustic huts make a winter 

dream come true. The Zillertal Arena 

ski area has 166kms of slopes 

and 49 lifts. 

Accommodation: 

Will be in good middle class hotels 

in the region and the ski area 

is reachable by coach. Prices are 

dependent on length of stay and 

date and are subject to availability. 

f 

Brixen valley 

The Brixen valley is the home of 

the Kitzbühel Alps ski area and the 

Ski welt ski area. The Skiwelt has 

a total of 91 lifts and 279 km of 

slopes and 70 restaurants and the 

Kitzbühel Alps Ski area has 50 lifts 

and 170kms of slopes. Lift passes 

are available for the individual ski 

areas or for both combined. 







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from 

E 40.- 


per night from: 



from 

E 53.- 

NEW 

NEW 





Ski Amadé 

The Amadé ski area incorporates 

Schladming/Dachstein, Salzburg 

sportwelt, Großarl valley, Gastein 

valley and the Hoch König region, 

and has 248 lifts and a total 

of 860kms of slopes which are reachable 

by ski and bus. 







WINTER 


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Mölltaler Glacier 

This is a small ski area but relatively 

snow safe. There are 8 ski 

lifts and 53 kms of slopes of which 

90% have snow cannons. You can 

ski to an altitude of over 3000m 

above sea level, an experience in 

itself! 







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from 

E 49.- 





from 

E 59.- 

NEW 

NEW 




Single room: E 70.00

GERMANY 

Hotels Berlin Hotels Hamburg 

Azimut Berlin City South**** 

This comfortable hotel lies between the Schönefeld airport and the 

city centre. The hotel has a reception, hotel bar, 2 restaurants, conference 

room and solarium. The modern rooms have bath or shower, 

WC, desk, telephone, sound proof windows, SAT-TV, mini-bar, 

hairdryer and radio. 

Price per person and night from 

Double room: E 22.00 Single room: E 35.00 

Grand City hotel Berlin Kudamm *** 

The hotel is centrally located close to the Ku’Damm, the most well 

known shopping street of Berlin. Further points of interest are close 

by. The 81 newly renovated, comfortable rooms have bath or shower, 

WC, Cable-TV, radio, telephone, desk, W-lan and hairdryer. 


Double room E 30.00 Single room E 48.00 

Holiday Inn Berlin City West **** 

Centrally located for the airport, congress centre and city and is a 

good solution for an uncomplicated stay. The hotel has a reception, 

hotel bar, restaurant, indoor pool, sauna, steambath mini-gym, solarium 

and conference room. All rooms have bath or shower, WC, air 

conditioning, TV, radio, desk, hairdryer and some have a mini-bar. 



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AZIMUT Hotel Belmondo Hamburg **** 

The hotel is only a few minutes from the main train station and the 

congress centre. Shopping and sightseeing as well as the Hamburg 

night life lie on the doorstep. The hotel has a reception, hotel bar, 

bistro and 98 elegant rooms all with bath or shower, WC, telephone, 

SAT-TV, desk, minibar, radio and hairdryer. 



Leonardo Hotel Hamburg Stillhorn **** 

Here you will be greeted with the typical hanseatic friendliness with 

a certain English country house element. In an ideal location in the 

middle of the Nature park "Heuckenlock" only a few steps away from 

the Elbe and with a direct connection to the A1. The hotel has a 

reception, restaurant, bar, lift, sauna, fitness centre and conference 

and seminar room. The 150 comfortable rooms have bath or shower, 

WC, TV, mini-bar telephone and desk. 



AMEDIA hotel Hamburg Moorfleet *** 

The hotel lies on the south east side of the maritime town of Hamburg, 

between the company districts of Billbook and Neu-Allermöhe. Close 

by you will find the well-known "Vier and Marschlande", the orchard of 

Hamburg. The 180 rooms, 10 of which are single rooms, have shower, 

WC, safe, hairdryer and TV. In the summer you can enjoy the terrace. 




Excursions Berlin 


City guide Berlin 3 hrs: E 180.00 

City guide Berlin full day 10 hrs: 

E 450.00 

n Historical city cruise Berlin 

Discover Berlin from the water. 

Your cruise takes you past the 

parliament buildings and through 

the new Government district to 

the “House of World Culture”. Turn 

around at the Luther bridge and 

contine past the main trainstation, 

the Berlin Cathedral the Museum 

island and the oldest residential 

quarter of Berlin, “Nikolaiviertel”. 


n TV Tower 

The TV tower is the highest building 

of Berlin. Every year nearly 1.2 

million visitors make this one of the 

most attractive tourist destinations 

in Berlin. 


n Aquadom & Sealife Berlin 

Enjoy the fascinating and native 

underwater world with its beautiful 

creatures. Experience a special 

kind of dive in the AquaDom - the 

world‘s largest cylindrical aquarium! 


n Moviepark Babelsberg 

For over 90 years the Babelsberg 

studios have produced world-famous 

films. Now, the film park offers 

a glance behind the scenes of 

film and television. 


n Sansssouci Palace & Park 

This is an excursion into the past 

and present of the former residence 

and garrison city of 

Potsdam. 


n Berlin Zoo 

The zoo with the largest assortment 

of species in the world 

awaits you in Berlin. 


GERMANY 

Excursions Hamburg 

City tour 

Half day city tour E 165.00 max. 

4 hours 

Full day city tour E 275.00 max. 

8 hours 

Harbour round trip 

A must for any visit to Hamburg is 

a cruise through the largest harbour 

in Europe. Your trip takes you 

past the loading bridges that were 

for the steam ships, then past the 

oldest veterans such as “Rickmer 

Rickmers” and then, depending on 

the level of water, through to the 

modern harbour. 


Rickmer Rickmers 

Visit the swimming memorial 

of Hamburg, the museum ship 

Rickmer Rickmers. The three 

master is anchored in the Hamburger 

Harbour and stands out 

due to its size and green colour. 


Miniature wonderland 

The largest model railway of the 

world can be visited daily.With 

a size of more than 1,000sqm 

visitors can enjoy a journey of 

discovery in this digitally controlled 

world. 


Lüneburg 

The Läneburg Heath is an attraction 

full of villages, towns 

and fascinating countryside. 

Heath round trip by coach 


Helgoland 

Here you will find something 

for everyone. Culinary delights, 

tax free shopping and themed 

walks as well as culture, history 

and nature. This is not just a 

destination for beach holidays! 

Return boat trip from Büsem 



GERMANY 

Dürkheim’s "Wurstmarkt" Port of Hamburg 

The biggest wine 

festival in the world 

Situated on one of the most picturesque 

stretches of the German 

Wine Route, the attractive spa 

resort of Bad Dürkheim is home 

to one of the largest, most traditional 

and entertaining public festivals 

in Germany. Now over 570 

years old, the festival is still as 

young as ever: every year in September 

hundreds of thousands 

of visitors flock in to the city to 

join what has now become the 

largest wine festival in the world. 

You can enjoy over 150 excellent 

wines - from the mellow Riesling 

to the finest ice wine – in a great 

variety of locations. Although the 

wine is the centre of attraction, 

the "Wurstmark"t would be unthinkable 

without the live entertainment 

programme or its travelling 

fairground, which offer fun for all 

ages. In the words of a local poet: 

"The Wurstmarkt is the only festival 

where you meet old friends 

you‘ve never seen before“. Come 

and meet some of them! 


Day 1: 

Arrive and check in at your middle-class 

hotel in the region of Bad 

Dürkheim. 

Day 2: 

Enjoy a guided walking tour (approx. 

1 ½ hours) which will show 

you the highlights of Bad- Dürkheim, 

before visiting the wine 

festival. Why not take time for 

the short walk up to St. Michael‘s 

Chapel, the pilgrimage church 

perched on the hill above the 

market? Up until the 15th century 

pilgrims walked up this very hill 

on St. Michael‘s Day, which gave 

rise to the original "Wurstmarkt" 

festival. In the afternoon enjoy the 

atmosphere of the wine festival at 

leisure. Dinner will be served in 

the evening in a local restaurant. 

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from 

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Day 3: 


with another tour or depart 

home. 



in a middle-class hotel in 

the region of Bad Dürkheim 

• local guide for walking tour 

Bad Dürkheim 

• visit to the famous 

Dürkheimer Wurstmarkt 

• 1 x dinner at a local 

restaurant (3-course menu 

excl. drinks) 




Dates: 

07 – 11.09.2012 and 

14 – 17.09.2012 

The world’s largest 

harbour festival 

For three days in May everything 

in Hamburg revolves around the 

birthday party of the largest German 

harbour. This is three days 

of parades, fireworks and over 500 

stalls of delicacies from all over 

the world. Every year over 1 million 

visitors come to join in on the 

celebrations. 


Day 1: 

Arrive in Hamburg. The opening 

ceremony starts at 15.00 hrs and 

makes an atmospheric start to the 

three day birthday party, with the 

unique background of the port of 

Hamburg. The parade is lead by 

the original Hamburger “Cap San 

Diego“, the largest sailing and civil 

museum ship of the world. Further 

participating ships will be made 

known at the beginning of the year, 

but as per every year the highlights 

of the parade will be large 

schooners, modern luxury yachts 

and well known cruise liners. 

In the late afternoon you will check 

in at your hotel in the region of 

Hamburg. 

Day 2: 

After breakfast enjoy a guided city 

tour of Hamburg where your tour 

guide will show you the various 

sights of the second largest city 

in Germany. During a boat ride on 

the many small canals of the city 

you will see why Hamburg is called 

the „Venice of the North“. After the 

tour and some lunch you have 

some free time in the afternoon to 

join the birthday party of the port 

again. The highlight today will be 

the firework display. The fireworks 

are not only fantastic to look at 

but also an acoustic highlight, as 

hundreds of rockets light the sky 

above Hamburg while classical 

music is played. Return to your hotel 

at approx. 23.00. 

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Day 3: 



home. 



incl. Breakfast in a good 

middle class hotel in area 

Hamburg. 


• 1 x lunch in Hamburg 

• 1 x half day city tour of 

Hamburg 

• 1 x Alster-/Canal round trip 




Dates: 

11.05. – 13.05.2012 

Subject to change 


Kulmbacher Beer week 

Where beer is 

at home 

Every summer in the secret “capital 

of beer” you will find the festival 

week of beer. Yearly more than 

100,000 visitors come here to enjoy 

the "fun of the fair" as well as to 

visit the Plassen fortress, known as 

one of the most beautiful castles in 

Germany. 


Day 1: 

Arrive at your hotel in the "Fichtelgebirge" 

or “"Frankenwald" region. 

After you have checked in, travel 

to Kulmbach where you will visit 

the famous Plassen fortress. Here 

you can enjoy a fantastic view over 

the medieval town centre and over 

the Frankenwald region. Afterwards 

visit the Kulmbach festival 

where you have reserved seats as 

well as a voucher for one litre of 

beer (or shandy or a non-alcoholic 

drink) and a pair of real Franconian 

"bratwurst". Return to your hotel at 

approx. 22.00. 

Day 2: 

After breakfast drive to Bayreuth 

and visit one of the largest brewery 

museums of the world, the 

Maisel brewery. After the visit you 

will have some free time. Use the 

opportunity to have a small lunch 

in the Franconian restaurant "Oscar". 

Afterwards start your journey 

home or extend your stay. 

from 

E 59.- 


• 1 nights accommodati 

on incl. Breakfast in good 


Fichtelgebirge or 

Frankenwald 

• 1 x guided tour of castle 

Plassen Fortress 

• 1 x table reservation + 

vouchers for food and drink 

at the Kulmbacher Week 

of Beer 

• 1 x entrance to Bayreuth 

Brewery museum 




Dates: 

28.07. – 05.08.2012 

Date subject to reconfirmation! 

GERMANY 

Carnival of cultures 

Every year around Whit Monday in 

Berlin you will find the largest and 

most colourful festival in Germany. 

Enjoy a multi cultural festival similar 

to the Notting Hill and Rotterdam 

carnivals. Berlin is home to many 

different nations and cultures and 

so, in 1996, the first traditional carnival 

took place, and has grown 

to be one of the most traditional 

events in Berlin. Here the countries 

of the world are presented with 

colourful costumes and masks as 

well as with traditional dances and 

music. The colourful mix of cultures 

is popular with all ages. 


Day 1: 

Arrive in Berlin and check in at 

your hotel. You then continue on to 

the centre of Berlin and the Brandeburg 

Gate, possibly Germany’s 

most well known sight. In the afternoon 

you then enjoy a city tour 

by bus where you will get to know 

some of the cities more popular 

points of interest. In the early evening 

enjoy a boat trip on the Spree 

before arriving back to your hotel. 

Day 2: 

After a lazy breakfast in your hotel 

travel by bus to the Hermanplatz 

where at around 12:30 you will get 

to see the highlight of your trip, 

the Berlin Carnival procession. Enjoy 

the traditional costumes and 

dances. The procession travels 

through Berlin-Kreuzberg from 

Hermannplatz to Yorckstrasse 

and continues until late in the evening. 

Day 3: 



©Daniela Incoronato 

In Berlin 

from 


©Frank Löhmer 





incl. Breakfast in a good 


Berlin 

• 1 x city tour with a double- 

decker bus 

• 1 x evening river cruise on 

the Spree 




Dates: 

28.07. – 05.08.2012 

Date subject to reconfirmation! 


GERMANY 

Black Forest Summer The Harz Mountains 

Featuring the world´s 

largest cuckoo clock 

This wonderful, unspoiled region 

encompasses, ravines, waterfalls, 

lakes, dense woods and expansive 

vineyards. 


Day 1: 



Day 2: 

Today we recommend a scenic 

trip through the Kinzig Valley with 

a visit to the historical old town of 

Schiltach. The town is surrounded 

by picturesque mountains which is 

the perfect setting for the market 

place out of the middle ages. During 

the day visit the glass blowing 

museum in Wolfach! A highlight of 

your visit is where you can blow 

your own “Blautze” (blank glass) 

under the instruction of a professional 

craftsman. 

Day 3: 

After breakfast why not make a 

trip to Freiburg – the sunny capital 

of the Black Forest? This bustling 

university town lies close to the 

French and Swiss borders and is 

in the middle of the Kaiserstuhle 

wine region. During the day enjoy 

a visit to the world of the Badischer 

Winzerkeller with a guided tour 

and wine tasting. 

Day 4: 

Why not take the chance to take 

a day trip to Schonach, the home 

of the largest cuckoo clock factory 

in the Black Forest? The first 

cuckoo clock was created here in 

the heart of Black Forest making 

cuckoo clocks a long tradition. Extend 

the day with a visit to Triberg 

set against a romantic landscape 

and home of the highest waterfall 

in Germany. 

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from 

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Day 5: 

A full day excursion to Strasbourg, 

a city that has a rich 

architectural heritage, a tradition 

of hospitality and rich 

in museums. On arrival to the 

city you will be introduced by 

your city guide to the many 

highlights it has to offer. 

Day 6: 

Departure. 


• City tour of Freiburg 

E 181.00 p.p. 




Black Forest with HB 


• 1 x entrance to Wolfach 

glass museum 

• ½ day City tour Schiltach 

• ½ day City tour Strasbourg 

• 1 x wine tasting in Freiburg 




Dates: 

May - October 2012 

Hamlin, Goslar and 

the Harzquer train 

The Harz mountains are one of 

Germany’s best kept areas of natural 

beauty. On this tour you have 

the chance to visit medieval towns 

and to ride on historic narrow 

gauge railways. 


Day 1: 

On the journey to your hotel travel 

through Pied piper country and 

visit the fairytale town of Hameln. 

Then continue to your hotel in the 

Harz region. 

Day 2: 

Today we suggest you visit the 

city of Goslar. This imperial city 

has a history stretching back 

over a thousand years. The town 

has been called the “Rome of the 

North” and has 47 churches and 

chapels with numerous towers 

and steeples, which make up the 

town’s unique skyline. A guided 

tour is included. Afterwards enjoy 

some free time in this cultural city. 

Day 3: 

Why not take a trip through the 

Harz region with a return journey 

on one of the Harz steam trains, the 

Harzquerbahn, an antique, narrow 

gauge railway. Spend some time 

in medieval Wernigerode, with its 

many half-timbered houses and 

Brocken, which lies at an altitude 

of 1125m. On the way back to your 

hotel you can make a short stop in 

the small town of Thale known for 

its witch dancing. 

Day 4: 

Free in resort to explore on 

your own. 

Day 5: 

Departure. 

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s Tip: 

Why not extend your holiday 

with a few nights in Berlin? 

Still a capital of two halves, 

although this is changing 

rapidly as development progresses. 


• Extra night in Berlin from 

E 45.00 p.p.p.n. 

• ½ day City tour Berlin 



4 x nights accommodation 

in a 4* Hotel in the Goslar 

area with HB 

• ½ day City tour Goslar 

• 1 x journey on Harzer 

narrow gauge railway from 

Wernigerode – Brocken - 

return 




Dates: 



GERMANY 

Palaces and Castles The Romantic Main 

Of the Bavarian 

Forest region 

The Bavarian forest is impressive 

not just for its secret forests, rushing 

streams and wide valleys, but 

also for its many castles, fortresses 

and palaces. Behind the thick 

walls you will find small treasures 

that witness a moving past. During 

your visit you will discover the varied 

history of the region as well as 

the Bavarian culture. 


Day 1: 



Day 2: 

After breakfast you will start your 

discovery of the Bavarian Forest. 

Today you will visit the symbol of 

the Bavarian forest, the Falkenstein 

Fortress. Every year thousands of 

visitors come to the health resort 

of Falkenstein and learn about the 

interesting history of the fortress 

which was built in 1074. From the 

Fortress you are met with a fantastic 

Panorama view of the surrounding 

countryside. Highly recommended 

is a visit to the Falkenstein 

hunting museum. 

Your day continues with a visit to 

Mitterfels where you can find the 

ruins of a fortress from the middle 

ages which has an extensive fortification. 

You can still see the outer 

defence wall the wide cages, the 

south east and western walls each 

with three towers, as well as the 

northern tower. You can still see 

outer walls from the keep which 

collapsed in 1812. Mitterfels was 

the “middle fortress” between Bogen 

and Falkenfels – this is where 

it got its name. Within the walls you 

can still feel the over 800 year history 

of the fortress and the visit to 

the local museum is always worthwhile. 

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Day 3: 

Regensburg belongs to the 

list of UNESCO world heritage 

and is impressive through its 

historic old town with nearly 

1,200 monuments and some 

6,000 protected buildings. 

During a city tour you will be 

introduced to the old town 

with its Patricien Castles, old 

town council building as well 

as the cathedral. The cathedral 

can been seen from afar 

and is an excellent example of 

Gothic architecture in Bavaria. 

During the day you will also 

visit the St. Emmeram palace 

in Regensburg, better known 

as Thurn and Taxis Palace. 

A visit to the palace is like taking 

a walk from the middle 

ages to the present. Discover 

thousands of years of Monastic 

traditions as well as the 

stories of the monks, the Messengers 

and the aristocrats. 

Day 4: 



home. 



in the Bavarian Forest region 

incl. Half board 


Regensburg 

• 1 x guided tour of 

St. Emmeram Palace 

• 1 x visit to the Mitterfels ruins 

incl. Entrance to the museum 

• 1 x visit to Falkenstien castle 




Dates: 

May – November 2012 

Wine and more 

from 


The Main loop between, Wertheim 

and Aschaffenburg, counts as one 

of the most romantic and scenic 

regions of Germany. Towns from 

the middle ages such as Wertheim, 

Miltenberg and Klingenberg 

as well as extensive forests and 

many small wine villages offer a 

harmonic picture away from the 

bustle of mass tourism. 


Day 1: 

Travel via Wurzburg to Miltenberg 

where you can enjoy a 2 hour city 

tour. Then travel on to your hotel 

in the Main-Spessart region, your 


Day 2: 

After breakfast journey to Miltenberg 

again where you board your 

ship for a sail along the Main loop 

to Wertheim. Enjoy the wonderful 

countryside and the views of the 

vineyards. Wertheim, once the residence 

of the Count of Wetheim, 

has wonderful narrow streets, 

townhouses and an impressive 

fortress ruin which all combine to 

give the town a unique atmosphere. 

Especially impressive is the 

view from the Wertheim fortress to 

the foothills of Spessart and Odenwald. 

You can join a guided city 

tour before discovering more on 

your own or travel to the Wertheim 

village for some shopping. 

Day 3: 

After breakfast, travel to Würzburg 

where a short city tour 

will introduce you to this magical 

city. Then continue on to 

Volkach where you can enjoy 

a city tour “gate to gate” before 

taking part in a wine tasting. 

Enjoy lunch before starting 

your homeward journey. 




class hotel in the Main 

Spessart region. 



Miltenberg 

• 1 x boat trip from Miltenberg 

– Wertheim 

• 1 x 1.5hr city tour of Wertheim 

• 1 x 1hr city tour of Würzburg 

• 1 x city tour of Volkach with 

wine tasting 

• 1 x lunch in Volkach 




Dates: 

02.05. – 02.10.2012 

Wurzburg Vineyard 


Wurzburg

GERMANY 

Passau & Bavarian 

Forest 

Incl. The River 

Danube 

The Bavarian woods are central 

Europe’s largest continuous mountain 

forest and it is dotted with romantic, 

picturesque villages and 

valleys. 


Day 1: 

Arrive at your hotel in the Bavarian 

Forest. 

Day 2: 

To start your holiday enjoy a trip 

to the historic town of Regensburg 

situated on the Danube. You will 

be met by your city guide on Arrive 

and will be shown some of the 

more important sights before having 


own. An added enhancement to 

your day is to relax with a boat trip 

on the Danube River before returning 

home. 

Day 3: 

After a leisurely breakfast make the 

journey to the spa town of Bodenmais 

where you can take a ride 

up the covered chairlift and relax 

at a restaurant in the sun or visit 

the Joska Crystal experience to 

watch the talented glass blowers 

and painters at their work. Don’t 

miss the relaxing atmosphere of 

the Crystal garden, the quiet and 

shimmering Crystal lake and an 

amusing Crystal Mikado. 

Day 4: 

Today, enjoy a visit to the "Bärwurzerei" 

distillery in Kötzting. At the 

distillery you will discover the centuries 

old tradition of making this 

special drink. The rest of the day is 

for you to enjoy at your hotel. 

Day 5: 

No visit to the Bavarian forest 

is complete without a visit to the 

town-of-three-rivers, Passau. A guided 

tour.is included so that you 

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can see all the highlights of 

this wonderful city. In the afternoon 

enjoy a round trip on 

the crystal ship, exclusively 

made with Swarovski Crystals. 

In this unique crystal 

ship you will experience the 

fascinating world of the mermaid 

Isa in a twinkle dream of 

water and crystal. 

Day 6: 

Departure. 


• Silver mountain chairlift from 

E 4.90 p.p. 



good middle class hotel with 

HB 

• ½ day City tour Regensburg 

• 1 x round trip “Strudelrund- 

fahrt” on the Danube river 

• 1 x entrance to Danube ship 

museum in Regensburg 

• 1 x visit to Joska Crystal 

experience 

• 1 x visit to the Bärwurzerei in 

Kötzting 

• ½ day City tour Passau 

• 1 x round trip with the 

Crystal ship 




Dates: 

April - October 2012 

Dresden, Weimar, 

Erfurt, Wartburg 

The Classic 

Germany 

Thuringen is the green heart of 

Germany and offers excellent excursions 

and sights that will please 

every one. Goethe, Schiller and 

Martin Luther have all left their impressions 

in the world renowned 

cities of Weimar, Eisenach and 

Erfurt. 


Day 1: 

Depart your overnight hotel and 

travel to Dresden, the Florence of 

the Elbe. This is Saxony’s historic 

capital and has been painstakingly 

restored so that today’s visitors 

find a splendid city quite unlike 

any other. Overnight in Dresden. 

Day 2: 

In the morning enjoy a guided city 

tour of Dresden before travelling 

to Weimar. In the words of Goethe, 

"here, you feel as grand and 

free as the wondrous nature before 

your eyes". His words still ring 

true today and are a perfect description 

of what awaits visitors in 

and around Weimar. With beautiful 

scenery including seven country 

parks and numerous historical gardens 

– it is not surprising that Weimar 

is known as the city of parks 

and gardens. Your city guide will 

show you the highlights of the city 

before you have some free time to 

explore on your own. Overnight in 

the region Thüringen. 

Day 3: 


the Buchenwald memorial where 

you can be witness to the shocking 

crimes of the German third Reich. 

Now a memorial to commemorate 

the fates war, this is a place that 

will leave its impression on you. In 

the afternoon travel to Erfurt. This is 

not just the capital of the free state 

of Thuringia but also its largest 

city. The city’s colourful history 

from 

E 178.- 

goes back at least 1,250 years 

which have in turn created 

unique features such as 

the cathedral and the Church 

of St. Severus, which have 

now become the emblem of 

the city. Enjoy some free time 

before returning to your hotel 

in the Thuringen region. 

Day 4: 

On your return journey visit 

the town of Eisenach, known 

as the home of Wartburg 

castle this is where Martin 

Luther stayed while he translated 

the New Testament into 

German. Founded in 1067, it 

is one of the best preserved 

medieval castles in Germany. 

Ask us should you need overnight 

accommodation. 




Thüringen region incl. HB 



Dresden incl. HB 


tour Buchenwald memorial 

• 1 x ½ day city tour Dresden 

• 1 x entrance Wartburg 




Dates: 

All year 2012 


The Hanseatic cities 

and the Baltic sea 

Enjoy charming cities and wonderful 

coastlines on this tour. 


Day 1: 

Arrive at your hotel in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern 

in the Wismar/ 

Schwerin region. 

Day 2: 

After breakfast enjoy a city tour of 

Wismar. Your city guide will show 

you the highlights such as the Market 

square, one of the largest in 

northern Germany. You then have 

free time to explore on your own 

before continuing on to the town of 

Güstrow where your city guide will 

show you the historic old town, the 

market square as well as the town 

houses and the local government 

offices. Don’t miss a visit to the St. 

Marien Church which was built in 

the 16th century. Enjoy some free 

time before returning to your hotel. 

Day 3: 

Your journey today takes you to 

Bad Doberan, a charming small 

town close to the Baltic Sea coastline. 

The suburb Heiligendamm is 

only a few kilometres away from 

Bad Doberan and lies directly 

on the coast. This is the home 

of Germany’s first seaside resort, 

grounded in 1793 and host of the 

2008 Summit. In Heiligendamm 

you board the narrow gauge railway, 

"Molli" which brings its guests 

huffing and puffing and joggling 

through narrow streets, past fields 

and meadows to Kühlungsborn 

where you have some free time to 

stroll along the promenade before 

travelling back to your hotel. 

Day 4: 

Enjoy your breakfast before travelling 

to the Hanseatic town of Lübeck 

where a city tour will introduce 

you to the history and highlights of 

the town, such as the "Holstentor" 

from 

E 199.- 

from the middle ages, the 

oldest and most well known 

city gate in Germany. The 

gate was built between 1464 

and 1478 by the Lübecker 

builder Hinrich Helmstede as 

part of the modernisation of 

the fortifications of the city. 

After some free time you then 

travel on to Travemünde where 

you can enjoy a last stroll 

along the coast. 

Day 5: 

Departure. 




class hotel in the Wismar/ 

Schwerin region. 


• 1 x 1.5 hr city tour of Wismar 

• 1 x 1 hr city tour of Güstrow 

• 1 x 2 hr city tour of Bad 

Doberan and Heiligendamm 

• 1 x journey on the narrow 

gauge railway “Molli“ from 

Heiligendamm to 

Kühlungsborn 

• 1 x 2 hr city tour of Lübeck 




Dates: 

all year 2012 

Dates on request. 

Kieler week 

GERMANY 

The biggest summer 

from 

festival in Northern 


Europe 

The Kiel week is the largest sailing 

event in the world and the largest 

summer festival in Northern Europe. 

The opening event is the 2nd 

last Saturday in June and this is 

your chance to see around 100 

windjammers and traditional sail 

boats as well as hundreds of 

yachts. 


Day 1: 

Arrive in the region of Kiel and your 

hotel. After check-in, travel to the 

Kiel city centre where your city 

guide will introduce you to the old 

and new highlights of the city. You 

have the chance to visit the Maritime 

Museum and also to partake 

in a small strengthening drink at 

the traditional Kieler Brewery. You 

then have time to explore further 

on your own before returning to 

your hotel for the night. 

Day 2: 

After breakfast travel directly to 

the Bollhörnkai where you board 

the MS Hamburg, the official ship 

of the Kieler Week. The MS Hamburg 

accompanies a different boat 

class every day. Professional sailing 

experts carry out the commentary 

and you are thus right in the 

middle of things! You then have 

free time in the harbour to stroll 

and absorb the atmosphere and to 

admire the ships before returning 


Day 3: 


another tour or depart homeward. 



incl. breakfast in a middle 

class hotel in the Kiel area 


in hotel 

• 1 x sail on the MS 

Hamburg (approx. 4hrs) 

• 1 x city tour of Kiel 




Dates: 

16.06. - 24.06.2012 

Subject to change 


SWITZERLAND 

Lake Geneva Switzerland & Austria 

Lakes, Mountains 

and Trains 

The Lake Geneva Region is a miniature 

version of Switzerland. Here 

you‘ll find peaceful lakes bordered 

by palm trees, the rolling wooded 

hills of the Jura, the delightful green 

landscapes of the north and the 

snowy summits of the Alps with 

their majestic glaciers. 


Day 1: 



Day 2: 

Today we recommend you discover 

the wine trail of Lake Geneva. 

You can travel to one or more of the 

many vineyards in the local area, 

such as Villette, Dezaley, Chardonne 

and Vevy-Montreux where it is 

possible to take a stroll through 

some of the vineyards and to enjoy 

some wine tasting. A stop at the 

Olympic City Lausanne will be the 

perfect end to the day before returning 


Day 3: 

An excellent day out is a trip on the 

Golden Pass Panoramic train between 

Gstaad and Montreux. Your 

journey takes you over 2 passes 

and through some spectacular 

mountain scenery. The day offers 

excellent photo opportunities and 

wonderful memories of Switzerland. 

Enjoy some free time in Gstaad before 

returning to your hotel. 

Day 4: 

Today you are free to explore your 

surroundings on your own. Why not 

discover the excellent Swiss train 

system? 

Day 5: 

Vevey and Montreux offer lots to 

keep everyone occupied. Have a 

wander round the streets of Vevey 

and enjoy watching the world go by 

at one of the street cafes. In Montreux, 

famous for its Jazz festival, 

visit the beautiful Château de Chil- 

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from 

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Lake Geneva 

lon or take a stroll along the 

lakeside promenade. Or why 

not travel to the Marmots Paradise 

at Rochers de Naye? 

Your train journey starts at 

Montreux and you pass palm 

trees on the lake shore to the 

Edelweiss flowering above at 

an altitude of over 2,000m. 

There is a panoramic restaurant 

where you can choose 

between a gourmet meal or 

a simple snack while enjoying 

an uninterrupted superb view. 

Day 6: 

Departure. 


• Chateau D’Aigle from 

E 7.50 p.p. 

• Marmot express incl. meal 

on train approx. E 60.00 p.p. 

• Chocolate express approx. 

E 71.50 p.p. 

• ½ day city guide Lausanne 

E 160.00 

• Entrance to Olympic Museum 

approx. E 11.50 p.p. 

• ½ day city guide Geneva 

E 160.00 

• Wine tasting in the Lavaux 

wine growing region from 

E 8.00 p.p. 

• Blow your own glass at 

Glasi approx. E 10.00 p.p. 



incl. HB in middle class 

hotels in the Lake Geneva 

region 

• 1 x Journey on the Golden 

pass between Montreux and 

Gstaad 





Dates: 


Including the Glacier 

Express 

Experience some of the most spectacular 

scenery in the Alps, such as 

glittering lakes, majestic mountains 

and picturesque villages. 


Day 1: 

Passing Lake Geneva you arrive at 

your hotel, your home for the next 

2 nights. 

Day 2: 

You can experience the heights of 

Switzerland, France and Italy today 

on this scenic three countries tour. 

Travel south, over the border into 

France to the spectacular winter 

and summer resort of Chamonix, 

at the foot of Mont Blanc, Europe’s 

highest mountain. Here you can 

enjoy a relaxing stroll or take a 

trip on the Aiguille du Midi, one 

of Europe’s highest cable cars. 

Then continue your panoramic tour 

by taking the Mont Blanc Tunnel 

over the border into Italy and the 

ancient Roman town of Aosta. The 

town is set like a jewel amongst the 

high mountains of the valley. Enjoy 

some free time before travelling 

over the Grand San Bernard pass 


Day 3: 

It is now time to leave Switzerland 

and travel via the spectacular Glacier 

Express train to Austria and 

the Vorarlberg region. This journey 

on the slowest express train in the 

world is not to be missed and offers 

some spectacular scenery. 

Day 4: 

Today enjoy a trip to St. Gallen 

on the shores of Lake Constance. 

Take a walk around the old town 

with its colourful 16th and 18th century 

houses as well as the baroque 

cathedral with its abbey library. 

The whole quarter surrounding the 

library was made into a UNESCO 

from 

E 369.- 

world heritage site in 1983. 

Then travel on to Appenzell 

for a visit to the cheese dairy 

and some free time before returning 


Day 5: 

Start your day with a trip to 

the tiny principality of Liechtenstein 

and its capital Vaduz. 

You then continue on to 

Bregenz, home of the spectacular 

lake Opera in summer. 

Enjoy an impressive ride up 

the Pfänderbahn for magnificent 

views of the surrounding 

mountains of 3 countries! 

Day 6: 

Departure. 


• Lichtenstein guide E 160.00 

• St. Gallen guide E 160.00 

• St. Gallen Abbey Library 




middle class hotels with HB 

• 1 x journey on the Glacier 

Express between Andermatt 

and Chur 

• 1 x journey on Pfänderbahn 




Dates: 

May - September 2012 


Great trains of 

Switzerland 

Incl. Lucerne and the 

Jungfrau railways 


Day 1: 


Day 2: 

Visit the lake town of Lucerne with 

its fascinating old town and historic 

monuments. Enhance your trip 

with a ½ day guided tour. 

Day 3: 

Travel to Lauterbrunnen, where 

you travel upwards on part of the 

longest cogwheel railway system in 

Switzerland, the Jungfrau Railways. 

Your journey takes you through 

lush meadows and amidst 

wonderful scenery to Kleine 

Scheidegg, located at the foot 

of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau 

mountains. Make the most 

of your free time to get some 

spectacular photos before returning 

via the alpine resort of 

Grindelwald. 

Day 4: 

Take a wonderful train journey 

from Gstaad over high mountain 

passes and through traditional 

Swiss villages to Montreux. 

On arrival into Montreux you 

are met with panoramic views 

of the town and Lake Geneva. 

Day 5: 

Explore on your own or relax in your 

hotel. 

Day 6: 

Departure. 



Bernese Oberland region incl. HB 

• 1 x Journey on the Jungfrau rail- 

ways (Lauterbrunnen – Kleine 

Scheidegg – Grindelwald) 

• 1 x Journey on the “Golden Pano- 

rama train” between Gstaad and 

Montreux (2 nd class) 

• 1 x guided tour of glass factory in 

Hergiswil (for 1.5hrs) 

SWITZERLAND 

from 

E 382.- 


• Jungfrau Joch (Kleine 

Scheidegg – Joch and 

return) approx. E 72.00 p.p. 

• Lucerne city guide approx. 

E 160.00 




Dates: 

April - September 2012 


SWITZERLAND 

Advent traditions Lucerne 

On Lake Lucerne 

The Klaus procession of Küssnacht 

is one of the most impressive 

Advent traditions from all over 

Europe. Every year around 20,000 

spectators flock to Küssnacht on 

Lake Lucerne to watch the procession 

of around 200 elaborately 

dressed "Iffelen" followed by St. 

Nicholas’s and the sound of more 

than 1,000 St. Nicolas hunters with 

horns and bells. This is a unique 

experience for everyone! 


Day 1: 

Arrive at your hotel in the region of 

Lake Lucerne, your home for the 

next 3 nights 

Day 2: 

After a relaxing breakfast we recommend 

a trip to Interlaken, picturesquely 

nestled between two 

lakes and at the foot of some of 

Switzerland’s most spectacular 

mountains. 

Day 3: 

In the morning you are free to explore 

your surroundings before 

travelling to Lucerne for the afternoon. 

Enjoy a guided tour round 

this well known town before having 

some free time to explore on your 

own and to visit the small Christmas 

market. You then travel to 

Küssnacht for the highlight of your 

trip. The procession starts around 

20:00hrs so you have time to enjoy 

some of the local specialties at 

one of the stalls before watching 

the show! You then return to your 

hotel. 

Day 4: 



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from 

E 195.- 


• Rigibahn round trip 






middle class hotel in lake 

Lucerne region incl. buffet 

breakfast 


• ½ day City tour Lucerne 




Dates: 

04.12.11 - 07.12.11 

04.12.12 - 07.12.12 

subject to change 

The city of bridges 

and towers 

With its picturesque location on 

the shores of Lake Lucerne, within 

sight of the majestic Pilatus and 

Rigi mountains, the city is certainly 

one of the most popular in Switzerland. 

Combine a stay in this traditional 

Swiss town with a visit to 

some of the spectacular surrounding 

countryside! 


Day 1: 

Arrive and check in at your hotel 

in Lucerne. 

Day 2: 

After breakfast explore Lucerne 

with your city guide. Don’t miss 

the distinctive wooden bridge that 

spans the River Reuss, the medieval 

market square lined with intricately 

painted houses, the ornate 

churches of the Old Town and the 

famous Lion Monument, dedicated 

to the memory of the heroic Swiss 

Guards. In the afternoon you can 

explore the city at leisure, or alternatively 

make the "Golden Round 

Trip" on the Pilatus mountain railway 

at Kriens. Here you can experience 

three forms of transport in 

one day: cable car, funicular railway 

and boat. 

Day 3: 

Today we suggest you take a lake 

cruise to Viznau and board the 

Mount Rigi cog railway for an exhilarating 

journey up to 1752m. Enjoy 

a fantastic view of the Alps, which 

includes 13 lakes and extends as 

far as Germany and France. Alternatively 

we suggest an excursion 

to Interlaken and "Sherlock Holmes 

land". The capital of the Bernese 

Oberland is located between the 

lakes of Brienz and Thun and is 

dominated by the mighty Jungrau 

Mountain. Afterwards continue to 

the Reichenbach Falls near Meiringen, 

which is where Sherlock Holmes 

from 

E 256.- 

fought his arch enemy, Professor 

Moriarty, and fell to 

his death! 

Day 4: 




• Pilatus mountain railway 

from approx. E 50.00 p.p. 

• Mount Rigi cog railway 


• Round trip on Lake 

Lucerne approx. E 28.00 p.p. 

• Swiss Museum of 

Transport & IMAX approx. 

E 28.00 p.p. 

• Dinner on the boat 

restaurant Wilhelm Tell 

from E 40.00 p.p. 



in a 4-star hotel in Lucerne 

incl. BB 

• 1 x local guide for 1/2 day 

city tour Lucerne 


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Dates: 

Season l: 

01.04. - 31.05.2012 

Season ll: 

01.06. - 01.09.2012 


Switzerland - 

More Produktname inclusive 

The spectacular 

Swiss Alps 

Immerse yourself in the Alpine 

splendour of crystal blue lakes and 

beautiful towering peaks. 


Day 1: 

Arrive and check in at your hotel in 

the Davos/Klosters area. 

Day 2: 

Enjoy a morning visit to Davos, 

which is surrounded on all sides 

by idyllic countryside. Often home 

to the members of the Royal Family 

during their winter ski holidays, 

Europe’s highest town is also a delight 

during the summer. Why not 

take a ride with the Schatzalp train 

to an altitude of 1,861 m where you 

have the possibility to have lunch 

or just coffee and cake in the Panorama 

Restaurant Schatzalp with 

magnificent views over Davos. We 

also recommend a visit to the Alpinum 

Schatzalp, a botanic garden 

with more than 3,500 alpine plant 

species from the mountains all 

over the world. 

Day 3: 

This morning travel to St. Moritz, 

one of the world’s most famous 

holiday resorts. Chic, elegant and 

exclusive with a cosmopolitan ambiance, 

it is located at 1,856 metres 

above sea level in the middle 

of the Upper Engadin lake landscape. 

The dry, sparkling “champagne 

climate” is legendary and the 

celebrated St. Moritz sun shines 

for an average of 322 days a year. 

Day 4: 

After breakfast, travel to Pontresina 

where you join the Bernina Express 

to Poschiavo. This railway is one of 

the most beautiful in Switzerland. 

On a good day you can enjoy a 

fantastic view of the Piz Bernina 

and of the impressive Morteratsch 

Glacier. We recommend to include 

a visit to the Italian town of Tirano 

during your day. 

from 

E 356.- 

Day 5: 

Enjoy fantastic scenic views 

as you climb the San Bernardino 

Pass. You then join the 

motorway through the Italianspeaking 

district of Switzerland 

and Ticino area to the 

border town of Lugano where 

the "chic" of the town’s piazzas 

and promenades will impress 

you. Why not enjoy a 

meal by the lakeside or try a 

funicular ride up Monte Bre 

for spectacular views over 

the Alps. 

Day 6: 

Departure. 

NEW 


• 1 x journey on the Schatzalp 

train E 12.50 p.p. 

• 1 x entrance to Alpinum 

Schatzalp E 4.50 p.p. 

• 1 x journey on the Bernina 

Express from Pontresina - 

Poschiavo (2nd class) 

E 26.00 p.p. 

• 1 x funicular ride up Monte 

Bre E 18.50 p.p. 




Davos/Klosters area 


• buffet breakfast 

• 3-course evening meal with 

choice of main course 

• free drinks between 6.00pm 

and 09.00pm (water, beer, 

wine, coffee, tea and soft 

drinks) 

• daily packed lunch 

• farewell party with dance 




Dates: 


SWITZERLAND 

2 trains, 2 passes 

The Rhätische 

railway and the 

Bernina Express 

Discover Switzerland and some of 

its most famous trains and resorts. 


Day 1: 

Arrive at your hotel in the Davos/ 

Klosters area, your home for the 


Day 2: 

After breakfast travel to Pontresina 

where you join the Bernina Express 

to Poschiavo. This railway is one of 

the most beautiful in Switzerland. 

On a nice day you will be rewarded 

with a fantastic view of the Piz 

Bernina and of the impressive Morteratsch 

Glacier. We recommend a 

visit to the Italian town of Tirano. 

Day 3: 

Today you will enjoy a legendary 

ride on the tracks of the Glacier 

Express when you travel with the 

Rhätische Bahn from St Moritz to 

Chur. Spend some free time to visit 

the famous summer and winter 

resort of St. Moritz before starting 

your journey through some of the 

most spectacular high mountain 

scenery that Switzerland has to offer. 

At Chur you can spend some 

free time before travelling through 

the tiny principality of Lichtenstein 

to the wooden Village of Werdenberg. 

Day 4: 



from 

E 289.- 




Davos/Klosters area with HB 

• 1 x Bernina Express from 

Pontresina – Poschiavo 

(2 nd class) 

• 1 x Rhätische railway from 

St. Moritz – Chur (2nd class) 


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Dates: 

Season l: 

May - June 2012 

September - October 2012 

Season ll: 

July - August 2012 


SOUTH TYROL 

South Tyrol & Dolomites Merano Grape Festival 

The northern region 

of Italy 

This region has a varied landscape 

from alpine meadows and mountains, 

to vineyards, Mediterranean 

palm trees and Cyprus trees. 


Day 1: 

Arrive in the South Tyrol and your 


Day 2: 

Today we suggest an exploration 

of the main towns of the region. 

In the morning visit Trento with its 

magic scenery inside ancient city 

walls and in the afternoon travel 

on to Bolzano and the Castle of 

Roncolo. Take some time to stroll 

around the market, set within the 

romantic Porticos. 

Day 3: 

In the early morning start your tour 

of the Dolomites passing through 

Cavalese to the Fassa valley with 

its famous villages of Vigo di Fassa, 

Pozza and Canazei. From Canazei 

you "climb up" the mountain 

road to the Sellajoch (2.187 m). 

Here you can enjoy an impressive 

panorama view of the Sella Mountains. 

In the afternoon discover the 

Gardena valley – the valley of the 

wood carver. 

Day 4: 

The region of South Tyrol is well 

known for its fantastic wines and 

today you follow the wine route, the 

oldest route in Italy. In the area of 

Kaltern you can taste the wines of 

the area and specialities of the region. 

In the afternoon visit the picturesque 

village of Tramin. 

Day 5: 

Visit the town of Padua and its Botanical 

Gardens located at the University, 

these beautiful gardens are 

part of the UNESCO cultural sites. 

After the tour you can stroll around 

60 

in the romantic old town and 

relax in one of the numerous 

cafes. 

Day 6: 

Departure. 

©Südtirol Marketing | Joachim Chwaszcza 

from 

E 212.- 

Padua | ©Archivo Turismo Padova Terme Euganee 


• Castle of Roncolo incl. 

guide E 11.00 p.p. 



the south Tyrol incl. HB 


• 1 x grill evening (summer) 

or South Tyrol evening 

(spring and autumn) 

• 1 x dance evening in the 

hotel tavern 

• ½ day city guide Bolzano 

• 1 x Wine tasting in Kaltern 


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Dates: 

Season l: 

May - July 2012 

Season ll: 

August - October 2012 

The heart of South 

Tyrol 

The Merano grape festival is one 

of the most popular harvest celebrations 

in the country. The Highlight 

of this traditional event is the 

colourful Sunday pageant that 

parades though the city’s historic 

lanes. The impressive and wide 

ranging programme of events includes 

open air musical performances 

from various orchestras, 

folk groups and traditional dance 

groups, trumpeters and much, 

much more. Lovers of European 

local traditions and costumes will 

be enchanted by this traditional 

fair and enjoy the revelry that has 

been taking place every year since 

1886. 


Day 1: 



Day 2: 

After breakfast meet your tour guide 

and travel to Bozen where you 

can get to know the town with a 

guided tour. After some free time 

you travel to the original Sarn Valley 

to the wild romantic Lake Durnholz, 

where you can have a short 

walk and enjoy the magnificent nature 

and peace. 

Day 3: 

A relaxing breakfast starts the day 

before you travel to Merano where 

you will first meet with your city guide. 

Enjoy the highlights of this very 

"Mediterranean" town in South Tyrol 

and have a wander through the 

old town and the narrow streets. 

The "landesfürstliche" castle which 

is full of history is also worth a visit. 

In the afternoon you can enjoy the 

colourful parade through the town. 

Refreshments are readily available 

at the stands in the town centre. 

from 

E 183.- 

Day 4: 




• 1x full day guide for an ex 

cursion E 190.00 



incl. HB in a tourist class 

hotel in the region of Bozen/ 

Meran 

• 1 x full day guide 


“landesfürstliche” castle 

• 1 x ½ day city tour Meran 

• 1 x entrance to the grape 

festival 




Dates: 

19.10. - 22.10.2012 

subject to change! 




San Daniele festival 

Ham, Wine and Sea 

In June San Daniele‘s Prosciutto is 

celebrated around the town during 

the Aria di Festa celebration. Visitors 

can taste the dry-cured meat, 

join culinary courses and visit the 

Prosciuttifici, where the delicacy is 

produced. 


Day 1: 

Arrive at your hotel in the Friuli 

region. Your home for the next 3 

nights. 

Day 2: 

Depart after breakfast for the town 

of Grado once a main fishing centre 

and now a popular visitor destination 

and is commonly known 

as the L’isola del Sole (the sunny 

Island). Here you enjoy a 2 hour 

sail around the lagoon and some 

free time before travelling on to 

San Daniele and the Proscuitto 

festival in the afternoon. Enjoyed 

by visitors from all over Europe this 

festival is not just of taste but also 

of fragrances as the scent of Prosciutto 

fills the air. 

from 

E 122.- 


• City Tour Grado or Udine 

E 180.00 

• Tour guide for the festival 

E 200.00 

Day 3: 


another tour or departure. Included in price: 



class hotel in area Udine / 

Friaul 


• 1 x 2-hours Lagoon boat trip 

in Grado 

• 1 x visit to the San Daniele 

Proscuitto festival 




Dates: 

29.06. – 01.07.2012 

subject to change! 



Cinque Terre and 

Portofino 

Paradise on earth 

Five picture postcard villages on 

the Liguria Riviera, coloured houses 

on steep hills, small squares 

and colourful boats. 


Day 1: 



Day 2: 

Today’s excursion centres on the 

beautiful Cinque Terre, or Five 

lands, now a National Park that 

encompasses 10 miles of rocky 

coastline. Time has stood still for 

the five villages, Monterosso al 

Mare, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola 

and Riomaggiore. At one time 

only accessible by boat or footpath 

the villagers built their houses 

from the sea upwards and Cinque 

Terre is a popular alternative to the 

big towns that dot the Italian and 

French Riviera. Your journey back 

to the hotel is partly by boat so that 

you can admire the coastline. 

Day 3: 

After breakfast, travel to Rapallo 

where you board your ship for 

a sail along the most well known 

coast of the Riviera to Portofino. 

Portofino has long been, and still 

remains, a capital of high society 

and the so-called "jet set", it is however 

also much more than that. It 

offers lush Mediterranean hillside 

forests and a charming village loaded 

with history and beauty. Portofino 

began as a Phoenician port, 

then was ruled by Rome and finally 

served the Republic of Genoa and 

was a cultural meeting point of writers 

and philosophers. 

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incl. HB in a middle class 

hotel along the Versailia 

coast 

• 1 x full day guide Cinque 

Terre excursion 

• 1 x train ride in Cinque Terre 

• 1 x boat ride Monterosso/ 

Portovenere/La Spezia 

• 1 x boat ride Rapallo/ 

Portofino return 




Dates: 

March – May and 

Mid September – October 

2012 


ITALY 

Florence, Rome 

and Venice 

An Italian explorer 

This tour will show you the most 

beautiful sights and treasures of 

Italy and is a real tour of discovery. 


Day 1: 

Arrive and enjoy the wonderful 

scenery as you travel south to 

Montecatini Terme, here you will 

stay for one night. 

Day 2: 

Today enjoy an excursion to the 

well known town of Florence, the 

city of fashion. Your city guide 

will show you highlights such as 

the Ponte Vecchio, Giotto’s Campanile, 

the impressive cathedral, 

the Baptistery with Michelangelo’s 

"Gates of Heaven" and the Medici 

chapel. Afterwards, you have free 

time to explore the city on your 

own. You then continue on to the 

Chianciano area in Tuscany, your 

home for the next two nights. 

Day 3: 

After breakfast enjoy an excursion 

to Rome, the impressive capital of 

Italy. On Arrive a city tour with a 

local guide will take you to many 

of the magnificent and imposing 

sights of this city such as the Castel 

San Angelo, the Vatican City, 

St. Peter’s Square, the Trevi Fountain, 

the Colosseo, the Spagna’s 

square and much more. 

Day 4: 

After a leisurely breakfast it is now 

time to leave the Chianciano area 

and continue on to Montegrotto 

Terme in Veneto. During the day 

we recommend a visit to discover 

the ancient city of Padua. 

Day 5: 

Today we suggest an excursion to 

Venice, Italy’s most romantic city 

and setting for countless movies 

and romances. Begin your visit to 

"the city of love" with a cruise along 

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the famous canals, passing 

grand palaces full of culture 

and art, to St. Mark’s Square. 

Here you will start a walking 

tour which will introduce you 

to some of the most famous 

buildings and monuments of 

Venice: the Bridge of Sighs, 

the Doges Palaces and St. 

Mark’s Basilica. Afternoon 

free at leisure. 

Day 6: 

Departure. 


• Evening meal in Rome from 

E 27.00 p.p. 


• 1 night in good middle class 

hotels in the Montecatini 

Terme area with HB 

• 2 nights in good middle 

class hotels in the Chianciano 

Terme area with BB 

• 2 nights in good middle 

class hotels in the Monte- 

grotto Terme area with BB 


Florence 

• 1 x guided city tour of Rome 

• 1 x ½ day city guide of Venice 

• 1 x boat journey Venice as 

per programme 

PARKING AND ENTRANCE FEES 

IN ROME, FLORENCE, ASSISI, PISA 

AND VENICE ARE NOT INCLUDED! 




Dates: 


Public holidays, festival and congress 

dates on request. 

Florence 

Florence, Siena, Pisa, 

Lucca and Montecatini 

The treasures of Italy 

Tuscany is Italy’s most famous region 

and it won’t take you long to 

realise why. 


Day 1: 

Arrive at your hotel in Montecatini 

Terme, your home for the next 5 

nights. 

Day 2: 

Explore the famous Tuscan countryside, 

immortalized in movies 

and literature. Your first stop is 

the enchanting town of Siena, a 

medieval city rich with distinctive 

architecture and home to one of 

Italy’s greatest cathedrals. In the 

afternoon enjoy a short stop in San 

Gimignano, perhaps the most famous 

and enchanting little town in 

Italy. Walk around the town walls 

to get a lovely view of the narrow 

streets, elegant palaces and mediaeval 

churches. 

Day 3: 

Travel to Florence, the birthplace 

of the Renaissance and a veritable 

treasure house of art and architecture. 

The huge terracotta dome 

of the cathedral was designed 

to dwarf the buildings of ancient 

Greece and Rome and it still dominates 

the skyline today. The Baptistery, 

Giotto’s Bell Tower, Santa 

Croce and Santa Maria Novella, 

the Ponte Vecchio, Pitti Palace, the 

Boboli gardens, the Basilica of San 

Miniato and Piazzale Michelangelo 

have all contributed to making 

Florence one of the most beautiful 

cities in the world. 

Day 4: 

A day at leisure in the resort. Montecatini 

Terme is a busy town with 

many charming shops and little 

cafes. Take the nearby funicular 

railway to Montecatini Alto for stunning 

views over the surrounding 

countryside. 

Day 5: 

Pisa & Lucca are two proud, old, 

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Italian cities wreathed in past 

glories. Visit the ancient maritime 

Republic of Pisa where 

the buildings of the Campo 

dei Miracoli are instantly recognisable, 

this is the home 

of buildings that recall Pisa’s 

past grandeur including its 

historic Baptistery, along with 

the famous Leaning Tower 

of Pisa, possibly the most 

famous symbol of Italy. You 

then journey along to Lucca 

which is a graceful town encircled 

by Renaissance ramparts. 

Day 6: 

Departure. 


• Pisa Siena and Florence 

parking costs on request 




Monticatini Terme region 

with HB 


• 1 x traditional Tuscany dinner 

• 1 x special wine tasting with 

Italian Sommelier in Montal- 

cino area with a minimum of 

5 wines 

• 1 x ½ day guide of Florence 

• 1 x ½ day guide of Lucca 

with whisperers (headsets) 

• 1 x ½ day guide of Siena 

PARKING AND ENTRANCE FEES 

IN ROME, FLORENCE, ASSISI, PISA 

AND VENICE ARE NOT INCLUDED! 




Dates: 





Rome Produktname 

The eternal capital 

Built on one of seven hills, it would 

probably be true to say that Rome 

is the largest open-air museum in 

the world. This cultural fortress 

protects over 3000 years of history, 

including the ancient Forum Romanum, 

the Pantheon, the Colosseum 

(the largest amphitheatre in the 

world), the mighty St Peter’s cathedral, 

the Vatican (seat of the Pope 

and home to one of the most outstanding 

art galleries in the world), 

the Engelsburg, the over-sized 

monument to Victor Emmanuel II 

and many, many more examples 

of beautiful architecture. Rome is 

however also one of the busiest 

and most fashionable cities in the 

world – a city which will fascinate 

you and draw you back again and 

again. 


Day 1: 

Arrive at your hotel, where you will 


Day 2: 

Today you will get to know the real 

Rome! The city has a long and 

interesting history, which you can 

see on virtually every corner. Your 

day starts with a half-day guided 

city tour, during which your guide 

will introduce you to some of the 

most important sights. Afterwards, 

marvel at the Colosseum and the 

romantic Trevi fountain on your 

own as you make your way around 

this breathtaking city, or why not 

take a photo standing near the 

Swiss guards in the Vatican? Take 

in the sights of this amazing city 

which has risen and fallen in power 

so many times over its long and 

lively past. 

Day 3: 

Today a trip to the ancient city 

of Pompeii is highly recommended. 

Destroyed by the eruption of 

Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD, the city 

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was remarkably preserved 

by the deluge of falling ash. 

Thanks to the careful excavation 

and the exploration 

of the ruins, much has been 

learned about the way of life 

in Roman times. You can also 

visit the monastery of Montecassino 

on top of the mountain, 

an important German 

stronghold during WWII.. Although 

it was bombed during 

the war, the monks were able 

to rebuild it according to its 

original specifications and 

restore it to its former glory. 

Day 4: 

Departure, or perhaps you 

may like to extend your stay. 

Why not combine Rome with 

a stay beside the beautiful 

Lake Garda or in the magnificent 

mountains of Tyrol? 



a good middle-class hotel in 

the Rome area incl. BB 

• 1 x local guide for ½ day city 

tour Rome 


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Dates: 

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Jan – Mar, Jul – Aug, Nov – 

Dec 2012 

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Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct 

Public holidays, festival, advent 

weekends and congress dates on 

request. 

Venice 

The romantic city on 

the lagoon 

It is almost impossible to capture 

the unique atmosphere of Venice, 

a city of timeless splendour and 

fragile beauty, slowly sinking into 

the dark depths of the lagoon on 

which it stands. A city everyone 

should visit before it is too late! 


Day 1: 

Arrive at your hotel in Lido di 

Jesolo or Mestre area. 

Day 2: 

Today you can enjoy a day trip to 

the historic heart of the city. Start 

your day with a boat trip along the 

Grand Canal to the centre of Venice. 

During a ½ day guided tour 

you will discover many of the important 

sights, including St. Mark’s 

Square and Church, the Dogen 

Palace, the famous Rialto bridge 

and many more. In the afternoon 

you then have a chance to explore 

the narrow streets at leisure. 

Day 3: 

Today you can explore Venice 

further on your own, or alternatively 

take an excursion to Murano and 

Burano. Murano is very well-known 

throughout the world for its glass 

production. This is the place to see 

glassblowing at its best and you 

will definitely find a pretty souvenir 

to take home. You can then continue 

to the island of Burano, renowned 

for its lace-making which 

is still done in a traditional way. 

Day 4: 

Extend your stay or departure. 

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a good 3-star hotel in the 

Lido di Jesolo area incl. BB 


tour Venice 


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Dates: 

Season l: 

November - February 2012 

Season ll: 

March - October 2012 


ITALY 

Italian Lakes Périgord truffle festival 

Lago Maggiore, 

Lake Como and 

Lake Lugano 

On this tour you will experience 

lakes with a Mediterranean atmosphere 

surrounded by a subtropical 

vegetation, isolated mountains with 

a distinctive alpine character and 

sophisticated lakeside villages. 


Day 1: 

Arrive at your hotel in the Lago 

Maggiore region. Your home for the 


Day 2: 

After breakfast you will be met by 

your tour guide who will take you 

on a relaxing trip around the three 

famous lakes of Northern Italy, 

Lago Maggiore, Lake Lugano and 

Lake Como. Enjoy the picturesque 

countryside, stop for lunch at one 

of the lakes. There is enough time 

to stroll along the promenade and 

to take pictures for your holiday 

memories. 

Day 3: 

Today your tour guide will take you 

to the three picturesque islands on 

Lago Maggiore. Enjoy a boat ride 

to Isola Madre, the largest island 

and see the beautiful Renaissance 

palace, which is surrounded by 

one of the oldest gardens of Italy. 

Continue to Isola Pescatori, the 

most picturesque of the three islands 

before visiting Isola Bella. 

Here you will find the baronial 

“Borromeo Palace”. 

Day 4: 

In the morning after a relaxing 

breakfast drive to Domodossola 

where you will join the Centovalli 

train to Lucarno. The train runs 

through magnificent regions such 

as Centovallis and the Vigezzo valley. 

On your journey you can make 

a stopover at Re which is a place 

of pilgrimage. 

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Day 5: 

Free in resort to explore on 

your own or experience the 

public transports and make 

an excursion to the second 

largest city of Italy, Milan. 

Day 6: 

Departure. 




Lago Maggiore region 

including breakfast 


• 1 x full day guide for 3-lakes 

round trip 

• 1 x boat trip “Borromäische” 

islands with full day guide 

• 1 x journey on Centovalli 

train with full day guide 


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Dates: 

Season l: 

April - June, October 2012 

Season ll: 

July - September 2012 

Lago Maggiore 


• ½ day city guide in Milan 

E 150.00 for max. 30 

persons, each further 

person costs E 2.50 

Alba at Piedmont 

from 


The white truffle of Alba is, due to 

its special smell, its intensive taste 

and last but not least its high 

quality, quite famous. In honour 

of the white truffle the city of Alba 

arranges every year in October a 

big festival. There is a market with 

culinary specialities, wine tasting 

and the famous “Tartufo Bianco” 

which makes the visit a must for 

every gourmet. 


Day 1: 

Arrive at your hotel in the Piedmont 

area your home for the next 

3 nights. 

Day 2: 

After breakfast make a panoramic 

trip to Asti, where you have enough 

time to explore this most important 

city in Piedmont. Afterwards visit 

a vineyard, where you can have a 

short walk and get some explanations 

over the different grape varieties. 

During a visit to a wine cellar 

enjoy a typical Piedmont "Vesper" 

and a self-made vintage wine. In 

the evening enjoy a typical "Agriturismo" 

a very special gourmet 

menu. 

Day 3: 

Today, travel to Alba where you 

can stroll around and visit the 

truffle market. Afterwards travel 

through the region of Barolo and 

make a stop at Barolo and La Morra. 

From there you can enjoy a magnificent 

view. On your journey you 

will also visit a farm where you can 

enjoy a snack and a taste of the 

famous Barolo wine. Afterwards 

search for truffles with the Trufolao 

and his dog. 

Day 4: 






the Alba area incl. 

breakfast 


• 1 x 4-course gourmet 

menu 

• 1 x Piedmont menu incl. 

wine and water 

• 1 x visit of a vineyard incl. 

wine tasting and big 

“Vesper” 

• 1 x wine and grappa 

tasting incl. snack 

• 1 x truffle searching with 

the Trufolao and his dog 




Dates: 

05.10. – 03.11.2012 

Arrive Thursday – Sunday 


Alsace Produktname 

Experience and 

enjoy 

Although modest in size, Alsace’s 

geography is such that it offers an 

incredible variety of landscapes 

and climates. This geographical 

richness also contributes to the 

diversity of the region’s local products. 


Day 1: 

Arrive at your hotel in Strasbourg/ 

Colmar region, your home for the 


Day 2: 

After breakfast start your day with a 

guided tour of the City. As a European 

Capital, Strasbourg includes 

an incredible diversity of architectural 

styles earning it the status of 

a UNESCO World Heritage. In the 

very heart of the city, visitors can 

discover the Notre Dame Cathedral, 

a masterpiece of Gothic art. 

Your city guide will introduce you 

to the highlights of the city before 

leaving you free time to discover 

and explore on your own. 

Day 3: 

Today enjoy a scenic tour through 

the Alsace countryside. Make sure 

you visit the picturesque village of 

Riquewihr with its fortified perimeter 

wall, narrow cobbled streets 

and its superb half-timbered houses 

or Obernai with its storks, timbered 

houses and flower decked 

streets. Other villages that are a 

must are Ribeauvillé and Kayserbserg, 

and not to mention Colmar 

giving you a snapshot of an idyllic 

Alsatian lifestyle with its half-timbered 

houses, canals and its "Little 

Venice" district. During the day you 

can enjoy a taste of Alsace at a 

wine tasting. 

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s Tip: 

Don’t miss the “Fete du raisin” 

the Molsheim wine festival 

06.10.12 – 07.10.12 (subject 

to change) 

19.10.-22.10.12 is the "Mondial 

de la Biere" (world of beer) 

festival in Strasbourg.(subject 

to change) 



the Alsace region including 

buffet breakfast 

• 1 x wine tasting in the 

region 

• ½ day city tour of 

Strasbourg 






Dates: 

All year 2012 

Strasbourg 

Notre Dame Cathedral 

Castles of the Loire 

The royal palaces 

Enjoy the grandeur of France. 


Day 1: 



Day 2: 

Your tour today takes you to Chateau 

Chenonceu, built on the river 

Cher, where the unique beauty of 

its architecture reflects in the water. 

Remarkable not just for its architecture 

but also for the fine quality 

of its collections this is a must 

to see. Continue your day with a 

visit to Blois, home of the Chateau 

de Blois which was the main royal 

residence until Henri IV moved the 

court back to Paris. The Town of 

Blois has retained much of its early 

royal splendour with historic facades 

fronting what used to be the 

courtiers mansions. 

Day 3: 

After breakfast depart for a visit 

to the Chateau de Chambord the 

largest of the Royal châteaux and 

truly outstanding in every way. Originally 

intended for Francois I as 

a hunting lodge due to the rich 

forestland on the Sologne that surrounds 

it, in reality the exuberant 

and headstrong King only managed 

to spend 42 days here during 

his reign. There are delightful features 

to look out for at Chambord 

including the double-return stairwell 

in the centre of the keep designed 

by Leonardo de Vinci and 

the numerous turrets, spires and 

domes that adorn the roof terraces. 

Day 4: 

Enjoy a half day visit to Orleans. 

The town has strong ties with a simple 

peasant girl, Joan of Arc who 

stormed the city in 1429 to overthrow 

English forces and restore 

Charles VII to the French throne. 

Reminders of Joan are everywhere. 

Your guide will show you the 

highlights before you have some 

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free time to explore and relax 

on your own. Your evening 

meal will be in a local cave 

restaurant. 

Day 5: 

Departure. 


• Entrance Château & 

Gardens Villandry E 10.00 p.p. 

• Entrance Abbey de 

Fontevraud E 10.50 p.p. 

• Entrance Château Amboise 

E11.00 p.p . 

• Boat ride on River Loire 

through the Château Amboise 

E 10.00 p.p. 



incl. BB in the regions Tours, 

Blois or Orleans 

• 2 x evening meal in the hotel 

• 1 x wine tasting of 3 wines in 

the Loire valley 

• 1 x visit of a mushroom 

grower incl. tasting 

• 1 x dinner in La Cave in 

Montlouis incl. 1/3 l wine 

• 1 x Entrance & reservation 

Chateau Chenconceau 

• 1 x Entrance & reservation 

Chateau Chambord 

• 1 x ½ day city tour Orleans 


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Dates: 

Season l: 

April, July-August 2012 

Season ll: 

May-June, September- 

October 2012 

Château Chambord/F.Deterding 


SLOVENIA 

Discover Ljubljana Tulip Magic 

A vibrant city of 

surprises 

Ljubljana is a dynamic Central European 

city, its geographical position 

has governed its colourful 

past. Situated on a natural passage 

leading from Central Europe to 

the Mediterranean and toward the 

East called the "Ljubljana Gate", 

it is not by pure coincidence that 

trade routes and waves of migration 

have passed through it for 

centuries. 


Day 1: 



Day 2: 

During a ½ day city tour you will 

visit the most important sights of 

this impulsive capital: The old town 

Stara Ljubljana where distinct Baroque 

and Art Nouveau architecture 

combine with masterly creations 

by the 20 th century architect 

Joze Plecnik. The tour ends with 

a funicular ride to Ljubljana Castle, 

which departs from the Krekov 

trg square. In the afternoon we 

suggest to explore Ljubljana by 

boat. You will see famous bridges 

and squares, such as the Dragon 

Bridge, the Triple Bridge and the 

Preseren Square. 

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• Ljubljana Castle: E 6.00 pp 

City museum of Ljubljana : 

E 4.00 pp 

• Boat ride along Ljubljana 

river incl. guide for approx. 

1 hr: E 200.00 per group 

(max. 30 persons) 



incl. HB in Austria Trend 

Hotel Ljubljana or similar 

• ½ day city tour Ljubljana 

• 1 x return ride on the railway 

to Ljubljana castle 




Dates: 

January – December 2012 



In Slovenia 

The Tulip has become a well loved 

symbol of the Netherlands, 

but Slovenia is also rich in this colourful 

flower. Towards the end of 

April over 2 million tulips, of over 

250 sorts, flower at the Arboretum 

Volcji Potok. The Arboretum is the 

most visited horticultural location 

in Sloveina and over the last few 

years it has become famous for 

its spring flower shows. It is also 

an excellent excursion all summer 

long. 


Day 1: 

Arrive at your hotel in the Bled 

region, your home for the next 2 

nights. 

Day 2: 

In the morning we recommend a 

visit to the Radomlje Botanic gardens 

where you will be met with 

a sea of millions of spring flowers 

and especially the tulips. The 

spring flowers grow exuberantly 

over about 30 hectares of space. 

Also worth seeing are the Orchids 

that flower from March to September 

as well as the cacti. Why 

not book a guided tour in order to 

get the most out of this spectacular 

garden? In the afternoon you 

are free to choose, why not visit 

Ljubljana or spend some time in 

Bled take a boat trip on the lake 

and visit the castle? 

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• Horse & carriage ride Bled: 

E 13.00 p.p. 

• Boat ride Lake Bled: 

E 7.00 p.p. 


E 150.00 

• Dinner incl. live music in 

the restaurant of the Avsenik 

Brothers (Wednesdays and 

Fridays): E 30.00 p.p. 



good middle class hotel 

incl. BB in Bled region 

• 1 x 3-course-dinner in the 

• 1 x entrance to the tulip 

exhibition 




Dates: 

21.04. - 02.05.2012 

subject to change 


Bled Produktname 

An Alpine Pearl 

Nestled in the north west of Slovenia, 

Lake Bled ranks among the 

most beautiful alpine resorts and 

it is renowned for its mild, healing 

climate and thermal lake water. 


Day 1: 


Day 2: 

Free day to discover your surroundings. 

Explore the village during a 

horse & carriage ride or relax on 

a boat cruise. On one of the evenings 

we suggest a special dinner 

in the castle restaurant Bled. Bled 

Castle is the oldest castle in Slovenia 

built on top of a 130 meter cliff 

overlooking Lake Bled. 

Day 3: 

Full day excursion to the capital 

of Slovenia, Ljubljana. In Ljubljana 

the old meets the new and it 

has managed to retain traces from 

all periods of its rich history. The 

city owes its present appearance 

partly to Italian baroque and partly 

to Art Nouveau, which is the style 

of the numerous buildings erected 

immediately after the earthquake 

of 1895. 

Day 4: 

Today is a day of contrasts when 

you visit 3 different countries, Austria, 

Italy and Slovenia. After passing 

over the border into Italy, your 

first stop will be the Italian border 

town of Tarvisio. On your way why 

not stop off at Planica in Slovenia 

where one of the biggest ski jumps 

of the world is situated. After Tarvisio, 

travel across the border into 

Austria and the town of Villach. 

Here you have some time to relax 

and discover the town before travelling 

over the Wurzenpass back 


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Day 5: 

Today make a full day tour to 

Postojna and Lipica. Visit the 

world-famous Postojna Caves, 

one of Slovenia’s "Wonders 

of the World". Also visit 

the Lipica Stud, home of the 

Lippizzaner horses. 

Day 6: 

Departure. 


• Horse & carriage ride Bled: 

E 13.00 p.p. 

• Boat ride Lake Bled: 

E 7.00 p.p. 

• Entrance Postojna Cave: 

E 20.00 p.p. 

• Entrance Lipica: 

E 11.00 p.p. 

• Supplement for a dinner 

in Bled castle restaurant: 

E 25.00 p.p. 



good middle class hotels 


• buffet breakfast and buffet 

evening meal 

• 1 x Slovenian evening meal 

including music 



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Dates: 

Season l: 

April, July and October 2012 

Season ll: 

May, June, August and 

September 2012 

Excursion ideas 

Slovenia’s highlights 

n Piran (Pirano) 

A cosy, charming town with Italian 

flair and a plethora of restaurants, 

hotels and casinos right on the 

seaside promenade. The fortifications 

around the town remind you 

of a castle, and offer a spectacular 

view of the town and its bay. 

n Portoroz (Porto Rosso) 

A popular summer resort and the 

most vivid beach resort on the Slovenian 

Adriatic coast. Loaded with 

modern hotels and giant casinos 

right next to its sandy beaches, 

the town just lacks the Venetian atmosphere 

of Piran or Izola. 

n Izola (Isola) 

This is a small, cosy and quiet sea 

town and has a pleasant coastline 

walk. Izola has an extensive marina 

and is popular amongst the 

older tourists. 

n Lake Bled 

The mountain Lake of Bled is the 

most known Slovenian lake and 

also a top tourist destination. The 

fresh alpine air and clean waters 

of Bled attract not only day-trippers 

from Ljubljana, but also holiday 

makers in summer. Above the 

lake, Bled castle stands proudly on 

the steep rock. 

Entrance Bled Castle: 

E 8.00 p.p. 

Horse & carriage ride Bled: 

E 13.00 p.p. 

Boat ride Lake Bled: 

E 7.00 p.p. 

SLOVENIA 

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n Caves of the Kras region 

Postojna cave 

Situated in the Karst region, 

the Postojna cave (Postojnska 

jama) is the most visited 

Slovenian cave system and 

one of Slovenia’s "Wonders of 

the World". A cave train takes 

you through the beautiful realm 

of stalagmites and stalactites, 

illuminated halls and 

subterranean lakes. 

Entrance: E 20.00 p.p. 

n Skocjan cave 

This is a huge amazing cave, 

listed by UNESCO, and is 

more impressive than Postojna, 

but less popular with tourists. 

The section of the caves 

accessible to the public 

is about 6 km long. 

Entrance: E 16.00 p.p. 

n Lipica 

The Lipica Stud Farm, founded 

in 1580 by the Austrian 

archduke Karl von Habsburg, 

was the world‘s first stud farm 

to breed Lipizzaner horses. 

Today it breeds exclusively 

horses of this noble breed 

and boasts a world famous 

classical riding school. Several 

horse riding programmes 

are available to tourists. 

The Farm‘s surrounding area, 

which has for centuries 

been used for the breeding 

of Lipizzaner horses, has 

developed into a culturally 

significant landscape, crisscrossed 

with nature trails. 

Price: E 11.00 p.p. 


Piran

CROATIA 

North Dalmatia Autumn Gold in Istria 

Coast and mountains 

Home of Croatia’s highest peak 

and a delight for nature lovers. 


Day 1: 

Arrive at Hotel Zagreb in Karlobag. 

Day 2: 

After breakfast enjoy an excursion 

to the Plitvice lakes. These are part 

of Croatia’s best known National 

Park and are listed by UNESCO. 

The area consists of a group of sixteen 

small lakes all connected with 

numerous large and small waterfalls. 

This is a paradise for nature 

lovers and for spectacular photos! 

Day 3: 

Today’s excursion takes you to the 

city of Zadar, the capital of Dalmatia. 

Set on a narrow peninsula and 

surrounded by the Adriatic, this is 

the forgotten city of Croatia. This is 

a town with a criss-cross of streets 

encircled by Venetian fortifications. 

The jewel of the city is St. Mary’s 

Church and Treasury where the 

nuns used to be responsible for 

looking after the stunning treasures 

next door – the Gold and Silver 

of Zadar. Your city guide will 

show you the highlights before you 

have time to explore and wander 

through the streets on your own. 

Day 4: 

Today we recommend a trip to 

the Krka ad Sibenik National park. 

Krka national park shows the Croatian 

Karst region at its best and Sibenik 

is one of the oldest towns in 

Croatia and is famous for its Cathedral 

which is listed with UNESCO. 

Day 5: 



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from 

E 99.- 


• Entrance to the Plitvicer 

lakes E 16.00 p.p. 

• Entrance to Krka National 

park E 14.00 p.p. 

• Full day tour guide 

E 140.00 



including buffet breakfast 



excursion to Zadar 


Season l 



Season ll 



Dates: 

Season l: 

26.03.12 - 11.06.12 

10.09.12 - 16.10.12 

Season ll: 

11.06.12 - 02.07.12 

27.08.12 - 10.09.12 

Pula, Motovun and 

Groznjan 


Day 1: 

Arrive at your hotel in Pula, your 


Day 2: 

After breakfast your tour guide will 

meet you at your hotel and will travel 

with you to Pula where they will 

show you some of the main highlights 

of the town. Pula is one of 

Istria’s most authentic and complex 

cities, and unlike other Istrian 

destinations it has a flourishing life 

outside of tourism. You can find 

roman ruins throughout the city, 

the most impressive of which is the 

spectacular Roman amphitheatre. 

Also worth a visit are the Triumphal 

Arch of Sergius and the Roman Forum 

with the Temple of Augustus in 

the centre of the town. In the afternoon 

you have the chance to travel 

to the traditional fishing village of 

Rovinj. This is possibly the most 

loved town in Istria and definitely 

one of its most romantic. With its 

pastel-coloured houses clustered 

together on steep winding streets 

and watched over by the Venetian 

bell tower, you get the impression 

that you are in Italy. Why not enhance 

the day with a boat trip in 

the Lim Channel. 

Day 3: 

Today you get to know the evergreen 

backwoods of Istria. Leave 

the well known Istrian coastline behind 

you and let yourself be inspired 

by the picturesque villages of 

Motovun and Groznjan. Motovun is 

an elegant hilltop village with towers, 

walls, gates and piazzas and 

is probably the most attractive 

town in the Istrian interior. Groznjan 

overlooks the Mirna river valley 

and is a 14th century Venetian 

fortress and home to an important 

arts colony. In the afternoon return 


from 

E 89.- 

Day 4: 


with another tour or return 

home. 


• Boat trip Rovinj- Lim 

Channel incl. Lunch and 

drinks E 17.00 p.p. 



incl. Breakfast in the Pula 

region 


• 1 x half day tour guide for 

Pula 


Groznjan Motovun 




Dates: 

06.09. - 09.09.2012 

13.09. - 16.09.2012 

20.09. - 23.09.2012 

27.09. - 30.09.2012 


Olive Produktname Harvest 

On Krk Island 

The slopes of the island of Krk are 

not only covered by vineyards but 

by olive orchards as well. Every 

year in October and November the 

fruits are picked and used to produce 

the excellent oil. 


Day 1: 

Arrive at your hotel in Punat/ Krk 

Island, your home for the next 3 

nights. 

Day 2: 

Today is devoted to the Olive. After 

breakfast you travel to a local olive 

orchard where you will discover all 

that there is to know about the olive 

harvest. You can even help to 

harvest the fruits yourself! To finish 

the day you have a cosy picnic – 

food and drink are provided! Evening 

meal at your hotel. 

Day 3: 

A round trip of Krk Island is recommended 

for today. The island has 

a size of approximately 410sqm 

and is the largest of the Adria islands. 

Your tour guide will travel 

with you to the town of Krk where 

you have a chance to visit the 

old town before travelling into the 

countryside for some spectacular 

scenery. Why not enhance the tour 

with a lunch or wine tasting? In the 

afternoon you can enjoy a boat 

trip from Punat to the small island 

of Kosljun where you can visit the 

famous Franciscan monastery of 

the same name. You then return 

to your hotel for your evening meal 

Day 4: 



from 

E 114.- 



in good middle class 

hotels incl. buffet breakfast 


in your hotel 

• 1 x candle light dinner in 

your hotel 


Krk Island tour 

• 1 x boat trip to Kosljun 

island and entrance to the 

monastery 




Dates: 

23.09. - 21.10.2012 

Chestnut Festival 

Marunada at Opatija 

Riviera 

Marunada (Chestnut Days) is a 

gastronomic festival that takes 

place in Lovran, a town that has 

always been famous for its sweet 

fruits: figs, grapes, olives, cherries, 

wild plants and of course sweet 

chestnuts, locally called the maruni 

- hence the name of the festival. 


Day 1: 

Arrive at your hotel in the Opatija 

Riviera area. The Riviera is like a 

pearl necklace with small, traditional 

fishing villages, a unique 

network of climatic and culturally 

contradictions. Wide shingle 

beaches, steep rocks above the 

sea and medieval fortresses on 

the surrounding mountains make 

this landscape. 

Day 2: 

After breakfast take part in a guided 

tour of Opatija. You can also 

join a panoramic cruise along the 

Opatija Riviera, a good possibility 

to get to know the whole region. 

In the afternoon we suggest an excursion 

to Rijeka. 

Day 3: 

Today everything is about chestnuts. 

After breakfast you drive to 

Lovran to the chestnut festival. The 

programme starts with a grand 

opening and a parade. Enjoy the 

musical entertainment and the traditional 

local food. 

Day 4: 


another tour or departure 

CROATIA 

from 

E 124.- 



in good middle class hotel in 

Opatija Riviera with HB 


• 1 x coffee and chestnut cake 

• 1 x visit of the chestnut festival 

• 1 x ½ city tour Opatija 




Dates: 

11.10. - 14.10.2012 

Date subject to change 


Lovran 

Lovran 

Opatija

SLOVAKIA 

Hotels Bratislava Excursions Bratislava 

Austria Trend Hotel Bratislava **** 

This ultra-modern hotel with its striking architecture is situated in 

the historic heart of the city at the start of the pedestrian area. 201 

elegant guest rooms and suites (also suitable for families) are tastefully 

furnished in contemporary style (dark wood combined with 

pastel colours). The hotel also has a trendy bar and restaurant. 

Crowne Plaza Bratislava **** 

This modern hotel is centrally situated opposite the Presidential 

Palace, only a few minutes walk from the historic heart of the city. 

The 224 rooms and suites on 5 floors are decorated in warm tones 

of brown and red. Dining in the hotel’s award-winning Euro-Asian 

restaurant, the first of its kind in Bratislava, is a real pleasure. 

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Bratislava’s highlights 

n Sightseeingtour 

½ day local guide for excursions 

E 108.00 p. guide (4 hrs) 

Full-day local guide for excursions 

E 156 p. guide (8 hrs) 

n Devin Castle 

½ day excursion to the ruins of Devin 

Castle, formerly an important 

boundary fortress to the west of 

Bratislava. Admission to castle 

E 6.00 p.p. 

n Small Carpathian mountains 

Day excursion to the Small Carpathian 

mountains, for history, wine 

and handicrafts. Visit Cerveny 

Kamen Castle, one of the most 

beautiful castles in western Slovakia 

with one of the largest wine 

cellars in Central Europe. In the 

village of Modra visit the small pottery 

producing majolica. Lunch or 

dinner with wine tasting. Rate incl. 

admission to Cerveny Kamen and 

pottery plus 3-course menu (excl. 

drinks) and wine-tasting from 

E 38.00 p.p. 

n Schloss Hof 

½ day excursion to Schloss 

Hof, only 30 minutes across 

the border in Austria. Beautifully 

restored Baroque castle 

and terraced gardens, including 

manor farm and handicraft 

workshops. Admission 

to castle (guided tour) and 

gardens 

E 18.50 p.p. 

n Twin City Liner 

Take advantage of the quick 

connection with the Twin City 

Liner catamaran from the 

centre of Bratislava to the sister 

capital of Vienna. Walking 

tour with local guide upon 

Arrive in Vienna, followed by 

free time to have lunch, visit 

one of the traditional cafés or 

simply explore the city at leisure. 

Rate for Twin City Liner 

Bratislava-Vienna-Bratislava 

and local guide for walking 

tour in Vienna from 

E 40.00 p.p. 


Wine Festival 

at the Small 

Carpathian Mountains 

In the West Slovakian town of Pezinok 

you will find this traditional 

and popular festival. On over 400 

stalls you will find culinary specialties 

and local wines of the region. 

Concerts as well as a parade and 

fireworks all add to the enjoyment 

of your day. 


Day 1: 

Arrive at your hotel in the Pezinok 

or Bratislava region. On Arrive we 

recommend a visit to the Regional 

Museum of the Small Carpathian 

Mountains which can be found in 

the wine town of Pezinok. Here 

you can discover the history of 

wine growing in the region. 

Day 2: 

In the morning discover the town of 

Pezinok in detail combined with a 

visit to the Slovakian National wine 

Salon in Pezinok castle including 

a wine tasting. The rest of the day 

is free for you to discover your 

surroundings on your own and to 

enjoy the highlight of your trip, the 

Wine Festival in the centre of Pezinok 

with its parade and stalls. To 

add to the day we recommend a 

visit to Bratislava. 

Day 3: 



from 

E 93.- 


• City tour of Bratislava 

(approx. 2.5hrs) E 2.50 p.p. 

(minimum 40 pax) 

• Supplement for duck 

speciality dinner E 17.50 p.p. 




middle class hotel 


• 1 x wine tasting in the Wine 

Salon 

• 1 x Entrance to the Regional 

museum of the Small 

Carpathian Mountains. 




Dates: 

14.09. – 16.09.2012 

SLOVAKIA 

A small tour of Slovakia 

Piestany, Trencin, 

from 

Kysuce, Small Fatra 


During this tour you will discover 

the health and cultural traditions 

and highlights of Slovakia. 


Day 1: 

Arrive at your hotel in the Piestany 

area. Discover this spa island with 

a walk or book a beauty treatment 

in the hotel. 

Day 2: 

Travel on to Trencin where you will 

visit Slovakia’s most well known 

castle. Your day continues with a 

visit to the Tinker museum in Zilina. 

This is a cultural phenomenon in 

Slovakia and in the museum you 

will discover more over the history 

of Tinkers and their work, as well 

as modern pieces by artists. 

Day 3: 

Today we recommend a visit to 

Kysuce and its museum. Your day 

will be filled with traditional architecture 

and picturesque countryside. 

To complete your day enjoy 

a ride on the forest railway. This 

mountain railway is a technical monument 

and is the only “Gwende” 

railway in Europe and one of only a 

few in the whole world. At the end 

of the day take a raft trip along the 

Waag and enjoy your picnic evening 

meal with folk music. 

Day 4: 




• Evening meal + visit to a 

wine cellar with wine tasting 

from E12.50 p.p. 

• Beauty treatments i.e. 

massage from E 10.00 



Buffet breakfast in a middle 

class hotels 


• 1 x picnic evening meal with 

folk music 

• 1 x entrance to Trencin 

fortress 

• 1 x entrance to the Tinker 

Museum 

• 1 x entrance to the Kysuce 

museum and forest railway 

• 1 x river raft trip 




Dates: 

April – October 2012 


HUNGARY 

Hotels in Budapest Debrecen Flower Parade 

Boutique Hotel Zara **** 

This hotel is located directly in the heart of Budapest, on the Vaci utca 

shopping street. The 74 air-conditioned rooms all have sound-proof 

windows, comfortable queen size-beds, shower/WC, high speed internet 

access, minibar and hair-dryer. 

Ramada Budapest **** 

This modern hotel in a quiet street in downtown Pest has 182 rooms, 

all air-conditioned with bath or shower/WC, telephone, SAT- and 

Pay-TV, free internet access, minibar, safe and hair-dryer. 

72 

and Carnival week 

This five day celebration of flowers, 

music and dance dates back to 

more than 40 years and is one of 

the best known events in Hungary. 


Day 1: 

Arrive in Hungary and your hotel, 


Day 2: 

After breakfast travel to Debrecen, 

with your tour guide, for a visit to 

the main highlights of the town. 

You have some free time for lunch 

before joining the carnival. The 

carnival takes place every year 

around the Hungarian National Public 

holiday. You can enjoy a large 

parade of floats bedecked with flowers 

as well as local specialties. 

This festival is well known outside 

of Hungary. 

Day 3: 

Today we recommend a trip to 

Hortobágy and Mátai Mènes. Here 

you can enjoy a horse and carriage 

ride and a visit to the national 

park. In the afternoon you can 

join the carnival and get to see the 

sights that you missed the day before! 

Day 4: 



from 

E 149.- 


• Local costs for events at the 

carnival to be paid in resort 

where needed. 

• Hortobagy – Matai Menes 

programme E 12.50 p.p. 

• 3-course-lunch in Debrecen 

E 15.00 p.p. 

• ½ day local guide for 

excursions E 90.00 



incl. BB in middle class hotel 

• 2 x dinner in the hotel 

• 1 x ½ day city tour Debrecen 




Dates: 

19.08. - 22.08.2012 

Date subject to change 


Hotels Produktname in Prague 

NH Praha Radlická **** 

The NH Praha Radlická Hotel is located in the central district of Smichov 

and can easily be reached both by car and public transport. 

The hotel offers parking spaces and free WLAN. All rooms and suites 

are air-conditioned and have parquet flooring, minibar and tea and 

coffee-making facilities. A sauna and fitness equipment are also at 

the guests’ disposal. 

Plaza Alta Hotel **** 

The Plaza Alta Hotel offers international service, comfort and all conveniences 

in an easy distance from the hectic of the city centre. 

The hotel is located near to the Prague exhibition grounds and the 

famous Krizik fountain, and the city centre can be reached in a 

few minutes by car, underground or tram. The hotel has 87 double 

rooms, all of which are air-conditioned and fitted with hair dryer, 

SAT-TV, free internet access, minibar and telephone. 

CZECH REPUBLIC 

Excursions Prague 

Prague's Highlights 


½ day local guide Prague 

E 132.00 p. guide (4 hrs) 

Full-day local guide Prague 

E 264.00 p. guide (8 hrs) 

n Cesky Kurmlov 

½ day excursion to the small picturesque 

town and UNESCO World 

Heritage Site of Cesky Krumlov. 

Nestling on the banks of the Vltava 

river, the historical medieval centre 

and many of the Baroque buildings 

are still very well-preserved. 

½ day local guide in Cesky Krumlov 

E 75.00 p. guide (3 hrs) 

n Konopiste 

½ day excursion to Konopiste, 

one of the most magnificent castles 

in Bohemia dating back to the 

Middle Ages. Significant changes 

were also carried out by Archduke 

Franz Ferdinand, successor to 

the Austrian throne, assassinated 

in Sarajevo in 1914. A passionate 

collector of hunting trophies, 

weapons, paintings and furniture, 

many of his collections are on display 

in the castle. 

Rate for guide and entrance fee 

E 19.00 p.p. 

n Karlovy Vary 

Day excursion to Karlovy Vary, 

the famous and very popular 

spa resort. 12 hot thermal 

springs are still in use and, 

while walking along the colonnades, 

you can taste the 

mineral water. Karlovy Vary is 

also know for its handmade 

glass. A visit to the famous 

Moser Glass Factory is included, 

as well as lunch at a 

local restaurant. Rate for guide, 

Moser Glass Factory and 

3-course menu (excl. drinks) 

from E 33.50 p.p. 

n Royal Palace 

A must for every visitor to 

Prague! Admission 

E 15.00 p.p. 

n River Cruise 

River cruise on the Vltava river 

– discover new aspects of 

Prague from the boat and enjoy 

dinner with typical Czech 

specialities. Boat ride, buffet 

dinner and welcome drink 

E 23.00 p.p. 


CZECH REPUBLIC 

The South Moravian 

wine region Bohemian Triangle 

A gastronomic and 

cultural highlight! 

Your journey takes you to the 

borders of Lower Austria and the 

Czech Republic, the kingdom of 

gastronomic delights and cultural 

highlights such as the giant cask in 

Zu Mikulov castle, the largest wine 

cask in Europe. The region is also 

home to the Liechtenstein castles 

von Lednice and Valtice which are 

listed under UNESCO. In the old 

Kings City of Znojmo you will be 

inspired by its many sights during 

a pleasant tourists train journey. A 

wine tasting is of course included 

in the programme. 


Day 1: 

Arrive in Znojmo region, check in 

to your hotel. In the late afternoon 

travel to Kloster Louka where you 

can enjoy a visit to the Abbey with 

its roman crypt. Enjoy a wine tasting 

with 5 different wines under 

the instruction from a "Sommelier". 

You then travel with the tourist 

train through the old town before 

continuing on foot to the Althansky 

Palace where you can enjoy en 

evening meal with a wine tasting of 

another 5 wines. To end the day, 

transfer back to your hotel. 

Day 2: 

After breakfast enjoy a full day excursion 

to Mikulov, Lednice and 

Valtice. In Mikulov a local city guide 

will show you the highlights of 

this historical city, sights such as 

the town square, the castle park 

and the Jewish quarter. Enjoy 

some free time before then travelling 

on to the Castles Lednice and 

Valtice where we recommend you 

join one of the regular castle tours. 

Day 3: 



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castle Lednice,Czech republic,UNESCO site 

from 

E 136.- 

s Tip: 

• Visit to Castle Lednice 

• Visit to Castle Valtice 

• Boot trip in Lenice to the 

roman ruins of castle 

Janohrad 


the castle park of Lednice- 

Valtice 


• Full board – 2 x 3-course 

lunch in a typical restaurant 

E 20.00 pp 



a middle class hotel such as 

Happy Star in Hnanice or 

similar 


hotel 

• 1 x evening meal (specialty 

evening) in Althansky Palace 

• 1 x city guide in Mikulov. 

• 2 x wine tasting (total of 10 

wines) 

• 1 x journey on the tourist 

train in Znojmo 

• Transfer to/from hotel on first 

day 




Dates: 

May to September 2012 

The historic Spas of 

from 

the Kings 


Your journey takes you through the 

world famous Spa resorts of Karlovy 

Vary, Marianske Lazne and 

Frantiskovy Lazne and not to mention 

Prague, a must for any visit to 

the Czech Republic. 


Day 1: 

On the way to your hotel in the 

region of Loket we recommend a 

visit to Karlovy Vary for a short city 

tour. 

Day 2: 

Enjoy a relaxing breakfast at your 

hotel before enjoying a day trip to 

Marianske Lazne, Frantiskovy Lazne 

and Cheb. A local tour guide 

will spend the day with you pointing 

out all the highlights at your 

destinations and en-route. 

Day 3: 

After breakfast travel to Prague 

where you will be met by your city 

guide for a half day tour of the "City 

of a hundred towers". Your visit will 

include the Prague fortress, the 

Kings Palace, the Basilika of St. 

Georg, the Rozmberk palace and 

the Golden Lane. The city tour will 

end at the Old Town ring, after 

which you are free to explore on 

your own before returning to your 

hotel for your traditional old Slavonic 

evening meal. 

Day 4: 

Before departing we recommend 

a small city tour of the old town of 

Loket and its fortress. 


• Airport transfer Prague – 

Loket from E 75,20 per person 

• Full board supplement (3 x 3 

course Lunch in a typical 

restaurant) E 30.00 p.p. 



middle class hotel such 

as the Hotel St. Florain/Hotel 

Cisar Ferdinand in Loket or 

similar 


hotel 

• 1 x 3 course speciality 

evening meal in hotel 

• 1 x entrance to Prag castle 

• 1 x entrance to Loket 

• City guide of Karlovy Vary 

• Local tour guide for day 2 as 

per programme 

• Half day city guide in Prague 

• City guide in Loket (ca. 2hrs) 




Dates: 

January – December 2012 


Discover Brussels 

Sweet capital of 

Europe 

The capital city of Belgium and 

the administrative centre of the 

European Union, Brussels has 

long been recognized as the Capital 

of Europe and is constantly 

the scene of political, economic 

and cultural development. The 

city has always had a unique character, 

thanks to the co-existence 

of French and Flemish culture, 

but now it is truly cosmopolitan, 

providing a home to nationalities 

from around the world. The vibrant 

atmosphere of the modern metropolis 

is enhanced by picturesque 

medieval streets, lively markets, 

beautiful architecture and an active 

cultural life, catering to all 

tastes and interests. In particular 

Belgium is renowned throughout 

the world for its excellent chocolates 

– our programme includes a 

visit to one of the factories. 


Day 1: 

Arrive in Brussels and check in at 

your hotel. 

Day 2: 

After breakfast enjoy a guided 

sightseeing tour of the city (approx. 

3 hours). See many of the 

most significant sights, including 

the Chinese Pavilion, the Parliament, 

the Atomium and the Japanese 

Tower. Your guide will also 

provide you with plenty of information 

about the historical and 

cultural background. In the afternoon 

discover how some of the 

delicious chocolates are made. 

Founded in 1993, the Chocolaterie 

Duval specializes in personally 

produced chocolates, which not 

only taste but look good too. Using 

100% cocoa butter, the family-run 

company produces chocolates 

which are specially designed to 

meet the very high standards of 

real Belgian chocolate. The eve- 

from 

E 89.- 

ning will be spent at leisure – 

there are plenty of excellent 

restaurants to choose from! 

Day 3: 




• Guided walking tour of 

Bruges, Antwerp or Ghent 

(max. 25 pax per guide) 

E 110.00 p.p. 

• Atomium entrance fee 

E 11.00 p.p. 

• Atomium and mini Europe 

E 22.70 p.p. 



a middle-class hotel in 

Brussels or the surroundings 

(max. 30 km away from the 

city centre) incl. BB 


tour Brussels 

• 1 x visit to the chocolate 

workshop 




Dates: 

01.12. - 30.11.2012 

Public holidays, advent weekends, 

festival & congress dates on request. 

BENELUX 

Discover Amsterdam 

and The Hague 

Amsterdam is one of the great 

small cities of the world. Its canals, 

world famous museums and historical 

sights all make it one of the 

most romantic and beautiful cities 

in Europe. The Hague is a city of 

international importance with many 

faces and cultures. Once little 

more than a country house near a 

pond, The Hague has developed 

into a city of peace and justice. 


Day 1: 

Arrive at your hotel in the Amsterdam/The 

Hague region. 

Day 2: 

Today enjoy a full day in Amsterdam. 

Start your trip with a guided 

city tour before enjoying a tour on 

the cities canals. Amsterdam has 

a broad spectrum of recreational 

and cultural sights that range from 

fascinating old buildings such as 

the Oude Kerk, to oddities such as 

the Hash Marihuana Museum. The 

canals have led Amsterdam to become 

known as the "Venice of the 

North" and a trip to Amsterdam is 

not complete without a boat cruise. 

You will then have some free time 

before returning to your hotel. 

Day 3: 


The Hague where your city guide 

will meet you and introduce you to 

its highlights. Don’t miss the Het 

Binnenhof, the centre of politics 

in the Netherlands and the place 

where affairs of state were discussed, 

the Huis ten Bosch Place, 

the Lang Voorhout Palace and the 

old town hall. 

Day 4: 



from 

E 179.- NEW 



a middle-class hotel in 

Amsterdam/The Hague 

region incl. BB 

•1 x ½ day city tour and canal 

cruise Amsterdam 

• 1 x ½ day city tour The Hague 


Season l 



Season ll 



Dates: 

Season l: 

November – April 

Season ll: 

May – October 

Public holidays, advent weekends, 

festival & congress dates on 

request. 


BENELUX 

Dutch Tulips Floriade 

Incl. Keukenhof 

Every year in spring Holland awakes 

in a sea of flowers. This is especially 

true of the region between 

Haarlem and Leiden where the 

tulip fields close to the sea are a 

triumph for the tulip growers. 


Day 1: 

Arrive at your hotel in the Rotterdam 

/ Amsterdam / Utrecht region. 

In the evening enjoy a trip along 

the narrow Grachten canals in 

Amsterdam. Evening meal in hotel. 

Day 2: 

Today Tulips are the highlight. 

Travel alongside the spectacular 

Tulip fields to the famous "Keukenhof" 

in Lisse where you can enjoy 

the flowers at first hand. During the 

day we recommend a trip to the 

town of Haarlem, namesake of the 

district with the same name in New 

York. The Gothic St. Bavo church 

dominates the city’s skyline and a 

stroll through the historic streets 

and Haarlem’ city centre are always 

worthwhile. 

Day 3: 



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from 

E 139.- 


• Euromast in Rotterdam 

E 8.50 p.p. 

• Flower auction in Aalsmeer 

E 5.50 p.p. 

• ½ day tour guide 

E 220.00 

• full day tour guide 

E 320.00 



in middle class hotels in the 

Amsterdam/Rotterdam/ 

Utrecht area 


• 1 x Grachten tour in 

Amsterdam (Evening) 

• 1 x entrance Keukenhof 




Dates: 

Mid. March – mid. May 2012 

Living nature 

Visit the world-gardening exhibition 

which takes place every 10 years 

in the Netherlands. 


Day 1: 

Arrive in The Netherlands and your 

hotel for the next 4 nights. 

Day 2: 

Today visit the Floriade 2012 in 

Venlo where participating countries, 

businesses, horticultural companies 

as well as public and semipublic 

bodies present visitors the 

world‘s most exquisite and exceptional 

flowers, plants, trees, fruit 

and vegetables. There is a daily 

cultural programme of music, 

dance, literature, theatre and visual 

art from all over the world. Sustainable, 

pioneering architectural 

eye catchers, as never seen before, 

will be shown for the first time 

as well as countless exciting, innovative 

and educational attractions 

and activities. Various characteristic 

restaurants and friendly, welcoming 

cafes offer visitors a place to 

savour local and international cuisine. 

Or enjoy a picnic surrounded 

by flowers and trees, lounge on the 

banks of the water and delight in 

the countless shows and parades. 

Day 3: 

We recommend a visit to Eindhoven 

which is unmistakeably the 

most adventurous city in the south 

of The Netherlands. Looking 

around this modern city it is hard 

to imagine that this is one of the 

Netherlands’ oldest cities. In fact, 

Eindhoven was declared a city 

back in 1232! An experienced tour 

guide leads you through the city 

where many buildings and objects 

are proof of its rich industrial past 

and slowly you will discover the cities 

special history. Of course, this 

includes the Philips story; the tour 

takes you past the oldest Philips 

factory where the very first light 

bulbs were made. 

from 

E 289.- NEW 

Day 4: 

Today we recommend a trip 

to the palace gardens in Arcen, 

the most beautiful gardens 

in the Netherlands. The 

baroque palace was built 

in the 17 th century and the 

gardens were created after 

completion of the palace and 

will bewitch you. There are 

different sections such as the 

"Rosarium" with 20,000 roses 

of 500 varieties. The Watergarden 

is a very special eyecatcher, 

here you will find the 

water games and the beautiful 

lotus gardens as well 

as water lilies. The "Twilight 

kingdom" is also worth a visit. 

The model gardens will give 

you some hints of how you 

can create your own garden 

at home. Japanese gardens, 

herbal gardens as well as 

small water gardens are all 

represented. 

Day 5: 

Departure. 


• ½ day tour guide for 

Eindhoven E 150.00 

• 1 x entrance to Philips 

factory E 5.00 p.p. 

• 1 x entrance to Artificial Light 

in Art Centre E 5.00 p.p. 

• 1 x entrance to the palace 

gardens in Acren E 14.00 p.p. 



a 4* Hotel incl. HB 

• 1 x entrance to Floriade 




Dates: 

24.05. – 28.05.2012 


Produktname 

Krakow 

A medieval jewel 

Krakow, once the capital of Poland, 

is a city wrapped in legend 

and rich in history. 


Day 1: 

Arrive at your hotel in Krakow your 


Day 2: 

After breakfast you meet your city 

guide who will introduce you to 

some of the highlights of this University 

City. For centuries the seat 

of kings, the city attracted scholars 

and artists from all over the world. 

Not to be missed are the royal 

castle on Wawel hill, the Cathedral, 

the university and the main square. 

In the evening you can enjoy a traditional 

meal in the old town. 

Day 3: 

Today we suggest a trip to Wieliczka 

to see the famous salt mines. 

Generations of Polish miners 

have created an impressive underground 

world of salt lakes, chambers, 

galleries and the unique salt 

works museum. In the afternoon 

stroll around Wieliczka or return to 

Krakow for some free time. 

Day 4: 



s Tips: 

Wroclau is known as the Venice of 

Poland. Enjoy the old town with the 

second largest medieval market 

square in Europe, the spectacular 

gothic churches, the bridges over 

scenic waterways and the Cathedral 

Island. 

Auschwitz-Birkenau, a place imprinted 

on everyone’s mind. The 

name is associated with the systematic 

murder of Jews by the Nazis 

during World War Two. All over 

the world Auschwitz has become a 

symbol of the Holocaust. 

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The Tatra Mountains, covering 

an area of about 750 

square kilometres, are the 

highest part of the spectacular 

Carpathians. 


• Salt mines E 18.00 p.p. 

• Wawel palace and cathedral 

E 13.50 p.p. 

• Jewish district incl. the 

synagogue E 8.00 p.p. 

• Auschwitz-Birkenau 

Museum E 7.00 p.p. 

• Pieskowa Skala Renaissance 

fortress E 10.00 p.p. 

• Folklore show E 10.00 p.p. 




Krakow 


hotel 

• 1 x evening meal in the 

Old town 

• 1 x ½ day city guide Krakow 


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Dates: 

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July - August 2012 

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April - June 2012 

September, October 2012 

POLAND 

Christmas cribs of Krakow 

A winter in Poland 

Krakow, also known as the "Polish 

Rome", is the birth place of many 

kings, the city of Pope Johannes 

Paul II and the city of Bohemian, 

poetry and art. Every year, on the 

first Thursday in December, the 

traditional competition of the most 

beautiful Krakow christmas crib 

takes place opposite to the Marien 

church. The cribs get set up on the 

market square and afterwards they 

are solemnly placed in the historic 

museum at the market square. 

The cribs are made of colored fancy 

paper and silver foil and each 

crib demonstrates characteristic 

elements of the architecture of 

Krakow, mainly steeples and landmarks 

of Krakow. Until the end of 

February you can visit those artful 

cribs in the historic museum at the 

market square. 


Day 1: 

Arrive at your hotel in Krakow your 


Day 2: 

Enjoy a leisurely start to the day 

before you meet your city guide 

who will introduce you to the beautiful 

buildings and districts of Krakow. 

In the early afternoon visit the 

Christmas market of Krakow. Learn 

more about the ancient customs 

and traditions. 

Day 3: 

After breakfast we recommend to 

make a trip to Wieliczka. Wieliczka 

is a very famous salt mine which is 

only 13 km from Krakow. It is now 

listed as a UNESCO World Heritage 

site. In the evening you will 

have a typical Polish dinner in the 

old town of Krakow. 

Day 4: 



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tour of the salt mine of 

Wieliczka E 18.00 p.p. 



a middle class hotel in 

Krakow incl. breakfast 


• 1 x dinner in a restaurant in 

the old town 

• 1 x ½ day guided tour of 

Krakow 

• 1 x entrance to the cathedral 

• 1 x entrance to the Marien 

Church 

• 1 x entrance to the crib 

exhibition 


3* Hotel 



4* Hotel 



Dates: 

04.12.2011 – 29.02.2012 

dates on request 

Except New Year 


POLAND 

Wroclaw Warsaw 

Bridges, Churches 

and Mountains 


Day 1: 

Arrive at your hotel in Wroclaw 


Day 2: 

After breakfast you meet your city 

guide who will introduce you to the 

highlights of the city. One of the 

main sights is the main square with 

the town hall which can be found 

in the old town. Your guide will 

take you to the baroque University 

with the assembly hall Leopoldina, 

one of the most beautiful halls in 

Europe. At the "Cathedral Island" 

you will visit the gothic cathedral 

and the church of the Holy Cross. 

You will also see the century hall 

which is an UNESCO World Heritage 

site and then the biggest water 

fountain of Poland. In the afternoon 

you are free to explore your surroundings 

on your own. 

Day 3: 

Today enjoy a full day excursion 

to the border between Poland and 

the Czech Republic. During the trip 

you will visit the evangelic “Church 

of Peace” in Swidnica which is the 

largest half timbered church in Europe 

and also a UNESCO World 

Heritage site. Afterwards stroll 

through Jelenia Gora, which is located 

in a picturesque basin at the 

Bobr. Worth seeing are the grand 

privat town houses at the market 

square. An added enhancement to 

the day is a visit to Karpacz, a famous 

resort located on the foot of 

the “Sniezka Mountain”, the highest 

peak of the Region. 

Day 4: 



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Wroclaw incl. breakfast 


on Arrive day 

• 1 x ½ day guided tour of 

Wroclaw 

• 1 x full day guide for the 

3rd day 

• 1 x entrance to the assembly 

hall Leopoldina or century hall 

• 1 x entrance to the Cathedral 

• 1 x entrance to the „Vang 

Church“ in Karpacz 

• 1 x entrance to the „Church 

of Peace“ in Swidnica 






Dates: 

All year 2012 

NEW 

The Kings' Capital 

The largest city and capital of Poland 

is both a cultural and economic 

magnet. The historic heart of 

the city, much of which was painstakingly 

rebuilt following its destruction 

in World War II, is now a 

UNESCO World Heritage site and 

numerous historic buildings are a 

reminder of its glorious past. 


Day 1: 

Arrive at your hotel in Warsaw your 


Day 2: 

During a ½ day city tour you will 

see the most important sights such 

as the magnificent Royal Route, 

the heart of the Old Town with 

the Column of King Sigismund, 

St. John’s Cathedral, the Market 

Square and the Citadel. 

Day 3: 

Today you are free to discover 

Warsaw on your own or why not enjoy 

an excursion to one of the many 

sights in and around Warsaw? 

Day 4: 



s Tip: 

½ day excursion to Wilanow 

Palace, the summer residence of 

Jan III Sobieski (King of Poland 

1674-1696). The palace, with its 

beautiful gardens, is also known 

as the Polish Versailles, and was 

rebuilt and extended several times 

to miraculously survive the many 

centuries of cruel wars. Open daily 

01 May until mid-Sept and Sept – 

May they are closed on Tuesday 

and Sunday. 

½ day excursion to the Royal 

Castle, a monument to Polish Culture 

and Heritage (closed Mondays). 

The Renaissance building, 

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with its beautiful arcaded 

courtyard, has preserved its 

monumental layout and spacious 

interiors. 

½ day excursion to Chopin 

Museum in Zelazowa. The 

museum is housed in the 19th 

century manor where Chopin 

was born and spent his early 

childhood. In the summer 

concerts featuring Chopin’s 

music take place here 


• ½ day local guide E 85.00 

p. guide (4 hrs) 

• Full-day local guide 

E 130.00 p. guide (8 hrs) 

• Wilanow Palace entrance + 


• Supplement for folklore show 

E 15.00 p.p. 

• Royal Castle entrance + 


• Zelazowa Wola E 10.00 p.p. 



Warsaw incl. HB 

• 1 x ½ day local guide 

Warsaw 


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Dates: 

Season l: 

January - March 2012 

July, August, November, 

December 2012 

Season ll: 

April - June 2012 

September, October 2012 


Zakopane 

At the foot of the 

Tatra Mountains 

The charm of Zakopane is a result 

of its location at the foot of the Tatra 

Mountains. The town is home to 

a rich folk culture and is the centre 

of a proud Polish highlander tradition. 

This can be seen not only 

in the traditional thigh slapping 

dancers but also in the colourful 

and highly decorative folk costumes 

and the distinctive Zakopane 

architecture. One way to discover 

the traditions first hand is to visit 

the daily market. 


Day 1: 

Arrive at your Hotel in Zakopane 


Day 2: 

After a relaxing breakfast enjoy a 

tour of this popular mountain resort. 

Your guide will show you the 

highlights such as the Nordic ski 

jump, the old and new wood churches 

the old cemetery where many 

of the graves have wooden sculptures 

as well as the Villa “Koliba” 

and the wooden houses of the Koscieliska 

street. In the evening you 

can enjoy your evening meal in a 

typical Inn. 

Day 3: 

Today we recommend a trip to the 

Pieniny Mountains and the Dunajec 

valley. The tour takes you to the 

village of Niedzica, located on the 

former Polish Hungarian border. 

Enjoy a short stop before continuing 

on to join a rafting tour for a 

leisurely trip on traditional wooden 

rafts to the polish Slovakian border. 

Not to be missed is a visit to 

the oldest wooden church in Debno 

a further UNESCO heritage site. 

Day 4: 



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s Tip: 

Every year Zakopane is home 

to the International Festival of 

Highland Folklore. Usually during 

the second half of August 

the festival is ranked as one 

of the oldest and greatest folk 

festivals in Poland and Europe. 

During the festival Zakopane 

becomes vibrant with 

music, Dance and singing. 


• 1 x ½ day trip to Pieniny 

Mountains with 2 hour river 

raft trip E 18.00 p.p. 

• Gubalowka cable car return 

trip E 5.00 p.p. 

• Kasprowy Wierch cable car 

E 13.00 p.p. 

• Horse and carriage ride to 

Morskie Oko lake 

E 13.50 p.p. 

• Full day guide for excursi 

on to Krakau E 150.00 per 

guide 

• Supplement for folklore 

evening with meal E 10.00 

p.p. 



middle class hotels in 

Zakopane 

• ½ day tour guide in 

Zakopane (max. 4hrs) 


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Dates: 

Season l: 

03.01. - 31.03.2012 

Season ll: 

01.04. - 17.12.2012 

POLAND 

3 great cities of Poland 

The jewels of Poland 

Many Polish sights have already 

gained a worldwide reputation and 

a must to see are Warsaw, Gdansk 

and Wroclaw. 


Day 1: 

Arrive at hour hotel in Wroclaw, 


Day 2: 

After breakfast you will be met by 

your city guide who will take you 

on a tour of the highlights of the 

city. Not to be missed are the 

magnificent main square with the 

local council offices, the old town 

with its Baroque university and the 

Cathedral located on cathedral 

Island. After lunch you can enjoy 

a cruise on the River Oder before 

having some free time to explore 

further on your own. 

Day 3: 

Today you travel on to Warsaw enjoying 

a lunch stop in Lodz, the second 

largest city in Poland. Lodz 

features fine Art Nouveau architecture 

and is a modern, cultural city. 

After some time for lunch continue 

on to Warsaw and gain your first 

impressions of the city with a city 

tour. Enjoy an evening meal in the 

old town. 

Day 4: 

Gdansk is your final destination today. 

After breakfast, travel to the 

town of Torun where you can enjoy 

a city tour of the charming old 

town. The centre has been made 

into a UNESCO world heritage list. 

Enjoy a short stop at Malbork before 

arriving at Gdansk. This cheerful 

maritime city owes it present grandeur 

to a thousand year Polish- 

German History. 

Day 5: 

Get to know the maritime city on 

a guided city tour and especially 

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the old town which attracts almost 

as many people as that 

of Krakow or Warsaw. Your 

guide will show you the most 

important sights of the city 

before you have some free 

time to explore further. 

Day 6: 

Departure. 

s Tip: 

Let us help you with your 

overnights to and from Poland. 



with Buffet breakfast in 

good centrally located 

hotels in the relevant city 



Wroclaw 


Warsaw 

• 1 x half day tour of Gdansk 

• 2 hour visit of Lodz 

• 1 x boat trip on the River 

Oder 


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Dates: 

Season l: 

January - March and 

November, December 2012 

Season ll: 

April - October 2012 


RELIGIOUS TRAVEL 

In the footsteps of the 

Franciscans & Benedictines 

Assisi, Subiaco & 

Montecassino 

This journey allows you not only to 

get to know the history of the foundation 

of the Franciscan Order by 

Francis of Assisi and the Benedictine 

Order by Benedict from Nursia, 

but also gives you a glimpse 

into their traditions and teachings. 


Day 1: 

Journey southwards, in the direction 

of Tuscany. Check-in at 

a good middle class hotel in the 

region of Chianciano thermal area. 

Dinner at the hotel. 

Day 2: 

After breakfast continue your journey 

to Assisi. Constructed at the 

bottom of Monte Subiaso, this medieval 

town focuses even today on 

Holy Francesco and Holy Clara. 

The visit to the two churches with 

a local guide will give you an understanding 

of the amazing history 

of both saints. In the afternoon you 

will drive on to Subiaco for an overnight 

stay and dinner in the Abbey 

San Benedetto in Subiaco. 

Day 3: 

Enjoy breakfast at the monastery 

then visit this ancient place where 

Benedict from Nursia, founder 

of the Benedictine Order, spent 

three years as a hermit. Afterwards 

the guided tour leads you through 

the convent of Santa Scholastica, 

blessed by the sister of San Benedict, 

which is located underneath 

the San Benedetto Abbey. The rest 

of the day is at your own disposition. 

Overnight and dinner in the 

monastary. 

Day 4: 

After breakfast, travel through the 

picturesque landscape of Lazio to 

Monte Cassino. 

The Abbey is situated on top of 

516 meters of rock and was almost 

80 

completely destroyed during 

the 2 nd World War. Thanks to 

the Italian State, the monastery 

was rebuilt according to 

the original construction plans. 

Take part in a guided tour 

through the abbey of Monte 

Cassino followed by free time 

to explore this mystical place 

on your own. 

Return to Subiaco in the afternoon. 

Overnight and dinner in 

the convent. 

Day 5: 

Homeward journey after breakfast. 

s Tip: 

We are delighted to arrange an 

additional overnight! Prices on 

demand. 

Supplement for bookings in 

2013 E 10.- per person. 

from 

E 269.- NEW 


• 1 night accommodation incl. 

breakfast at a middle class 

hotel in the area of Chianciano 

(Tuscany) 


incl. breakfast in the 

San Benedetto Abbey in 

Subiaco 

• 4 x 3-course dinner on a half 

board basis 

• 1 x half-day guided tour in 

Assisi (approx. 3 hours) 

• Visit to the church of San 

Francisco and Santa Clara 

• 1 x guided tour in the 

Monastary San Benedetto 

and Santa Scholastica in 

Subiaco 

• 1 x guided tour in the 

convent of Monte Cassino 




Dates: 

2012 

Dates on request 




Route of Cathedrals & 

Abbeys in Austria 

A 5 day Pilgrimage 

An exciting journey to give you 

a taste of the variety Austria has 

to offer. Imbedded in impressive 

scenery you will find historical 

masterpieces that are not just 

worth seeing for religious purposes. 

This trip takes you to the most 

significant and interesting examples 

of ecclesiastical architecture 

in Salzburg, Melk, Vienna, Mariazell 

and Steyr. 


Day 1: 

Arrive in Salzburg. Half-day guided 

city tour through the heart of 

Salzburg including a visit to the 

Franziskaner church, University 

church / Kollegienkirche and the 

impressive cathedral of Salzburg. 

Check-in at a cosy middle class 

hotel in the area of Salzburg. Dinner 

will be taken at the hotel. 

Day 2: 

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel and 

afterwards head towards Vienna. 

Enjoy your bus ride along the 

wonderful blue Danube to Maria 

Taferl in Lower Austria. The 

construction of the pilgrimage 

church was started in 1661 as a 

consequence of several spiritual 

healings and epiphanies in the 

area. The church is also famous 

for its frescos from Antonio Beduzzi, 

an Italian baroque painter 

and its altar pieces from Martin 

Johann "Kremser Schmidt", the 

unique baroque painter from Lower 

Austria. Continue your journey 

with a visit to Melk where you can 

enjoy a guided tour of the spectacular 

Abbey, the sacred and cultural 

centre of the Wachau region, 

with its stunning views over the 

river Danube.Continue on to Vienna, 

check-in and dinner at a good 

middle class hotel in Vienna. 

Tip: Overnight in a monastery in 

the region of Vienna is subject to 

request! 

Day 3: 

After breakfast at your hotel 

a half-day guided city tour of 

Vienna will ensure that you 

won’t miss the most important 

places this city offers. You 

will also visit St. Stephen’s 

cathedral, which counts as a 

world famous cultural heritage 

site and monument and is 

the national emblem of Austria 

and a symbol of Austrian 

identity. Midday is at your own 

disposal, stroll around in the 

pedestrian area around St. 

Stephan’s cathedral, take a 

walk along the Ringstrasse or 

the shopping street Mariahilfer 

Straße, or indulge yourself 

with a cup of coffee in one of 

the traditional Viennese cafés. 

In the afternoon you will visit 

the abbey of Klosterneuburg 

where you can see numerous 

art treasures from Austrian religious 

history. Overnight and 

dinner at your hotel in Vienna. 

Day 4: 

Breakfast at your hotel before leaving 

for Bad Vöslau and “Mariazell”, 

a famous pilgrimage destination. 

When this location was discovered 

in 1157, there was only a cell that 

a Benedictine monk from St. Lambrecht 

had built for his beloved statue 

of the Virgin Mary. The oldest 

construction probably goes back to 

1200, when they started building the 

Romanic chapel. Visit of the pilgrimage 

church Mariazell. Afterwards 

enjoy some spare time before the 

journey continues to Steyr and the 

Christkindl pilgrimage church. The 

construction of the church was authorised 

by Abbot Anselm Angerer 

in 1702. 

Check-in at a cosy middle class 

hotel in the area of Steyr. Dinner at 

your hotel. 

Day 5: 

Departure after breakfast. 

s Tip: 

additional overnight available on request. 

Prices on request. 

Supplement for groups in 2013 

E 10.- per person 


from 

E 259.- 



breakfast in middle class 

hotel / inn in the area of 

Salzburg 


incl. breakfast in middle 

class hotel / inn in the area 

of Vienna 


breakfast in middle class 

hotel / inn in the area of Steyr 

• 4 x 3-course dinner on a half 

board basis 

• 1 x half-day guided city tour 

of Salzburg (approx. 2 hours) 

• Visit to the Franziskaner 

church, the University 

church and the cathedral of 

Salzburg 

• Visit to the Maria Taferl 

pilgrimage church 

• 1 x guided tour of Melk Abbey 

• 1 x half-day guided city tour 

of Vienna (approx. 3 hours) 

• Visit to St. Stephen’s cathedral 

• Visit to Klosterneuburg Abbey 

• Visit to Mariazell pilgrimage 

church 

• Visit to Christkindl pilgrimage 

-church 




Dates: 

All year-round 

Dates on request 





Searching for hints of 

Jesus & Maria 

With Ephesus, 

Laodicea, Jerusalem 

and Bethlehem 

A sensational, eleven day, trip to 

Turkey and Israel. 


Day 1: 

Flight from your preferred departure 

airport to Antalya. Our local 

agent will welcome you at the airport. 

Transfer to the hotel. 

Day 2: 

Antalya – Aphrodisias – 

Kusadasi 

After breakfast leave for Kusadasi. 

During the trip enjoy the breathtaking 

views over the Taurus 

mountain range, which separates 

the Turkish south coast from the 

inland and reaches heights up 

to 3500 metres, and the Turkish 

Aegean. After the crossing you 

reach the provincial town Denizli 

and the Meander valley. Accommodating 

numerous fig and cotton 

plantations this area is the most 

fertile plain in the whole country. 

Arrive in the afternoon at Kusdasi, 

one of the most important cruise 

ship harbours in the Aegean. Dinner 

and overnight in a hotel in the 

area of Kusadasi. 

Day 3: 

Ephesus – Basilica of St. John – 

House of the Virgin Mary 

Trip to “Ephesus“ one of the best 

preserved antique towns in Asia 

Minor. Previously known as one 

of the most prosperous towns in 

the ancient world, Ephesus now 

belongs to the Seven Wonders of 

the World as it is the home of the 

Temple of Artemis. After viewing 

the main sights such as the Odeon, 

the Library of Celsus, Fountain 

of Pollio, Temple of Hadrian, Gate 

of Augustus and the Theatre in the 

footsteps of Paul the Apostle your 

guide takes you to the Basilica of 

82 

Jerusalem, Western Wall and The Dome of The Rock 

St. John in Selçuk. A part of 

the site, Basilica of St. John, 

was built in the 6th century 

AC, under emperor Justinian 

I over the supposed site of 

the apostle’s tomb. Finally you 

have the chance of visiting 

the House of the Virgin Mary, 

which is a Christian and Muslim 

shrine located on Mt. Koressos 

in the vicinity of Eqhesus, 

in modern-day Selçuk. 

Some believe that Mary, the 

mother of Jesus, was taken to 

this stone house by Saint John 

and lived there until her Assumption. 

Return to the hotel 

for dinner and overnight. 

Day 4: 

Kusadasi – Laodizea – 

Hierapolis 

Journey through the fertile Meander 

valley towards Denizli, 

the capital city of the Denizli 

Province. Visit the ruins of the 

city of Laodicea on the Lycus 

following John the Apostle. In 

former days this town was famous 

for its valuable wool and 

healing elixir for diseases of 

the eye. Continue on to Hierapolis 

an ancient Greek city on 

hot springs. Hierapolis is a 

UNESCO World Heritage Site. 

The hot springs have been 

used as a spa since 200 BC, 

when people came to soothe 

their ailments, with many of 

them retiring or dying here. 

The large necropolis is filled 

with sarcophagi, including the 

sarcophagus of Marcus Aurelius 

Ammianos. Spare time to 

explore the site at your own 

pace. Check-in at a hotel near 

Hierapolis. 

Day 5: 

Taurus mountain range – 

Antalya 

After recharging your inner 

batteries at breakfast you leave 

Hierapolis and head off 

towards Tavas. Next stop is a traditional 

carpet workshop, where 

the art of carpet weaving will be 

revealed to you. Continue on to Antalya, 

a city on the Mediterranean 

coast of south western Turkey and 

the capital city of Antalya Province. 

Situated on coastal cliffs, Antalya is 

surrounded by a mountain range. 

Enjoy the lively atmosphere that 

this port spreads and stroll through 

the old town with its ancient colourful 

buildings. You won’t forget the 

colours and flavours the fruit and 

spice markets offer. Also Paul the 

Apostle came here on his first missionary 

journey. Check-in at a hotel 

in Antalya. 

Day 6: 

Antalya – Tel Aviv 

Transfer to the airport of Antalya 

and flight to Tel Aviv (approx. 1 

hour) / Ben Gurion airport where a 

Eurotours representative of a local 

agency will welcome you. Transfer 

to a good middle class hotel in Jerusalem. 

House of the Virgin Mary (Meryemana), Ephesus, Tur 

Temple of Trajan | Aegean region, Turkey 

Day 7: 

Jerusalem – Bethlehem 

Sightseeing tour through 

Jerusalem and Bethlehem. 

Start in Jerusalem on the 

Mount of Olives, with stunning 

views over the old town 

and the Temple Mount. Then 

travel onward to Getsemani, 

where Jesus spent his last 

night before being arrested. 

The medieval old town is 

reached through the Dung 

gate. You will pass the famous 

Western Wall, the Muslim 

Quarter and the Via Dolorosa, 

which is well known 

from the passion of Jesus 

Christ. Visit the Church of the 


Ephesus

Holy Sepulchre and stroll through 

the Jewish Quarter towards Mount 

Zion. Don’t miss out on the Dormition 

Church, where you get to 

know the spot of Eucharist. In 

Bethlehem you will be guided to 

the Church of the Nativity. Return 

to the hotel for dinner and overnight. 

Day 8: 

Nazareth and the Sea of Galilee 

– North of Israel 

Leave Jerusalem after breakfast, 

and travel to the Sea of Galilee. 

Stop at the sites that reflect the life 

and the beliefs of Jesus Christ. For 

example: the Mount of Beatitudes, 

Capernaum and the church of 

Tabgha, where the miracle of 

the multiplication of the loaves 

and fishes took place. Travel 

on to Nazareth for a visit to the 

Church of the Annunciation 

and then return to Jerusalem 

for dinner and overnight. 

Day 9: 

Jerusalem on your own 

Today you can use your spare 

time for relaxing and strolling 

around in Jerusalem. This is a 

perfect opportunity to find the 

right souvenirs for the loved 

ones at home. If you prefer 

another optional trip, you are 

welcome to check out our fa- 

Tel Aviv 

Ephesus 

cultative excursions. For example: 

Masada / Dead Sea A cable car 

will bring you to the top of an isolated 

rock plateau, the fortress of 

Masada, where the last resistance 

to the troops of the Roman Empire 

took place. Later on enjoy exceptional 

bathing in the Dead Sea (420 

metres below sea level) – the high 

amount of salinity makes swimming 

rather difficult but provides a relaxing 

floating experience. 

Day 10: 

Tel Aviv – Antalya – Perga 

Transfer to the Ben Gurion airport in 

Tel Aviv for the return flight to Antalya. 

On Arrive take a trip to Perga 

to view the city with its Hellenistic 

gate, thermal baths, stadium and 

other public buildings. Dinner and 

overnight in a hotel in Antalya. 

Day 11: 

Check-out and transfer to the airport 

of Antalya. Due to changing opening 

hours of the individual sights 

minor changes of the itinerary may 

occur. 


• 1 x flights Antalya – Ben Gurion – 

Antalya 

• Transfer airport Antalya – hotel – air- 

port Antalya 

• Transfer airport Ben Gurion – hotel – 

airport Ben Gurion 

• All transfers and trips according to 

itinerary in modern, air-conditioned 

coaches 

• 4 nights accommodation in upper 

middle class hotels 4 to 5 star 

category (rating is country specific) 

• 3 nights accommodation in good 

middle class hotels in Jerusalem 

(rating is country specific) 

• Accommodation is based on double 

rooms with bathroom,shower, toilet, 

air-conditioning, television, mini-bar 

and hair dryer 

• Half-board during the whole trip 

(breakfast and dinner buffet) 

• Guides in Turkey & Israel 

• All entrance fees of included 

• sightseeing according to itinerary in 

Turkey and Israel 


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Season II 



Season III 



Dates: 

Season I 

October and April 

Season II 

February and March 

Season III 

September and May 




Ancient Perge


The Benedictines in 

Switzerland 

A 4 Day Religious 

Journey 

The Swiss congregation, established 

in 1602, is made up of the 

abbeys Einsiedeln, Disentis, Muri-Gries, 

Engelberg, Fischingen, 

Mariastein und Marienberg and 

belongs to the 4th oldest congregation 

world-wide. Experience 

the histories of the monasteries 

of Saint Gall, Einsiedeln, Disentis 

and Engelberg. 


Day 1: 

Arrive – Saint Gall 

An early departure to travel to the 

first stop of your journey, Saint Gall 

Abbey. Around 613 an Irish monk 

named Gallus established a hermitage 

on the site that is nowadays 

world famous for its cathedral, one 

of the most important baroque monuments 

in Switzerland. The monastery 

was found by Saint Othmar 

approximately 100 years after 

Saint Gall died and was for many 

centuries one of the chief Benedictine 

abbeys in Europe. The library 

at the abbey is one of the richest 

medieval libraries in the world. 

After a tour of this site continue 

on towards Zug and Einsiedeln. 

Check-in and dinner at a good 

middle-class hotel. 

Day 2: 

Lucerne – Engelberg Abbey 

Enjoy a trip to Lucerne for a guided 

tour in the morning. At midday 

continue on to Engelberg Abbey 

where you will have a tour of the 

Abbey followed by an organ recital 

of the abbey’s organist P. Patrick 

Ledergerber (approx. 30-40 minutes). 

Return to Zug / Einsiedeln. 

Dinner and overnight at the hotel. 

Day 3: 

Einsiedeln – Disentis 

Depart for the Einsiedeln Abbey. 

Saint Meinrad (+861), a Benedictine 

from the island of Reichenau, 

84 

decided in 835 to embrace a 

hermitical life and established 

his hermitage on the slopes 

of Etzel, where other anchorites 

joined him. One of them, 

Eberhard, previously Provost of 

Strasburg, erected a monastery 

and church, of which he became 

the first abbot. Make a tour 

of the abbey and it’s church 

before continuing on to Chur, 

a nice city in Graubünden. Hop 

on the Rhaetian Railway, which 

will bring you in approx. 1 ¼ 

hours to the Disentis Abbey, 

which was established around 

720 and attributed to the local 

saints Placidus and Sigisbert. 

The tradition further states that 

this monastery was destroyed 

by the Avars, when the abbot 

and thirty monks were martyred. 

Tour the abbey church 

and participate in a holy mass. 

Return to the hotel for dinner 

and overnight. 

Day 4: 

Fahr Abbey – Homeward journey 

Journey towards Weiningen with 

a stopover at the Fahr Abbey. The 

convent in Fahr is similar to the Einsiedeln 

Abbey and is a double monastery, 

both controlled by the abbot 

of Einsiedeln. Enjoy an interesting 

round tour and get a insight of the 

convent. Continue your homeward 

journey. 

from 

E 349.- NEW 



half board in a good middle 

class hotel in Zug or 

Einsiedeln 

• 1 x guided tour of Abbey 

Saint Gall 

• 1 x guided tour of Lucerne 

• 1 x guided tour of Engelberg 

Abbey 

• 1 x organ recital in the 

Abbey Engelberg 

• 1 x guided tour of Einsiedeln 

Abbey 

• 1 x journey on the Rhaetian 

Railway from Chur to 

Disentis 

• 1 x guided tour of the abbey 

church of Disentis 

• 1 x guided tour of the Fahr 

Abbey 




Dates: 

2012 – Dates on request

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