Salzberg Austria. 4 Nights.Sound of Music Tour,Mozart Concert and Advent markets

Join Travel Buddies as we head to Salzberg in the Austrian Alps for a fantastic festive time celebrating this "City of Music" surrounded by gorgeous winter scenery. Sing along on a "Sound of Music" Tour visiting all of the famous landmarks featured in one of the most famous films ever made, enjoy a recital of famous classical music pieces during a best of Mozart concert at the Salzburg Fortress and even venture to Vienna for the day on a train journey to remember. Start the festive season in true style this year.......

Day 1. Tuesday 3rd December
After meeting at the airport we will meet the rest of the group and board our flight.

For the next 4 nights we will be staying at the 3* family run Hotel Turnerwirt nestled on the northern edge of the Alps. A traditional Austrian style hotel dating back to 1437. Breakfast is included each morning. However we feel on the day we can choose to walk in to the city surrounded by the gorgeous scenery (40 minutes), or take a bus from right outside the hotel (15 minutes).

We will be sharing twin rooms and there is also the option to have a room to yourself for an additional £120 for the 4 nights. This will need to be paid at the same time as the balance.

This evening we will take the short walk to the restaurant nearby to enjoy some traditional Austrian food.

Day 2. Wednesday 4th December
This morning after breakfast we will take to bus from outside the hotel in to the city (15 minutes) and meet our guide for a walking tour of Salzberg. After taking a look at Mozart’s residence and Mirabell Palace, we cross the river and enter Getreidegasse, the most famous street in Salzburg and the place where Mozart was born.

We cross University Square and the University, take a look at the Concert Hall, where we learn about the Salzburg Festival, visit the monastery of St. Peter, take a look at the Cathedral, admire the fortress from below and pass Residenzplatz square, before ending our walk in front of the statue of Mozart, where we will learn how the Mozart cult began.

As the clock chimes 12 times, enjoy an organ music spectacle in the top landmark of Salzburg. Listen to classical sounds from two different organists while admiring the iconic Baroque interiors.

Free afternoon to explore the city, browse the stalls in one of the oldest advent markets in Europe or visit one of the many museums.

The Travel Buddies trips work on the basis that as long as you are having a good time then that is what matters, if you don't feel like coming on one of the excursions or joining the rest of the group for dinner one evening then that is absolutely fine. This is an adventure for everyone and there is nothing worse than having to go somewhere/do something that you don't really fancy!

Feel free to do as much or as little research as you like, some members will know what they would like to visit as soon as they book the trip, Others will just turn up at the airport and have not researched at all. Either is absolutely fine. We all have different ideas as to what constitutes a great time away!

This evening we will take taxis in to town (included) and enjoy dinner before taking the funicular to the Salzberg Fortress to enjoy an unforgettable recital of famous classical music pieces during a best of Mozart concert. Take your seat at the famous Festung Hohensalzburg , nestled high on a hilltop overlooking the city. Listen as Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s most beautiful pieces of music are brought to life in the spectacular surroundings of Salzburg Fortress. Enjoy panoramic views over the town twinkling in the evening darkness. Hear treasures from the composer's magnificent collection of works, and enjoy solos from internationally renowned performers.

After the concert we can enjoy a nightcap in town or share taxis directly back to the hotel .

Day 3. Thursday 5th December
Morning "Sound of Music Tour"
On this half-day tour we'll relive scenes from one of the most popular movies of all time. Visit the locations used during the filming of The Sound of Music in Salzburg and its surrounding countryside. During the tour, we’ll also hear songs from the original soundtrack! The perfect chance for a spot of singing on the coach :)

Free Afternoon.

Dinner locally

Day 4. Friday 6th December
Free day with option to go to Hallstatt on the train. The journey requires one train change and a small ferry ride across the water to arrive at the Picture perfect lakeside village famous for its salt mines. Its 16th-century Alpine houses and alleyways are home to cafes and shops. A funicular railway connects to Salzwelten, an ancient salt mine with a subterranean salt lake, and to Skywalk Hallstatt viewing platform. A trail leads to the Echern Valley glacier garden with glacial potholes and Waldbachstrub Waterfall.

Return train ticket for the day is around £20.

Day 5. Saturday 7th December
Today after checking out we can store our luggage and have the day at leisure to before meeting in the lobby to take take our private transfer to the airport at around 15.00 for our flight to the UK.

What's Included

• 4 Nights accommodation at the 3* Hotel Turnerwirt
• Breakfast each morning
• Return airport transfers
• Travel Buddies host
• 2 hour walking tour of Salzberg
• Half Day Sound of Music Tour
• Cathedral entrance ticket with organ music
• Mozart Concert with transport one way

What's not included

• Flights
  You need to book your own flights and they are with these are with Wizz Air and are £90.98 as of today not including luggage, if you add Wizz priority it is an extra £18 each way for a 10kg cabin luggage. I would advise to book your flight as soon as possible after booking on to the trip as they are likely to rise the sooner we get to the date of departure.

03/12/2024
Depart London Luton 14.10 Arrive Salzberg 17.10
Flight Number W94561

07/12/2024
Depart Salzberg 17.45 Arrive London Luton 18.50
Flight Number W94562

• Entrance fees not mentioned above transport fees and meals other than those listed above.
• International Flights
• City tax

COST
The price of the above tour is £599 .All payments need to be made into the Protected Trust Services account held with HSBC:
A non refundable deposit of £100 If we haven’t received your deposit within 3 days of RSVP, your RSVP will be changed to "not going" and your space will be released. The balance of £499 needs to be paid by 18th October in to the following business account. (if you are having a room to yourself the balance is £619)

Trustees of PTS Air Travel Trust
Account number: 83664597
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Reference: 2T0023898 Your First and Last Name
(Please note that we do not accept Credit Cards)

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By paying a deposit you will be agreeing to our cancellation policies and that you have read and agree to the
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When you RSVP it is important that you answer all of the following questions.
What is your full name? what is your contact number? What is your email address? Do you know the travel buddy you wish to share a room with? Do you wish to have a room to yourself for a supplement? Name and Contact number of next of kin?

IMPORTANT PLEASE READ.
You are responsible for ensuring that you are covered by insurance for the trip and in particular all activities that you undertake outside of the Travel Buddies itinerary.

You will need to have 6 months validity remaining on your passport from the date that you enter Austria.

Di is very much looking forward to hosting this trip and she is a much loved Travel Buddies host. We really look forward to having you join us.