The Alpine
Favourite Optional Excursions
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Note:
All optional excursions listed are for
2004/2005 please use the information as a guide only.
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A1 - VIENNA. Imperial Highlights
We enjoy a guided visit to the Palace of Schönbrunn, with its
magnificently preserved state rooms and exquisite gardens. From the
summer residence of the Hapsburg monarchs, we continue to either the
Imperial Treasures, the Vienna Opera House or the Crypts and Vaults of
the Imperial family for a guided tour.
37.00 (€)
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A2 -
VIENNA. Vienna Woods Excursion with Dinner in Gumpoldskirchen
No visit to Vienna would be complete without an excursion into the
heart of the Vienna Woods! A scenic trip through lush, vine-clad
slopes takes us to Mayerling, scene of the tragic death of Crown
Prince Rudolph and his beloved young mistress. Then on to picturesque
Heiligenkreuz before enjoying the typical Austrian charm of a friendly
‘Heurige’ inn, with its ‘Schrammelmusik’. Here we will enjoy local
delicacies accompanied by refreshing ‘heurige’ wine
53.00 (€)
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VIENNA. Hungarian Gypsy Dinner and Schnapps Museum or Prater Wheel
First we visit the cheerful Prater Park to take a gentle ride on the
historic Big Wheel and admire the picturesque skyline of Vienna.
Alternatively, we will visit the home of the Fischer family to see how
the local Schnapps is made and to taste some delicious samples! Then
continue to a Hungarian Gypsy Restaurant, where we enjoy echoes of a
bygone era and regional food specialities. (Drinks and Music
included).
58.00 (€)
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A8 -
INNSBRUCK. Tyrolean Evening
Enjoy a lively evening of traditional entertainment. Singers,
dancers, and musicians dressed in national costume provide a colourful
show of folklore and fun. (includes two drinks)
37.00 (€)
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A14 - SALZBURG. Eagle’s Nest Tour & Bavarian Alps
Driving deep into the National Park past bucolic farmhouses and
picturesque villages, we arrive at the ruins of Obersalzburg. From
here we transfer to special motorcoaches adapted to the scenic
mountain climb to Hilter’s notorious ‘Eagle’s Nest’. Through the
arches we will have splendid views up to the ‘Hohen Göll’ and across
snow-capped peaks.
43.00 (€)
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SALZBURG. Hohensalzburg, Mozart’s House and Lunch
First we visit the home in which Mozart was born and where he spent
the early part of his life – a quaint little house in the heart of the
old city. Then we take a funicular ride to the heights of
Hohensalzburg for spectacular views of the city from the castle
fortress battlements. A light lunch will be served in the castle with
a drink included.
45.00 (€)
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A24 -
VIENNA. Wine Village Dinner and Schnapps Museum or Prater Park with
Big Wheel
This evening begins with a visit to the Fischer Family Distillery.
Before tasting a variety of their famous spirits and liqueurs, we will
be shown around the historic premises, often used as a location by
local film makers because of its authentic period equipment and old
world charm. A short drive then takes us to the edge of the Vienna
Woods for dinner in one of the traditional ‘Heurigen’ or wine taverns.
Here a meal of delicious Austrian specialities will be served to us
while local musicians entertain us with their ‘Schrammelmusik’. Wine
included. (On certain departures, a visit to the Prater Park featuring
a ride on the famous Big Wheel used in the film, 'The Third Man', will
replace the distillery visit.)
56.00 (€)
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A27
- INNSBRUCK. Horse & Carriage Ride
A spectacular drive leads us to a typical mountain village. Then we
enjoy a horse drawn carriage ride through the magnificent alpine
scenery. We stop for a drink before our return to Innsbruck.
33.00 (€)
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A30
- INNSBRUCK
On certain departures, optionals A8 and A27 will be combined.
56.00 (€)
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A40
- VIENNA. Drive through the Vienna Woods & ride on the Prater
Wheel with a light supper
First we drive up to the top of the Kahlenberg hill in the Vienna
Woods to admire the magnificent views over this Imperial city from
the Leopoldsberg look-out point. We continue back into Vienna and
cross the Danube to enter Europe’s most famous fairground…the
Prater Park with its giant Ferris wheel, made famous by
Hitchcock’s ‘The Third Man’ and more recently by the James
Bond film ‘The Living Daylights’. After an included ride on the
Wheel, we will enjoy a light supper in one of the cafés in the park
and have time to enjoy some of the other fairground attractions.
38.00 (€)
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G5b
- MUNICH. Linderhof & Oberammergau
South of Munich we venture into the magnificence of the Bavarian
Alps to the world-renowned passion-play village of Oberammergau.
Admire the artistically decorated architecture of the homes,
churches and of Ettal Monastery. Then on to mad King Ludwig’s
baroque fantasy - the rococco splendour of Linderhof castle, set in
beautiful gardens and watered by delightful fountains.
38.00 (€)
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G11
- FRANKFURT. Farewell Dinner
This evening enjoy a delicious meal in a typical old style
restaurant in the medieval centre of Frankfurt - a great opportunity
to wish a fond farewell to Europe and our new-found friends! (Drinks
included).
46.00 (€)
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G19
- FRANKFURT. Rhineland celebration and Farewell dinner
This evening we drive to the banks of the legendary river Rhine and
to the charming wine-village of Rudesheim with its halftimbered
houses and narrow winding streets, the most famous of which is the
tavern-lined ‘Drosselgasse’. Here we will enter the
‘Rudesheimer Schloss’ where an evening of hearty German food,
delicious wine and typical Rhineland entertainment awaits us!
47.00 (€)
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I6
- LAKE MAGGIORE. Borromean Islands - Isola Bella Palace Tour
A private launch takes us to the world-renowned islands of Lake
Maggiore. We see the Isola Madre, the Isola dei Pescatori, and on
the Isola Bella we visit the palace of the Borromean princes.
30.00 (€)
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CH1
- LUCERNE. Lake Cruise
Widely considered to be the most lovely of the mountain lakes, much
of the shoreline of Lake Lucerne can only be fully appreciated from
the water. Admire the spectacular homes of the fortunate few,
privileged to live on its scenic shores, as we cruise gently by.
36.00 (sf)
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CH1a
- Happy Hour Cruise
Like CH1 and includes 2 drinks
46.00 (sf)
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CH2
- LUCERNE. Swiss Experience
Enjoy an unforgettable trip along the lake to nearby mountain
slopes, and ascend by cog-wheel railway and cable car to spectacular
alpine views. The mountain air will whet your appetite for a
delicious lunch with drink included (one of the courses will be a
cheese fondue), in one of Switzerland’s most atmospheric
restaurants. Yodelling and alpine horns will contribute to your
enjoyment of the accompanying traditional folklore show. (On certain
departures the ascent as well as the descent of the mountain will be
by cable car only).
146.00 (sf)
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CH3a
- LAKE GENEVA. Chillon Castle and Montreux with Lake Cruise. (en
route)
An excursion to Montreux, famed for its International Festival,
followed by a visit to the Castle at Chillon, immortalised in verse
by the English poet, Byron. Later, enjoy a steamer cruise past the
vineclad slopes of Lake Geneva.
52.00 (sf)
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CH4
- LAKE GENEVA. Cruise & visit to Yvoire
Leaving the elegant guays of Geneva, our steamer cruises past the
palatial mansions of the rich and famous, stopping at picturesque
villages before arriving at our enchanting French destination -
Yvoire. We explore its winding streets, lined with the old stone
houses of former fishermen and dominated by the ancient ‘château’
of the Count and Countess. Then our motorcoach takes us through the
rich fields of the Savoy back into Switzerland.
51.00 (sf)
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CH13
- LUCERNE. Mount Stanserhorn Excursion
Drive along the Lake of Lucerne to come to the village of Stans,
terminal of one of Switzerland’s oldest mountain railways. We
climb to the top by funicular railway and modern cable car to reach
6,300 feet - an excellent vantage from which to view the
breathtaking scenery of Alpine Switzerland. Free time to take in the
air and perhaps some refreshment before we descend and return to
Lucerne.
66.00 (sf)
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CH15
- LUCERNE. Lake Cruise & Stanserhorn
Admire the stunning lakeside landscapes as we cruise along the Lake
of Lucerne. Later arriving in the village of Stans, where we can
climb to the top by funicular railway and modern cable car to reach
6,300 feet - an excellent vantage from which to view the
breathtaking scenery of Alpine Switzerland. Free time to take in the
air and perhaps some refreshment before we descend and return to
Lucerne.
100.00 (sf)
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CH22
- ZERMATT. Klein Matterhorn Excursion
A unique electric taxi service will drive us to the foot of
Zermatt's highest and most spectacular mountain ride. Enjoy stunning
views as we ascend to Furi and Trockener steg before boarding
Europe's highest cable car to arrive on the snow-capped top of the
world at 12,400 feet. A magnificent panorama of the highest peaks in
Switzerland, Italy and France will make this an unforgettable
experience.
85.00 (sf)
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CH25
- LUCERNE. Carriages and Countryside
A chance to meet the Swiss, as local farmers take us on a delightful
countryside tour in horse drawn carriages. Enjoy stunning scenery as
we trot around a typical rural community, en route to a working farm
where local drinks and snacks will be served at a 17th century barn.
62.00 (sf)
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