Itinerary
- Day 1
Vienna
You'll arrive in Vienna and connect with your tour director who'll go over what's coming up during the week. After getting settled at your hotel, you can start wandering through Austria's capital on your own schedule.
- Day 2
Vienna
This morning takes you through Vienna's grand Ringstrasse to see the Hofburg Palace with its Spanish Riding School, Parliament, City Hall, and St. Stephen's Cathedral. You'll head to Schönbrunn Palace in the morning, then have the afternoon free for shopping, walking around, or sitting down with coffee and Sacher Torte. An optional Danube River Cruise with dinner is available if you're interested.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sightseeing tour of Vienna's Ringstrasse
- Visit Hofburg Palace with Spanish Riding School
- Visit Parliament
- Visit City Hall
- Visit Urania Palace
- Visit Karl's Cathedral
- Explore Graben Street
- Visit St. Stephen's Cathedral
- Visit Schönbrunn Palace (UNESCO World Heritage Site) - entrance fee included
Optional Activities
- Evening Danube River Cruise with dinner
Landmarks/POIs Hofburg Palace Spanish Riding School Parliament City Hall Urania Palace Karl's Cathedral Graben Street St. Stephen's Cathedral Schönbrunn Palace - Day 3
Vienna to Salzburg
You'll leave Vienna heading toward Salzburg, stopping at Melk Monastery, a Benedictine abbey sitting above the Danube. From there, the route follows scenic Austrian countryside to Linz where you'll grab lunch and do a walking tour of the city. Later you'll arrive in Salzburg in the late afternoon with time to settle in and explore.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Melk Monastery (Benedictine abbey)
- Walking tour of Linz
Landmarks/POIs Melk Monastery 
- Day 4
Salzburg
A guided tour shows you Salzburg's old town including the Residence, Cathedral, and Franciscan Church. You'll visit spots from The Sound of Music like Mirabell Gardens and Nonnberg Abbey. After lunch, the afternoon is yours to walk around and shop, or you can join an optional trip to the Hallein Salt Mine nearby.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Salzburg
- Visit the Residence
- Visit the Carillon
- Visit the Cathedral
- Visit the Franciscan Church
- Visit Mozart Square
- Visit Mirabell Gardens
- Visit Nonnberg Abbey
Optional Activities
- Afternoon visit to Hallein Salt Mine
Landmarks/POIs Residence Cathedral Franciscan Church Mozart Square Mirabell Gardens Nonnberg Abbey - Day 5
Salzburg to Innsbruck
You'll travel from Salzburg toward Innsbruck with a stop at Swarovski Crystal Worlds, an art installation that's drawn millions of visitors. Then you'll reach Innsbruck, Tyrol's capital, to see medieval streets including the Golden Roof, St. Jacob's Cathedral, and the Hofburg Imperial Palace. Free time follows to explore the city at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Swarovski Crystal Worlds
- Explore Innsbruck's medieval architecture
- Visit Golden Roof
- Visit St. Jacob's Cathedral
- Visit Hofburg Imperial Palace
Landmarks/POIs Swarovski Crystal Worlds Golden Roof St. Jacob's Cathedral Hofburg Imperial Palace - Day 6
Innsbruck to Lake Garda
Crossing the Alps brings you into Italy's Dolomites and Sud Tirol region. You'll pass through Merano and stop in Bolzano to see the Gothic and Romanesque cathedral and have lunch. From there it's on to the Lake Garda area where you'll spend the night with free time to relax by the water.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Bolzano Cathedral
Landmarks/POIs Bolzano Cathedral 
- Day 7
Lake Garda
You'll have a relaxing day at Lake Garda with time to enjoy the lakeside at your own pace. If you want to stay active, optional outings include a Milan shopping tour, an authentic Italian cooking class, or visits to nearby attractions.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Milan shopping tour
- Authentic Italian cooking class
- Fun-filled trip to nearby attractions
- Day 8
Lake Garda to Venice
Leaving Lake Garda, you'll head toward the Adriatic coast with a stop in Verona. A guided tour covers Piazza delle Erbe, the Roman amphitheater, and Juliet's House in this UNESCO World Heritage city. You'll have time to explore and grab lunch before moving on to the Venice area for an evening at leisure.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Verona
- Visit Piazza delle Erbe
- Visit Roman amphitheater
- Visit Juliet's House
Landmarks/POIs Roman Amphitheater Piazza delle Erbe Juliet's House 
- Day 9
Venice
In Venice you'll start with a taxi boat ride and guided tour of the city. St. Mark's Square is first, where you'll see the Basilica with its mosaics, the Bell Tower, and the Astrological Clock Tower. Next comes the Doge's Palace and the Rialto Bridge with stories about Venice's history. The afternoon is free to hunt for Murano glass, have coffee at St. Mark's Square, or take an optional gondola ride through the canals.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Taxi boat ride in Venice
- Guided tour of Venice
- Visit St. Mark's Square
- Visit Basilica of St. Mark
- Visit Bell Tower
- Visit Astrological Clock Tower
- Visit Doge's Palace
- Cross Rialto Bridge
- Venice return boat ride
Optional Activities
- Romantic gondola ride through Venice's canals
Landmarks/POIs St. Mark's Square Basilica of St. Mark Bell Tower Astrological Clock Tower Doge's Palace Rialto Bridge 
- Day 10
Venice to Ljubljana
Leaving Venice, you'll drive toward Slovenia and stop in Trieste, Italy's most cosmopolitan city and known as the 'Little Vienna on the Sea' for its Habsburg heritage. You'll walk through Piazza Unità, Europe's largest sea-facing square, and see the Grand Canal with its Greek Orthodox Church of San Nicolò. After exploring historic neighborhoods and having traditional Italian lunch, you'll continue to Ljubljana, Slovenia's capital, arriving in the late afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional Italian lunch at a local trattoria)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Trieste
- Visit Piazza Unità
- Visit Grand Canal
- Visit Greek Orthodox Church of San Nicolò
Landmarks/POIs Piazza Unità Grand Canal Greek Orthodox Church of San Nicolò 
- Day 11
Ljubljana
A guided tour shows you Ljubljana's main sights including Prešeren's Square, the Triple Bridge, the Fish Market, and the Town Hall. You'll ride the funicular up to Ljubljana Castle to learn about the city's history and get panoramic views from the top. After lunch, the afternoon is yours to walk through vibrant streets, visit cafes, and enjoy the riverside. In the evening, your group gathers for a farewell dinner to reflect on the trip.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Ljubljana
- Visit Prešeren's Square
- Visit Triple Bridge
- Visit Fish Market
- Visit Town Hall
- Funicular ride to Ljubljana Castle - entrance fee included
Landmarks/POIs Prešeren's Square Triple Bridge Fish Market Town Hall Ljubljana Castle - Day 12
Ljubljana
Your final morning is free until your transfer to the airport. You can spend time exploring Ljubljana or relaxing at your hotel before heading home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
