Lakes and Alpine Foothills
of Salzburg.
Five Days, Four Nights - Four late afternoon balloon flights
scheduled.AUSTRIA, SALZBURG ITINERARY:
Day 1 - Our trip meets at 3:00 p.m. at 5 star
Hotel Schloss Fuschl, the restored 14th century former
hunting castle of the Archbishops of Salzburg. Check-in for 4
nights and meet for our welcome reception and late afternoon
balloon adventure through the area's gorgeous meadowlands.
Dinner at our historic hotel.
Day 2 - After breakfast we'll take a walking tour through Old
Salzurg, birthplace of Mozart and filled with Baroque and
Gothic architecture. A highlight is the lively Getreidegasse, a
quaint old lane of high, narrow houses , fashionable shops, and
romantic passageways. Lunch at 5 star Sacher Hotel, followed by
our late afternoon balloon adventure through the Lakes district.
Evening dinner party at our hotel.
Day 3 - Morning drive to the ancient painted village of St.
Gilgen, where we'll board a traditional lake steamer and
cruise to the picturesque old town of St. Wolfgang. The town is
prized for its 15th century houses and world-famous Baroque
style church filled with magnificent furnishings. We'll be
hosted for lunch by one of Salzburg’s most celebrated
personalities and our very good friend, Princess Manni
Wittgenstein, in her lovely Alpine home. The Princess entertains
us with wonderful tales of her fascinating life and thoroughly
enjoys helping us make your Austrian experience a lifetime
memory. Late afternoon balloon adventure through the beautiful
Austrian landscape, returning to Schloss Fuschl for dinner.
Day 4 - Today we’ll explore the ancient village of Hallstaat,
easily the most striking lakeside village in the region. This
tiny, picturesque hamlet clings to a ledge at the foot of a
steep cliff, surrounded by the towering Dachstein mountains.
Best enjoyed from the water, we'll cruise the shoreline in a
small fleet of electric boats, viewing ancient boathouses and
quaint wooden homes. A major Celtic archaeological landmark, the
treasures unearthed here are so extensive that one era in Celtic
studies (800 - 400 BC) is called “the Hallstatt period.” A
pre-luncheon rafting party with champagne will be held on the
lake before dining in a charming restaurant. Late afternoon
balloon adventure through the summer meadowlands of the Alpine
foothills, with farewell dinner party at Schloss Fuschl.
Day 5 - Our trip ends after breakfast at our hotel.
3-DAY ALL-INCLUSIVE OPTIONAL EXTENSION - DAYS 5-8
Buddy Bombard will escort you by private car through Bavaria
and the foothills of the German Alps to explore King Ludwig’s
resplendent fairytale castles, Neuschwanstein, Linderhof and
Herrenchiemsee. Exquisite dining and accommodation’s throughout,
including Schwangau’s Jagerhaus, Aschau’s Heinz Winkler, (Relais
& Chateaux), and 5-star Vier Jahreszeiten Kempinski in Munich.
Trip ends after breakfast at Vier Jahreszeiten Kempinski on Day
8 (September 8).
Reservations and
Deposits
Early reservations are essential. A deposit of 20% will confirm
your reservation. Final payment is due 90 days prior to
departure. Call toll-free 1-877-306-5595
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Lovely Salzburg, nestled between two mountains on the banks of
the Salzach River, is dominated by rich scenery and its enormous
11th century fortress. Baroque villas, churches, monasteries and
palaces ringed by gardens, parks and sparkling fountains
preserve its oldworld charm. Close by is the strikingly
beautiful region of 13 glistening lakes and rich green hills
that Julie Andrews found to be so “alive with The Sound of
Music,” offering us magnificent landscapes of great natural
beauty for entertaining you in our balloons. We’ll drift through
gently sloping Alpine foothills, over crystal clear lakes,
country villages and meadow-carpeted valleys in many hues of
green. Brightly painted onion-domed churches and charming old
farmhouses, gaily decorated with masses of flowers in the
traditional Austrian style, will slip quietly beneath us. The
permanently snow-covered Alps provide a breathtaking background.
The welcoming Austrian farm families make our landings
delightful. It’s a wonderful region in which to play.
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DATES & RATES |
Salzburg Lakes & Alpine
Foothills
September 1-5, 2008
$8,940 per person, double occupancy
Single supplement $1,145
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Trip Price Includes
Itineraries are all-inclusive from trip commencement in
Europe and provide the following: Deluxe accommodations, room
tax, service charges, baggage handling. All meals consisting of
full breakfast, lunch and dinner. Fine wine is included with all
lunches and dinners. Balloon adventures, sightseeing with
English speaking guides, entrance fees to all places visited.
Transfers and transportation if indicated. Customary gratuities
for baggage handling, hotel and wait staffs.
Items Not Included
Air and airport transportation except where noted,
passport fees, all items of a personal nature including laundry,
wine or liquor except those wines served by Buddy Bombard’s
Europe at meals, wine tastings and parties forming a part of the
trip. Visas, trip insurance. Gratuities for our personable “red
shirts” who tend the balloons are not included and are at the
discretion of each guest.
Ballooning
Balloon adventures are scheduled for each day at the
discretion of professional Bombard staff pilots, taking into
consideration weather and hours of daylight. As planning by our
pilots dictates, occasional changes to published daily schedules
could be made.
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