St Anton & Lake Garda

• Day 1 - We travel to Belgium for an overnight stay.
• Day 2 - Head through Germany and into Austria to reach St. Anton for three nights. B,D
• Day 3 - Samnaun (included). A pleasant half-day visit to this pretty Swiss village perched high in the Alps. It's also a chance to shop at the only duty-free oasis in Switzerland. B,D
• Day 4 - Seefeld, Garmisch-Partenkirchen & Oberammergau (optional). After visiting the pretty Alpine village of Seefeld, we cross the border to the famous ski resort of Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Then it's onto the village of Oberammergau, famed for its Passion Play, which has taken place every ten years since 1633. B,D
• Day 5 - Innsbruck & Vipento (included). Leaving St. Anton, we head to Innsbruck, the only major city in the European Alps. The many fine buildings are a testament to the city's regal past, including the famous Golden Roof and the Hofburg Palace, whilst Maria Theresien Street is also a must. We also see the Berg Isel ski jump, a reminder that Innsbruck has twice staged the Olympic Winter games, and from where there is a wonderful panorama overlooking the city and the Karwendel mountains. Later, we travel over the Brenner Pass, scenically one of the most beautiful routes in Europe, to the medieval village of Vipiteno in the Italian Süd Tirol. Enjoy time at leisure to explore the town and shop for bargains, including wine and leather goods. We continue to our hotel in Lake Garda for three nights. B,D
• Day 6 - Lake Garda Including Boat Trip (optional, included on Silver Service). We will stop at some of the most picturesque villages on Lake Garda, including the gem of the peninsula, Sirmione, from where we take a private boat to Gardone, on the way passing the private island of Garda, with its Venetian Villa, inhabited by the Countess Borghese and her five bachelor sons. B,D
• Day 7 - Venice (optional). This unique city mixes Byzantine and Renaissance architecture throughout the 118 islands, and the magnificent buildings, surrounded by bridges and canals, are a sign of the city's former wealth. Venice is famous for its many spectacular sights, including the Bridge of Sighs, St. Mark's Square and the Doges' Palace. A ride on a gondola, with your expert gondolier steering you through the busy waterways of Venice, is a unique and exciting way to explore the city, or you may decide just to sit back and relax at Harry's Bar with one of their famous Bellini cocktails. B,D
• Day 8 - We travel to our hotel in Belgium for an overnight stay. B
• Day 9 - We arrive in Calais for our return journey home. B

B=Breakfast D=Dinner