Bad Ischl and the Austrian Lake District

Based in the elegant town of Bad Ischl, our 4 star hotel is centrally located, with a riverside location and close to all amenities. This is a great base from which to explore the Austrian Lakes and Sound of Music region, as well as the imperial city of Salzburg.

Bad Ischl • Sound of Music Region • St Wolfgang • Salzburg • St Gilgen

Day 1 Channel crossing. Overnight in the Metz area.

Day 2 Through Germany, past Salzburg and on to Bad Ischl where dinner awaits. Check in for a 5 night stay.

Day 3 Enjoy a full day at leisure in Bad Ischl. This historic spa town was once the summer resort of the Austrian monarchy and has much to offer including a vibrant centre, museums, parks and grand villas. A visit to the elegant Konditorei Zauner tea room is recommended.

Day 4 A full day excursion to Salzburg. We suggest a half day guided sightseeing tour followed by an afternoon to explore at leisure.

Day 5 A full day excursion to Lake Wolfgang, starting at the pretty lakeshore town of St Wolfgang. From here perhaps enjoy a lake cruise up to St Gilgen with free time to explore before returning to Bad Ischl via the western shoreline and Strobl.

Day 6 Explore the land of 'The Sound of Music'. Start with the short drive through the landscape that featured at the beginning of the film to arrive in Mondsee. Maria married Baron Von Trapp in Mondsee church. In the afternoon see sophisticated Gmunden on Lake Traunsee.

Day 7 Leave Austria and return to Metz for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 8 Short Channel crossing to Dover and home.

All tours are tailored to your requirements and can be adapted for travel by coach and/or air as you prefer. Occasionally itineraries change. Please see our current brochure or contact us for the latest version.

Hotel Goldenes Schiff, Bad Ischl

This 4 star hotel is in the centre of Bad Ischl, overlooking the River Traun, has just undergone a major refurbishment. All the main sights are within an easy walk, including the shopping streets and many outdoor cafés. It offers stylish rooms, a restaurant and small bar, as well as an outdoor terrace area overlooking the river.

• 4 star • 56 bedrooms • Lift

• Parking nearby

Your tour includes:

• Return short Channel crossings

• 1 night half board on the outbound journey

• 5 nights half board in Bad Ischl with:
Welcome drink, Hot buffet breakfast
3 course evening meals with choice from night 2
1 x 3 course meal – ‘Emperor Franz Josef’s Favourite menu’
After dinner tea/coffee each night

• 1 night half board on inbound journey

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