The beautiful Austrian Tyrol is renowned for having some of the finest scenery in Europe, especially at a time when the region becomes a magnificent Winter Wonderland. Pretty villages nestle between the snow-capped peaks with mountain streams and glistening rivers backed by lush green forests and pastures. Our holiday base is the pretty town of Landeck, situated in the upper Inn Valley beneath the shadows of the Lechtaler Alps and offering stunning Tyrolean views.

Itinerary

• Day One: Early departure to Folkestone for our Eurotunnel journey to France, then on to our overnight hotel at Metz.
• Day Two: Continue through Switzerland into Austria and on to the Hotel Sonne for a welcome drink.
• Day Three: A day at leisure to relax and explore Landeck.
• Day Four: We travel along the picturesque Inn Valley to visit Innsbruck, the historic capital of the Tyrol. Explore the old quarter with its charming arcaded streets, ornate architecture and the famous Golden Roof. Other sights are the Imperial Palace, St Jakob's Cathedral, the bustling Marie Theresa Strasse and the Olympic ski jump set high above the town.
• Day Five: Today we go to Switzerland and the lovely medieval town of Chur. Here we board the RhB narrow gauge railway for a journey up through deep ravines and tunnels, across bridges and over the spectacular Langwies Viaduct to the winter sports resort of Arosa, some 1800 metres above sea level.
• Day Six: Spectacular scenery today as we traverse the Arlberg Pass en route to the popular resort of St Anton. From here cable cars and chair lifts operate, including one to the Valluga Peak, which at over 9,000 ft gives an unforgettable view across a vast expanse of peaks and glaciers.
• Day Seven: We leave Austria and return to France for another overnight stay at Metz.
• Day Eight: To Calais for the return Eurotunnel journey to Folkestone and home.