Quiet days in Carinthia

22 September - 28 September 2024

Lake Wörthersee has always been a popular tourist destination. Its Mediterranean climate and calm, clean waters make the lake extremely attractive. Klagenfurt, the charming capital of Carinthia, fascinates with one of Austria's most beautiful and well-maintained old towns. We invite you to travel to this region with us and be pampered on the spot.

SERVICES

• Travel by modern luxury coach
• Home pick-up
• Breakfast and lunch on arrival
• Lunch on departure
• Guided tour of Klagenfurt & Bled
• Pletna boat cruise to the pilgrimage church
• Entrance to Hochosterwitz Castle, Minimundus miniature town, European Park and Happ reptile zoo
• Welcome cocktail, evening with musical entertainment at the hotel
• Plane passengers: one breakfast and 2 lunches not included, transfer from Ljubljana airport to Velden and back included

Itinerary

Day 1: September 22, 2024 / Arrival

Morning departure at 5:00 am from Luxembourg at P+R Bouillon to Velden, breakfast and lunch included.

ALTERNATIVELY: Flight with Luxair to Ljubljana and transfer to Velden.

Day 2: September 23, 2024 / Velden - St. Veith

The morning is free to explore Velden. Afternoon excursion to St. Veith. You will visit Hochosterwitz Castle, the symbol of Carinthia.

Day 3: September 24, 2024 / Klagenfurt 

Morning departure for the capital of Carinthia, Klagenfurt. First stop is a guided tour of the city. The old town is lined with around 50 arcades dating from the 16th and 17th centuries, as well as artfully restored buildings representing different architectural styles from Renaissance to Art Nouveau. In the middle of these courtyards, you will find harmonious cafés and beautiful boutiques. In the afternoon, visit the European Park, famous for its gardens, the Minimundus miniature city and the Happ reptile zoo.

Day 4: September 25, 2024 / Bled (Slovenia) - Pilgrimage Church of the Assumption

Today, your journey takes you to Slovenia, to the beautiful and idyllic spa town of Bled. As well as the famous Bled cream slices, the wooden Pletna boats are the town's calling card. They take you to an island where you will find the pilgrimage church of the Assumption. A guided tour is followed by free time in Bled. Return in the late afternoon.

Day 5: September 26, 2024 / Pörtschach

After breakfast, visit the charming bathing and tourist resort of Pörtschach, which impresses with its beautiful flowers, picturesque lake houses and long lakeside promenade. Enjoy the town and stroll along the shopping street. The rest of the day is free.

Day 6: September 27, 2024 / Maria Wörth - Pyramidenkogel 

In the morning, cross the lake by boat to Maria Wörth, beautifully situated on a peninsula south of Lake Wörthersee and dominated by the towers of the pilgrimage church. You can explore the town at your leisure. A stroll along the lakeside promenade would be interesting. In the afternoon, take the bus up a scenic route to the top of the Pyramidenkogel, overlooking Maria Wörth and Reifnitz. From the observation tower, you will enjoy an unforgettable panoramic view of the Mittelkärnten.

Day 7: September 28, 2024 / Return

Departure for Luxembourg, including lunch.

ALTERNATIVELY: Sunday September 29, 2024 Transfer from hotel to Ljubljana airport. Return flight with Luxair to Luxembourg.