The Austrian Tyrol is one of the most popular scenic areas in Europe and our chosen holiday resort of St Anton lies in a lovely picturesque setting deep in the heart of Austria's scenic Arlberg region. Set against a beautiful backdrop of mountain peaks and woodland slopes the resort is well known as the host of the Alpine World Skiing Championships in 2001 and as one of Austria’s most famous international winter and summer resorts.

ITINERARY

• Day One: Early departure to Dover for our ferry crossing to Calais, then on via the French autoroutes to our overnight hotel in the Metz area.
• Day Two: We continue south to Basel and cross the border into Switzerland, then on via Zurich into Austria and the Hotel Arlberg at St Anton where we stay for the next five nights.
• Day Three: At leisure to relax and explore St Anton. The heart of the resort enjoys an unhurried atmosphere and has a pleasant pedestrian area with a variety of shops, bars and restaurants with flower-decked balconies. There are numerous cable cars and chair lifts available including one to the impressive Valluga Peak, which at over 9,000 ft gives an unforgettable view across a vast expanse of peaks and glaciers.
• Day Four: A spectacular full day excursion travelling via the Paznaun Valley to visit the lovely village of Ischgl. From here we drive over the Silvretta High-Alpine Road, described as one of the most beautiful mountain passes in the Alps, ascending into the ‘Blue Silvretta’ mountain range, surrounded by glaciers and the 3300 metre peak of Piz Buin.
• Day Five: Today we travel along the 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 Six: A visit to the popular resort of Seefeld with its picturesque traffic free centre. Perhaps take a tour of the town by horse drawn carriage, explore the wide selection of shops and boutiques or maybe just sit and relax at a café terrace and watch the world go by.
• Day Seven: We depart after breakfast and travel back through Switzerland, then on into France for another overnight stay in the Metz area.
• Day Eight: Continue north to Calais for our return ferry to Dover and home to North Wales.