12 Days in Austria: Vienna to the Alps
Hear the melodies of Austria’s history, heritage, and heart on this 12-day tour from the city to the countryside, with stops in Vienna, Salzburg, and Hallstatt.
Austria
12 days / 11 nights
$5,870 /person
$5,870 /person
Your trip at a glance
Top Activities
Walking in the shoes of royalty on a tour of the Schönbrunn Palace and its sprawling gardens
Listening to the compositions of Austria's own Mozart and Strauss in ornate Viennese theaters
Solving a problem like Maria on a Sound of Music tour of Salzburg and the Austrian countryside
Witnessing Austria’s Lipizzaner horses in action during a Hofburg Palace performance
Experiencing the alpine beauty of Hallstatt and its signature lake
Willkommen in Austria!
Vienna Waits for You
Palaces, Gardens, and Wine: Vienna’s Holy Trinity
Wachau Valley and Cruising Down the Danube
Hello Hallstatt!
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Highlights of Hallstatt and the Austrian Alps
Sounds, Sites, and Scenery of Salzburg
The Hills Are Alive: Salzburg's Musical Legacy
Countryside Calmness, Vibrant Vienna, and the Music of Mozart
Vienna at Leisure and Showings of Strauss
Horsing Around: Imperial Vienna’s Lipizzaner Horses
Until the Next Time!
Palaces, Gardens, and Wine: Vienna’s Holy Trinity
Overview
Now that you’ve seen some of Vienna’s most treasured terrain, it’s time to visit the city’s crown jewel. This morning, you’ll visit the world-renowned Schönbrunn Palace and the property’s gardens on an enchanting, ethereal, and exciting tour led by an expert local guide. During this half-day visit, you’ll step into Vienna’s imperial past and learn all about the Habsburgs, who once used these hallowed grounds as a summer residence. Now, the palace ranks as a UNESCO-listed landmark and displays its grand rooms for visitors. Later in the day, you’ll switch from promenading like a royal to dining like one. This evening, you’ll partake in a three-course dinner with a carefully curated wine tasting. As for where this spectacular meal will occur? You’ll dine inside one of Vienna’s most charming wine taverns, nestled within the elegant 19th district. Last night’s dinner set the bar, and tonight promises to maintain your trip's gastronomic momentum.
Highlights
Schönbrunn Palace and Gardens
Experience the glamour and glitz of imperial Vienna on today’s guided tour of Schönbrunn Palace and its gardens. Over the span of about two and a half hours, you’ll visit the palace’s highlights — from well-preserved rooms to hidden nooks — and sprawling garden grounds. Your expert local guide will point out the palace’s most interesting aspects, so you'll always know which details (and there are many!) carry the most historical weight.
Dinner and Wine Tasting
Tonight’s curated meal will wine and dine you, as you'll enjoy a three-course dinner, replete with a starter, main, and dessert. The true star of this wine tavern tasting, however, is the selection of Austrian wines — six of which you’ll sample on a guided wine odyssey. Taste the finesse of the region’s best blends and learn about their unique flavors, production processes, and origins with the assistance of an expert-led tutorial.
Accommodations
Wilde Vienna Fleischmarkt (or similar)
Enjoy a comfortable and spacious stay in this modern studio apartment that comes with a luxurious king bed, air conditioning, and private bathroom with a walk-in shower. Conveniently situated in the heart of Vienna, Wilde Vienna Fleischmarkt offers an assortment of views, so you can gaze out at the city or toward an interior courtyard — depending on your mood. Within the space, you’ll also find a stocked kitchenette, ideal for making breakfast and simple Austrian-inspired meals, as well as free Wi-Fi and a TV. There’s no better home base for your multi-day stay in Austria’s cultural hub.
Location:
Postgasse 10, 1010 Wien, Austria
Phone:
+4314340040
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What's included
Included in the final price
- Roadbook with local tips and expert recommendations
- 24/7 on-the-ground support
- On-trip concierge service
- Personalized trip crafting
- Entry and exit information and assistance
- Accommodations for 11 nights
- All meals mentioned in the itinerary
- All tours, activities, and guided experiences mentioned in the itinerary
- All ground transfers mentioned in the itinerary
Not included in the final price
- International flights tickets
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses and gratuities
- Anything else not mentioned or listed as optional in the itinerary