Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Salzburg
You'll arrive at Salzburg or Vienna Airport and get transferred to your hotel in Salzburg. After checking in, you'll have time to walk through the UNESCO-listed Old Town at your own pace, wandering the quiet streets and taking in the views along the Salzach River. There's a welcome drink waiting for you in the evening.
Included Activities
- Welcome drink at hotel
Optional Activities
- Explore UNESCO-listed Old Town of Salzburg
- Browse unique shops in the Old Town
- Walk along the Salzach River
Landmarks Salzburg Old Town Salzach River 
- Day 2
Salzburg Walking Tour
A half-day guided walking tour takes you through Salzburg's main attractions, including Mirabell Gardens and the pedestrian Getreidegasse street. You'll visit Mozart's birthplace with entrance included. After lunch, the afternoon and evening are yours to do as you like. If you want, take the funicular railway up to Festung Hohensalzburg and check out the views from up there.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Half-day guided walking tour of Salzburg
- Visit to Mirabell Gardens
- Visit to Getreidegasse
- Entrance to Mozart's Birthplace
Optional Activities
- Funicular railway to Festung Hohensalzburg for panoramic views
Landmarks Mirabell Gardens Getreidegasse Mozart's Birthplace Festung Hohensalzburg - Day 3
Salzburg at Leisure
This day is completely free for you to explore Salzburg on your own. Walk around the Old Town, head up to Hohensalzburg Fortress for views of the city, or if you're interested, there's an optional Sound of Music tour that covers filming locations around Salzburg and the Lake District.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Sound of Music Tour - explore original filming locations in Salzburg and Lake District
- Visit Hohensalzburg Fortress
- Explore UNESCO-listed Old Town
Landmarks Salzburg Old Town Hohensalzburg Fortress Mondsee Wedding Church - Day 4
Salzburg to Vienna
After breakfast you'll check out and head to Vienna. The drive takes about three hours. Once you arrive, the rest of your day is open. You can relax at your hotel or start exploring the city on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 5
Vienna Sightseeing Tour
You'll take a half-day guided tour of Vienna hitting the main sights. Schönbrunn Palace, the summer home of Empress Sisi, and Hofburg, the old Imperial winter palace, are both on the itinerary. You'll also walk along the Ringstrasse and see the Vienna State Opera House and Votive Church. The rest of the day is free for whatever you'd like to do.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Half-day guided sightseeing tour of Vienna
- Visit to Schönbrunn Palace
- Visit to Hofburg
- Ringstrasse tour including Vienna State Opera House and Votive Church
Landmarks Schönbrunn Palace Hofburg Palace Vienna State Opera House Votive Church - Day 6
Wachau Valley and Melk Abbey Excursion
A full day takes you out to the UNESCO-listed Wachau region in the Danube Valley. You'll travel through vineyards, pass historic abbeys and forests, and learn about the area's past. Later you'll board a boat from Durnstein heading to Melk, where you'll visit Melk Abbey. This Baroque masterpiece has intricate frescoes covering the walls and has been home to monks for over 900 years.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Full-day excursion to Wachau Valley
- Boat journey from Durnstein to Melk
- Visit to Benedictine Melk Abbey
Landmarks Wachau Valley Melk Abbey Durnstein 
- Day 7
Vienna at Leisure
You have the full day to shop and see what interests you in Vienna. The Kunsthistorisches Museum has works by Raphael, Caravaggio, Brueghel, and Bosch if you want to spend time there. Belvedere Palace and Gardens is worth a visit, and Heldenplatz puts you near Hofburg Palace, Parliament, and the Museumsquartier. Don't skip Vienna's famous Sacher Torte and coffee somewhere in the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Kunsthistorisches Museum
- Explore Belvedere Palace and Gardens
- Stroll through Heldenplatz
- Visit Parliament and Museumsquartier
- Coffee break and Sacher Torte
Landmarks Kunsthistorisches Museum Belvedere Palace Heldenplatz Parliament Museumsquartier - Day 8
Departure from Vienna
You'll have a final breakfast at your hotel before checking out. Safe travels on your next adventure.
- Meals
- Breakfast
