Audley Travel has expanded its tailor-made tour programme into Central Europe to include new destinations, Austria and Switzerland. The company creates bespoke trips that typically include three or four key experiences.
Cities such as Vienna, Salzburg, and Innsbruck, plus the lakes and alpine landscapes of Austria have long been popular for the UK market. Travellers can enjoy a variety of experiences within a single trip.
In one week, clients can combine the culture and history of Austria’s cities with the beauty of its countryside.
Audley’s recommendations include learning about classical music and following Mozart’s footsteps in Salzburg, experiencing the coffeehouse culture and Lipizzaner horses perform in Vienna, exploring the peaks and lakes of the Salzkammergut region and taking a boat ride on Lake Hallstatt.
Switzerland has long been an alluring destination for travellers. Highlights include Geneva, St Moritz, the Lauterbrunnen Valley’s 72 waterfalls, the car-free mountain village of Wengen, panoramic views of Mürren via cable car and the foodie haven of Grindelwald.
Audley recommendations include visiting a wine region during a jazz festival in Montreux, walking through Bern’s intact medieval centre, viewing the world’s longest glacier, shopping in Zürich and seeing the Matterhorn mirrored in a lake.
Itineraries are tailor-made. A 14-day Signature Austria: Vienna, Salzburg, Hallstatt, Innsbruck tailor-made itinerary costs from £9,975 per person, including flights, transfers, accommodation and excursions. An eight-day Lakes and Mountains tour in Switzerland costs from £6,450 per person.
