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Austria: Effortless Alps 2008

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This magical bicycling vacation includes awe-inspiring mountain scenery, tumbling waterfalls and blue lakes. Austria is a nature lover’s paradise. Pedal leisurely along scenic bike paths. Discover Mozart’s Salzburg.   Detailed Itinerary

MARVEL at the Krimml Waterfalls (the highest in Europe) and the Seisenbergklamm Gorge (Austria's deepest river valley) VISIT a traditional mountain lodge and enjoy a picnic with the owner DISCOVER the magical Zell region and experience exquisitely Baroque Salzbug ADMIRE the views of the Austrian Alps from atop the Schmittenhohe RIDE downhill and on easy bike paths through the picturesque Saalach Valley and Pinzgau region RELAX in luxurious steam rooms and saunas in traditional chalets and hotels HIKE and BIKE in a pristine, high-mountain preserved park

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Air-Inclusive Tour Roundtrip international airfare 8 nights in 4-star, traditional Austrian chalet-style hotels 14 meals - 8 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 4 dinners Most transfers AND the option to add our Low-Cost Trip Extensions: Pre-trip: Salzburg - 2 nights for only $245 Post-trip: Vienna - 2 nights for only $345 FREE use of our custom VBT bicycle and helmet Service of two bilingual VBT Bike Trip Leaders FULL VAN SUPPORT Daily route directions and maps Welcome reception Sightseeing and cultural activities 5% Frequent Traveler Credit to use on your next VBT bicycling vacation Special Good Buy discount Land-Only Tour 6 nights in 4-star, traditional Austrian chalet-style hotels 12 meals - 6 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 4 dinners FREE use of our custom VBT bicycle and helmet Service of two bilingual VBT Bike Trip Leaders FULL VAN SUPPORT Daily route directions and maps Welcome reception Sightseeing and cultural activities 5% Frequent Traveler Credit to use on your next VBT bicycling vacation Special Good Buy discount

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Rating Level: Easy This tour offers easy terrain throughout the trip. Ideal for beginning cyclists. Full Van Support: Enjoy more flexibility and choice with full van support throughout your vacation. Group Size: 14-20 Daily Mileage: 15 – 35 miles Daily Cycling Times: 2 – 4 hours Avg. Daily High Temperature: Salzburg: May 68° Jun 74° Jul 77° Aug 75° Sep 69° Oct 58°

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Austrotel A charming 4-star hotel in the Old Town, centrally located in the heart of the city, the Austrotel is in a historical, 350-year-old building that once was the Archbishop of Paris Lodron’s former residence. This private hotel is run with a very personal touch and has its own, nonstop Swarowski crystal shop! website: www.austrotel.at Gasthof Grunauerhof Situated in a quiet setting within the quaint village of Wals, and just a few miles from Salzburg, this riverside hotel has a vegetable garden, sauna, steam room and Jacuzzi. website: www.gruenauerhof.at Hotel Krimmlerfalle This family-run chalet offers a sauna, steam room and a swimming pool. website: www.krimmlerfaelle.at Hotel Stefanie - Post Trip Hotel Typical of Viennese tradition, the 4-star Stefanie Hotel was named after the wife of the Crown Prince Rudolph, Princess Stefanie. It has been known for its superior quality and friendly service for more than 100 years. Located near the Danube River on Taborstrasse, the main road into the very heart of the city, its location makes it close to notable sights like St. Stephen’s Cathedral. The hotel is located in an area full of restaurants and shops, and is well served by city transportation, making it a great location to discover the city on foot. website: www.schick-hotels.com Sporthotel Alpin Enjoy many amenities at this beautiful hotel, including a lap pool, sauna, steam room and access to golf courses with discounted greens fees. website: www.alpinhotel.at

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Salzburg 2008 2 nights for only $ 245 Two nights at the Austrotel • Daily continental breakfast • Full information packet • Airport transfers Beautiful Salzburg has served as a cultural center since the time of the ancient Romans. Today, this charming city remains a destination for music, art and architecture. Visit the Mozarteum, a museum dedicated to Mozart’s life, or several other artistic centers like the Carolino Augusteum or the Baroque Museum. See some of the settings used in the beloved film, The Sound of Music. Tour the Grosses Festspiehaus, where the city’s famous music festival takes place. Salzburg’s convenient city center presents many opportunities within walking distance: Relax with locals in outdoor cafés and restaurants, and stroll to sites like the spectacular Cathedral and St. Peter’s Abbey, as well as other churches, castles and palaces. Available only with the Air Inclusive Package. Note: Single supplement for this extension is $ 125. top Vienna 2008 2 nights for only $ 345 Two nights at the Hotel Stefanie • Daily breakfast • Full information packet • Airport transfers Once the capital of the vast Austro-Hungarian Empire, Vienna is a fascinating mix of gilded palaces and royal buildings interspersed with modern European flair. Spend three days in the city of music, cafés, parks, pastries and Baroque and Gothic architecture. Visit the Schönbrunn Palace and stroll through its gardens. In 1772, a 6-year-old Mozart performed in the lavish Hall of Mirrors. Immerse yourself in the city’s musical history. Tour the Vienna Opera or visit the home where Beethoven wrote his Fourth Symphony. You’ll have plenty of time to window-shop on the trendy Mariahilfer Strasse or enjoy an espresso in one of Vienna’s many coffeehouses. Available only with the Air Inclusive Package. Note: Single supplement for this extension is $ 165.

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Group Discount Program: You can earn a FREE VBT tour with our generous group discount program. Click here for details. Refer a Friend and Earn $100 Travel Credit: If you refer a Friend to VBT and they choose to travel with us, you earn $100 travel credit toward your next trip and your friend gets $50 off their first VBT trip. Click here for details. Good Buy Plan: The earlier you pay, the more you save. If you book early and pay in full by check, you can lock in your trip cost plus earn up to a 10% discount. 5% Frequent Traveler Credit: You will automatically receive a 5% travel credit good for your next VBT trip. This credit is good for one full year. Savings for Single Travelers: If you are on a bicycle tour where sharing is possible and you would like to share a room, we will do our best to match you with a roommate. We will charge you only 50% of the single supplement; if a match is available, we will refund you the single supplement after you return. If requested and available, single supplement is $245. Best Value Guaranteed: Click here for details. We reserve the right to correct errors. top