Spectacular Austria – 5N/6D

You will be greeted at the airport and driven to your hotel upon your arrival in Vienna. After arriving, check into the hotel and spend the evening at leisure. Stay the night in a hotel.

Take a panoramic bus tour to take in Vienna's stunning sights.

Take advantage of the Schoenbrunn Palace's skip-the-line entry itinerary to experience royal treatment.

• Ringstrasse
• State Opera House Vienna
• Museums-Hofburg
• City Hall of Vienna
• Parliament of Austria
• National Theatre
• Schönbrunn Palace
• Kunsthistorisches Museum

Explore the majestic Ringstrasse's finest sites and attractions.

Take a panoramic bus tour along the illustrious Ringstrasse to see the jaw-dropping collection of palaces, ministries, cathedrals, and opera theatres that line either side of the grand street.

After admiring the majestic Vienna State Opera, which is home to the well-known Opera Ball, proceed to the imperial winter residence, Hofburg Palace, and be in awe of it. See amazing architectural masterpieces such as the brilliant Burgtheater, the Neo-Classical Austrian Parliament, the beautiful City Hall in the Gothic revival style, and the Museum of Art History. One of the few streets in the world that can match the Ringstrasse is Vienna; in 2015, the world's most attractive avenue celebrated its 150th birthday.

The visit to the Schoenbrunn Palace, a 1,441-room Baroque palace outside of the old town, is the highlight of the tour. The emperors would spend their summers here hunting, fishing, and having fun. Beat the lines and enter right away to marvel at the luxurious state rooms and learn about the sumptuous imperial lifestyle. Spend some time strolling through the equally stunning gardens, and then relax with a Viennese coffee.

Tour Time: Approximately Three Hours

Point of departure/arrival for the tour: City CentreThe tour will begin at the meeting location, which is around 0–3 km from the hotel. Visitors must travel independently to the meeting location. If you require transport from your hotel to the meeting location, this can be arranged for an additional fee.

Discover similarly breathtaking scenery outside of Vienna's city limits.

View one of Austria's most renowned baroque structures.

Depending on the season, enjoy a cruise or lunch.

Few rivers have influenced artists as greatly as the Danube, which Strauss' waltz immortalized. The river carves some breathtakingly beautiful valleys as it flows across central and southern Europe. This region features high banks covered in grapes and hilltop hamlets and castles.

View the ruins of the once-impressive fortress in the small village of Durnstein, where legend has it that Richard the Lionheart was held ransom while returning to England to fight with Robin Hood. The views of the valley and the Danube are breathtaking. Take a 90-minute trip on the blue Danube throughout the summer to see this gorgeous valley from a different angle.

The Wachau Valley, a Unesco World Heritage Site, is renowned for its verdant, lush scenery and charming villages, but it is also known for the excellence of its wines, particularly its young whites. Discover the stunning Benedictine abbey at Melk, one of the most well-known baroque structures in Austria. The impossibly golden library, the exquisite frescos, and the speckled spiral staircase are just a few of its many amazing attractions. Instead of cruising in the winter, we have lunch.

Other information: The Danube cruise runs from April 16 to October 26.

**The tour will begin at the meeting spot, which is roughly 0–3* kilometers from the hotel. Visitors are required to make their own way to the meeting site. For an extra charge, transportation from your hotel to the meeting place can be arranged if needed.

Transfer to the train station after breakfast to catch the train to Salzburg. Once there, head to the hotel and check-in. You can continue your Salzburg city tour by tourist bus after refreshments.

**In Salzburg, no transfers are included if the hotel is less than one km from the train station. If the distance is greater, the transfer fee may be increased.

Explore Salzburg's most stunning sites

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• Mirabellplatz
• Rudolfskai
• Mozartsteg
• Ferdinand-Hanusch-Platz
• Herbert-von-Karajan-Platz
• Schloss Leopoldskron
• Hellbrunn Palace
• Gwandhaus
• Nonntaler Hauptstraße,3
• Imbergstraße
• St. Andrä
• Tourist Information Hauptbahnhof

Join this enlightening bus tour to see Salzburg's numerous palaces, churches, monuments, and gardens in all their splendour.

As you pass several of Salzburg's most recognizable sites, such as the renowned Mozarteum Music University, the imposing Makart Square, and the lovely baroque Trinity Church, get a sense of the city. View the famed State Theatre, which the Mozart family frequented, and the historic City Hall. Visit the Capuchin Monastery, the well-known Mozart Square, and the Italian baroque Kajetan Church with its broad, palatial façade when you visit the Old Town.

Pass the courthouse, the House of Nature Museum, the Museum of Modern Art, and medieval Steingasse Lane. View Mozart's birthplace, the Getreidegasse, and the modest St. Blasius Church, one of the city's oldest structures. Visit the Horse Pond, the onion-domed St. Peter's Abbey, the Great Festival Hall, the historic Sigmund's Gate, and the Stiegl World of Brewing Museum to discover a more spiritual side of Salzburg.

Admire the majestic Hohensalzburg Castle, which towers over the city from the summit of mount Festungsberg, as well as the Leopoldskron Palace, which served as the Von Trapp family's residence in The Sound of Music. Visit the Hellbrunn Palace, home to the gazebo from The Sound of Music, and the Freisaal Palace, one of Salzburg's hidden gems. The Frohnburg Palace, Nonnberg Abbey, Mozart's house, and the majestic Mirabell Palace are all passed by the bus.

Tour Beginning/Ending Location: City Centre **Guests must travel on their own to the meeting location, which is 0–2 km from the hotel.

Prepare for your afternoon trip to Hallstatt after breakfast.

Take a scenic drive through the Salzkammergut region and then stroll to Muhlbach Waterfall.

Explore Hallstatt, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

After introducing ourselves to your guide in Salzburg, we depart on a gorgeous ride to Hallstatt, the "Pearl of Salzkammergut," passing by charming small communities along the route. When you first arrive in Hallstatt, it can be difficult to know where to begin. The shoreline is lined with baroque-style homes, and the mountain peaks that reflect in the water add to the beauty of this natural setting.

For views of Hallstatt and to hear about its 7,000-year history of salt mining, take a mountain train up to the entrance of the oldest salt mine in the world. On your route to Muhlbach Waterfall, take a stroll along the lake to observe homes that cling to the mountainside. The Bone House, which is located behind the Catholic church and provides a glimpse into local family life, is a must-see if you want to understand everything there is to know about Hallstatt.

For a postcard-perfect finish to our tour, continue on through Abtenau and Russbach and return to Gosau Lake, famed for its breathtaking vistas of the Dachtsein Mountains.

Tour Time: Approximately 5.5 Hours

Point of departure/arrival for the tour: City Centre

The tour will begin at the meeting location, which is around 0–3 km from the hotel. Visitors must travel independently to the meeting location. If you require transport from your hotel to the meeting location, this can be arranged for an additional fee.

After breakfast, depart from the hotel and be taken to the airport to catch your journey home.