WE ARE NOW FULLY BOOKED....AGAIN!

BUT WE HAVE A WAITLIST AND HOPE TO HAVE SOME ROOMS AGAIN SOON.

What’s included:

·        Flight from Dublin to Vienna

·              and return from Munich

·        3 nights hotel B&B basis in Vienna

·        Short walking tour of Vienna

·        Self-guided tour of Belvedere Palace

·        Two evening meals in Vienna

·        Train journey from Vienna to Zell am See

·        9 Nights accommodation at 4* Romantik Hotel

·        Bed, breakfast and 9 superb evening meals

·        Full excursion programme

·        Services of tour escort throughout

·        Zell-Kaprun-Card worth around €550

·        Full ATOL Financial Protection

Flight details: Now confirmed

21 June 2023 - Belfast-Heathrow-Vienna

Flight BA 1413  Dep. 13.40   Arr. 15.10

Flight BA 706   Dep. 19.15    Arr. 22.35

03 July 2022 - Munich - Heathrow - Belfast

Flight BA 951   Dep. 12.45   Arr. 13.50

Flight BA 1418    Dep. 16.25   Arr. 17.50

Baggage Allowance: 23Kgs checked plus

Small handbag/laptop allowed – It must fit under the seat.

The High dams at Kaprun

Typical Traditional Room at Romantikhotel Metzgerwirt

Buffet Bar at Hotel Metzgerwirt

Here is served a wonderful breakfast with huge selection of cereals, breads, cheeses, hams, cooked and cold meats, eggs and plenty of fresh fruit.

You can also make up a picnic lunch here for a small extra charge! You just couldn't beat it!



In the evenings, stroll by and make yourself the salad of your desire to start off a superb dinner.

VIENNA & ZELL AM SEE

AUSTRIA

21 JUNE - 03 JULY 2023

12 Nights

£1795 per person sharing

SORRY - FULLY BOOKED

WAITLIST CLOSED

  This holiday is fine for almost everyone but is not ideal for those with mobility issues.The hotel could not be described as fully-accessible but, on recent visits, we have had customers who have managed with wheelchairs or walking aids. Some of the walks involve a degree of fitness but there are easier alternatives for those less able. Most activities would be a Level 2 or 3. Only some optional walks would be Level 4 or 5. If you are unsure, call Alan on 07808366930.

Zell am See

Sheltering in a deep valley, on the edge of the Zeller Lake, Zell am See is the ideal destination for almost every holidaymaker. Spacious beaches and lake-side terraces give access to swimming and watersports on the lake. The town’s indoor pool and sauna also offer great relaxation possibilities. Copious cafes, bars and restaurants invite you to join them for a coffee, a beer or a gorgeous ice-cream or apfel-strudel and plentiful shops vie for your business.

Romantik Hotel Metzgerwirt

This will be the eighth year that we have featured the beautiful “Romantikhotel, Zell am See”. It is a quirky, 4* hotel built and extended over four generations in typical Tyrolean style. A hearty breakfast each morning is followed by a superb dinner in the evening, with a choice of main courses and an extensive salad buffet. The hotel boasts a small indoor-outdoor pool, with plenty of sun-loungers. An extensive spa and solarium offer relaxation and a friendly, comfortable bar invites you for congenial fun. The Romantik Hotel offers bicycle hire for those energetic enough to want to go anywhere on them and you can arrange a wonderful massage at the end of your busy day. Is it any wonder we are returning for the sixth time!

Hotel Rooms - Romantikhotel

The hotel has been extended and modernised over generations, with the result that there are many different types of rooms. All (except two smaller single rooms) are very generously proportioned and most have balconies, but not all. We allocate rooms with balconies in strict order of receiving your booking. Some rooms are furnished in traditional style. Others in very modern style. Let us know which you would like. They're all quite nice!

NOTE: It is very important you advise us of any walking difficulties or other health conditions, such as heart problems, diabetes, etc. Not all rooms are serviced by lifts and you may need to negotiate stairs. Few rooms have fridges or mini-bars, but we can usually arrange one, if its necessary for medication, etc. So, it is important we know about any ailments or conditions, which might impinge on your enjoyment., We want to allocate you a suitable room. If you have not advised us of such conditions, we are unlikely to be able to move you to another, more suitable room, as the hotel is ALWAYS fully booked.

Transport to Dublin Airport is not included.

Transport to/from Zell am See

 This will be posted once flights have been confirmed. 

PROPOSED EXCURSIONS

Please note these are subject to change and other excursions may be added. We will finalise the excursions by mid-December 2022.

  “Zell-Kaprun Cards ”- worth approx. €500 p.p. 

The card entitles you to travel on numerous lifts and cable cars, on the Schmittenhöhe ship for a cruise around the lake, for unlimited ferry crossings and for entrance to a multitude of places. 

Schmittenhöhe Cable Car (and Panorama Walk).

 (Activity Level 2 -Level 3)

Today, we travel by bus from Zell to the Schmittenhöhe cable-car station, from where we ride to the top. Simply stop for a coffee to admire the view before returning or you may wish to join Alan on a walk across the mountain and down to the valley on another cable-car. Learn all about the local flora and fauna. The walk is not particularly strenuous and is mostly downhill. It is over a distance, though, of approximately 2 kms and sturdy shoes are advisable.

Gipfelwelt 3000 FREE (Activity Level 2) (NEW TOUR)

This tour will be different from previous years, as we’ll be using a new route with an extra scenic cable-car ride. Early local bus to Kaprun, from where we travel on the cable-car system, high up into the mountains. The first two cable cars bring us to the foot of the snow-line, above which snow and ice remain for the entire summer (usually). We transfer then to the "Gipfel 3000", which whisks us up to 3029 metres, just over 10,000 ft. You have the opportunity here to enjoy stunning views over the glaciers below and to experience the facilities offered at "Gipfelwelt 3000", such as the Cinema 3000, the Ice Arena and the National Park Gallery.  Return on the new cable-car to Maiskogel and on to Kaprun in the valley below. This tour is accessible to almost everyone although we suggest that those with any medical condition avoid the National Park Gallery, due to the steep incline at such altitude.

Coach Tour of Grossglockner. (Extra cost £35 per person) (Activity Level 2-3)

The world’s most famous alpine road: the highest mountain Grossglockner (3,798m) and the largest glacier in Austria, the Pasterze. On the ascent from 1,500m to the Kaiser-Franz-Josefs-Höhe you pass through all of the vegetation zones from cornfields to the eternal ice. Marvel at the breathtaking scenery and the engineering spectacle, which created the road which twists in sweeping curves up through the mountain passes. If you are interested in this tour, can you please let us know at time of booking, as we need to book the space. No minimum numbers required. Also note, that unless the weather is really bad, the tour will take place, even if it’s raining or misty.

Journey to Krimml Waterfalls. Extra cost £10 (Activity Level 2-4) – NEW TOUR

We will depart the hotel at 9.30am for the narrow-gauge train to Krimml at 10.00am. arriving at 11.35am. You can spend as long or as short as you wish, allowing time for the energetic to walk to the top of the falls, some 650 metres uphill! Take your choice of return travel departing hourly at 1.20, 2.20, 3.20, 4.20pm. This is an all-day tour, arriving back around 5.30pm, in time for a swim before dinner!

Lake Zell cruise. FREE

A one-hour trip on the lake is included with your Zell-Kaprun-Card, as is limitless travel on the ferries. You can join the cruise at any time, at your leisure.

The High Dams (and Mountain Herbal Walk) FREE. 

 (Activity Level 2)

An excursion for everyone. Walk as little or as much as you wish. We take the bus from Zell to the Kettle Waterfalls. From here, we travel by special bus, through tunnels and around hairpin bends, until we reach the High Dams at Mooserboden. You now have the opportunity to explore the dams or have a snack at one of the restaurants, before returning to the valley below and your awaiting bus back to Zell am See. (Activity Level 2)

High Dams Hike – (Activity Level 5) 

For those keen to stretch their legs, we offer a 2-hour hike down to the next reservoir. Sturdy footwear is imperative. Proper walking shoes or walking boots, with good thick socks. This is a spectacular walk and involves clambering up a waterfall, through a cave and along some pretty steep and uneven paths. One for the record books, though! (Activity Level 5)

Maiskogel Hike (Activity Level 5)

From the Alpine, we offer a breath-taking excursion, only for the quite adventurous and fit. We start at the Alpine Centre at 2450 metres and most of the walk is over uneven trails, sometimes quite narrow and steep....but nearly all downhill. There are streams to cross and some snow to traverse. We will walk along the arret, separating two valleys, offering unforgettable views. We have time to stop and enjoy the flora and maybe the fauna, as we make our way down to the Glocknerblick chalet, where we stop for a well-deserved beer or soft drink. From here, we take the Maiskogel cable-car into the valley below at Kaprun, to catch the bus back to our hotel. The total walking time is around four hours and you will descend approximately 850 metres (almost 3000 ft). There is some uphill walking, too, so be prepared. There is no rock-climbing and no specialist equipment or experience is required. Walking boots are absolutely essential and you will not be permitted to join the hike without them. A small rucksack for water, some food, a jumper and a rain-proof is also recommended. This walk is NOT for anyone who is not reasonably fit.

Berchtesgaden, Eagles Nest and Werfen New Tour

(Extra cost £45 per person) (Activity Level 1-3)

This is a full-day excursion, back by popular demand. It will depart the hotel at 8.30am sharp for the 90 minute journey. Time for a coffee before taking the transportation up to the famous “Eagles Nest”. There’s time for a snack lunch before your descent. Entrance to the “Eagles Nest” is included in the price. We then take the stunning roadtrip along the Rossfeld Highway, which affords stunning views of the Bavaria Alps and the Eagles Nest. Our journey takes us along the Salzach Valley to Werfen, another place made famous in an epic film…..you’ll have to join us to find out which film! It’s about 50-60 minutes from here back to the hotel, in time for a quick swim or shower before dinner.

Salzburg (Extra cost £35)

Salzburg....no matter how often we return to Austria, we always have a huge request for Salzburg. Our journey is by train, approx 1.5 hours each way. The tour commences with a short walk to the beautiful Mirabel Gardens, followed by coffee and cake at the famous Sacher Hotel. We’ll have a short guided tour through the old city with free time to relax, have lunch or a light snack, shop, visit museums or cathedrals, galleries or castles. A trip by funicular to the Hohen Salzburg Fortress is always worth a try, for the spectacular views and its exciting history. We will meet again mid-afternoon for the tram or taxi back to the station and train home.