Great Little Trains of the Austrian Alps
What's Included?
Wednesday 1st – Wednesday 8th July 2026
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Experience the majesty of the Austrian Tyrol on a tour that rolls out some of this Alpine region’s most enchanting scenery and attractions. Staying in the quaint resort of Mayrhofen in the mountain-framed Ziller Valley, this relaxed yet unforgettable tour features a steam train ride on the Zillertal Railway, visits to historic Innsbruck and an open-air Tyrolean Museum, plus a ride on Europe’s oldest cog railway and a gentle cruise on the Tyrol’s largest lake!
Look What’s Included
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Door-to-Door Service
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Our own courier service
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Luxury Traveller Coach with ‘First Class’ seating & legroom
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Return Dover/Calais sailings
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First & last night dinner, bed & breakfast at the Mercure Hotel, Saarbrücken Süd
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5 nights half board at the Sport & Spa Hotel Strass, including buffet breakfast
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4-course choice dinners
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Visit to Innsbruck
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Entrance to Tyrolean Farm Museum
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Ride on the Zillertal Railway
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Ride on the Achensee Cog Railway
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Cruise on Lake Achensee
Your Holiday Hotel
The Sport & Spa Hotel Strass, Mayrhofen, Austria
Hotel Facility Symbols: 3-Star * En Suite Bedrooms * TV * Lift * Indoor Pool.
With a beautiful backdrop of the Zillertal Alps, the stylish Sport & Spa Hotel Strass boasts a stunning location in the heart of Mayrhofen. Spacious and beautifully appointed guest rooms are equipped with walk-in shower, hairdryer, telephone, satellite TV, safe and balcony. Enjoy an aperitif in the hotel lounge before savouring dinner created with the highest quality locally sourced produce. The hotel’s extensive leisure facilities include a pool and sauna.
Supplements:
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Single Room: £ Holiday Insurance: £92
(All prices are per person & are for the entire tour)
Passports will be required for this tour.
Itinerary
Wednesday |
We drive to Dover for the short Channel crossing to Calais. Upon arrival, we continue to the Mercure Saarbrücken Süd for dinner and our overnight stay. |
Thursday |
Continue into Austria arriving in Mayrhofen for our 5-night stay. |
Friday |
We start today with a scenic journey from Mayrhofen to the Tyrolean Farm Museum, where 37 reconstructed historic wooden buildings recreate Tyrolean life in pre-industrial times. After time in delightful Rattenberg, famous for its glassware, for lunch and shopping, we ride a train along the nostalgic, narrow-gauge Zillertal Railway this afternoon: travelling through glorious scenery from Fügen to Mayrhofen before returning to our hotel. |
Saturday |
Full day to Innsbruck, the capital of Tyrol where we have free time to see the main sights including the historic old town with its legendary Golden Roof, the Hofburg, former imperial residence of the ruling Habsburgs. |
Sunday |
This morning we embark on the Achenseebahn, Europe's oldest cog railway, which is still steam operated. Puffing through the steeper sections, it rises to a 16% gradient from Jenbach to Seespitz. From here we re-join our coach for the short journey to the resort town of Pertisau. We enjoy time at leisure before relaxing on a one-way cruise from Pertisau to the northern shores of lovely Lake Achensee. |
Monday |
A free day to relax in gorgeous Mayrhofen. |
Tuesday |
Depart Austria, travel into Germany for dinner and our overnight stay at the Mercure Saarbrücken Süd. |
Last Day |
Departing Saarbrücken, we return to Calais for our sailing to Dover, returning to Henley during the evening. |
Departure dates
| Date | Duration | From price | Book now | Call back | Favourites |
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| 01 Jul 2026 | 8 Days | £1627.00 | Full | — | ★ |
Pick up points
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| Name | Address |
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| Henley in Arden Depot |
Park & Ride, Johnsons Depot
Liveridge House Liveridge Hill, Henley in Arden |
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