7-Day Austria Tour Packages

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• 7 Day Austria Itinerary, incl. Vienna and Salzburg

  Austria's cultural treasures span four cities: Vienna's imperial palaces, Salzburg's historic center, UNESCO-listed Hallstatt, and Innsbruck's crystal worlds. Includes 3-star accommodations at Hotel Caroline and Hotel Hohenstauffen, with breakfasts and train connections.

  

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  • Day 1

    Vienna

    Start your Austrian journey in Vienna with airport pickup included. The transfer from Vienna International Airport to central Vienna typically takes 20-30 minutes but can stretch to an hour during rush hours (8-10 AM and 4-6 PM). Your first evening is perfect for exploring the Innere Stadt (First District) where historic sites are all within walking distance. A recent visitor shared: "The evening atmosphere around Stephansplatz is magical - grab dinner at one of the traditional wine taverns (Heurigen) to shake off the jet lag."

    
  • Day 2

    Vienna Exploration

    Use your 48-hour city pass to see Vienna's main attractions. Get to Schönbrunn Palace early at 8:30 AM before the crowds arrive. You'll need 3-4 hours to see the palace and its gardens properly. Spend your afternoon at the Hofburg Palace complex and Albertinaplatz. Take tram D or 38A up to Kahlenberg later in the day for great city views. You'll walk about 10km today so comfortable shoes are essential.

    
  • Day 3

    Vienna to Salzburg

    Take a direct train to Salzburg which takes about 2.5 hours. Trains leave every hour from Wien Hauptbahnhof. Pick a mid-morning departure to avoid the commuter rush. Once you arrive take a self-guided walking tour through Salzburg's UNESCO-listed Old Town. You'll pass Mozart's birthplace and the Hohensalzburg fortress. Money-saving tip: Get a combined ticket for the fortress funicular and entry to save about €5.

    
  • Day 4

    Hallstatt Day Trip

    Start early for your trip to the "Pearl of Austria." The train ride from Salzburg to Hallstatt includes one change at Attnang-Puchheim taking about 2.5 hours total. Important: Watch for the ferry from Hallstatt station to the village which meets every train. A visitor noted: "The morning mist over Lake Hallstatt creates incredible photo opportunities - worth setting an alarm for sunrise." Head back to Salzburg in the evening.

    
  • Day 5

    Salzburg to Innsbruck

    Take a morning train to Innsbruck. The 2-hour journey goes through beautiful Alpine scenery. Sit on the right side for the best mountain views. After you check in walk around Innsbruck's historic center and see the famous Golden Roof. Look for dinner near Maria-Theresien-Strasse where traditional Tyrolean restaurants offer views of the mountains.

    
  • Day 6

    Swarovski Crystal Worlds

    Visit Swarovski Crystal Worlds in Wattens. Take bus route 4 from Innsbruck for a 25-minute ride. Get there at opening time (8:30 AM) to see the Crystal Cloud in morning light. The gardens are stunning with over 800,000 hand-mounted crystals. Check out the play tower too. It's meant for kids but adults will enjoy it just as much.

    
  • Day 7

    Departure from Innsbruck

    Your airport transfer is scheduled 3 hours before your flight. Although Innsbruck Airport is only 4km from the center morning traffic can be heavy especially during ski season (December-March).

    

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• Prague & Vienna

  Vienna's grandeur unfolds over 3 nights with visits to Schönbrunn Palace, Hofburg Palace, and State Opera. Ibis Wien Mariahilf serves as home base for guided city tours and café visits. The historic Ringstraße boulevard connects Parliament, Rathaus, and Burgtheater.

  

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  • Prague Czech Republic

    157 mi

  • Vienna Austria

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• Prague, Munich and Austria

  Austria's cultural capitals shine over 7 days across 4 major cities. Highlights range from Innsbruck's Swarovski Museum to Salzburg's Mozart heritage, Kitzbühel's ski culture, and Vienna's grand boulevards. The tour includes Traunsee Lake cruise and traditional Grinzing district dining.

  

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  • Prague Czech Republic

    186 mi

  • Munich Germany

    60 mi

  • Innsbruck Austria

    85 mi

  • Salzburg Austria

    34 mi

  • Traunsee Austria

    121 mi

  • Vienna Austria

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