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Travel in First Class over some of Europe's most scenic rail routes to the delightful riverside town of Steyr in Austria. Discover historic towns, enjoy a relaxing cruise along the picturesque Danube, ride behind steam past beautiful country villages, journey into the mountains on the longest narrow-gauge railway, and stroll through the monastery town of Melk on this exclusive, small group tour.
View Dates & Book8 days from £2499
DEPARTS
Tuesday 13 August 2024
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Admire the scenic Rhine Valley route
Experience the Railjet service through the Arlberg
Stay in the picturesque town of Steyr
Visit the monastery town of Melk
Cruise along one of the most beautiful stretches of the Danube
Ride behind steam through small, romantic villages
Journey high into the mountains on the narrow-gauge Mariazellerbahn
Also included in your Tour Fare:
7 nights bed, breakfast & evening meal plus 4 lunches
Services of experienced Railtrail Tour Manager
First Class rail from your home station, where available
Standard Premier on Eurostar plus First Class rail in Europe, where available
DAY 1
Journey in First Class from your home station to London for an afternoon departure on the Eurostar, travelling in Standard Premier with a light lunch included via Brussels, before travelling First Class to Cologne. Arriving at the Hilton Hotel for our overnight stay, we enjoy our first evening meal together.
L, DDAY 2
After breakfast this morning, we will depart Cologne taking the Euro City train in First Class along the scenic Rhine Valley route to Basel. We enjoy time at leisure to explore the attractive town hall and old part of the city with a local transport pass (included) before our overnight stay in the GAIA Hotel by the station. We enjoy an authentic evening meal together in a local restaurant.
B, DDAY 3
Today we travel to Zurich changing to the comfortable Railjet service through the Arlberg and Tirol areas of Austria before taking a local train to Steyr arriving late afternoon. Arriving at the historic Minichmayr Hotel situated on the river in the heart of this lovely town, we will enjoy our evening meal in their award-winning restaurant.
B, DDAY 4
After breakfast today we will take the train via St. Valentin to Melk. A gentle stroll through this picturesque town, past the impressive monastery, leads us to the river for a five-hour relaxing cruise along one of the most beautiful stretches of the Danube. We will sail past scenic villages such as Spitz and Durnstein to Krems and return enjoying a two-course lunch served on board.
B, L, DDAY 5
This morning we enjoy time at leisure to explore the riverside town of Steyr boasting a stunning variety of architecture before we experience a narrow-gauge steam train ride on the oldest railway in Austria having been on the tracks for over 140 years. We journey through small, romantic villages to Grünburg before returning to our hotel for our evening meal.
B, DDAY 6
After our breakfast today we travel by rail via St. Valentin to St. Pölten for the mid-morning train over the narrow-gauge Mariazellerbahn, the longest narrow-gauge railway in Austria, climbing high into the mountains over viaducts and through tunnels to reach the pilgrimage town of Mariazell. We enjoy our lunch in a local restaurant before returning to St. Pölten connecting onwards to Steyr.
B, L, DDAY 7
We depart, after breakfast, by First Class rail to Linz followed by the direct ICE to Cologne via the beautiful Rhine Valley route, arriving late afternoon. We will stay overnight at the Hilton Hotel enjoying a farewell evening meal in the old town area in an authentic bierkeller of Cologne.
B, DDAY 8
We begin our homeward journey travelling in First Class to Brussels followed by Standard Premier on the Eurostar to London with a light lunch included and arriving in time for your onward trains to your home station.
B, LB=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner
HOTELS
The Hilton Hotel, located close to the railway station, offers a culinary and social hub at the Pigeon Post Bar and Eatery providing lunch, dinner, and unique cocktails. The stylish air-conditioned rooms provide an en-suite bath or shower, hairdryer, tea/coffee making facilities, and Wi-Fi.
GAIA Hotel, Basel
This hotel is ideally located next to the train station and within walking distance of Basels attractions. The elegant bedrooms are equipped with TV, kettle and/or coffee machine, minibar with organic drinks, safe, and free Wi-Fi. The hotel serves an organic buffet breakfast in the listed historic hall. Bars and restaurants are located within walking distance of the hotel.
This charming and stylish hotel is located in an historic building occupying a beautiful and enviable position overlooking the confluence of the Enns and Steyr Rivers. The panorama restaurant offers unique views and award-winning cuisine plus access to the Wellness Oasis is included. The comfortable rooms provide a bathroom, desk and/or sitting area, flat screen TV, and free Wi-Fi.
FARE
From Your Home Station: | |
First Class rail travel to/from Austria, including Standard Premier Eurostar | £2,499 |
Join & Leave at Cologne | £2,199 |
Single Traveller Supplement | £330 |
7 nights bed, breakfast & evening meal plus 4 lunches
Rail travel & seat reservations from your Home Station (First Class), where available
Eurostar and rail travel to and from Austria including Standard Premier Eurostar upgrade
Rail travel in First Class in Europe, where available
All transfers, excursions & admissions as detailed
Services of experienced Railtrail Tour Manager
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