Timeless Austrian Tyrol – Inclusive

LeShuttle to Calais and overnight stay in Netherlands/Germany on a bed and breakfast basis.

Timeless Austrian Tyrol – Inclusive

Our journey into Germany includes a stop in Koblenz, beautifully set where the Rhine and Moselle rivers meet. Enjoy free time to explore at your own pace, perhaps taking the cable car up to Ehrenbreitstein Fortress for spectacular views, or finding a spot for lunch. Afterwards, we meander along the scenic Rhine Valley, soaking up the riverside scenery as we continue towards our overnight hotel in Germany.

Timeless Austrian Tyrol – Inclusive

Look forward today to exploring the storybook streets of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, one of the most beautiful towns on Germany’s famous Romantic Road. Wander through its wonderfully preserved medieval centre, where colourful half-timbered houses, ancient walls and charming squares create a scene straight from a fairytale. Enjoy some time at leisure before we continue into Austria and our hotel in Oberndorf-in-Tirol.

Timeless Austrian Tyrol – Inclusive

Today we relax on our panoramic Lake Achensee cruise, set against the imposing backdrop of the Karwendel Mountains and take in the beautiful scenery from a different perspective. Often referred to as the Fjord of the Alps, this is the largest lake in the Tyrol, stretching for over 9 kilometres in length and its famously turquoise hue makes for a memorable experience. Afterwards, we continue on to Rattenberg, the smallest town in Austria. Built in the shadow of Rat Mountain, the town has a long history of glass-blowing plus a picturesque well-preserved medieval centre and rows of brightly-painted townhouses. Take the chance to visit the magical world of glass – the famous Kissling Glass factory and show room, where you can watch glass blowers, engravers and painters at work.

Timeless Austrian Tyrol – Inclusive

Today is ours to enjoy the Tyrol at leisure. Take it easy at the hotel, wander through Oberndorf-in-Tirol or make the most of some of the extras available to guests. You could join a guided tour with tastings at the nearby Mullnerhof Farmhouse Museum, take a dip in the village swimming pool or use selected local bus and train services to explore further afield. The railway station is just a short walk from the hotel, giving you the freedom to discover more of this beautiful region.

Timeless Austrian Tyrol – Inclusive

Prepare for a day of unforgettable alpine scenery as we cross the spectacular Gerlos Pass, winding through some of the Tyrol’s most dramatic mountain landscapes. We stop at the mighty Krimml Waterfalls, the highest in Austria, before continuing to the beautiful town of Kitzbuhel. Take time to explore its pretty medieval centre, browse the shops or simply enjoy the mountain views. For an even higher perspective, you could take a ride on the Hahnenkamm cable car (not included).

Timeless Austrian Tyrol – Inclusive

Mountains, meadows and pretty alpine villages provide the backdrop for a memorable journey on the Zillertal Railway. We board the train in Mayrhofen and travel through the beautiful Ziller Valley to Jenbach, enjoying the scenery along the way. There’s also free time to explore Mayrhofen at leisure, with the chance to browse the shops, find a café or, subject to seasonal operating dates, take a ride on one of the local cable cars for spectacular mountain views.

Please note: the railway reserves the right to substitute the steam locomotive with an alternative diesel-powered or electric locomotive without notice or refund, particularly at the start and end of the season.

Timeless Austrian Tyrol – Inclusive

Enjoy another day to spend as you please, or join our optional excursion to Innsbruck and Swarovski Crystal Worlds. Set against a dramatic backdrop of snow-capped peaks, Innsbruck combines Alpine scenery with a fascinating historic centre. Discover the famous Golden Roof, explore the Old Town or browse the shops before continuing to Swarovski Crystal Worlds. Step inside its magical Chambers of Wonder and explore the spectacular gardens, where art, light and crystal come together in an unforgettable experience.

Timeless Austrian Tyrol – Inclusive

We start our journey home, crossing southern Germany to our overnight stay in eastern France.

Timeless Austrian Tyrol – Inclusive

After breakfast, we check out of the hotel and head to Calais for our journey home on LeShuttle.

Cruise on Lake Achensee, the Tyrol’s largest lake, where turquoise waters mirror the limestone walls of the Karwendel and Rofan ranges. Glide past forested coves and alpine villages as crisp mountain air and gentle wave-ripples set a tranquil rhythm.

Known as the “Fjord of the Alps” for its long, deep basin carved by ancient ice, Achensee has linked traders and mountain communities for centuries. Enjoy ever-changing perspectives of cliff and shore, with peaks rising dramatically straight from the water’s edge.

Discover Austria’s smallest town, Rattenberg, a riverside gem tucked beneath Rat Mountain. Amble past pastel facades and arcaded lanes before stepping into Kisslinger Kristall-Glas to watch glassblowers and engravers at work as glowing crystal is shaped, cut and polished before your eyes.

Rattenberg’s medieval streets, long associated with glassmaking, form a charming stage for this craft. Learn how skilled hands turn sand and fire into lustrous pieces, then pause for photos and reflection amid the town’s brightly painted townhouses and intimate courtyards.

Experience a scenic drive over the Gerlos Pass, with sweeping viewpoints toward the Hohe Tauern. Stop at the thundering Krimml Waterfalls—Austria’s highest—where cool spray and forested trails bring you close to three dramatic tiers of cascading water.

Continue to Kitzbuhel, a handsome medieval town framed by alpine peaks and famous for the Hahnenkamm. Browse boutiques and cafés along frescoed streets, or take the Hahnenkamm cable car (not included) for an elevated look at the valley’s meadows, peaks and church spires.

Ride the Zillertalbahn heritage steam train from Mayrhofen to Jenbach, chuffing past alpine meadows and wooden farmsteads with the Ziller River as your companion. Open the carriage windows to hear the whistle echo off mountains and catch scents of hayfields and pine.

In service since 1902, this narrow-gauge line pairs vintage carriages with an unhurried pace ideal for photography. On some dates, the locomotive may be substituted with diesel or electric power, but the valley views and village vignettes remain timeless.

Explore Innsbruck Old Town beneath the Nordkette mountains, where pastel facades and arcades frame the famed Golden Roof. Amble along Maria-Theresien-Straße, admire baroque church interiors, and soak up Tyrolean imperial stories in a compact, atmospheric city core.

Continue to Swarovski Crystal Worlds in Wattens to enter the Chambers of Wonder and stroll the gardens crowned by the shimmering Crystal Cloud. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour, blending art, light and playful design with dazzling crystalline sparkle.

Wander the storybook lanes of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, where timber-framed houses, cobbles and towers create a perfectly preserved medieval scene. Trace the city walls, step into photogenic corners like the Plonlein, and browse artisan shops clustered around the Market Square.

Discover a jewel on Germany’s Romantic Road, shaped by trade wealth and guild traditions. Those inclined can visit St. Jakobskirche to see master woodcarving, or simply pause for photos and reflection amid gabled rooftops and flower-bedecked windows.

Meet your hosts for a warm Tyrolean welcome at the Hotel Neuwirt, toasting your stay with a welcome drink on the sun terrace or in the pine-paneled lounge. Gaze toward the Wilder Kaiser and Kitzbuheler Horn as you settle into the easy pace of village life.

During this relaxed gathering, meet your Tour Director and pick up local tips on walking paths, cafés and viewpoints around Oberndorf-in-Tirol. It’s a convivial introduction to the region’s landscapes, flavours and friendly mountain hospitality.

Join a guided visit to the Mullnerhof Farmhouse Museum near Oberndorf to step through centuries-old timber rooms and hear stories of alpine life. After exploring traditional tools and kitchens, sample regional produce such as farm cheeses, cured meats or house-made preserves.

Gain insight into alpine farming traditions that shaped Tyrol’s villages, from craftsmanship to seasonal harvests. This intimate cultural experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour, offering rustic flavours in a welcoming, heritage setting.

Explore the riverfront city of Koblenz at the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle, pausing at the Deutsches Eck to admire wide water vistas and the equestrian statue of Kaiser Wilhelm I. Stroll cobbled lanes and riverside promenades, or ride the cable car to Ehrenbreitstein Fortress for far-reaching views across the city.

Delve into layers of history, from Roman origins to Teutonic Knights and wartime reconstructions. Step between medieval churches and market squares to pause for photos and reflection where two of Europe’s great rivers meet.