A truly spectacular New Year Adventure
Celebrate New Year in wonderful Salzburg, exciting Slovenia and stay in a centuries old castle
Spend New Year’s Eve exploring the Austrian Lakes District followed by dinner celebrations in sensational Salzburg, and New Year’s Day on an exhilarating horse and carriage ride through the mountains. Relax over 3 nights beside gorgeous Lake Bled, follow the shoreline of beautiful Lake Bohinj, catch a cable car up into the snow clad Slovenian Alps, glide on a historic boat across the lake to a Church on an Island, and visit elegant Ljubljana. In Postojna take a mesmerising train ride deep into to a stupendous labyrinth of massive caves and later wander through a cliff clinging fortress. As a finale stay in a massive baronial Castle in the foothills of the Italian Dolomites. Fabulous food, festivities, fun… what a way to celebrate the New Year!
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Travel in a first-class air-conditioned touring coach
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A complimentary wine, beer or soft drink with all included dinners and a welcome drink in Munich 16 meals including buffet breakfast daily (B) and 7 evening meals (D)
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9 nights authentic, specially selected hotel accommodation Free WiFi at most hotels (where available) Lake View rooms at Park Hotel in Lake Bled Hotel porterage of 1 bag per person (where available)
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Personal audio system whilst on tour (where available) ALL tips for your Tour Manager, Driver and Local Guides Fully escorted by our experienced Tour Manager Local guides as described in the itinerary
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ALL excursions, scenic drives, sightseeing and entrances as described
Tour itinerary
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Hand Selected Experiences
These are just a few of the very special hand selected experiences that will really make your touring experience exceptional and unique, and don’t forget, with Albatross they are always included.
Salzburg
Guided Walking Tour
A local guide will take us on a walking tour of this enchanting city, including several locations used in the film ‘The Sound of Music’.St Wolfgangsee
In the Salzkammergut
Visit the beautiful Salzkammergut – the Austrian Lakes District- home to St. Wolfgang, the charming market town which gave its name to the extraordinarily picturesque Lake WolfgangseeFilzmoos
Horse Drawn Carriage Ride
We include a horse drawn carriage ride through this winter wonderland. Passing through the snowy woods, and surrounded by majestic mountains, we reach the remote Oberhofalm alpine hut which provides a perfect lunchtime stopLake Bled
Bled Castle & Pletna Boat Cruise
On this New Year tour we visit Bled Castle and take a Pletna boat ride across the lake to explore the picturesque Church of the Assumption on the island.Ljubljana
Guided Tour
Discover Slovenia’s capital, Ljubljana, which means ‘beloved’ in Slovene, with a local guide. Retaining the charm and warmth of a small town, it is filled with baroque churches, palaces, museums, and quaint bridges traversing the canals and rivers. Afterwards, ‘My Time’ to explore the pedestrian areas in the historic Old TownPredjama Castle
A Cliff Clinging Castle
Visit one of the most extraordinary castles in the world! Set dramatically in the gaping mouth of a cavern halfway up a 123m cliff, is listed as the world’s largest cave castle.Postojna Caves
Mesmerising Cave Adventure
Experience the mesmerising train ride deep into the stupendous labyrinth of massive caves. We have a guided walking tour that take us along easy, winding walkways amongst gorgeously illuminated, enormous caverns, stalagmites and stalactitesVenice
Walking Tour & Visit St Mark's Basilica
Travel by private boat along the canals of Venice to enjoy a walking tour with a local guide, and visit St Marks Basilica, before 'My Time' to to meander through the myriad of narrow, water lined streets and alleys spanned by humped back bridges.Dates and Prices
* Dates, prices, itineraries and hotels shown may be subject to change on specific departures. Please contact our European Tour Specialists for further details.
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Tour Suitability
- Our Christmas, New Year and Northern Lights tours travel throughout the European winter months. The weather can get cold, and roads and pathways can be slippery.
- We recommend sturdy waterproof shoes with good grip (hiking shoes, rather than sneakers), thick socks, a woollen beanie, thermal underclothes, gloves and sunglasses. Walking poles can be helpful to give you more confidence, if desired. Layering some light clothes is advisable, as you will often come in from the picturesque cold to warm spaces inside, so layering enables you to adjust to each environment for your optimal comfort. You will also be very comfortable when travelling as your modern touring coach is fitted with heaters and double glazed windows. Once you arrive at your hotel you will be greeted with a warm and comfortable atmosphere.
- Thinking about what to wear? Please read our blog on Wardrobe essentials: https://www.albatrosstours.com.au/news-nest-travel-blog/wardrobe-essentials-for-a-winter-wonderland-tour-in-europe/
Please refer to our Tour Suitability section for more information.
Recommended Tours
Combine this tour with one our Christmas Market or Christmas small group tours to extend your festive holiday experience.