7 NIGHTS/ 8 DAYS BEST OF AUSTRIA & SWITZERLAND (Vienna – Salzburg – Innsbruck – Zurich)

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. In the morning take the 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 will 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. As well as the cultural district, the Museums Quartier, the Hofburg (the former Habsburg winter residence), the Parliament, the City Hall and the Burg theater. The highlight of this tour will be a visit of 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 enjoy a Half Day Salzburg City Tour of Sound (SIC Basis)(You 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 takes you to see 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 for around 4 hours. Later, return to your Hotel on your own. In the afternoon 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 or choose to visit the Crystal Factory Showroom or just relax. Overnight at Hotel.

 

DAY 5:  INNSBRUCK – ZURICH

Breakfast at Hotel. You will have to departure transfer to train station to connect your train to Zurich (Standard Train Travel Included). Meet upon arrival in Zurich Train Station and transfer to your Hotel. Check into Hotel by 1400hrs. Rest of the day is free at leisure. Overnight at Hotel.

 

DAY 6:  ZURICH – MT TITLIS – LUCERNE - ZURICH

Breakfast at Hotel. Proceed to the starting point of this tour at Zurich Bus Station. Here you will undergo a Full Day Tour of Mt Titlis and Lucerne (SIC Basis). This is an adventure excursion to the highest vantage point in Central Switzerland. A pleasant ride with our deluxe motor coach takes you to the mountain resort of Engelberg in Central Switzerland, where you will board the aerial cable way for a 45 minute journey from the green valley bottom to the high alpine glacier region at 3020 m/10000 ft which guarantees snow the whole year round. Enjoy a magnificent ride in the world's first ever revolving 'ROTAIR' gondola, which offers a 360° panoramic view into the Alps. During the 2 hour stay on the mountain visit the Ice Grotto, experience the new Ice Flyer. A chair lift ride over the glacier with fantastic views into crevasses and ice falls as well as a snow slide on the 'Fun lift' (These activities are included in our tour). After the descent to Engelberg we board our coach for a drive to Lucerne, time at leisure approximately 1 hour for sightseeing and shopping before the coach takes you back to Zurich. Overnight at Hotel.

 

DAY 7: ZURICH

Breakfast at Hotel. Proceed on your own to Zurich Bus Station by 1245hrs where you will take the 5hours Best of Zurich City Tour including the Lindt Chocolate Factory Outlet - Enjoy a comprehensive afternoon coach tour of Zurich and see the top attractions the city has to offer. Follow this up with an introduction to the trendy Zurich West district and an indulgent shopping trip at the world-famous Lindt Chocolate Factory outlet. Make your own way back to the hotel. Overnight at Hotel.

 

DAY 8:  ZURICH - DEPARTURE

Breakfast at Hotel. Day free at leisure until departure transfer to Zurich Airport or Train Station for your onward journey.

PACKAGE INCLUDES:
- 7 Nights Accommodation at Hotels
- Breakfast Daily
- Return Airport or Train Station Transfers in all Cities
- Train Travel – Vienna – Salzburg – Innsbruck – Zurich
- 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