Group Tour Operator and DMC for Austria

Depart the UK

Travel to Dover and take the short sea ferry crossing to Calais. Continue south and stop overnight in the Reims/Metz area.  Dinner is at the hotel this evening.

Travel to Austria

Continue after breakfast and experience the spectacular scenery as you travel to through France and Switzerland and on to Feldkirch in Austria for the next 6 nights.   There may be time to relax in the hotel before dinner.

At leisure in Feldkirch

Enjoy a leisurely day today with time to explore medieval Feldkirch with its well-preserved towers and picturesque bridges. Ducal houses offer an insight into the town’s past and the Town Hall’s frescoes portray Feldkirch’s long history. Walk up to the imposing Schattenburg Castle with its red turrets and creeping vines. Built in 1260 to protect the inhabitants, it still casts a watchful eye over the town today and offers visitors far-reaching views.  (Visits and tours are possible)

Dinner is at the hotel this evening.

Germany – Lake Constance – Lindau and Lake Cruise

We start our exploration of Lake Constance with a short orientation tour of Bregenz, the oldest town on the lake, before continuing to Lindau (Germany), the town on an island. An imposing lighthouse and two Bavarian lions stand guard at the entrance to the harbour, and there are memorable views across to the snow-covered Swiss Alps to enjoy.  After some free time embark on a leisurely cruise on Bodensee to Friedrichshafen which has the longest lakeside promenade on the lake.

Enjoy a visit to the famous Zeppelin Museum which recounts the story of Count Zeppelin. One of the museum’s highlights is an impressive 33m-long reconstruction of the ill-fated Hindenburg airship located in the striking former harbour station which tells the story of the remarkable aircraft.

Continue back to Feldkirch by coach for dinner and an evening at leisure.

Liechtenstein – Vaduz and Winetasting

Today we drive the short distance into the tiny principality of Liechtenstein to visit the capital, Vaduz, which is overlooked by the 700-year-old Vaduz Castle which has been the palace and official residence of the Prince of Liechtenstein since 1712.

Just 62 square miles in size, Liechtenstein is one of only two doubly landlocked countries in the world, and it is known for its postage stamps and excellent wines. Explore this charming capital with a guided city tour followed by a wine tasting before heading back to the hotel for dinner.

Germany – Mainau, Island of Flowers and the Rhine Falls

Today we travel via Konstanz, located at the western end of the lake in Southern Germany, and continue to Mainau, the Island of Flowers.  This is a tropical paradise owned by the noble Bernadotte family and features include Botanical Gardens that are open all year round and a Baroque Palace housing one of the largest butterfly houses in Germany.  Explore these magnificent gardens at leisure before continuing to Schaffhausen to view the mighty Rhine Falls, a truly magnificent natural spectacle and Europe’s largest waterfalls.

Return to the hotel for dinner and an evening at leisure.

(Guided tours of the gardens and boats trips to the falls are available – details on request)

Austria – St. Anton im Arlberg (full or half day excursion)

Located in the picturesque Arlberg region of Austria, the famous ski resort of St. Anton is typically Tyrolean and surrounded by meadows and alpine scenery.  There is an abundance of shops, bars, cafes and restaurants to explore.  There is also the option to take the Galzigbahn cable car up into the Galzig mountains that offer magnificent views over St. Anton.

Return to the hotel for our final evening and dinner.

Depart Austria

It’s time to leave Austria and retrace our steps through Switzerland and France, stopping overnight in the Metz/Reims area. Dinner is at the hotel this evening.

Return to the UK

Depart after breakfast and head for Calais and take the short sea ferry crossing back to Dover, and home.

Switzerland – Rorschach and Cruise

Travel by coach to Rorschach, a picturesque harbour town at the southern end of Lake Constance which has a truly Mediterranean feel.  After some free time to explore, take a one way cruise to the mouth of the Old Rhine through the unique Alenrhein nature reserve and onto the picturesque town of Rheineck.  Return to Feldkirch by coach.