Zell am See, Austria
DSC Ski Trip
January 21 - 29, 2022
Zell am See, Austria
DSC Ski Trip
January 21 - 29, 2022
Trip Leader: Marlene Heineman ~ 972-989-0166
We'll be staying at the Grand Hotel Zell am See. Steeped in history, it dates back to 1876. It has been called the place where the lake and mountains smile at each other!
www.grandhotel-zellamsee.at/en/
Trip high-lights include:
Round trip air from Dallas to Munich on United Airlines.
Transfers from Munich Airport to Zell am See in private motor coach.
Full breakfast daily. Dinner daily at our hotel each evening.
Welcome drink and resort orientation with Guide.
Guide and Hospitality Desk each evening at the hotel.
Gala Farewell Party night at the Castle of Kaprun.
Swimming pools and Spa facilities
Optional tour program will be announced soon.
Pricing: All our rooms will have a Balcony and a Lake View
$2,750 - Standard Room, per person, double occupancy
$3,000 - Standard Room, single occupancy
$2,835 - Superior Room, per person double occupancy
- Rooms are about twice the size of the Standard Room
$2,950 - Jr. Suite, per person, double occupancy
- This is a 2 room suite with a bedroom and a sitting area. The bedroom can have 2 or 1 bed.
$3,390 - 2 Bed Suite, per person, 4 people
- This is a 3 room suite with 2 bedrooms and a sitting area. Typical layout is 1 room with 1 bed and 1 room wiith 2 beds; however, it can be changed to 1 and 1 or 2 and 2.
Land Only option, deduct $885 - you must be at the appointed place and time that the group is picked up - no exceptions. Please contact the Trip Leader to register.
FLIGHT SCHEDULES: Subject to change
21 JAN. UA 1003 DFW / EWR 11:58AM – 4:42PM FRI
21 JAN. UA 0030 EWR / MUC 5:30PM – 7:20AM FRI/SAT
29 JAN. UA 0107 MUC / IAD 12:10PM – 3:40PM SAT
29 JAN. UA 0212 IAD / DFW 5:16PM – 7:35PM SAT
Travel Insurance - IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
Our tour operator, Holidaze Tours, has supplied the link below for Travel Insured International. They advise that COVID is treated same as the "flu" for this company - so it's covered in the policy as a "medical issue" and would provide a full refund (if you don't go because you get COVID). Check out their website for more details.
Travel Insured International - www.travelinsured.com/agency?agency=48424
There are also several other insurance companies which offer travel/trip insurance, so shop around and make sure you understand what is and is not covered.
Lift Tickets -
The Lift Pass being offered to us to buy in advance is the Alpin Card. We can pre-purchase multiple days only. They must be consecutive days - except for the 5 out of 7 day Lift Pass which is being offered to us by Zell am See.
The Alpin Card does not include Kitzbuhel, where we will be able to ski on Tuesday's excursion.
The daily Lift Ticket at Kitzbuhel is $64. IKON recently announced that Kitzbuhel is now on the IKON pass for 2022 - good for 5 days. So if you have the IKON pass, you can ski free in Kitzbuhel.
The daily 'walk up' Lift Ticket rate in Zell am See is $68 or if it's after 11:30 am, the rate is $55.
Alpin Card Pass - Rates for Adults & Seniors:
$205 - 3 days consecutive
$260 - 4 days consecutive
$310 - 5 days consecutive
$351 - 6 days consecutive
$341 - 5 in 7 days (offered by Zell am See)
Zell am See is now part of the Super Ski Card, which not only includes all of the Zell am See region, but covers a total of 23 different ski regions of Austria, including Saalbach-Hinterglemm as well as Kitzbuhel. However, we were not offered this pass to pre-purchase and we are unsure if it will be available to us.
Rentals: - This link gives you 20% Discount with online booking:
https://www.skirentals.at/ski-rental.html
Zell am See has a wonderful ski program where you can rent at any of the local INTERSPORT shops at the ski areas or in the town shop and turn the skis in after skiing each day at one area and then pick up a new pair at the next area. You just wear apres-ski and leave them at the shop while skiing (or just wear your ski boots). Top quality rental equipment is available and all can be done in advance on line. A 10% discount off the regular retail rates will be available for TSC members. The link will be shared with trip participants.
Deposit: $200 at booking
35% due 9-1-21
35% due 10-15-21
30% (balance) due 12-1-21
Monday: Salzburg for Sightseeing & Shopping - $115
Depart for Salzburg early AM. On the way stop at the Red Bull Hanger 7 museum to see the many aircraft and cars exhibited there. Proceed to Salzburg for walking tour. After the tour, there will be free time for shopping and additional sightseeing. At 2:30 PM, board the bus for the return trip. En-Route back to Zell am See, there will be a visit to the Stiegl Brewery for a Guided Tour, beer tasting a Souvenir Gift. Following the Brewery visit, the bus will return to Zell am See in the late afternoon.
Tuesday: Kitzbuhel for Skiers & Kitzbuhel - Kufstein for Non-Skiers
Skiers: $ 90 (Lift Ticket is not included)
Non-Skiers: $110
A great day for Skiers and Non-Skiers. The bus will depart Zell am See hotel in the morning and proceed to Kitzbuhel. The Skiers will proceed to the cable station to get their lift ticket. The Non-Skiers will proceed with the guide for a short tour of Kitzbuhel. After the tour, Non-Skiers will re-board the bus and travel to Kufstein where the guide will conduct a
tour of the Kufstein Fotress. Lunch will be on your own at the Fortress. After lunch, perhaps some time for shopping or more sightseeing. Afterwards, the bus will return to Kitzbuhel, pick up the Skiers and then return to the Zell am See Hotels.
Thursday: Canceled due to the Falls are frozen & Museum is Closed.
Half Day Tour to Krimml - Waterfalls & National Park Museum - Canceled
Half day tour includes tour to Waterfalls. Entrance to National Park Museum and guided tour of museum. Canceled due to the Falls are frozen & Museum is Closed.
Friday: Full Day Tour to Burghausen - $100
Leaving Zell am See by .bus, the drive will take you just across the border, between Austria and Germany, to the beautiful city of Burghausen. It is the largest town in the Altotting district of Oberbayern in Germany. It is situated on the Salzach River, near the border with Austria. Burghausen Castle rests along a ridgeline, and is the longest castle in Europe (1,043 m). Your tour will include entrance to the Castle and a short tour of the town.
Munich Extension - Post-Trip Option:
$370 pp double occupancy
$550 pp single occupancy
INCLUDES:
· Transfer between Munich airport and Munich Hotel
· 3 nights accommodations at the 4 Star Holiday Inn Munich City Center
· Full breakfast daily
· ½ day city walking tour of Munich
· Separate transfer between Munich Hotel and Zell am See **
· All local taxes
· Prices are based on a minimum of 20 participants
Hotel:
4 Star Holiday Inn Munich City::
https://www.ihg.com/holidayinn/hotels/us/en/munich/muchb/hoteldetail
Note: The Holiday Inn City Center is located right above a major station stop of the Munich Subway system. It is easy to get anywhere from this location. It is just 2 stops from Marienplatz. It is also a nice/safe walk. (about 20 minutes)
