Itinerary - 7 Night Deluxe Holiday by Rail

Day 1

London to Vienna

Travel by Eurostar from London to Brussels. On arrival in Brussels, transfer to the high speed service to Cologne.

Spend the afternoon exploring all Cologne has to offer before you catch the overnight train to Vienna, arriving the following morning.

Days 2 and 3

Vienna

On arrival in Vienna check in to the K+ K Maria Theresia for a 2 night stay.

From Weiner Schnitzel to the Viennese Waltz, the city of Vienna is known the world over as a centre of art, music, culture and food.

Follow in the footsteps of the Habsburgs with a visit to the splendid baroque Schönbrunn and Belvedere Palaces. Discover one of the city’s exciting museums such as the Museum of Fine Arts or Hundertwasser’s funky Kunsthaus. Take in a performance at the Spanish Riding School or the world renowned Vienna State Opera House. Or enjoy a slice of Sachertorte at a traditional Viennese café.

Days 4 and 5

Salzburg

After breakfast take the train from Vienna to Salzburg, approximate journey time 3 hours. On arrival in Salzburg check into the Stein Hotel Salzburg for a 2 night stay.

Salzburg is world famous for two musical phenomena, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and the Von Trapp family. Fans of either will love the wealth of monuments, museums and tours on offer.

Straddling the banks of the Salzach River and surrounded by green hills on one side and the Alps on the other, Salzburg is picture perfect. The baroque old town is a UNESCO world heritage site with its colourful old buildings and winding streets leading up the dominating Festung Hohensalzburg, one of the largest medieval castles in Europe. Stroll along the Getreidegasse, Salzburg’s most fashionable shopping mile or take some time out in the beautiful Mirabell Gardens.

Days 6 and 7

Innsbruck

After breakfast take the train to Innsbruck which takes approximately 2 hours. On arrival in Innsbruck check into the Hilton Innsbruck for a 2 night stay.

The self proclaimed capital of the Alps, Innsbruck is city of stately beauty, ringed with snow-capped mountains. Wander around the old town, taking in the famous Goldenes Dach (Golden Roof), the Imperial Church with its striking memorial to Emperor Maximillian I or the Stadtturm for great views of the city. Alternatively, take a cable car up to Nordkette for skiing, hiking or a spot of lunch with panoramic alpine views.

Day 8

Innsbruck to London

Take the train through the Arlberg pass from Innsbruck to Zurich, travelling through some spectacular Tyrolean scenery before changing on to the TGV to Paris, where you transfer back to London by Eurostar.