EXCURSIONS & VISITS Day 3Ziller Valley Railway and Mayrhofen( included). Sit back and relax as an old steam locomotive takes us on an historic journey through the panoramic Ziller Valley, from Fügen to the resort town of Mayrhofen. The Zillertal is one of Austria's most famous narrow railways and has been in operation since 1902. Day 4Gisela Train and Kitzbühel ( included). Visiting the lakeside resort of Zell- am- See, we then board the Gisela Train and take a nostalgic rail journey through the mountains to Kitzbühel. The centrepiece of the original train is the Royal Imperial Carriage, built in 1910. You can also visit the Pullman car, where the original post box with its own special stamp is kept. Please note: On Oct 2 departure, travel between Zell- am- See and Kitzbühel will be by coach as the Gisela Train will not be operation. Day 5Innsbruck( optional). Innsbruck came to prominence under the rule of the Habsburgs in the 15th century, when the Emperor Maximilian based his imperial court here. Many fine regal buildings adorn the city, including the famous Golden Roof and the Hofburg Palace. We also see the Berg Isel Olympic ski jump, from where there are wonderful views overlooking the city and the surrounding Karwendel Mountains. Whilst in Innsbruck, you may wish to take the tram ( No. 6) from Bergisel, near the Basilica, to the pretty mountain village of Igls. En- route you will pass Schloss Ambrass, which is also worth visiting. Day 6St. Wolfgang and the Schafberg Railway( optional). Austria's lake district is breathtaking. We visit St. Gilgen, where you can stroll along the lakeside or explore the shops. We then cruise to St. Wolfgang, where we board the cog railway and ascend the Schafberg Mountain for some spectacular photographic opportunities. Day 7 Lake Achensee( optional, included on Silver Service); Lake Cruise and Rack and Pinion Railway ( optional). Enjoy a scenic drive along the Alpenstrasse to Lake Achensee, the largest lake in the Austrian Tyrol. You may decide to take a cruise on the lake, or a ride on the rack and pinion railway from Seespitz to Jenbach, which offers amazing views of the area. YOUR HOTELS Executive coaches stay for six nights at the recently refurbished 3- star Hotel Harfenwirt in Niederau. Silver Servicewill stay for six nights at the 4- star Hotel Sonnschein in Niederau. Both hotels are owned by the Thaler family, who have been welcoming Leger guests for many years now and look forward to renewing acquaintances with our many returning guests as well as meeting new ones. The Hotel Sonnschein has an indoor and outdoor swimming pool ( subject to season), tennis and crazy golf ( small charge), jacuzzi, sauna, solarium and fitness room. Both hotels have a bar and restaurant. All bedrooms have T. V., telephone, radio and hairdryer. Overnight stays in Belgium are in city- style hotels. 37 9 days from £ 549 Single Room Saver See page 3 £ See page 42 for a holiday in Switzerland with spectacular rail rides Prices are per person, based on two sharing. Extras: optional excursions; single room supplement £ 99; travel insurance from £ 42.95. Jul 10£ 549 EXECUTIVE COACH Tour ref: 9ATA May 29£ 689 Jun 5,19£ 689 Jul 24£ 689 Aug 7,21£ 689 Sep 4,18£ 689 Oct 2£ 629 SILVERSERVICETour ref: 9ATAV Upgrade to Silver Service for luxury coach travel and enjoy these added benefits . EXTRA excursion: Lake Achensee . EXTRA legroom for your added comfort . Porterage at your hotels See pages 8 & 9 for full details Holiday Highlights . ZILLER VALLEY RAILWAY- picturesque rail ride . KITZBÜHEL- international ski resort and historic town . INNSBRUCK- Alpine capital in a spectacular setting . ST. WOLFGANG- breathtaking lakeland scenery . LAKE ACHENSEE- largest lake in the Tyrol Enjoy exhilarating once- in- a- lifetime rail rides through awesome Alpine scenery. Little Trains of Austria Enjoy breathtaking scenery in St. Wolfgang The rack and pinion railway at Lake Achensee Kitzbühel, overlooked by the Alps . Excursions to Ziller Valley Railway and Mayrhofen; Gisela Train and Kitzbühel . 8 nights' accommodation with breakfast & 6 evening meals . FREElocal joining points - see page 159 for full details . Travel by executive coach WHAT'S INCLUDED Immerse yourself in the spectacular scenery as you travel through the picturesque Ziller Valley HALF BOARD IN RESORT HOLIDAY AT A GLANCE Day 1Local departure by coach then onwards to Belgium for an overnight stay. Day 2Continue south to Niederau, Austria for a six- night stay. B, D Day 3Ziller Valley Railway and Mayrhofen. B, D Day 4Gisela Train and Kitzbühel. B, D Day 5Innsbruck. B, D Day 6St. Wolfgang and the Schafberg Railway. B, D Day 7Lake Achensee, Lake Cruise and Rack and Pinion Railway. B, D Day 8To Belgium for an overnight stay. B Day 9To Calais and return home. B Included Meals: B= Breakfast, D= Dinner BEST SELLING TOUR The 4- star Hotel Sonnschein, Niederau It was perfect in every way. The coach so comfortable; the drivers' first- rate knowledge and wonderful sense of humour; the hotel Sonnschein, better than 5- star in this country; the excursions, excellent, each one different and so exciting. Rosa Read, Essex. Directors' Choice See page 5

INCLUDED GUIDED WALKS Day 3Walk 1: Romantic Valley Approx. 5km ( included). We meet our guide and start at the small hamlet of Lengau. We travel along forest paths and through pastures, seeing traditional farmers' mountain huts. Day 4Walk 2: Kleberkopf Mountain Approx. 9km ( included). We start with a spectacular gondola ride on the Red Kohlmaiskopf lift. This whisks us up to an altitude of 1794m in about 10 minutes. From here, we continue on the Saalachtaler high mountain path to the Spielbergtörl, and then onto the summit of the Kleberkopf. Day 6Walk 3: AsitzkopfApprox. 9km ( included). Our day begins with a journey up the Kohlmaiskopf gondola, then walk to the Wildenkarkogel ( 1910m), and back over the Thuneralm to Mittersill from the Kohlmais lift, then back to Saalbach by local bus. Day 7Walk 4: Hohe PenhabApprox. 6km ( included). We head to Hinterglemm and the Zwölferhorn gondola. We walk from the Zwölferkogelbahn at Hohe Penhab, to the Seekar, coming to a small lake, and then we carry on along the Schönhoferwand to the Ellmau Alm. From the Ellmau Alm we walk to the middle station of the Zwölferkogelbahn, and from here return to Saalbach by bus. EXCURSIONS & VISITS Day 5Salzburg and Lake Mondsee ( included). One of the most beautiful cities in Austria, Salzburg offers lovely, tranquil squares and medieval lanes, gothic churches and quaint cafés. For the best view of the city, climb to the terrace of the fortress of Hohensalzburg. Later we head towards the Austrian Lake District and the beautiful resort of Mondsee, on the lake of the same name. A day of contrasting beauty in city and countryside. Enjoy spectacular views of Austria as you walk through lush green pastures 9 days from £ 679 The beautiful city of Salzburg Your walks will take you past traditional farmers' mountain huts and through breathtaking scenery Berger's Sporthotel, Saalbach Single room saver available - see page 3 HOLIDAY AT A GLANCE Day 1 Local departure by coach and onwards to Belgium for an overnight stay. Day 2To Saalbach, Austria, for a six- night stay. B, D Day 3Guided Walk 1. B, D Day 4Guided Walk 2. B, D Day 5Free day or Salzburg and Mondsee. B, D Day 6Guided Walk 3. B, D Day 7Guided Walk 4. B, D Day 8To Belgium for an overnight stay. B Day 9To Calais then return home. B Included Meals: B= Breakfast, D= Dinner Prices are per person, based on two sharing. Extras: optional excursions; single room supplement £ 119; travel insurance from£ 42.95. Sep 18£ 679 EXECUTIVE COACH Tour ref: 9AGW May 29£ 779 Jun 19£ 779 Jul 17£ 779 Aug 14£ 779 SILVERSERVICETour ref: 9AGWV Upgrade to Silver Service for luxury coach travel and enjoy these added benefits . EXTRA legroom for your added comfort . Porterage at your hotels See pages 8 & 9 for full details WHAT'S INCLUDED . 4 guided walks: Romantic Valley; Kleberkopf Mountain; Asitzkopf; Hohe Penhab . Excursion: Salzburg & Mondsee . Cable car/ gondola rides as described . 4- star hotel in Austria . Local English- speaking walking guide . 8 nights' accommodation with breakfast & 6 evening meals . FREElocal joining points - see page 159 for full details . Travel by executive coach Walking We do everything we can to make your walking holiday as easy and enjoyable as possible. Our walking tours are accessible to reasonably fit, healthy people with the enthusiasm to discover beautiful regions on foot. You'll be part of a small group of walkers, complete with your own guide. Each day, you'll be guided along well- planned routes at a leisurely pace, so there's plenty of time to take in the scenery. Most days will begin with a short transfer from your hotel to the walk's starting point, that way, you don't cover the same ground every day. Enjoy invigorating walks amidst the spectacular scenery of the Austrian Alps. Walking in Austria YOUR HOTELS You'll stay for six nights at the 4- star Berger's Sporthotel, in the centre of Saalbach. The hotel offers a restaurant, lobby with Prosecco Bar, Red Salon and rustic Berger- Stüberl, plus lift and indoor swimming pool. All bedrooms have a telephone, T. V., mini bar and safety-deposit boxes. The Berger family have been hosting British guests for many years and always ensure a friendly welcome. Overnight stays in Belgium are in city- style hotels. 38 NEW