Innsbruck, our base in the Tyrol, is ideal for yuletide trips to pretty Kufstein, medieval Rattenberg and the Alpine town of Seefeld. The Zillertalbahn steam railway is a real highlight, as it winds its way up to the winter resort of Mayrhofen through stunning scenery.
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Days 1-2 - London to Cologne and Innsbruck We take the Eurostar to Brussels after meeting at our St Pancras Departure Office, continuing to Cologne for an overnight stay. On Day 2 we travel to Munich via the Rhine Gorge, then continue to Innsbruck, where we stay for the next 6 nights at the Hotel Central Innsbruck.
Today we enjoy a guided tour of Innsbruck, seeing highlights including the Golden Roof and the Imperial Palace in the charming Old Town. The city enjoys a spectacular location in the Inn Valley surrounded by lofty snow-capped peaks. The Tyrolean capital's magnificently preserved Old Town still reflects the city's historic and cultural past with its wonderful Renaissance, Baroque buildings and Tyrolean architecture. Innsbruck is a popular winter sports destination, having hosted the winter Olympics in 1964. Your afternoon is free to explore; the Christmas Market on Maria Theresien Street is well worth a visit. Tonight we enjoy a gala dinner at the hotel to celebrate Christmas.
Our Christmas Day excursion takes us along the Ziller Valley on the narrow-gauge Zillertalbahn Railway to Mayrhofen. Back at the hotel, we enjoy a traditional Christmas dinner tonight.
Our excursion today is to Kufstein, dominated by its magnificent fortress. We also travel to Rattenberg whose town centre remains virtually unchanged since its medieval heyday. Day 6 is free to spend as you wish in Innsbruck. On Day 7, we head to Seefeld, surrounded by the Alps. Here we enjoy a magical horse-drawn sleigh ride through the wintry scenery, followed by time to explore the charms of the town at your own pace.
We depart on Day 8 and travel to Cologne, where we overnight. On Day 9 we travel to Brussels and join the Eurostar to London. On arrival your tour concludes.
Please note that while every departure of this tour will feature the same excursions, the order may differ from that shown above.
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