The ItineraryDay 1
Arrival to LINDAU, Bavaria - Germany Hotel Alte Schule**** 3 nights Wander Lindau's Charming Altstadt (Old Town) Day 2 7/22 Lindau - Germany Visit Meersburg Castle, a journey into the past. Allegedly Germany’s oldest and continuously (inhabited) castle, the original fortress in Meersburg traces its origins back to the 7th century Merovingian Dynasty under King Dagobert I. Attend the Bregenzer Festspiele music festival, which has taken place for more than 70 years and features operatic performances from a magnificent stage right on the water. Day 3 7/23 Lindau - Germany Take the cable car to top of mountain Phander, do a little hike and see the panoramic view of Lake Constance Day 4 7/24 train to SALZBURG A stop to visit Neuschwanstein Castle, the castle Walt Disney copied and where Wagner retreated PENSION OBERTUM AM SEE - 2 nights Explore the heart of the city of Salzburg Visit Mozart home Day 5 7/25 Salzburg Half Day tour of The Sound of Music or Cooking Class where you learn to make apple strudel & salzburger nockerl. Day 6 7/26 INNSBRUCK - Little town in the Alps that hosted Winter Olympics 3 times Located in the heart of the Tyrolean Alps, the town sits serenely in the Inn Valley and is surrounded by dramatic peaks. HOTEL KAPPELER*** - 3 nights Visit Old town Explore crystal in all its facets at the Swarovski Crystal Worlds museum in Wattens. Day 7 7/27 INNSBRUCK -Ride Cable car to the top of Nordkette and enjoy the amazing view. Hike the Panaroma Trail, an easy hiking trail done in 30 minutes Day 8 7/28 Free day to explore choice of E-bike scenic Tour- 4 hours - Immerse yourself in some of Austria's most spectacular Alpine scenery on this small-group, half-day e-bike tour. Tyrolean Evenings Family Gundolf - Experience traditional Austrian folk music culture. while enjoying a drink or 3-course meal. Day 9 7/29 Train to Lustenau, AUSTRIA Holiday Inn Express *** 1 night Hiking or cycling the Old Rhine The pleasant circular trail starts at the Alter Rhein car park and runs along the Austrian-Swiss border. You can walk into both countries and enjoy a fabulous view. Farewell dinner at a restaurant in beautiful Switzerland, a little gem off the beaten path Day 10 7/30 Flight back home from Zurich |
Where the hills come alive...The tour starts at the LAKE OF CONSTANCE, a region where we will take a boat and a gentle hike in the Vorarlberg mountain, stopping to enjoy the hills and an authentic Austrian lunch with a view. You may even meet a few cows on the way... or dance in the fields of music.
Be amazed by the panoramic views over Lake Constance from the Pfänder (Bregenz) or Karren (Dornbirn) crossing 3 countries: Switzerland, Germany and Austria. Off we will go to Salzburg (For our Sound of Music fans!) the birthplace of the classical composer Mozart. Salzburg is one of the most renowned cities in Austria and Europe, and has possibly the best-preserved old town centre full of beautiful baroque architecture which is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Your stay in the wellness hotel in the heart of the Alps will be nothing short of relaxing. Take the free gondola lift up to the top to Diedamskopt Ski Area and see the fantastic views of the mountains and scenery during a short hike. A cheese tour is also on the menu! And so much more to discover... Activity Level 2: Moderate. Travelers who are physically fit and comfortable with longer days of touring, on foot and by vehicle. 
Food & DiningAustrian cuisine is known for its hearty and savory dishes, often incorporating meat and potatoes. Enjoy wine and wiener schnitzel and speatzle in the beer garden along the Rhine old river. A visit to Austria would not be the same without trying an infamous apple streudel. A tall beer is also quite refreshing after a nice hike in the Alps!
Austria is very well known for its beer, wine, and coffee culture, with many traditional cafes and wine taverns to visit. Don't forget to try some of the other local desserts and pastries, like Sachertorte or Linzer Torte, which are popular throughout Austria. FAQs & Resources |
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