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TYROLEAN WINTER BY TRAIN FROM LONDON Trove/ with the UK's hading specialist in holidays by rail on this sensational 10-day holiday to the snow covered mountains of the Austrian Tyrol.

A friendly and professional Tour Manager accompanies all departures so sit back, relax and enjoy the magnificent scenery as you travel through Germany to Jenbach, a small historical town and an ideal base for excursions into the beautiful Austrian countryside.

Day I * By train to Germany Your holiday starts the moment we leave London Waterloo on Eurostar for Brussels, continuing to Cologne for a stay close to the Rhine and the Cathedral.

Day 2 * The Rhine Gorge and Bavaria We leave Cologne by fnterGty train for Austria. Enjoy the breathtaking scenery as you travel down the Rhine Gorge with its many castles and vineyards and through the beautiful Bavarian countryside to Munich, before continuing south into Austria. On arrival in Jenbach.

we stay seven nights at the Hotel Jenbacherhof.

Day 3 • Mountain villages and medieval towns Our coach excursion takes you to the picturesque mountain village of Alpbach and the border town of Kufstein, with its imposing fortress. Your final stop today is medieval Rattenburg. famous for locally produced crystal.

Day 4 * Mountain railway and lake cruise Our coach excursion up into the mountains to Achensee Lake and resort of Pertisau includes plenty of time for you to enjoy a magical horse-drawn sleigh ride into the woods.

Day S * Steam train to Mayrhofen Today we take you on a narrow-gauge rail excursion on the Zillertalbahn, along the beautiful Ziller Valley. The journey, in wonderfully restored carriages hauled by a steam engine, takes you past pretty villages built in the traditional Tyrolean style to the resort of Mayrhofen. where you have the opportunity to take a cable car into the mountains.

Day 6 * Sightseeing in Innsbruck The historic city of Innsbruck is just a short train journey away. Spend your time seeing the sights and doing some shopping, or if you are feeling more adventurous, make the excursion by tram to Igls. or take a trip up to the Stubaital. high above the Brenner Pass.

Day 7 * Salzburg Travel by coach to the beautiful city of Salzburg.

setting for the film The Sound of Music', for a guided walking tour and plenty of free time for you to explore.

Day 8 # Free day Perhaps you would like co visit the ski resort of Kitzbuhl, make the short train journey to historic Hall or take a walk through the beautiful snow-covered countryside.

Day 9 * Train to Cologne Leave Jenbach by train to Cologne.

Day 10 * To London Depart Cologne for Brussels, to connect with Eurostar to London Waterloo.

Hotel Jenbacherhof The Hotel Jenbacherhof (3 star) is situated in the centre of Jenbach, about 10 minutes walk from the station. This modern family-run hotel has a wide range of facilities including an attractive restaurant, lounge and bar, indoor rooftop swimming pool and sauna. Most rooms have mountain views and a balcony.

JOURNEYS AS GREAT AS THE DESTINATIONS.