How much does it cost?

From £2,399 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $3,241 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.

Is this an escorted or independent trip?

It is an independent tailor-made journey between destinations. Guided day trips (Sound of Music & Salt Mines tour and Hallstatt half-day tour) are included from Salzburg. Marvellous Escapes provides 24-hour on-trip support.

Which trains are used?

Eurostar from London to Paris, TGV Lyria across France, and OBB Railjet through the Arlberg Pass to Innsbruck. Subsequent journeys use Austrian rail.

What hotels are included?

One night in Zurich, three nights in Innsbruck, two nights in Mayrhofen, and three nights in Salzburg. All include breakfast.

What is not included?

Meals other than hotel breakfasts, cable car rides (except the optional salt mountain cable car near Hallstatt), museum entries beyond the Innsbruck Card, and travel on Day 10 after checkout unless by pre-arranged flight.

Marvellous Escapes · Tailor-made rail holiday

Austrian Lakes & Mountains

Marvellous Escapes designs this 10-day tailor-made rail holiday for independent travellers who want structure without constant group schedules. You begin in Zurich, board the Eurostar from London, and travel by TGV Lyria across France before crossing into Austria via the scenic Arlberg Pass on the OBB Railjet. The journey unfolds slowly: three nights in Innsbruck with an included card covering 22 museums and attractions, two nights in the alpine village of Mayrhofen where meadows and mountain cable cars invite exploration, and three nights in Salzburg, Austria's cultural heart. There, guided tours visit the 450-year-old salt mines and Sound of Music filming locations, and a half-day excursion reaches the lakeside village of Hallstatt. All nine nights include hotel breakfast, and Marvellous Escapes offers 24-hour on-trip support. The package suits couples seeking a balance of independence and expert guidance, history lovers drawn to Mozart's birthplace and Habsburg palaces, and rail enthusiasts who value named trains and Alpine scenery.

Price history

Across 5 checks, this price has held at £2,399 every time.

Each point is a day we checked this operator's own page, not a weekly average, and the line holds flat between checks rather than guessing at movement we did not see. 2 of 5 points are a live read of the operator's page. Hollow points are values shown when the trip was first listed here and never confirmed with the operator.

What to know before you look closer

The trip includes flights to and from the UK, which may add cost and carbon; train-only alternatives are mentioned but require separate arrangement.
Hotels are listed by location and night count only; specific names and star ratings are not published by the operator.
Day 10 offers a flight back to the UK or options to travel home by train or stay longer, requiring separate booking and cost for non-flight options.

Day by day

Day 1railovernight: Zurich
Zurich
Board the Eurostar from London to Zurich via Paris. Take a leisurely stroll through Zurich's Old Town (Altstadt), nestled between the alpine mountains and straddling the Limmat River.
Day 2railovernight: Innsbruck
Innsbruck
Board a direct train bound for Innsbruck, relishing views of the Swiss and Austrian Alps over the Arlberg Pass, then check in for a two-night stay.
Day 3overnight: Innsbruck
Innsbruck
Explore Innsbruck's Old Town, the Golden Roof (Goldenes Dachl) and the Hofburg Palace. Your included Innsbruck Card grants access to 20+ attractions, museums, lifts and cable cars, plus the hop-on hop-off bus.
Day 4overnight: Innsbruck
Innsbruck
A further day to explore Innsbruck's sights, including the Alpine Zoo and Ambras Castle, with free public transport via your Innsbruck Card.
Day 5railovernight: Mayrhofen
Mayrhofen
A picturesque rail journey from Innsbruck to the alpine village of Mayrhofen through verdant Tyrolean valleys. Explore the village's quaint streets and cafes at leisure.
Day 6overnight: Mayrhofen
Mayrhofen
A day at your own pace amid majestic mountains and lush meadows, with options for hiking trails, cable car rides up Penken or Ahorn, wellness centre visits, or an authentic Tyrolean meal.
Day 7railovernight: Salzburg
Salzburg
A scenic rail journey from Mayrhofen to Salzburg, the birthplace of Mozart and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Spend the evening exploring Salzburg's Baroque streets and squares.
Day 8overnight: Salzburg
Salzburg
Discover the best of Salzburg on an exciting Sound of Music & Salt Mines tour, touring the 450-year-old salt mines and iconic 'The Sound of Music' filming locations against the Salzkammergut backdrop.
Day 9overnight: Salzburg
Salzburg
A captivating half-day tour to the picturesque lakeside village of Hallstatt, wandering its narrow cobblestone streets and taking in views of Lake Hallstatt, with an optional cable car to the salt mountain.
Day 10rail
Return home
After breakfast, check out of your hotel and head to Salzburg Airport for your flight back to the UK. Alternatively, travel home by train or extend your stay in Europe.

The moments this trip is built around

Day 2Board a direct train to Innsbruck, watching the Swiss and Austrian Alps unfold over the Arlberg Pass
Day 3Visit the Golden Roof (Goldenes Dachl) and Hofburg Palace in Innsbruck with your included Innsbruck Card granting access to 20+ attractions and museums
Day 5Take a picturesque rail journey from Innsbruck through verdant Tyrolean valleys to the alpine village of Mayrhofen
Day 8Explore the 450-year-old salt mines and Sound of Music filming locations in the Salzkammergut region
Day 9Visit the lakeside village of Hallstatt on a half-day guided tour, walking narrow cobblestone streets with views of Lake Hallstatt

Included

Overnight hotel accommodation in Zurich with breakfast included
3-nights hotel accommodation in Innsbruck with breakfast included
2-nights hotel accommodation in Mayrhofen with breakfast included
3-nights hotel accommodation in Salzburg with breakfast included
Secure reservations for the Eurostar & TGV Lyria trains
Rail throughout Austria
Private transfer to Salzburg Airport & return flight to the UK
Innsbruck Card with free entry into 22 museums and attractions
Sound of Music & Salt Mines day trip from Salzburg
Hallstatt Half-Day Tour from Salzburg

Questions travellers ask

How much does it cost?: From £2,399 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $3,241 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.
Is this an escorted or independent trip?: It is an independent tailor-made journey between destinations. Guided day trips (Sound of Music & Salt Mines tour and Hallstatt half-day tour) are included from Salzburg. Marvellous Escapes provides 24-hour on-trip support.
Which trains are used?: Eurostar from London to Paris, TGV Lyria across France, and OBB Railjet through the Arlberg Pass to Innsbruck. Subsequent journeys use Austrian rail.
What hotels are included?: One night in Zurich, three nights in Innsbruck, two nights in Mayrhofen, and three nights in Salzburg. All include breakfast.
What is not included?: Meals other than hotel breakfasts, cable car rides (except the optional salt mountain cable car near Hallstatt), museum entries beyond the Innsbruck Card, and travel on Day 10 after checkout unless by pre-arranged flight.