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Tyrolean Explorer

Tyrolean Explorer, a rail journey with Tailor Made Rail

Enjoy a rail journey into the beautiful and fascinating region of Tyrol, straddling Austria, Germany and Italy, on this relaxing holiday.

Day by day

  1. Day 1railovernight: Baden-Baden (Der Kleine Prinz Hotel or similar)

    London to Baden-Baden

    Eurostar to Brussels, connecting onto a German ICE train, then down to the spa town of Baden-Baden - a choice of the high-speed line or the scenic Rhine Gorge route south of Cologne.

  2. Day 2railovernight: Innsbruck (AC Hotel Innsbruck or similar)

    Baden-Baden to Innsbruck

    A regional train through the Black Forest to Singen, connecting to Zurich for the direct Austrian RailJet service across the Arlberg Pass, via a brief foray into Liechtenstein, to Innsbruck.

  3. Day 3overnight: Innsbruck (AC Hotel Innsbruck or similar)

    Innsbruck

    Explore the 'largest mountain resort in the Alps' - the Old Town, or a cable car up to the Nordkette mountain chain for hiking and views.

  4. Day 4overnight: Innsbruck (AC Hotel Innsbruck or similar)

    Innsbruck

    Second day to explore Innsbruck and its surrounding outdoor pursuits.

  5. Day 5overnight: Merano (Hotel Europa Splendid or similar)

    Merano

    Climb the spectacular Brenner Pass route, changing trains at Brenner, then through the Dolomites to the South Tyrolean spa town of Merano.

  6. Day 6overnight: Merano (Hotel Europa Splendid or similar)

    Merano

    Explore Merano's mild climate and Trauttmansdorff Castle, just outside the centre.

  7. Day 7overnight: Bressanone (Hotel Gruner Baum or similar)

    Bressanone

    A regional service east through South Tyrol to Bressanone (Brixen), known for its medieval historic centre and 10th-century cathedral.

  8. Day 8overnight: Bressanone (Hotel Gruner Baum or similar)

    Bressanone

    Explore the cathedral square, arcades, bars and restaurants of Bressanone.

  9. Day 9overnight: Lienz (Vergeiner's Hotel Traube or similar)

    Lienz

    East via Brunico, crossing from South Tyrol into Austria's East Tyrol (Osttirol), to the regional capital Lienz.

  10. Day 10overnight: Lienz (Vergeiner's Hotel Traube or similar)

    Lienz

    Explore Lienz at the confluence of the Drava and Isel rivers, including the 750-year-old Bruck Castle.

  11. Day 11railovernight: Munich (Eurostars Book Hotel or similar)

    Lienz to Munich

    A regional train to Spittal Millstättersee, connecting with an InterCity service north to Munich via Salzburg, departing the Tyrol for Bavaria.

  12. Day 12rail

    Munich to London

    A German ICE train to Heidelberg, connecting to a TGV across the border to Paris, then the Gare du Nord for the return Eurostar to London.

Included

  • All rail journeys, in standard class
  • Seat reservations where required
  • 11 nights' handpicked hotel accommodation with breakfast
  • Easy-to-follow travel documentation
  • Despatch of tickets by email
  • Proactive rerouting in case of strikes or disruptions

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