explore the world while you can .......
AUSTRIA
Vienna/Innsbruck/Salzburg-Mozart City/Graz
7D 6N
explore the world while you can .......
AUSTRIA
Vienna/Innsbruck/Salzburg-Mozart City/Graz
7D 6N
Day 01 Arrival in Vienna (-/-/-)
Upon arrival at Vienna International Airport at noon, meet and greet your tour guide, transfer to hotel. Relax a while, proceed for evening Vienna city sightseeing with your tour guide.
Route through the Old Town and the illuminated Ringstraße of Vienna, see the Imperial palaces, starting approximately at 4:00pm, start right in the heart of the city from St. Stephen's Cathedral (Stephansdom).
Walk around the breathtaking Gothic exterior and step inside the candle-lit nave, grab an elevator to the top of the North or South Tower
for a sweeping city view before they close around 5.30pm.
Vienna's city center is generally very safe at night, but bring comfortable walking shoes as the historic streets are cobblestone.
Head on to southwest down Graben (a famous, elegantly lit pedestrian street). Visit the Graben and Kohlmarkt, stroll along these two
upscale pedestrian avenues, renowned for their stunning luxury storefronts and the majestic Plague Column (Pestsäule).
Have Lunch, and continue to take a brief detour just off Kohlmarkt to Demel to gaze at their legendary royal window displays.
Next, visit Schönbrunn Palace, former summer residence of the Habsburgs or the Hofburg Palace, enter the vast courtyards of the
winter residence of the Habsburgs. Walking through the complex at night is incredibly peaceful and beautifully lit. Walk through
Michaelerplatz (the main circular entrance) and wander through the Heldenplatz.
Visit the Ringstraße Boulevard and Rathaus, exit the palace grounds to the north and head to the famous Ringstraße boulevard. See the illuminated Austrian Parliament and the magnificent Vienna City Hall (Rathaus). Take a walk across the park directly in front of the Rathaus. Have Dinner at a Traditional Beisl and end your evening by experiencing a traditional Viennese Beisl (a cozy, wood-paneled pub/tavern serving comforting Austrian food).
Vienna has an excellent public transit system. If your feet get tired, you can use the Wiener Linien Journey Planner or simply hop on Tram 1 or 2 to do a scenic loop of the illuminated Ringstraße on the journey back.
Overnight in Vienna.
Day 02 Vienna/Linz (B/-/-)
After breakfast, check out and take a train, with a guided tour to Linz, the third-largest city in Austria and capital of Upper Austria, is a dynamic blend of medieval charm and futuristic tech, situated on the Danube River halfway between Vienna and Salzburg, an UNESCO City of Media Arts, renowned for its cutting-edge museums and famous local pastry.
Check in and freshen up, and visit the Hauptplatz and Old Town. Wander through the historic, cobblestone Hauptplatz (Main Square)
lined with pastel Baroque buildings. Have Lunch and continue to ride one of the steepest adhesion railways in the world up to the
Pöstlingberg hill for panoramic views and a fairytale basilica.
Evening, take a relaxing stroll or bike ride along the Danube Promenade, along the riverbank. Optionally, you can visit the Lentos Art
Museum which houses an impressive collection of modern and contemporary art inside a striking glowing glass building. Have Dinner
and back to hotel.
Overnight in Linz.
Day 03 Linz/Salzburg (B/-/-)
After breakfast, check out and take a train, with a guided tour to Hallstatt the iconic, UNESCO-listed lakeside village, a highly popular stop over before reaching Salzburg. Enjoy the boat ride on Lake Hallstatt and explore the lakeside village.
Later, take the train again to Salzburg, check in, relax a short while and freshen up, proceed to the Lake District (Salzkammergut), St. Gilgen (Mozart’s village) and St. Wolfgang, the stunning alpine towns sitting directly along the routes frequently taken between Vienna and Salzburg.
Next, visit the Mondsee and Lake Attersee, famous for its massive basilica where the Sound of Music wedding was filmed. It sits just
30km east of Salzburg.
Have Lunch, and proceed to visit Salzburg's Old Town, visit Mozart's birthplace and Alpine beauty. It is one of the most visited museums in Austria and an absolute highlight for Mozart fans, and one certain house in the Getreidegasse always draws particular attention. No. 9, the house in which Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was born. Salzburg's most famous son came into this world on 27 January 1756.
Also, take the funicular up to one of Europe's largest, best-preserved castles for panoramic views of the Alps to visit the medieval Hohensalzburg Fortress.
Next, visit the Mirabell Palace and Gardens, famous for its symmetrical Baroque landscaping and as a filming location for The Sound of Music.
Later, visit the Salzburg Cathedral (Dom), a stunning 17th-century Baroque masterpiece located in the heart of the historic center. Have Dinner, back to hotel.
Overnight in Salzburg.
Day 04 Salzburg/Innsbruck (B/-/-)
After breakfast, check out andtake a train, with a guided tour to Innsbruck, a breathtaking alpine city that seamlessly blends imperial history with dramatic mountain landscapes.
Visit the Golden Roof and the Imperial Palace to explore the Hofburg Imperial Palace and the stunning 16th-century Hofkirche (Court Church), famous for its monumental tomb guarded by 28 larger-than-life bronze statues.
Later, visit the Ambras Castle (Schloss Ambras), located on the city's outskirts, this Renaissance marvel features the Spanish Hall and the "Chamber of Wonders," and is recognized as one of the world's oldest museums.
Next, visit the Maria Theresien Strasse, stroll down this bustling, historic avenue to admire ornate Baroque townhouses, the majestic St. Anne's Column, and the Triumphal Arch (Triumphpforte).
Have Lunch and proceed to the City Tower (Stadtturm), climb the 148 steps of this 15th-century tower in the Old Town to get sweeping 360-degree views of the city rooftops and surrounding Alps.
After lunch, take the Nordkette Cable Car, walk from the city center to the Congress station and take the funicular up the Nordkette mountain range. It takes just a few minutes to reach the Alpenzoo.
Optionally, you can continue riding up to Seegrube and Hafelekar at 2,334 meters for sweeping views of the Alps . Have Dinner and back to the hotel.
Overnight in Innsbruck.
Day 05 Innsbruck/Tyrol Alps (B/-/-)
After breakfast, check out, take a train, with a guided tour to The Tyrolean Alps located in western Austria, are a premier alpine destination. Centered around the capital city of Innsbruck, this region is world-famous for its majestic 3,000-meter peaks, idyllic valleys, crystal-clear lakes (such as Achensee), and top-tier ski resorts in towns like Kitzbühel.
Stroll around and admire the Lake Achensee, located in the Austrian state of Tyrol, the largest lake in the region and is famously called the "Fjord of the Alps.", surrounded by the towering Karwendel and Rofan mountains, which offers crystal-clear, turquoise water. It is a premier year-round destination for hiking, water sports, and winter skiing.
Visit Bolzano, a vibrant capital city that acts as the perfect gateway to the region, a famously home to the South Tyrol Museum of Archaeology (where Ötzi the Iceman is housed).
Have Lunch, and visit the Pragser Wildsee (Lago di Braies), a stunning, crystalline lake surrounded by peaks, perfect for summer boating and photography.
Next, proceed to visit the Three Peaks (Tre Cime di Lavaredo), an iconic trio of jagged peaks in the Dolomites, offering some of the most famous trekking routes in the Alps.
Visit, the Merano, a historic spa town renowned for its thermal baths and botanical gardens.
Optionally, you can also visit the Winter Sports, Access massive ski areas like Kronplatz (Plan de Corones) or the sprawling Dolomiti Superski network. Have Dinner, back to hotel.
Overnight in Innsbruck.
Day 06 Innsbruck/Graz (B/-/-)
After breakfast, check out and take the train, with a guided tour to Graz, capital of the southern Austrian state of Styria and serves as Austria's second-largest city, celebrated for its unique fusion of meticulously preserved medieval architecture and avant-garde modern design, the city is a double UNESCO titleholder.
Visit the Schlossberg and the Clock Tower (Uhrturm), a forested hill dominating the city center. It features the iconic 16th-century clock tower, famous for its reversed clock hands where the long hand indicates the hour. Visitors can take a funicular up and ride the world's longest indoor slide back down.
Next, visit the Schloss Eggenberg, located just west of the city center, this majestic Baroque palace is designed as an architectural allegory of time and the universe, featuring 365 exterior windows and 24 state rooms.
Have Lunch and visit the Landhaus and Styrian Armoury, a striking 16th-century Renaissance palace complex hosting a magnificent arched courtyard and the world's largest intact medieval armory.
Later, visit the Burg and Double Spiral Staircase, a former imperial residence housing a rare, late-Gothic stone staircase where two opposing flights of stairs seamlessly merge on each floor.
Next, visit the Kunsthaus Graz, affectionately nicknamed the "Friendly Alien" by locals, this futuristic, blue-tinted contemporary art museum resembles a giant organic sea slug floating amidst the red-tiled roofs of the historic core.
Visit, the Murinsel (Mur Island), a floating, shell-shaped steel platform built in the middle of the Mur River. It connects both banks via pedestrian bridges and houses an amphitheatrical seating space alongside a trendy cafe.
Have Dinner and back to hotel.
Overnight in Graz.
Day 07 Graz/Vienna (B/-/-)
After breakfast, check out and take a train, with a guide transfer approximately 2 hours to Vienna International Airport for departure.
Package includes:
Accommodation in 3 or 4-star hotels with breakfast.
Train tickets for all mentioned routes.
Guided tours and excursions as specified.
Entrance fees to major attractions.
Transfers to/from airports and train stations.
Package excludes:
International airfare/Visa application.
Travel insurance and Medical claims.
Meals not specified in the itinerary.
Personal expenses (e.g., souvenirs, laundry).
Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary.
Tips and gratuities.
All specifically not mentioned inthe includes.