The Bavarian capital of Munich is where we'll begin our journey through this picturesque and historic country. After meeting our Tour Leader and fellow travellers at the hotel, we'll clink glasses over a sumptuous welcome dinner. Stay: AWA Hotel (or similar) (D)
Roll up those sleeves! Our day will begin with an included cookery class. A local expert will demonstrate how to make Austrian delicacies kaspressknödel (cheese dumplings) and apple strudel using fresh farm produce. When we've learnt the tricks of the trade, we'll try our hand at making the delicious treats ourselves – with the chance to taste the fruits of our labour for lunch. Following that, we'll have the afternoon to delve deeper into Zell am See.
We recommend taking the impressive cable car to the summit of Mt Schmittenhöhe or enjoying some boutique shopping in town. The evening is yours to spend at your leisure relaxing at the hotel or sampling the region's delicacies at a local restaurant. Stay: Hotel Steinerwirt (or similar) (B/L)
Today, we'll head back over the border into Germany for a stop at Berchtesgaden. While we're here, we'll visit Hitler's famous Eagle's Nest, which is perched high at the top of a mountain peak overlooking the quaint Bavarian town. After wandering the very rooms where Hitler and other Nazi party officials entertained foreign diplomats and held banquets, we'll travel back down the mountain towards our next stop: Salzburg.
Nestled below steep hills on the banks of the Salzach River – Salzburg is a charming city with many medieval delights to uncover. At your leisure, enjoy the evening exploring the Baroque buildings and array of restaurants within the romantic Altstadt (Old Town). Stay: Hotel am Mirabellplatz (or similar) (B)
After our breakfast in idyllic Tauplitz our road will take us to Admont Abbey: the oldest remaining monastery in Styria. We'll take some time to explore the mesmerising Baroque architecture, art and breathtaking monastic library. Our next stop will be the village of Admont where we'll have some free time to savour lunch at our leisure.
Exploring is thirsty work – so it's only fitting that our next stop in Amstetten will be a local distillery! While we're here, we'll gain an insight into the cider-making process, and – of course – have a chance to taste it for ourselves. Tonight, we'll dine in the beautiful Wachau Valley for our final dinner together. Stay: Hotel Zum Schwarzen Bären (or similar) (B/D)
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