Itinerary
- Day 1
Vienna
Your Austrian adventure starts in Vienna where your private driver meets you at the airport and takes you to your hotel in the city center. Depending on when you land, there's time for a casual evening walk along the Ringstrasse. You'll pass some of Vienna's most iconic buildings like the State Opera House and Parliament, which look particularly nice when the sun's going down.
- Start point
- Vienna, Austria (Airport)
Optional Activities
- Evening stroll along the Ringstrasse
Landmarks State Opera Parliament - Day 2
Vienna to Salzburg
After breakfast at your hotel, a guide walks you through Vienna's historic center, checking out St. Stephen's Cathedral and the Hofburg Palace. You'll have lunch somewhere in the city, then your driver takes over for the three-hour drive west into Austria's countryside. By evening you'll be in Salzburg, where there's time to wander through the old town along the Salzach River and get a feel for the place.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided orientation of Vienna's historic center
- Private transfer to Salzburg
Optional Activities
- Evening stroll through Salzburg's old town
Landmarks St. Stephen's Cathedral Hofburg Palace Salzach River - Day 3
Salzburg
An expert guide takes you through Salzburg's baroque core this morning after breakfast. You'll visit Mirabell Gardens with its view toward the fortress, walk through the Getreidegasse where Mozart grew up, and check out Salzburg Cathedral. From there you'll climb up to Hohensalzburg Fortress to see the city spread out below. The afternoon is yours to explore whatever catches your interest.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Salzburg's baroque center
- Visit to Mirabell Gardens
- Visit to Salzburg Cathedral
- Ascent to Hohensalzburg Fortress
Optional Activities
- Visit to Hellbrunn Palace with trick fountains
- Sound of Music-themed tour through the countryside
Landmarks Mirabell Gardens Getreidegasse Salzburg Cathedral Hohensalzburg Fortress Hellbrunn Palace - Day 4
Salzburg - Hallstatt - Innsbruck
Following breakfast, you head into Austria's alpine region with a stop in Hallstatt, a village that shows up in photographs constantly. You'll have time to walk through the market square and visit the 12th-century parish church. There's an option to take the funicular up to the ancient salt mines if you're interested. Then it's on through alpine valleys to Innsbruck, where a local guide introduces you to the city and shows you the Golden Roof and Hofburg Palace.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit to Hallstatt
- Guided introduction to Innsbruck
- Visit to Golden Roof
- Visit to Hofburg Palace of Innsbruck
Optional Activities
- Visit to Hallstatt's 12th-century parish church
- Funicular ride to ancient salt mines in Hallstatt
- Lunch overlooking the lake in Hallstatt
Landmarks Hallstatt Golden Roof Hofburg Palace of Innsbruck Maria-Theresien-Strasse - Day 5
Innsbruck
A short drive from Innsbruck takes you to Wattens and the Swarovski Kristallwelten, a museum with crystal installations and interactive displays. Inside you'll find 16 different rooms, gardens with a crystal cloud installation, and things for kids to do. You head back to Innsbruck in the afternoon, leaving the rest of the day open to explore the city however you'd like.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit to Swarovski Kristallwelten
Optional Activities
- Funicular ride to Hungerburg and Nordkette for valley views
- Café visit to sample apple strudel
Landmarks Swarovski Kristallwelten Hungerburg Nordkette - Day 6
Innsbruck - St. Anton am Arlberg - Zell am See
After breakfast, you travel west to the alpine village of St. Anton am Arlberg for mountain views and a coffee stop. The drive continues through valleys and past peaks into Zell am See, a lakeside town with a lot of character. You can spend the rest of the day walking around town, strolling along the shore, or even taking a boat ride on the lake if you want something more relaxing.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Stop at St. Anton am Arlberg
- Private transfer to Zell am See
Optional Activities
- Short mountain walk in St. Anton am Arlberg
- Coffee break in St. Anton am Arlberg
- Visit to Schmittenhohe mountain
- Visit to Kitzsteinhorn glacier and Gipfelwelt 3000 summit complex
- Visit to National Park Gallery
- Visit to St. Hippolyte's Church
- Stroll along the shore in Zell am See
- Peaceful boat ride on the lake
Landmarks St. Anton am Arlberg Schmittenhohe Kitzsteinhorn Gipfelwelt 3000 National Park Gallery St. Hippolyte's Church - Day 7
Zell am See to Graz
Your driver brings you across Austria to Graz, Austria's second city and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A local guide shows you around this cultural hub, and you'll climb Schlossberg hill to see the red-tiled rooftops of the city below. There's the medieval clock tower to check out and the Hauptplatz, where you'll find Renaissance, baroque, and modern buildings all in one space.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Graz's treasures
- Climb to Schlossberg hill
- Visit to medieval clock tower
- Exploration of Hauptplatz
Optional Activities
- Visit to Murinsel floating on the river
Landmarks Schlossberg Hauptplatz Murinsel - Day 8
Graz to Vienna
After breakfast, your driver takes you back to Vienna. In the afternoon, a guide takes you through Schönbrunn Palace and its grounds to see the imperial elegance firsthand. Evening brings the Lipizzaner horses performance at the Spanish Riding School, a fitting finale that captures the grace and history Vienna is known for.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided visit to Schönbrunn Palace
- Visit to Schönbrunn Gardens
- Lipizzaner horses performance at Spanish Riding School
Landmarks Schönbrunn Palace Schönbrunn Gardens Spanish Riding School - Day 9
Vienna
Your last full day focuses on Vienna's most important sites. A guide walks you through Schönbrunn Palace and its 1,441 rooms, including the Great Gallery, Blue Chinese Salon, and Imperial Apartments. You'll stroll the palace grounds and get the view from the Gloriette terrace. After that, you'll see Hofburg Palace and Belvedere Palace, which houses Gustav Klimt's The Kiss. The evening is free to relax in a traditional coffeehouse or shop along the Graben.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided visit to Schönbrunn Palace (interior)
- Exploration of Schönbrunn Palace rooms
- Stroll through Schönbrunn Gardens
- Visit to Hofburg Palace
- Visit to Belvedere Palace
Optional Activities
- Leisurely stroll through the palace maze
- Visit to Neptune Fountain
- Traditional coffeehouse experience
- Browsing elegant boutiques along the Graben
- Fine dining experience
- Evening music performance
Landmarks Schönbrunn Palace Great Gallery (Schönbrunn) Blue Chinese Salon (Schönbrunn) Gloriette Terrace Neptune Fountain Hofburg Palace Belvedere Palace The Kiss (Gustav Klimt) Graben - Day 10
Vienna
After breakfast at your hotel, a private transfer takes you to Vienna International Airport for your flight home. You're leaving Austria with memories of its history, landscapes, and culture woven through your entire trip.
- End point
- Vienna, Austria (Airport)
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
