Peaks of the Eastern Tyrol

Matrei in Osttirol is located in a valley in the Eastern Tirol, with both the Austrian Alps and Italian Dolomites on the doorstep. Our family run hotel is an ideal base to explore this mountainous region with glaciers and spectacular passes to discover, as well as the bustling towns of Mayrhofen, Kitzbühel and the regional capital, Lienz.

Lienz • Kitzbühel • Mayrhofen • Glossglockner • Zell Am See

Day 1 Short Channel crossing. Overnight in the Metz area.

Day 2 Travel through Germany and into Austria to the hotel in Matrei in Osttirol.

Day 3 A day to relax in Matrei in Osttirol. This small town sits in a valley surrounded by 2 of Austria’s highest mountains, the Glossglockner and Grossvenediger. There are a selection of shops, a centre dedicated to the Hohe Tauern National Park, and cable cars to the local peaks to explore.

Day 4 Take a journey to the bustling town of Mayrhofen. Make a stop enroute at Krimml Waterfalls, the highest in Europe. Continue over the Gerlos Pass and drop into the Ziller Valley and Mayrhofen. Journey back to the hotel via the Ziller Valley and Kitzbühel.

Day 5 Full day excursion beginning with a journey through the Hohe Tauern National Park. Travel along the stunning Glossglockner High Alpine Pass with spectacular views of the glacier and peak. Enjoy the afternoon in the charming regional capital Lienz. This medieval city is known as the ‘Pearl of the Dolomites’ with city walls and museums to explore.

Day 6 A scenic day travelling north to the colourful alpine town of Kitzbühel. Time to discover the medieval centre with its many cafes and shops. Continue to the lakeshore town of Zell am See, and take a cable car ride, lake cruise or a trip on the Pinzgauer Lokalbahn narrow gauge railway.

Day 7 Leave Matrei in Osttirol, travel through Germany and stop for dinner and an overnight stay near Metz.

Day 8 On to Calais for a short Channel crossing.

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 Goldried, Matrei in Osttirol

A family run 3 star superior hotel that overlooks Matrei in Osttirol. It is accessed via a lift from road level. The Goldried has stylish rooms with balcony or terrace, indoor and outdoor pools, a restaurant, bar and panoramic terrace.

• 3 star superior • 52 bedrooms • Lift

• Indoor and outdoor swimming pools

• Coach parking nearby

Your tour includes:

• Return short Channel crossings

• 1 night half board on the outbound journey

• 5 nights half board in Matrei in Osttirol with:
Welcome drink, Buffet breakfast
4 course dinners with salad bar and choice from night 2
1 x themed dinner or farmers buffet
After dinner tea/coffee each night

• 1 night half board on inbound journey

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