We meet at the airport at 4.45am for our KM Malta Airlines flight to Munich airport departing at 7.15am. On arrival at 9.45am, we will board the coach and while driving towards our hotel, we will make a stop in the Bavarian town of Rosenheim. This town offers an attractive pedestrian zone in the old city centre, mainly Max Josef Platz surrounded by arcades, cafes and centuries-old town houses. Free time for lunch (extra), and personal sightseeing. We later proceed to our 4-star Unterberghof Hotel in Flachau in Austria.

Our first optional full-day excursion takes us to Salzkammergut - the Lake District. Our first stop will be in Mondsee, a typical quaint Austrian Village on the bank of Lake Mondsee. At its centre, one can find the lovely St Michael’s Basilica which was used to film the marriage scene in the famous movie ‘The Sound of Music’. Later, we go to St Gilgen, the birthplace of Mozart’s mother, where we will ride a boat (included) to St Wolfgang, crossing Lake Wolfgangsee which is one of the biggest and most famous lakes in the district.

On today’s full-day optional excursion, we drive through the German Alpine Road to visit the spectacular ‘Eagle’s Nest’ – Hitler’s summer residence (shuttle bus extra). We later make our way towards Lake Königssee, where we can enjoy some amazing views of the mountains overlooking the lake. We have time for lunch (extra) and to go for a walk around the shore. The silent electric boat navigates right past the vertical mountain walls in the emerald fjord lake, where every minute of the journey is relaxing and breath taking. For our last stop, we will cross to Germany to visit Berchtesgaden, a picturesque, historical little mountain town. Many great sights which surely make this an enjoyable stroll.

Today’s optional full-day excursion begins with Hellbrunn Palace (extra) which is a popular attraction with its unique grounds full of surprises, water games and trick fountains. Later, we proceed to Salzburg, in the heart of Europe, known as the birthplace of Mozart and the location for the setting of the film “The Sound of Music”. Time to go around the pedestrian streets, alleys and squares while admiring the impressive buildings and churches. One can also take the funicular up to the cliff top Hohensalzburg Fortress (extra) and enjoy the amazing fortification and the panoramic view from up top.

After breakfast, our optional full-day excursion takes us to the region of Carinthia towards the southern part of Austria. Our first stop will be in Velden, a famous holiday resort situated on the western shore of Worthersee which is a popular bathing lake and the largest lake in the region. We then proceed towards the 17th century town of Klagenfurt. We can stroll around the pedestrian area with its beautifully restored Renaissance courtyard and even have time for personal sightseeing and shopping.

Our full-day optional excursion, takes us to Sigmund-Thun Gorge (extra). This spectacular phenomenon waterfall was formed some 14,000 years ago when a glacier melted and left behind a gorge 32m deep into the ground. We walk along safe narrow rock faces across wooden catwalks and bridges. We then proceed to nearby Zell-am-See where we stroll around the attractive narrow streets leading to the shore of the emerald, green lake.

Today’s full-day optional excursion takes us to Grossglockner, driving through spectacular Austrian alpine backdrops. We make a short stop in the lovely village of Heiligenblut and then proceed to the Alps where, heading towards the mighty Grossglockner. The 48 kilometres mountain road blends harmoniously into the landscape and offers a unique mountain experience and pleasure.

We check-out of our rooms and make our way towards Munich airport for our KM Malta Airlines flight departing at 11.00am and arriving in Malta at 1.20pm.