Austria's Highlights
Discovering the Jewels of Austria
10 Days / Vienna Linz St. Wolfgang Salzburg Kufstein Innsbruck
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Day
1
Arrival in Vienna
Arrival at your hotel in Vienna.
The remainder of the day is yours to spend at leisure.
Before your welcome dinner at a traditional restaurant, enjoy a ride on the Giant Ferries Wheel with breathtaking views over Vienna by night!
Overnight stay in Vienna.
Attraction of this day

Wiener Prater and the Giant Ferries Wheel
No other place in Vienna pours on the charm like Wiener Prater does - it is truly a melting pot of adventure, nostalgia and Viennese charm. The amusement park hosts one of Vienna's most famous landmarks - the Giant Ferries Wheel. Wiener Prater is in season only from May until October, the Giant Ferries Wheel and a handful of other attractions are open all year round.
Day
2
Vienna
After breakfast you start with a panorama city tour that provides you with an overview of Vienna.
Following your panorama city tour, you visit the imposing Schönbrunn Palace. You also attend an Apple Strudel demo at Café Residenz.
Lunch on your own in the city centre.
The afternoon will be spent in the old town of Vienna. Enjoy an old town walking tour passing by magnificent imperial buildings and attractions such as the Imperial Palace, the Burggarten, traditional Viennese coffeehouses, etc. In the course of your walking tour, you visit Vienna's most famous landmark - Stephan's Cathedral.
Dinner at a traditional restaurant or at your hotel.
Overnight stay in Vienna.
Attractions of this day

City Tour including Visit to Schönbrunn Palace
This tour will show you the major historical sights along the Ringstrasse, including the State Opera House, the National Museums, the Imperial Palace, the Parliament, the City Hall, the Burgtheater and the University, before taking you to the magnificent Schönbrunn Palace, summer residence of the Habsburg family. The highlight of the tour will be a guided tour through the majestic stately rooms before returning to the centre of the city.

Applestrudelshow at Café Residenz
See, how the original Viennese apple strudel is produced - from cutting the apples until pulling out the strudel dough. At the end of the show, you can - for sure - also taste this delicious Strudel. And of course, you will be given the original Viennese apple strudel recipe for your baking attempts at home.

St. Stephan's Cathedral
St. Stephan's Cathedral, Vienna's landmark and Austria's most significant Gothic building, accommodates a number of valuable art treasures. The view from the "Steffls" tower, overlooking the roofs of Vienna, is just incredible.
Day
3
Vienna
After breakfast let yourself be enchanted by the prescious Lipizzan stallions at the Spanish Riding School.
Admire the horses during their morning exercise before visiting the Albertina.
Lunch at local restaurant.
The remainder of the afternoon is yours to spend at leisure.
Dinner at a traditional restaurant or at your hotel.
Overnight stay in Vienna.
Attractions of this day

Albertina
The Albertina museum combines imperial flair with unique masterpieces of art. Be it Dürer's "Hare", Klimt's studies of women or modern art by Monet or Picasso - these and even more artworks are exhibited in the Albertina.

Spanish Riding School
For more than 450 years, the Spanish Riding School has been practicing and cultivating classical equitation. Its glamorous Lipizzan stallions can be admired in a corresponding glamorous ambiance at the Imperial Palace. One can expect riding skills at the highest level.
Day
4
Vienna-(Wachau Valley)-Linz
After breakfast transfer to the picturesque Wachau Valley with photostop in Dürnstein and visit to the magnificent Benedicitne Abbey Melk.
Lunch at local restaurant.
In the afternoon onward journey to Linz.
Dinner at local restaurant or at your hotel.
Overnight stay in Linz.
Attraction of this day

Melk Abbey
The Benedictine Abbey Melk was founded in 1089 by Margrave Leopold II and therfore forms a very important intellectual and spiritual centre. Excitingly designed Museum rooms, magnificent marble halls, an impressive library and much more will await you during your visit to Melk Abbey. Convince yourself of the unique beauty of this baroque building.
Day
5
Linz-(St. Wolfgang)-Salzburg
After breakfast, enjoy a walking tour through the different quaters of Linz and expect historical as well as contemporary experiences. Besides historical squares, picturesque alleys and a visit to the New Cathedral, you will discover modern buildings (from the outside) such as the Ars Electronica Centre, Lentos Museum of Art or the Brucknerhaus.
Lunch on your own.
In the afternoon transfer to Salzburg via the beautiful Lake District with stop in St. Wolfgang at Lake Wolfgang for a leisurly walk and a coffee break.
Dinner at a traditional restaurant.
Overnight stay in Salzburg.
Day
6
Salzburg
After breakfast enjoy a walking tour through the old town of Salzburg. You stroll through the famous Getreidegasse and walk past attractions such as the DomQuarter, Salzburg Dome, the Fortress Hohensalzburg, Mozart's Residence, Mozart's Birthplace, Café Fürst, Mirabell Palace and many more.
Afterwards visit to the DomQuartier. Lunch on your own.
In the afternoon visit to Hellbrunn Palace. Then enjoy some time at leisure.
Dinner at a traditional restaurant.
Afterwards enjoy a classical concert in the premises of Mirabel Palace.
Overnight stay in Salzburg.
Attractions of this day

The DomQuartier Salzburg
15,000 precious square metres, 2,000 astonishing exhibits and 1,300 moving years. The DomQuartier is located in the heart of Salzburg and forms the previous centre of archiepiscopal power. The history of political power, art history as well as architecture are displayed in a unique interplay.

Hellbrunn Palace and Trick Fountains
Hellbrunn is a veritable jewel, located South of the festival city of Salzburg. Hellbrunn Palace is embedded in an impressive complex of artificial parkland and natural biotopes. The water games and trick fountains are a unique experience!

Salzburg Palace Concerts
National and international solists and ensembles invite you to the so-called "Salzburg Palace Concerts" in the magnificent Marble Hall of Mirabell Palace. Famous works of composers such as Mozart, Schubert, Haydn and Beethoven will be performed in a stunning atmosphere.
Day
7
Salzburg
After breakfast you discover Salzburg on the traces of Mozart, Salzburg's most famous resident.
Lunch on your own.
The remainder of the afternoon is yours to spend at leisure.
Dinner at a traditional restaurant.
Overnight stay in Salzburg.
Attraction of this day

Walking Tour on the Traces of Mozart
This tour is dedicated to Salzburg's most famous citizen - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. In the course of an extensive city walk, the most important attractions related to the boy wonder will be visited - Mozart’s Memorial, Mozart’s Birthplace in the famous Getreidegasse as well as Mozart’s Residence.
Day
8
Salzburg-(Kufstein)-(Wattens)-Innsbruck
After breakfast transfer to Innsbruck with stopps in Kufstein and Wattens.
In Kufstein, enjoy a visit to the Fortress Kufstein before having lunch at a local restaurant.
After lunch onward journey to Innsbruck with stop in Wattens for a visit to the famous Swarovski Crystal Worlds.
Dinner at a traditional restaurant.
Overnight stay in Innsbruck.
Attractions of this day

Kufstein Fortress
Kufstein Fortress is situated on the fortress mountain, above the town of Kufstein on an approximately 90m high cliff. The medieval fortress is reachable with an inclined elevator. Visitors can enjoy exhibitions at the Fortress and Local History Museum, as well as at the former Cell Wing at the Kaiser Tower and the Bürgertower Museum.

Swarovski Crystal Worlds
Since 1995, the Swarovski Crystal Worlds in Wattens as one of the most visited tourist attractions in Austria enchant millions of visitors from around the world. Experience the giant with its unique curiosities and a large garden.
Day
9
Innsbruck
After breakfast you discover Innsbruck in the course of a walking tour through the old town. You also enjoy a visit to the Imperial Palace.
Lunch on your own at one of the various cafes and restaurants in the old town.
In the afternoon, enjoy a cablerailway ride to mount Hafelkar on the so-called “Nordkette” (in summer only). Be assured, the view from the Hafelkar will take your breath away.
Then return back to the valley.
Dinner at local restaurant or at your hotel.
Overnight stay in or around Innsbruck.
Attractions of this day

City Walk with Imperial Palace
This city walk takes you through the picturesque alleys of the old town of Innsbruck. Passing by the golden roof you will continue to the Innsbruck Imperial Palace with the Imperial Court Church, the city tower and St. James's Cathedral. Let yourself be enchanted by the Baroque showrooms and the Imperial Apartments.

Nordkette
Within 20 minutes, the Nordketten cable railways transfer passengers from Innsbruck's city center up to high alpine terrain. Even at the first mountain station, which is reachable by the Hungerburg cable railway the city of Innsbruck appears from a completely new angle. The Seegrube on 1905m altitude, reachable by the Seegruben cable railway, promises a breathtaking view of the Stubai and Zillertal Alps. The highlight is the Hafelkar with an altitude of 2256m.
Day
10
Departure from Innsbruck
After breakfast you start your homeward journey.
Have a safe trip!
Wiener Prater and the Giant Ferries Wheel
No other place in Vienna pours on the charm like Wiener Prater does - it is truly a melting pot of adventure, nostalgia and Viennese charm. The amusement park hosts one of Vienna's most famous landmarks - the Giant Ferries Wheel. Wiener Prater is in season only from May until October, the Giant Ferries Wheel and a handful of other attractions are open all year round.
City Tour including Visit to Schönbrunn Palace
This tour will show you the major historical sights along the Ringstrasse, including the State Opera House, the National Museums, the Imperial Palace, the Parliament, the City Hall, the Burgtheater and the University, before taking you to the magnificent Schönbrunn Palace, summer residence of the Habsburg family. The highlight of the tour will be a guided tour through the majestic stately rooms before returning to the centre of the city.
Applestrudelshow at Café Residenz
See, how the original Viennese apple strudel is produced - from cutting the apples until pulling out the strudel dough. At the end of the show, you can - for sure - also taste this delicious Strudel. And of course, you will be given the original Viennese apple strudel recipe for your baking attempts at home.
St. Stephan's Cathedral
St. Stephan's Cathedral, Vienna's landmark and Austria's most significant Gothic building, accommodates a number of valuable art treasures. The view from the "Steffls" tower, overlooking the roofs of Vienna, is just incredible.
Albertina
The Albertina museum combines imperial flair with unique masterpieces of art. Be it Dürer's "Hare", Klimt's studies of women or modern art by Monet or Picasso - these and even more artworks are exhibited in the Albertina.
Spanish Riding School
For more than 450 years, the Spanish Riding School has been practicing and cultivating classical equitation. Its glamorous Lipizzan stallions can be admired in a corresponding glamorous ambiance at the Imperial Palace. One can expect riding skills at the highest level.
Melk Abbey
The Benedictine Abbey Melk was founded in 1089 by Margrave Leopold II and therfore forms a very important intellectual and spiritual centre. Excitingly designed Museum rooms, magnificent marble halls, an impressive library and much more will await you during your visit to Melk Abbey. Convince yourself of the unique beauty of this baroque building.
The DomQuartier Salzburg
15,000 precious square metres, 2,000 astonishing exhibits and 1,300 moving years. The DomQuartier is located in the heart of Salzburg and forms the previous centre of archiepiscopal power. The history of political power, art history as well as architecture are displayed in a unique interplay.
Hellbrunn Palace and Trick Fountains
Hellbrunn is a veritable jewel, located South of the festival city of Salzburg. Hellbrunn Palace is embedded in an impressive complex of artificial parkland and natural biotopes. The water games and trick fountains are a unique experience!
Salzburg Palace Concerts
National and international solists and ensembles invite you to the so-called "Salzburg Palace Concerts" in the magnificent Marble Hall of Mirabell Palace. Famous works of composers such as Mozart, Schubert, Haydn and Beethoven will be performed in a stunning atmosphere.
Walking Tour on the Traces of Mozart
This tour is dedicated to Salzburg's most famous citizen - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. In the course of an extensive city walk, the most important attractions related to the boy wonder will be visited - Mozart’s Memorial, Mozart’s Birthplace in the famous Getreidegasse as well as Mozart’s Residence.
Kufstein Fortress
Kufstein Fortress is situated on the fortress mountain, above the town of Kufstein on an approximately 90m high cliff. The medieval fortress is reachable with an inclined elevator. Visitors can enjoy exhibitions at the Fortress and Local History Museum, as well as at the former Cell Wing at the Kaiser Tower and the Bürgertower Museum.
Swarovski Crystal Worlds
Since 1995, the Swarovski Crystal Worlds in Wattens as one of the most visited tourist attractions in Austria enchant millions of visitors from around the world. Experience the giant with its unique curiosities and a large garden.
City Walk with Imperial Palace
This city walk takes you through the picturesque alleys of the old town of Innsbruck. Passing by the golden roof you will continue to the Innsbruck Imperial Palace with the Imperial Court Church, the city tower and St. James's Cathedral. Let yourself be enchanted by the Baroque showrooms and the Imperial Apartments.
Nordkette
Within 20 minutes, the Nordketten cable railways transfer passengers from Innsbruck's city center up to high alpine terrain. Even at the first mountain station, which is reachable by the Hungerburg cable railway the city of Innsbruck appears from a completely new angle. The Seegrube on 1905m altitude, reachable by the Seegruben cable railway, promises a breathtaking view of the Stubai and Zillertal Alps. The highlight is the Hafelkar with an altitude of 2256m.