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Leger Holidays · Escorted tour (Lumina)

Little Trains of the Spectacular Austrian Tyrol

Nine-day escorted rail loop through Austrian Tyrol on five heritage trains

Illustration of Little Trains of the Spectacular Austrian Tyrol

Leger Holidays' nine-day Little Trains of the Spectacular Austrian Tyrol tour brings together five heritage railways across the heart of the Alps. The Lumina Curator escorts the group from departure through return, with a coach journey to a four-star hotel in the Tyrol for six nights. Days mix included rail excursions, the Pinzgau Train on Day 3 through Alpine valleys, the historic Ziller Valley Railway on Day 6, and a visit to Lake Achensee on Day 7, with optional outings to Kitzbühel, St. Wolfgang, and Innsbruck. Breakfast and dinner are included each night at the hotel. Most rail rides are included; some, such as the Schafberg cog railway and mountain cable cars, cost extra. The itinerary balances guided structure with free time, making it well suited to couples and repeat rail travellers who want comfortable, organized exploration without constant activity.

What to know before you look closer

  • Most rail excursions are included, but four extras carry additional cost: cable car up Hahnenkamm Mountain (approx. €27), St. Wolfgang and Schafberg Railway (from £94-£103), Innsbruck with Nordkettenbahnen (from £86-£94), and lake cruises or rack railways (from £52-£57).
  • The tour spends two nights crossing Belgium (Days 1-2 and Day 8), which reduces time in the Tyrol itself.
  • Days 4 and 5 are listed as 'Free Time or' optional excursions, meaning some guests may not ride those railways unless they book the add-ons.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Belgium (unnamed)

    Local departure by coach or Door-to-Door service, then to Belgium for an overnight stay.

  2. Day 2overnight: Austrian Tyrol

    Continue south to our 4-star hotel in the Austrian Tyrol for a six-night stay.

    Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

  3. Day 3railovernight: Austrian Tyrol

    Pinzgau Train & Kitzbühel

    Included visit to Kitzbühel with free time, optional cable car ride up the Hahnenkamm Mountain (approx. €27 payable locally), then to Zell am See before boarding the Pinzgau train to Niedernsill.

    Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

  4. Day 4railovernight: Austrian Tyrol

    Free Time or St. Wolfgang & the Schafberg Railway

    Optional excursion to the Salzkammergut lake district, a boat cruise on St. Wolfgangsee, and the cog railway up the Schafberg Mountain.

    Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

  5. Day 5overnight: Austrian Tyrol

    Free Time or Innsbruck

    Optional excursion to Innsbruck, the Tyrolean capital, with an optional add-on cable car (Nordkettenbahnen) to Hungerburg and Seegrube (1905m), including a 2-course lunch at the Seegrube restaurant.

    Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

  6. Day 6railovernight: Austrian Tyrol

    Ziller Valley Railway & Mayrhofen

    Included excursion starting in Mayrhofen, then boarding the historic Ziller Valley Railway (opened 1902) for a journey to Fügen.

    Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

  7. Day 7railovernight: Austrian Tyrol

    Lake Achensee

    Included excursion along the Alpenstrasse to Lake Achensee, the largest and deepest lake in the Austrian Tyrol, with optional cruise or rack-and-pinion railway.

    Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

  8. Day 8overnight: Belgium (unnamed)

    To Belgium for an overnight stay.

    Meals: Breakfast

  9. Day 9

    Return home.

    Meals: Breakfast

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 3Day 3: the Pinzgau Train journey from Niedernsill to Zell am See, a narrow-gauge railway through Alpine valleys.
  • Day 6Day 6: the Ziller Valley Railway, a historic narrow-gauge line opened in 1902, running from Mayrhofen to Fügen.
  • Day 7Day 7: an excursion along the Alpenstrasse to Lake Achensee, the largest and deepest lake in the Austrian Tyrol, with optional rack-and-pinion railway.

Included

  • Travel aboard Lumina throughout your tour
  • Your dedicated Lumina Curator with you throughout
  • Complimentary drinks served at your seat
  • High-speed Starlink Wi-Fi onboard
  • Excursions and visits as detailed in your itinerary
  • 8 or 11 nights hotel with continental breakfast & 6 or 9 evening meals
  • Complimentary local joining points

Questions travellers ask

Which trains are included?
The Pinzgau Train (Day 3), Ziller Valley Railway (Day 6), and Lake Achensee excursion (Day 7) are included. The Schafberg cog railway, Nordkettenbahnen cable car, and Achensee Rack & Pinion Railway are optional extras at additional cost.
Is this an escorted tour?
Yes. Leger Holidays operates it with a dedicated Lumina Curator accompanying the group throughout. Coach transport, hotels, and most meals are arranged by the operator.
What hotels are included?
A four-star hotel in the Austrian Tyrol for six nights. Continental breakfast and evening dinner are included on those nights.
How much walking or physical activity is involved?
Most rail excursions and activities are optional, offering flexibility. Cable cars and rack railways reduce walking; cog railway rides on Schafberg and Seegrube mountains are add-ons, as is the Lake Achensee cruise or rack railway.
When does it depart?
The operator publishes optional extras for 2026, 2027, and 2028 but does not list confirmed departure dates in the current itinerary. Contact Leger Holidays directly for scheduled dates.
Is rail travel included in the price?
The from-price of £1,419 covers the coach journey, hotel, meals, and the three main rail excursions. Optional rail and cable car extras are booked and paid for locally or in advance.

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