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🇵🇱🇸🇰 POLAND & SLOVAKIA

Morskie Oko, Poland - Poland & Slovakia itinerary If you like hiking then you’re going to love this Poland & Slovakia itinerary, which is bookended with visits to the beautiful cities of Krakow and Bratislava. Click for Luxury, Mid-range or Budget.

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Luxury
1	✈To Krakow(Book >)	Dep: 08:40	Arr: 12:05	🏨Queen Boutique Hotel (Book >)	All hotels >
	Explore the Old Town and massive Market Square, don’t miss the Church of the Virgin Mary and Wawel Cathedral.			Book a transfer to your hotel.
2	Two choices today: experience the fascinating salt mines or visit Auschwitz. Back in Krakow get to know the lively streets of the Jewish District (Kazimierz).			A trumpeter plays every hour on the hour from the highest tower of the Church of the Virgin Mary.
3	🚌Krakow to Zakopane bus (Book >)	Dep: 15:00	Arr: 17:15	🏨Aries Hotel (Book >)	All hotels >
	Spend a couple of hours in Krakow’s Royal Castle. In Zakopane soak up the buzz along Krupowki Street and the more sedate Cmentarz Zasluzonych na Peksowym Brzyzku.			The small patterned blocks of smoked sheeps cheese (oscypek) on sale at stalls in Zakopane are perfect for taking on a hike.
4	🚌Zakopane to Morskie Oko bus (Times >)	Dep from: 07:40		🏨Morskie Oko Hut (Book >)
	Take the bus to Łysa Polana and hike the 10km (uphill!) to Morskie Oko where you can leave your bags at the hut and explore the lakes.			This map gives you an idea of walk times and effort, but buy a 1:150000 map too.
5	🚶Morskie Oko to Murowaniec hike	Dep: 08:00	Arr: 16:00	🏨Hala Gąsiennicowa Hut (Book >)
	A stupendous hike in the mountains today, through forests, over streams and with magnificent views throughout			Accommodation in mountain huts isn’t luxurious but is popular – book ahead early.
6	🚶Murowaniec to Zakopane hike 🚌Zakopane ul. Balzera Nosal to Tatranská Lomnica bus (Times >) 🚄Tatranská Lomnica to Stary Smokovec train 🚄Stary Smokovec to Štrbské Pleso train (Book >)	Dep: 15:12 Dep: 16:34 Dep: 17:01	Arr: 16:27 Arr: 16:48 Arr: 17:42	🏨Kempinski Grand Tatras (Book >)	All hotels >
	Start the day with a lovely hike back to Zakopane. Enjoy a well-earned spa in your hotel.			One of the best hotel spas I’ve seen so spend plenty of time here!
7	Easy walk along a wide track to Popradske Pleso lake.			You can get lunch at the hotel beside the lake.
8	🚶Štrbské Pleso to Zamkovského chata hike	Hike takes about 7hrs		🏨Zamkovského chata (Book >)
	Long day hike. Take the train to Vyšné Hágy and walk up to Sliezsky dom where you can pick up the trail to Zamkovského chata.			Mountain huts offer good value, plentiful meals saving you the effort of carrying too much food.
9	🚶Zamkovského chata to Tatranská Lomnica hike 🚄Tatranská Lomnica to Poprad train 🚄Poprad to Spišské Tomášovce train (Book >)	Dep: 15:35	Arr: 15:54	🏨Kempinski Grand Tatras (Book >)	All hotels >
	You’ll end this morning’s walk at Stanica lanovky Štart cable car station from where you can get a ride up to Lomnický štít.
10	Embark on an adventure along the gorges, up the ladders and through the woods and meadows of Slovak Paradise National Park.			It’s a 40 min drive to the national park.
11	🚄Spišské Tomášovce to Poprad train 🚄Poprad to Bratislava train (Book >)	Dep: 11:04 Dep: 11:33	Arr: 11:26 Arr: 16:07	🏨Grand River Park (Book >)	All hotels >
	Acquaint yourself with the winding streets of the Old Town where you’ll find former palaces and photogenic architecture.			Book ahead to see the Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra at the National Theatre.
12	Take part in a free walking tour which will take in the Blue Church, St Michael’s Tower, Hlavne Namestie, the old town hall and St. Martin’s Cathedral.			Although free walking tours are free, don’t forget to tip at the end if you enjoyed your experience.
13	✈Bratislava to Home (Book >)	Dep: 21:10	Arr: 22:25	Connect this Poland and Slovakia itinerary with the Hungary, Romania and Bulgaria itinerary
	Visit Bratislava castle for top views and pretty gardens. If time, take the bus to Hrad castle. Book a transfer to the airport.
Mid-range
1	✈To Krakow(Book >)	Dep: 08:40	Arr: 12:05	🏨Hotel Amadeus (Book >)	All hotels >
	Explore the Old Town and massive Market Square, don’t miss the Church of the Virgin Mary and Wawel Cathedral.			Trains depart every 30 mins from the airport, arriving at the city train station 20 mins later.
2	Two choices today: experience the fascinating salt mines or visit Auschwitz. Back in Krakow get to know the lively streets of the Jewish District (Kazimierz).			A trumpeter plays every hour on the hour from the highest tower of the Church of the Virgin Mary.
3	🚌Krakow to Zakopane bus (Book >)	Dep: 15:00	Arr: 17:15	🏨Aparthotel Bellamonte (Book >)	All hotels >
	Spend a couple of hours in Krakow’s Royal Castle. In Zakopane soak up the buzz along Krupowki Street and the more sedate Cmentarz Zasluzonych na Peksowym Brzyzku.			The small patterned blocks of smoked sheeps cheese (oscypek) on sale at stalls in Zakopane are perfect for taking on a hike.
4	🚌Zakopane to Morskie Oko bus (Times >)	Dep from: 07:40		🏨Morskie Oko Hut (Book >)
	Take the bus to Łysa Polana and hike the 10km (uphill!) to Morskie Oko where you can leave your bags at the hut and explore the lakes.			This map gives you an idea of walk times and effort, but buy a 1:150000 map too.
5	🚶Morskie Oko to Murowaniec hike	Dep: 08:00	Arr: 16:00	🏨Hala Gąsiennicowa Hut (Book >)
	A stupendous hike in the mountains today, through forests, over streams and with magnificent views throughout.			Accommodation in mountain huts isn’t luxurious but is popular – book ahead early.
6	🚶Murowaniec to Zakopane hike 🚌Zakopane ul. Balzera Nosal to Tatranská Lomnica bus (Times >) 🚄Tatranská Lomnica to Stary Smokovec train 🚄Stary Smokovec to Štrbské Pleso train (Book >)	Dep: 15:12 Dep: 16:34 Dep: 17:01	Arr: 16:27 Arr: 16:48 Arr: 17:42	🏨Hotel Solisko (Book >)	All hotels >
	Start the day with a lovely hike back to Zakopane. Enjoy a well-earned spa in your hotel.			The hotel is a short walk from the train station.
7	🚶Štrbské Pleso to Popradske Pleso hike	Hike takes about 1hr 30		🏨Hotel Horsky (Book >)
	Easy walk along a wide track to this basic but well-located lakeside hotel.			Shop for food and drink for the hike in Strbske Pleso.
8	🚶Popradske Pleso to Zamkovského chata hike	Hike takes about 7hrs		🏨Zamkovského chata (Book >)
	Long hike. The direct route is fairly precipitous and so you may wish to take the train to Vyšné Hágy and walk up to Sliezsky dom where you can pick up the trail again to Zamkovského chata.			Mountain huts offer good value, plentiful meals saving you the effort of carrying too much food.
9	🚶Zamkovského chata to Tatranská Lomnica hike 🚄Tatranská Lomnica to Poprad train 🚄Poprad to Spišské Tomášovce train (Book >)	Dep: 15:35	Arr: 15:54	🏨Soludus-Spišský ľudový dom (Book >)
	You’ll end this morning’s walk at Stanica lanovky Štart cable car station from where you can get a ride up to Lomnický štít.			It’s a 30 min walk along quiet roads to Čingov.
10	Embark on an adventure along the gorges, up the ladders and through the woods and meadows of Slovak Paradise National Park.			Get a map of the park from the Ĉingov tourist office before you depart.
11	🚄Spišské Tomášovce to Poprad train 🚄Poprad to Bratislava train (Book >)	Dep: 11:04 Dep: 11:33	Arr: 11:26 Arr: 16:07	🏨Marrol’s Boutique Hotel (Book >)	All hotels >
	Acquaint yourself with the winding streets of the Old Town where you’ll find former palaces and photogenic architecture.			Before leaving on this Poland & Slovakia itinerary book ahead to see the Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra at the National Theatre.
12	Take part in a free walking tour which will take in the Blue Church, St Michael’s Tower, Hlavne Namestie, the old town hall and St. Martin’s Cathedral.			Although free walking tours are free, don’t forget to tip at the end if you enjoyed your experience.
13	✈Bratislava to Home (Book >)	Dep: 21:10	Arr: 22:25	Connect this Poland and Slovakia itinerary with the Hungary, Romania and Bulgaria itinerary
	Visit Bratislava castle for top views and pretty gardens. If time, take the bus to Hrad castle.
Budget
1	✈To Krakow (Book >)	Dep: 08:40	Arr: 12:05	🏨Secret Garden Hostel (Book >)	All hostels >
	Explore the Old Town and massive Market Square, don’t miss the Church of the Virgin Mary and Wawel Cathedral.			Trains depart every 30 mins from the airport, arriving at the city train station 20 mins later.
2	Two choices today: experience the fascinating salt mines or visit Auschwitz. Back in Krakow get to know the lively streets of the Jewish District (Kazimierz).			A trumpeter plays every hour on the hour from the highest tower of the Church of the Virgin Mary.
3	🚌Krakow to Zakopane bus (Book >)	Dep: 15:00	Arr: 17:15	🏨Good Bye Lenin Hostel (Book >)	All hostels >
	Spend a couple of hours in Krakow’s Royal Castle. In Zakopane soak up the buzz along Krupowki Street and the more sedate Cmentarz Zasluzonych na Peksowym Brzyzku.			The small patterned blocks of smoked sheeps cheese (oscypek) on sale at stalls in Zakopane are perfect for taking on a hike.
4	🚌Zakopane to Morskie Oko bus (Times >)	Dep from: 07:40		🏨Morskie Oko Hut (Book >)
	Take the bus to Łysa Polana and hike the 10km (uphill!) to Morskie Oko where you can leave your bags at the hut and explore the lakes.			This map gives you an idea of walk times and effort, but buy a 1:150000 map too.
5	🚶Morskie Oko to Murowaniec hike	Dep: 08:00	Arr: 16:00	🏨Hala Gąsiennicowa Hut (Book >)
	A stupendous hike in the mountains today, through forests, over streams and with magnificent views throughout			Accommodation in mountain huts isn’t luxurious but is popular – book ahead early.
6	🚶Murowaniec to Zakopane hike 🚌Zakopane ul. Balzera Nosal to Tatranská Lomnica bus (Times >) 🚄Tatranská Lomnica to Stary Smokovec train 🚄Stary Smokovec to Štrbské Pleso train (Book >)	Dep: 15:12 Dep: 16:34 Dep: 17:01	Arr: 16:27 Arr: 16:48 Arr: 17:42	🏨Štrbské Pleso rental (Book >)	All properties >
	Start the day with a lovely hike back to Zakopane. Enjoy a well-earned spa in your hotel.			The hotel is a short walk from the train station.
7	🚶Štrbské Pleso to Popradske Pleso hike	Hike takes about 1hr 30		🏨Hotel Horsky (Book >)
	Easy walk along a wide track to this basic but well-located lakeside hotel.			Shop for food and drink for the hike in Strbske Pleso.
8	🚶Popradske Pleso to Zamkovského chata hike	Hike takes about 7hrs		🏨Zamkovského chata (Book >)
	Long hike. The direct route is fairly precipitous and so you may wish to take the train to Vyšné Hágy and walk up to Sliezsky dom where you can pick up the trail again to Zamkovského chata.			Mountain huts offer good value, plentiful meals saving you the effort of carrying too much food.
9	🚶Zamkovského chata to Tatranská Lomnica hike 🚄Tatranská Lomnica to Poprad train 🚄Poprad to Spišské Tomášovce train (Book>)	Dep: 15:35	Arr: 15:54	🏨Soludus-Spišský ľudový dom (Book >)
	You’ll end this morning’s walk at Stanica lanovky Štart cable car station from where you can get a ride up to Lomnický štít.			It’s a 30 min walk along quiet roads to Čingov.
10	Embark on an adventure along the gorges, up the ladders and through the woods and meadows of Slovak Paradise National Park.			Get a map of the park from the Ĉingov tourist office before you depart.
11	🚄Spišské Tomášovce to Poprad train 🚄Poprad to Bratislava train (Book >)	Dep: 11:04 Dep: 11:33	Arr: 11:26 Arr: 16:07	🏨CHORS Like a hotel (Book >)	All hostels >
	Acquaint yourself with the winding streets of the Old Town where you’ll find former palaces and photogenic architecture.			Book ahead to see the Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra at the National Theatre.
12	Take part in a free walking tour which will take in the Blue Church, St Michael’s Tower, Hlavne Namestie, the old town hall and St. Martin’s Cathedral.			Although free walking tours are free, don’t forget to tip at the end if you enjoyed your experience.
13	✈Bratislava to Home (Book >)	Dep: 21:10	Arr: 22:25	Connect this Poland and Slovakia itinerary with the Hungary, Romania and Bulgaria itinerary
	Visit Bratislava castle for top views and pretty gardens. If time, take the bus to Hrad castle.

🇫🇷🇦🇩 SOUTHERN FRANCE & ANDORRA

Carcassonne - France & Andorra itinerary I’ve packed a lot in to this France & Andorra itinerary, which takes in the best of Aude, Occitanie, the Pyrénées-Orientales, Andorra and even a slice of Catalonia. Click for Luxury, Mid-range or Budget.

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Luxury
1	✈To Toulouse (Book >)	Dep: Evening	Arr: Evening	🏨Pullman Toulouse Center (Book >)	All hotels >
	Recommended flight times are for those wanting to depart after work.
2	Couvent des Jacbons is a magnificent place to visit. Take in the city’s beautiful squares and visit Pont Neuf during the day and see it lit up at night.			Pre-book a transfer from the airport.
3	🚌Toulouse to Andorra La Vella bus (Book >)	Dep: 10:30	Arr: 14:15	🏨Andorra Park Hotel (Book >)	All hotels >
	Contrast the sedate Old Town (take a tour of Casa de la Vall) with the shopping buzz of Meritxell Avenue.			VAT is incredibly low in Andorra so leave space if you want to stock up!
4	🚌Andorra La Vella to Soldeu bus (Bus L3)	Dep: Every 20 mins	Arr: 25 mins later	🏨Sport Hotel Hermitage & Spa (Book >)	All hotels >
	Head for the hills opposite your hotel – this is excellent hiking and biking country.			Your hotel has one of the best spas we’ve seen – perfect for resting weary legs.
5	Dedicate today to a long hike/bike up Vall d’Incles to the Estany Primer de Juclar lake and beyond to the French border if you have the energy.			Take plenty of food and water as there isn’t anywhere to resupply along the route.
6	🚌Soldeu to Andorra La Vella bus 🚌Andorra La Vella to La Seu d’Urgell bus (Book >) 🚌La Seu d’Urgell to Puigcerdà bus(Book >)	Dep: Any time Dep: 15:00 Dep: 15:54	Arr: 25 mins later Arr: 15:33 Arr: 16:52	🏨Villa Paulita (Book >)	All hotels >
	Climb to the top of Puigcerda bell tower then stroll around the lake at sunset.			The Tourist Office in the bell tower can tell you if the Yellow Train is running.
7	🚌Bourg Madame to Font Romeu bus (Times >) 🚄Font Romeu to Villefranche train (Book >) 🚄Villefranche to Perpignan (Book >)	Dep: 15:46 Dep: 16:51 Dep: 18:45	Arr: 16:18 Arr: 18:27 Arr: 19:33	🏨Mas Latour Lavail (Book >)	All hotels >
	The Tet Valley is today’s star, best seen from the train or bus. If you take the bus and arrive early into Perpignan then enjoy its Old Town and nearby beaches.			If the Yellow Train isn’t running then you can travel from Bourg Madame to Perpignan for €1 on local bus.
8	🚄Perpignan to Narbonne train (Book >) 🚄Narbonne to Carcassonne train (Book >)	Dep: 13:17 Dep: 16:32	Arr: 14:03 Arr: 17:02	🏨Hotel de la Cite (Book >)	All hotels >
	Narbonne’s cathedral is spectacular – don’t miss it, along with the canal and section of the Roman Via Domitia.			Walk across the Via Domitia for excellent views of the citadel.
9	Spend at least 2 hours exploring the ramparts and Château Comtal, soak up the atmosphere in a café within the walls.			Top quality produce can be bought from the Place Carnot market on Tue, Thu and Sat.
10	✈Carcassonne to home (Book >)	Dep: Afternoon	Arr: Evening	Connect this Southern France and Andorra itinerary with the France itinerary or Andalucia itinerary
	Visit the ‘new’ part of the city and walk along Canal du Midi.
Mid-range
1	✈To Toulouse (Book >)	Dep: Evening	Arr: Evening	🏨Novotel Airport (Book >)	All hotels >
	Recommended flight times are for those wanting to depart after work.
2	Couvent des Jacbons is a magnificent place to visit. Take in the city’s beautiful squares and visit Pont Neuf during the day and see it lit up at night.			Pre-book a transfer from the airport.
3	🚌Toulouse to Andorra La Vella bus (Book >)	Dep: 10:30	Arr: 14:15	🏨NH Hesperia (Book >)	All hotels >
	Contrast the sedate Old Town (take a tour of Casa de la Vall) with the shopping buzz of Meritxell Avenue.			VAT is incredibly low in Andorra so leave space if you want to stock up!
4	🚌Andorra La Vella to Soldeu (Bus L3) bus	Dep: Every 20 mins	Arr: 25 mins later	🏨Sport Hotel Village (Book >)	All hotels >
	Head for the hills opposite your hotel – this is excellent hiking and biking country.			Your hotel gives you access to the spa across the road – perfect for resting weary legs.
5	Dedicate today to a long hike/bike up Vall d’Incles to the Estany Primer de Juclar lake and beyond to the French border if you have the energy.			Take plenty of food and water as there isn’t anywhere to resupply along the route.
6	🚌Soldeu to Andorra La Vella bus 🚌Andorra La Vella to La Seu d’Urgell bus (Book >) 🚌La Seu d’Urgell to Puigcerdà bus (Book >)	Dep: Any time Dep: 15:00 Dep: 15:54	Arr: 25 mins later Arr: 15:33 Arr: 16:52	🏨Villa Paulita (Book >)	All hotels >
	Climb to the top of Puigcerda bell tower then stroll around the lake at sunset.			The Tourist Office in the bell tower can tell you if the Yellow Train is running.
7	🚌Bourg Madame to Font Romeu bus(Times >) 🚄Font Romeu to Villefranche train (Book >) 🚄Villefranche to Perpignan train (Book >)	Dep: 15:46 Dep: 16:51 Dep: 18:45	Arr: 16:18 Arr: 18:27 Arr: 19:33	🏨Campanile Perpignan Centre (Book >)	All hotels >
	The Tet Valley is today’s star, best seen from the train or bus. If you take the bus and arrive early into Perpignan then enjoy its Old Town and nearby beaches.			If the Yellow Train isn’t running then you can travel from Bourg Madame to Perpignan for €1 on local bus.
8	🚄Perpignan to Narbonne train (Book >) 🚄Narbonne to Carcassonne train (Book >)	Dep: 13:17 Dep: 16:32	Arr: 14:03 Arr: 17:02	🏨Hotel des Trois Couronnes (Book >)	All hotels >
	Narbonne’s cathedral is spectacular – don’t miss it, along with the canal and section of the Roman Via Domitia.			We’ve picked this hotel for its view of the Citadel, if you want to stay in the action then Hotel de la Cite is a luxury option, or Hotel Le Donjon for a smaller budget.
9	Spend at least 2 hours exploring the ramparts and Château Comtal, soak up the atmosphere in a café within the walls.			Top quality produce can be bought from the Place Carnot market on Tue, Thu and Sat.
10	✈Carcassonne to home (Book >)	Dep: Afternoon	Arr: Evening	Connect this Southern France and Andorra itinerary with the France itinerary or Andalucia itinerary
	Visit the ‘new’ part of the city and walk along Canal du Midi.
Budget
1	✈To Toulouse (Book >)	Dep: Evening	Arr: Evening	🏨La Petite Auberge de Saint-Sernin (Book >)	All hostels >
	Recommended flight times are for those wanting to depart after work.
2	Couvent des Jacbons is a magnificent place to visit. Take in the city’s beautiful squares and visit Pont Neuf during the day and see it lit up at night.			Pre-book a transfer from the airport.
3	🚌Toulouse to Andorra La Vella bus (Book >)	Dep: 10:30	Arr: 14:15	🏨Hôtel Font del Marge (Book >)	All hostels >
	Contrast the sedate Old Town (take a tour of Casa de la Vall) with the shopping buzz of Meritxell Avenue.			VAT is incredibly low in Andorra so leave space if you want to stock up!
4	🚌Andorra La Vella to Soldeu bus (Bus L3)	Dep: Every 20 mins	Arr: 25 mins later	🏨Hotel Galanthus & Spa (Book >)	All hotels >
	Head for the hills opposite your hotel – this is excellent hiking and biking country.			Bikes can be hired from the gondola lift building.
5	Dedicate today to a long hike/bike up Vall d’Incles to the Estany Primer de Juclar lake and beyond to the French border if you have the energy.			Take plenty of food and water as there isn’t anywhere to resupply along the route.
6	🚌Soldeu to Andorra La Vella bus 🚌Andorra La Vella to La Seu d’Urgell bus (Book >) 🚌La Seu d’Urgell to Puigcerdà bus (Book >)	Dep: Any time Dep: 15:00 Dep: 15:54	Arr: 25 mins later Arr: 15:33 Arr: 16:52	🏨Hotel Parada (Book >)	All hotels >
	Climb to the top of Puigcerda bell tower then stroll around the lake at sunset.			The Tourist Office in the bell tower can tell you if the Yellow Train is running.
7	🚌Bourg Madame to Font Romeu bus (Times >) 🚄Font Romeu to Villefranche train (Book >) 🚄Villefranche to Perpignan train (Book >)	Dep: 15:46 Dep: 16:51 Dep: 18:45	Arr: 16:18 Arr: 18:27 Arr: 19:33	🏨Myperpignan (Book >)	All hostels >
	The Tet Valley is today’s star, best seen from the train or bus. If you take the bus and arrive early into Perpignan then enjoy its Old Town and nearby beaches.			If the Yellow Train isn’t running then you can travel from Bourg Madame to Perpignan for €1 on local bus.
8	🚄Perpignan to Narbonne train (Book >) 🚄Narbonne to Carcassonne train (Book >)	Dep: 13:17 Dep: 16:32	Arr: 14:03 Arr: 17:02	🏨Millett Guesthouse (Book >)	All hostels >
	Narbonne’s cathedral is spectacular – don’t miss it, along with the canal and section of the Roman Via Domitia.			If you’d like to pay a little more to stay in the citadel then we can recommend Hotel Le Donjon.
9	Spend at least 2 hours exploring the ramparts and Château Comtal, soak up the atmosphere in a café within the walls.			Top quality produce can be bought from the Place Carnot market on Tue, Thu and Sat.
10	✈Carcassonne to home (Book >)	Dep: Afternoon	Arr: Evening	Connect this Southern France and Andorra itinerary with the France itinerary or Andalucia itinerary
	Visit the ‘new’ part of the city and walk along Canal du Midi.

🇦🇹🇩🇪 AUSTRIA & MUNICH

Tyrol - Austria & Munich itinerary Idyllic Tyrolean scenery and picture-perfect cities, all packed into 9 days. Click for Luxury, Mid-range or Budget.

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Luxury
1	✈To Innsbruck (Book >)	Dep: Morning	Arr: Afternoon	🏨Best Western Plus Hotel Goldener Adler (Book >)	All hotels >
	Walk to the Aldstadt and admire the sparkling Golden Roof (Goldenes Dachl) before visiting the Hofkirche then Dom zu St. Jakob.			Look out for the information boards dotted around the Old Town, which provide useful snippets of history.
2	Take bus J or tram 6 to Igls then either hike (it’ll take a few hours) or cable car up to Patscherkofel where a number of easy trails await (our favourite is the Zirbenweg Trail).			There is a good value restaurant at Patscherkofel – no need to carry up your own food.
3-5	🚄Innsbruck Hbf to Jenbach train (Book >) 🚄Jenbach to Mayrhofen train (Book >)	Dep: 09:14 Dep: 09:34	Arr: 09:29 Arr: 10:27	🏨Elisabeth Hotel Premium Private Retreat (Book >)	All hotels >
	Two and a half days to hike the many spectacular trails around Mayrhofen. Favourites include the trail up to Rastkogel from the Penkenbahn and the unmissable trek up to Berliner Hut (and beyond).			Buses run from Mayrhofen to Ginzling from 06:40 Mon-Sat. From Ginzling you can start your hike to Berliner Hut.
6	🚄Mayrhofen to Jenbach train (Book >) 🚄 Jenbach to Salzburg train (Book >)	Dep: 08:15 Dep: 09:31	Arr: 09:06 Arr: 11:00	🏨Hotel Sacher (Book >)	All hotels >
	Get to know the Baroque streets of Salzburg.			Ask your concierge to book tickets tonight or tomorrow night for the Schlosskonzerte Mirabell.
7	🚌Salzburg to Munich bus (Book >)	Dep: 17:30	Arr: 19:45	🏨The Charles Hotel (Book >)	All hotels >
	Visit Hohensalzburg Fortress and the DomQuartier in Salzburg.			If you have time, extend your trip with a visit to Vienna.
8	Look out for the guides wearing white and blue in Marienplatz and join them for a free walking tour of the city. Climb St Peter’s Bell Tower for excellent views.			Many of Munich’s museums are free (or heavily discounted) to visit on Sundays.
9	✈Munich to Home (Book >)	Dep: Evening	Arr: Evening	Connect this Austria and Munich itinerary with the France, Italy, Poland & Slovakia, Switzerland or Germany itinerary >
	Book a transfer to the airport.
Mid-range
1	✈To Innsbruck (Book >)	Dep: Morning	Arr: Afternoon	🏨Best Western Plus Hotel Goldener Adler (Book >)	All hotels >
	Walk to the Aldstadt and admire the sparkling Golden Roof (Goldenes Dachl) before visiting the Hofkirche then Dom zu St. Jakob.			Look out for the information boards dotted around the Old Town, which provide useful snippets of history.
2	Take bus J or tram 6 to Igls then either hike (it’ll take a few hours) or cable car up to Patscherkofel where a number of easy trails await (our favourite is the Zirbenweg Trail).			There is a good value restaurant at Patscherkofel – no need to carry up your own food.
3-5	🚄Innsbruck Hbf to Jenbach train (Book >) 🚄Jenbach to Mayrhofen train (Book >)	Dep: 09:14 Dep: 09:34	Arr: 09:29 Arr: 10:27	🏨Elisabeth Hotel Premium Private Retreat (Book >)	All hotels >
	Two and a half days to hike the many spectacular trails around Mayrhofen. Favourites include the trail up to Rastkogel from the Penkenbahn and the unmissable trek up to Berliner Hut (and beyond).			Buses run from Mayrhofen to Ginzling from 06:40 Mon-Sat. From Ginzling you can start your hike to Berliner Hut.
6	🚄Mayrhofen to Jenbach train (Book >) 🚄 Jenbach to Salzburg train (Book >)	Dep: 08:15 Dep: 09:31	Arr: 09:06 Arr: 11:00	🏨Villa Carlton (Book >)	All hotels >
	Get to know the Baroque streets of Salzburg.			One of the best views of the city is from Kapuzinerberg Park.
7	🚌Salzburg to Munich bus (Book >)	Dep: 17:30	Arr: 19:45	🏨Aloft (Book >)	All hotels >
	Visit Hohensalzburg Fortress and the DomQuartier in Salzburg.			Billa supermarkets sell decent – and cheaper – alternatives to the Mozart chocolates (Mozartkugeln).
8	Look out for the guides wearing white and blue in Marienplatz and join them for a free walking tour of the city. Climb St Peter’s Bell Tower for excellent views.			Many of Munich’s museums are free (or heavily discounted) to visit on Sundays.
9	✈Munich to Home (Book >)	Dep: Evening	Arr: Evening	Connect this Austria and Munich itinerary with the France, Italy, Poland & Slovakia, Switzerland or Germany itinerary >
	Stroll around the English Garden and watch the surfers at the Eisbach Wave.
Budget
1	✈To Innsbruck (Book >)	Dep: Morning	Arr: Afternoon	🏨Montagu Hostel (Book >)	All hostels >
	Walk to the Aldstadt and admire the sparkling Golden Roof (Goldenes Dachl) before stepping in t the Hofkirche then Dom zu St. Jakob.			Look out for the information boards dotted around the Old Town, which provide useful snippets of history.
2	Take bus J or tram 6 to Igls then either hike (it’ll take a few hours) or cable car up to Patscherkofel where a number of easy trails await (our favourite is the Zirbenweg Trail).			There is a good value restaurant at Patscherkofel – no need to carry up your own food.
3-5	🚄Innsbruck Hbf to Jenbach train (Book >) 🚄Jenbach to Mayrhofen train (Book >)	Dep: 09:14 Dep: 09:34	Arr: 09:29 Arr: 10:27	🏨Mayrhofen chalet (Book >)	All rentals >
	Two and a half days to hike the many spectacular trails around Mayrhofen. Favourites include the trail up to Rastkogel from the Penkenbahn and the unmissable trek up to Berliner Hut (and beyond).			Buses run from Mayrhofen to Ginzling from 06:40 Mon-Sat. From Ginzling you can start your hike to Berliner Hut.
6	🚄Mayrhofen to Jenbach train (Book >) 🚄 Jenbach to Salzburg train (Book >)	Dep: 08:15 Dep: 09:31	Arr: 09:06 Arr: 11:00	🏨YoHo – International Youth Hostel (Book >)	All hostels >
	Get to know the Baroque streets of Salzburg.			Ask your concierge to book tickets tonight or tomorrow night for the Schlosskonzerte Mirabell.
7	🚌Salzburg to Munich bus (Book >)	Dep: 17:30	Arr: 19:45	🏨Wombats City Hostel (Book >)	All hostels >
	Visit Hohensalzburg Fortress and the DomQuartier in Salzburg.			If you have time, extend your trip with a visit to Vienna.
8	Look out for the guides wearing white and blue in Marienplatz and join them for a free walking tour of the city. Climb St Peter’s Bell Tower for excellent views.			Many of Munich’s museums are free (or heavily discounted) to visit on Sundays.
9	✈Munich to Home (Book >)	Dep: Evening	Arr: Evening	Connect this Austria and Munich itinerary with the France, Italy, Poland & Slovakia, Switzerland or Germany itinerary >
	Stroll around the English Garden and watch the surfers at the Eisbach Wave.