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Why you're safe with the holiday experts

DERTOUR is part of the DERTOUR GmbH group of Frankfurt - one of the world's leading tour operators . We also hold our own ATOL and are members of ABTA.

We've been creating perfect tailor-made holidays to the heart of Europe for 50 years. A lot has changed in that time, but one thing that has always remained the same is our total focus on serving you in the very best way that we can. This includes ensuring your satisfaction and security. It's why DERTOUR is fully licenced with our own ATOL and is also adheres to all the rules and principles of ABTA.

ATOL is a financial protection scheme for holidaymakers travelling on an air inclusive holiday, which is managed by the Civil Aviation Authority. This protects you from losing your money or from being stranded overseas in the very unlikely event that DERTOUR should go out of business. Our Air Travel Organiser's Licence (ATOL) number is ATOL 1839.

When you buy an ATOL protected air inclusive holiday* from us, you will receive a confirmation invoice from us (or via our authorised agent through which you booked) confirming your arrangements and your protection under our ATOL.

* The air inclusive holidays we arrange are ATOL protected providing either the person who pays for the booking is present in the UK when the booking is made or the first leg of any flight or flights we arrange for you commences in the UK. For further information, visit the ATOL website at www.atol.org.uk

ABTA was created in 1950 by 22 leading travel companies. It now represents over 5,000 travel agencies and more than 900 tour operators, right across the British Isles. ABTA helps to maintain the highest standards of trading practice for the travel industry and its customers. The ABTA logo is a sign that you can expect choice, value and high levels of service from DERTOUR.

DERTOUR is also fully committed to always try to provide an alternative holiday or route in times of disruption that is out of our control, such as in the event of volcanic ash, disruption to air travel due to heavy snowfall or an airline strike grounding aircraft.

If you have any questions about our ABTA membership or the financial protection provided under our ATOL, please don't hesitate to call us on 020 7290 1104.

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Salzburg City Breaks

Salzburg's romantic Old Town is the perfect location to visit the surrounding tourist attractions. Salzburg city breaks are common with both foreign and local visitors who enjoy the calm tranquillity this idyllic city has to offer. With 150,000 residents, Salzburg is the fourth largest Austrian city and equally one of the country's finest. Salzburg, meaning 'salt castle' in Austrian, refers to the heavily fortified castle located within the famous white mountains amidst the picturesque Salzach River.

Picturesquely surrounded by the 'Mönchsberg' and crowned by the majestic fortress, Salzburg's historic centre is full of architectural treasures from the Baroque period. The area's beautiful gardens and fairytale castles are best discovered on foot. Each year Salzburg transforms into a winter wonderland with the Salzburg Christmas Market at the city's Cathedral the main centre of festivities. With irresistible festive aromas of mulled wine, baked pastries and fruits filling the air, you can be forgiven to gorge yourself on the treats on offer.

Music dominates the cultural scene in Salzburg and there are many ways to experience the city's rich musical heritage; celebrate Mozart week in the beginning of the year, a tribute to the city's most famous son or join the crowds for the spectacular Salzburg Festival in summer.

Salzburg City Break

There is always something going on in Salzburg and if you are planning any Salzburg city break trips, be sure to leave enough time to appreciate the many wonders of this alluring city. Whether you are coming for the art and culture, the shopping or the world famous music festivals, you can be sure there is plenty to see and do in Salzburg.

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A variety of shops can be found in the narrow alleyways of Salzburg's Old Town. Here, you will find everything from international brands to small exclusive boutiques. Many traditional shops are located near Getreidegasse, the location for many bakeries, wineries, confectioners and tailors.

Salzburger Heimatwerk

Located in a dignified stone building, this is one of the best places in town to buy local Austrian handicrafts and original traditional costumes.

Schatz Konditorei

An excellent pastry shop in the centre of the Old Town. The store's specialty is the highly acclaimed 'Mozart Kugeln', a delicious praline made of pistachio, marzipan, and hazelnut nougat dipped in chocolate.

Goldener Hirsch

This renovated inn, established in 1407, is one of the most sought after venues in Salzburg. The cuisine and wine list are excellent and the restaurant is staffed with a superb team of chefs and waiters.

Stiftskeller St. Peter

The oldest restaurant in Europe, housed in the former abbey of a church. Aside from a collection of baroque banquet rooms, there is an inner courtyard with vaults cut from the living rock, a handful of dignified wood-paneled rooms, and a brick-vaulted cellar with a tile floor and rustic chandeliers. In addition to wine from the abbey's own vineyards, the tavern serves good home-style Austrian cooking.

Café Tomaselli

This renowned café opens onto one of the most charming cobblestone squares of Salzburg's Old Town. Choose from 40 different kinds of homemade cakes and a wide range of drinks.

Mozart House

Visit Mozart's birthplace and residential house of his family. The integrated museum now hosts precious relics such as the violin Mozart used to play as a child as well as portraits, letters and other memorabilia of the Mozart family.

Fortress Hohensalzburg

The massive fortress built on Festungsberg Mountain crowns the city of Salzburg. To get there, you can hike up one of the paths or take the funicular from Festungsgasse. The Fortress Museum is distinguished mainly by its collection of medieval art.

Mirabell Castle & Gardens

This palace and its gardens were originally built as a luxurious private residence in the style of the Tuileries in Paris. Today, the palace is the official residence of  the mayor of Salzburg.

Hellbrunn Palace, Park & Fountains

A popular spot for outings from Salzburg, this palace dates from the early 17th century and was built as a hunting lodge and summer residence. The palace gardens, one of the oldest baroque formal gardens in Europe, are known for their trick fountains.

'Sound of Music'-Tour

Go on a Sound of Music Tour or join the 'Fräulein Maria Bicycle Tour', the perfect way to visit the sites and locations from the legendary movie.

For your perfect tailor-made holiday, please call our expert travel team on:

0203 131 0527

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