5 NIGHTS/ 6 DAYS BEST OF AUSTRIA (Vienna – Salzburg – Innsbruck)

Austria is a German-speaking country in Central Europe, characterized by mountain villages, baroque architecture, Imperial history and rugged Alpine terrain. Vienna, its Danube River capital, is home to the Schönbrunn and Hofburg palaces. It has counted Mozart, Strauss and Freud among its residents. The country’s other notable regions include the northern Bohemian Forest, Traunsee Lake and eastern hillside vineyards.


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Austria is a German-speaking country in Central Europe, characterized by mountain villages, baroque architecture, Imperial history and rugged Alpine terrain. Vienna, its Danube River capital, is home to the Schönbrunn and Hofburg palaces. It has counted Mozart, Strauss and Freud among its residents. The country’s other notable regions include the northern Bohemian Forest, Traunsee Lake and eastern hillside vineyards.
There's so much to do in Austria, from exploring historic castles and palaces to skiing some of the world's finest alpine slopes…

FACTS & FIGURES:

Official Name: Republic of Austria (Republik Österreich)

Government: Federal republic; parliamentary democracy with two legislative bodies

Size: 32,382 sq mi (83,871 sq km), about the same area as the US state of South Carolina.

Population: 8.6 million (2015 est.)

Capital City: Vienna (Wien)

Largest Cities: (2014) Vienna (Wien) 1.8 million (over 2 million in metro area), Graz 270,000, Linz 193,814, Salzburg 146,600, Innsbruck 124,579;

Ethnicity: Austrians 81.1%, Germans 2.7%, Turks 2.2%, other 14%

Religions: (2014) Roman Catholic 61.4%, Protestant (Lutheran) 3.6%, Muslim 4%, unaffiliated 20%, other 11%

Monetary Unit: Euro, since 2002. Formerly der Schilling.

Climate: Temperate; cool, cloudy, wet winters (snow in Alpine areas); mild summers with occasional heat waves. Cooler in Alpine areas.

Highest Point: The Großglockner (12,457 ft, 3,797 m) in the Hohe Tauern range of the Alps. There are five more Austrian peaks higher than 3,500 meters (11,483 ft).

Largest Lakes: Neusiedler Lake (Neusiedler See, partly in Hungary), the Attersee, the Traunsee, and a small portion of Lake Constance (Bodensee) in the eastern province of Vorarlberg.

Waterways: The Danube (die Donau), the Mur, the Salzach

Neighboring Countries (8): Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Liechtenstein, Slovakia, Slovenia, and Switzerland.

DAY 1: VIENNA

Meet and greet upon arrival and transfer to your Hotel. Check into Hotel by 1400hrs. Rest of the day free at leisure. Overnight at Hotel

 

DAY 2:  VIENNA – SALZBURG

Breakfast at Hotel. Take a Morning City Tour & Schönbrunn (SIC Basis) (Pick up from most Hotels in Vienna City). This tour will give you an overall impression of the most significant historical sights of Vienna. Along the Ringstrasse, we show you numerous grand buildings, such as the MAK, the State Opera House, the magnificent Museum of Fine Arts with its world famous art treasures of the Habsburgs and the Natural History Museum. You also will get the chance to see the cultural district where the Museums Quartier, the Hofburg (the former Habsburg winter residence), the Parliament, the City Hall and the Burg theater are all located. The highlight of this tour will be a visit to the showrooms of Schönbrunn Palace. Once the summer residence of the Habsburg family and home of Maria Theresia. On the way back to the Opera we pass by the Belvedere Palace. Later, return to your Hotel. In the afternoon we will depart to Salzburg (Standard Train Travel Included). Meet upon arrival in Salzburg and transfer to your Hotel. Overnight at Hotel.

 

DAY 3:  SALZBURG – INNSBRUCK

Breakfast at Hotel. In the morning you will go on a Half Day Salzburg City Tour of Sound (SIC Basis). (You will have to make your own way to the starting point of this tour at Mirabellplatz, directly in front of St. Andrä Church). This wonderful ride lets you witness the breathtaking views of the landscape where the opening scenes of the film “Sound of Music” were filmed. Relax and listen to the original “Sound of Music” soundtrack. Our English-speaking guide not only shows you the highlights of the film “Sound of Music”, but also the historical and architectural landmarks in the city, as well as a part of the picturesque Lake District. The tour will last around 4 hours. Later, return to your Hotel on your own. In the afternoon you will have a departure transfer to train station to connect to your train to Innsbruck (Standard Train Travel Included). Arrive in Innsbruck and transfer to your Hotel. Check into Hotel. Overnight at Hotel.

 

DAY 4:  INNSBRUCK

Breakfast at Hotel. Today is free to just explore this breathtaking town in the Alps. Visit the Crystal Factory Showroom or just relax. Overnight at Hotel.

 

DAY 5:  INNSBRUCK – VIENNA

Breakfast at Hotel. Prepare for your departure transfer to train station to connect your train to Vienna (Standard Train Travel Included). Upon arrival, transfer to your Hotel. Check into Hotel by 1400hrs. Rest of the afternoon free at leisure. Overnight at Hotel.

 

DAY 6:  VIENNA

Breakfast at Hotel. Day free at leisure until departure transfer to Airport.

 

PACKAGE INCLUDES:


- 4 Nights Accommodation at Hotels
- Breakfast Daily
- Return Airport or Train Station Transfers
- Train Travel – Vienna – Salzburg – Innsbruck – Vienna
- Sightseeing Tours on Seat In Coach Tours as mentioned in program

 

TOUR DOES NOT INCLUDE:


- International flights
- Insurance: All types
- Visa
- Items of a personal nature such as alcoholic drinks, cold drinks, laundry
- Any others expenses which are not mentioned at the included section
- GST