Salzburg & Vienna

Upon arrival in Munich, you will be met by our local representative who will accompany you to your hotel in Salzburg which will be your base for the following three nights.

After breakfast, you will have a walking city tour of Salzburg with your expert local guide. Visit the beautiful Mirabell Gardens and the pedestrianized street 'Getreidegasse', where the 18th century composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was born. Entrance to Mozart's birthplace is included.

Today will be free to enjoy at your leisure. We recommend you take some time to explore the city of Salzburg and wander around the UNESCO-listed old town and visit Hohensalzburg fortress for panoramic views of this fascinating city.

Enjoy sweeping views while exploring the original shooting locations from the Sound of Music in Salzburg and the Lake District, including the wedding church in Mondsee. You can follow in the footsteps of the Von Trapp family and see the original settings from the film as well as learning about the historical and architectural landmarks of Salzburg. Enjoy some music from the Original Sound of Music soundtrack and feel free to sing along! Don't worry if you don't know the story of Sound of Music as the live guide will provide you with all the information on The Sound of Music, The Von Trapp Family and much more. Duration: 4 hours. Time: 9.15 am. Meeting point will be advised locally.

After check-out you will transfer to Vienna with guide assistance for the second part of your Austrian getaway. The rest of the afternoon will be free to enjoy at your leisure. Transfer time is approximately 3 hours.

Enjoy a half day guided sightseeing tour of Vienna, to see sights like the magnificent Schönbrunn Palace (entrance included), the summer residence of Empress Sisi, before visiting Hofburg Palace (viewed from the outside), the former Imperial winter residence and scene of the Vienna Congress. You will also visit the Ringstraße, home to magnificent buildings such as the Vienna State Opera House and the Votive Church. 

Today you are free to relax and enjoy your surroundings. Why not take a trip to the Kunsthistorisches Museum, where you can view works by Raphael, Caravaggio, Brueghel, Bosch and many more celebrated artists or visiting the stunning Belveder Palace and Gardens. You may also enjoy taking a stroll through Heldenplatz - Hofburg Palace, Parliament and Museumsquartier nearby.

Today you will embark on a full day trip to one of the most beautiful parts of the Danube Valley - the Wachau, a UNESCO listed Site. During this excursion you will pass the vineyards, abbeys and forests of the Austrian countryside as you learn about the area’s rich history. In the afternoon you will stop in Melk for a visit to the Benedictine Melk Abbey, which overlooks the Danube River. First established in the 11th century, the Baroque-style abbey is adorned in bright frescoes and has housed monks for over 900 years. **Please note seasonal variations: March groups will travel by coach from Dürnstein (via Spitz) to Melk. Lunch is included in Melk. // October groups will travel by boat from Dürnstein to Melk (lunch not included).

You will be transferred to the airport with guide assistance for your flight home.