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To book, call Shearings direct on 0844 824 3535 and quote S9990 for the Travel 55 discounted price


We don't show all Shearings tours on our site, but discount is available on any holidays in Shearings' brochures* when you book direct with Shearings and quote the Travel 55 ref S9990
*Discount is not available on Rail Trail tours

Austria & The Sound of Music
Coach Tours - 12 Days

Holiday Highlights
• ‘The Sound of Music’ city of Salzburg • Berchtesgarden & Königsee
• Mondsee, setting of Maria's wedding
• Lake Fuschl & Wolfgangsee, featured in the opening scenes
• Spectacular mountain scenery


Salzburg

Tour Itinerary
DAY 1: UK to N. France
To our overnight hotel for dinner and an overnight stay. (D)
DAY 10: Saalbach to Kehl Kork
We depart for Germany and our overnight hotel the Zum Hirsch. (B,D)
DAY 2: N. France to Bad Herrenalb
We continue into Germany today for an overnight stay in the Black Forest at the Treff Bad Herrenalb. (B,D)
DAY 11: Kehl Kork to N. France
Into France for an overnight stay. (B,D)
DAY 3: Bad Herrenalb to Saalbach
We cross the border into Austria and enjoy breathtaking scenery as we travel on to Saalbach for our seven night stay. (B,D)
DAY 12: N. France to UK
To Calais and homeward bound. (B)
DAYS 4 to 9: Saalbach
At leisure in peaceful Saalbach, surrounded by stunning mountain scenery. Our excellent excursion programme takes in the highlights of this beautiful region. (B,D)

Included Excursions
Full Day: Lake Fuschl, Wolfgangsee & Mondsee
We visit the beautiful Salzkammergut lake district. The opening scenes of the film were shot around Fuschl and Wolfgang, and Mondsee is home to the church where Maria and Captain Von Trapp were married.
Full Day: Salzburg & ‘The Sound of Music’

Salzburg has acquired worldwide renown as the backdrop to the beloved musical ‘The Sound of Music’. We enjoy a guided tour of the city visiting some of the filming locations including the Summer House, Maria’s convent, the Mozartplatz and the Mirabell Gardens, where Maria and the children sang ‘Do-Re-Mi’.
Full Day: Berchtesgarden & Königsee

Berchtesgarden is a small, historic town surrounded by the German Alps, and is home to the “kehlsteinhaus”, or Hitler’s ‘Eagle’s Nest’, which is located at 1,834m. The town has retained its original charm and character as many house fronts are decorated with murals. Then onto Königsee, which is the deepest lake in the alps. The scenery around this area is featured in the Sound of Music.
Optional Excursions • Grossglockner Alpine Road • Zell am See & Kitzbuhl • Krimml Falls

Bergers Sporthotel - Saalbach
Bergers Sporthotel
This traditional, family run hotel is in a pedestrian zone in the centre of Saalbach, surrounded by mountains and beautiful scenery. The Berger family has been welcoming British guests for many Summers now with warmth and traditional Austrian hospitality.

• All bedrooms have private facilities, cable TV with English channels, fridge, telephone, safe and alarm clock
• Bars
• Lounge
• Terrace
• Lobby with Prosecco-Bar
• Coffee shop
• Free use of indoor pool
• Weekly sauna & steam bath
• Welcome drink
• Continental breakfasts
• Daily salads
• Choice of menu plus tea or coffee
• Farmers' buffet once a week

No. of rooms: 58
Lifts: 1
Official rating: 4 stars

Austria & The Sound of Music - 2010
Tour Code ECATAE
• 11 nights dinner, room & breakfast
• 3 included excursions
• Grand Tourer coach travel
• Departs: Sunday Dep code: A
Shearings Brochure Price in Black
Travel 55 Discount Price in Red
Quote Travel 55 Ref: S9990 + Tour Code
May 2
£849
£807
July 25
£939
£893
May 16
£879
£836
August 8
£939
£893
May 30
£899
£855
August 22
£929
£883
June 13, 27
£919
£874
September 5
£919
£874
July 11
£929
£883
September 19
£899
£855
Single Room Supplement £174


To book, call Shearings direct on 0844 824 3535
and quote S9990 for the Travel 55 discounted price

We don't show all Shearings tours on our site, but discount is available on any holidays in Shearings' brochures* when you book direct with Shearings and quote the Travel 55 ref S9990
*Discount is not available on Rail Trail tours

All holidays subject to availability and to Shearings trading charter