Traditional Tyrolean Experience & the Alm Festival

Join us in Alpine Austria for the Almabtrieb, an extraordinary tradition celebrated at the end of summer. As locals commemorate the safe return of cattle from the mountains, this unique homecoming is something to behold, with festivities including traditional music, dancing and perhaps the odd stein of beer or two! This unforgettable break also allows you to explore and immerse yourself in the culture of the Alps, with visits to Innsbruck, Mayrhofen, and Rattenburg, plus a journey onboard the stunning Ziller Valley Steam Railway.

INCLUDES

Return luxury coach travel

Return ferry crossings

Escorted by a Skills representative

2 nights bed & breakfast en route

6 nights half board in Austria

Welcome drink on arrival

Traditional Tyrolean folklore evening, including a drink

Tyrolean speciality dinner on one night

Excursions to Rattenburg & the Glassrooms, Mayrhofen, Innsbruck with a guided tour, the Tyrolean Alm Festival

Journey on the Ziller Valley Steam Railway

Cruise on Lake Achensee

Admission to Tratzberg Castle with a guided tour

Tour & tasting at a traditional cheese farm & distillery

Free time in Aurach

Day 1

We travel through Europe, staying at an overnight hotel tonight.

Day 2

We then continue to our main hotel for 6 nights HB with a welcome drink on arrival

Day 3

We begin our day with a nostalgic journey on the Ziller Valley Steam Train, one of Austria's most famous railways. This scenic journey takes us past scenes of outstanding natural beauty scenes as we climb the Ziller Valley. Onboard, enjoy schnapps and traditional folk music before arriving in Mayrhofen, a renowned ski resort. Here, you'll have time to explore before a trip to the medieval town of Rattenberg. Known for a long history of glassblowing, here you'll visit the glass showrooms and see the artisans working for yourself.

Day 4

There's plenty in-store today. Starting at the world-famous Swarovski Crystal World, experience an awe-inspiring collection of fantastical crystals and contemporary art. Afterwards, we continue to Innsbruck, the capital of the Tyrol region, for a guided tour around the historic old town; here, you'll see its most famous landmark, the Golden Roof and the Imperial Palace. Later, we indulge in an evening of traditional Tyrolean folklore, which promises a great evening of entertainment, fun and delicious local cuisine!

Day 5

This morning, visit a local cheese farm and Tyrolean firewater distillery with a guided tour. Afterwards, live like a local and join in with the festivities of the Almabtrieb! The whole community gives thanks for the safe return of their animals from the high mountain pastures with brass bands, traditional lederhosen and local delicacies - this is not to be missed!

Day 6

Take a day to enjoy your resort's facilities. Why not hop on a local bus to nearby Kitzbühel, a city of the rich and famous known for its stylish ski scene?

Day 7

Our final full day begins with a visit to romantic Tratzberg Castle.
Enjoy a guided tour and learn the history of this beautiful Renaissance castle, lovingly restored to its sixteenth-century best. Next, we visit the breathtaking Lake Achensee, known for its stunning emerald-green waters. Feel the fresh breeze and soak in the view with our included lake cruise. This incredible experience lets you truly relax and unwind before we return to our hotel for a Tyrolean speciality dinner this evening!

Day 8

Following our captivating stay, we return to our overnight hotel.

Day 9

We retrace our footsteps home.

Hotel Wiesenegg 3*, Aurach, Kitzbühel, Austria

A family-run hotel found near Kitzbühel, Hotel Wiesenegg is home to comfortable surroundings in the Tyrolean Mountains. Enjoy spacious rooms with balconies, an onsite sauna and much more in this majestic setting.

Hotel Facilities

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Restaurant
Lift
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Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.

Name	Address	Distance
Alfreton Hall St	Alfreton Bus Station Hall Street, Alfreton Derbyshire
Arnold	High Street Bus Stop, Outside Leisure Centre Car Park, Arnold, NG5 7EE
Beeston	Beeston Lace Road, behind the Cricketers Pub Beeston, NG9 2LA
Bulwell	Aldi (Bus Stop SW12), Sellers Wood Drive, Bulwell, NG6 8GE
Chesterfield	Coach Station, Beckingham Way Chesterfield, S40 1TH
Derby	Bus Station, Bay 27 & 28, Derby, DE1 2AY
East Midlands Parkway	East Midlands Parkway Nottingham, NG11 0EB
Heanor	Market Place, Wilmott Street (Market Square side) Heanor, DE75 7EG
Ilkeston	Wharncliffe Rd, Market Place, Ilkeston, DE7 5GF
Leicester	St Margarets Bus Station, Stand SA, Gravel Street, Leicester, LE1 3AG
Long Eaton	The Green, Outside Poundland Long Eaton, Notts, NG10 1HQ
Loughborough	Amber Rooms, The Rushes Loughborough, LE11 5BE
Lutterworth	George Street, Outside Wycliffe Rooms Lutterworth, LE17 4EG
Mansfield	Bus Stop, Walkden Street Mansfield, NG18 1QN
Nottingham	Mount Street, Alongside the Grosvenor Casino, Nottingham, NG1 6HE
Ripley	Market Place, Express Stand Ripley, DE5 3FJ
Rotherham	Interchange Bay C1/ C2, Frederick Street, Rotherham , S60 1QB
Sheffield	Pond Hill, Opposite Penny Black Public House Sheffield, S1 2BG
Toton	Tram Stop Park and Ride, Toton Lane Notts, NG9 7JA