Total Austria ~ 8 Days (id 2609064)
Austria
MONDAY DEPARTURES
FIXED DEPARTURES MUSCAT-VIENNA VIENNA-MUSCAT
DEPARTURE 1 29-Jun 6-Jul
DEPARTURE 2 13-Jul 20-Jul
DEPARTURE 3 27-Jul 3-Aug
DEPARTURE 4 10-Aug 17-Aug
DEPARTURE 5 24-Aug 31-Aug
Tour Itinerary
Day 1 Mon VIENNA
Welcome to your tour with Europamundo! We’ll transfer you to the hotel and you’ll have some free time. In the afternoon, you’ll find information about the start of your tour on the boards located at the hotel reception.
Day 2 Tue VIENNA
In the morning, we’ll enjoy a panoramic tour of the city, during which we’ll discover its majestic avenues, impressive palaces, elegant parks, and charming historic center. At nightfall, we’ll have a transfer to the Town Hall Square, where you can admire the beautiful illumination and enjoy the lively evening atmosphere of the surrounding streets.
Day 3 Wed VIENNA - DÜRNSTEIN - MELK - LINZ
Today we will tour the Wachau Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, always following the course of the Danube. Our first stop will be KREMS, a charming town on the banks of the Danube, known for its medieval old town. After that, along a small road following the Danube, we will reach DURNSTEIN, a picturesque medieval village on the banks of the Danube, surrounded by vineyards and green hills, and famous for the ruins of the castle where Richard the Lionheart was once imprisoned.
We will then continue along the Danube Valley to MELK, where you will have time for lunch before visiting the majestic Benedictine Abbey. Admission to Melk Abbey is included—a Baroque jewel with its extraordinary library, the Marble Hall, and its beautiful gardens.
We will continue our route with a brief stop in ST. FLORIAN, to admire the exterior of its impressive abbey. Arrival in LINZ will be in the mid-afternoon, the third-largest city in Austria, on the banks of the Danube. We suggest strolling through the historic center and its lively Hauptplatz.
Day 4 Thu LINZ - GMUNDEN - ST. WOLFGANG - SALZBURG
Today will be the “day of the lakes,” filled with beautiful landscapes and picturesque small towns. We’ll depart for GMUNDEN, on the shores of Lake Traunsee, surrounded by mountains and elegant 19th-century villas. Here, we’ll enjoy a cruise on Lake Traunsee (approximate duration: 1 hour). We disembark in Ebensee and continue our route to ST WOLFGANG, one of the most picturesque villages in Austria, located on the shores of Lake Wolfgangsee and a famous pilgrimage site. Its narrow streets, alpine façades, and charming cafés invite you to discover it at leisure. You’ll have free time for lunch and a stroll. We then continue to SALZBURG, where we’ll arrive around 4:00 p.m. Free afternoon in this UNESCO World Heritage city, boasting a perfectly preserved Baroque old town, medieval squares, Renaissance churches, and an imposing fortress; it is also the birthplace of Mozart.
Day 5 Fri SALZBURG - SALZWELTEN MINES - ZELL AM SEE - KRIMML FALLS - INNSBRUCK
Today will be the “day of the mountain landscapes.” We’ll set off for SALZWELTEN, the largest salt mines in Austria, where we’ll take the tour (underground train and boat ride on the saline lake included). Afterwards, through the mountains, we’ll head to ZELL AM SEE, a charming town on a lake surrounded by alpine peaks, with a historic center and a medieval tower. You’ll have free time to stroll and have lunch. We’ll then continue to the KRIMML waterfalls (admission included), in the heart of the Hohe Tauern National Park; with a total drop of 380 m over three tiers, they are the highest in Austria and among the most impressive in Europe. We proceed to INNSBRUCK, the capital of Tyrol, nestled among mountains and featuring a delightful pedestrian center where the famous Golden Roof stands out.
Day 6 Sat INNSBRUCK
Today we’ll explore some places near the capital of Tyrol. Our first stop will be at SWAROVSKI, where we’ll enjoy the impressive Crystal Museum (admission included), with immersive rooms, contemporary art, and the iconic giant head covered in crystals. Next, heading up the mountain, we’ll stop in SEEFELD, a popular ski resort boasting a pleasant pedestrian center. After crossing into Bavaria, in Germany, we’ll reach MITTENWALD, a charming town famous for its fresco-painted houses and long-standing tradition of violin making. You’ll have free time to stroll and have lunch. Finally, we return to INNSBRUCK; arrival in the early afternoon and free time.
Day 7 Sun INNSBRUCK - VIENNA
Transfer to the station to take the train to Vienna. Arrival in VIENNA (scheduled arrival around 1:45 p.m.).
Notes: The train journey will be made without an Europamundo guide; tickets will be provided and transfer to the station in Innsbruck included. In some cases, depending on the number of travelers, the trip to Vienna will be made by coach with our guide.
Day 8 Mon VIENNA
After breakfast, our journey will come to an end, leaving you with wonderful lasting memories.
Planned Hotels
VIENNA: MOXY VIENNA CITY EAST****/ CITADINES APART’HOTEL SOUTH VIENNA****
LINZ: AMEDIA LINZ****
SALZBURG: HARRYS XL SALZBURG***
INNSBRUCK: ALPHOTEL INNSBRUCK****
INCLUSIONS
- Europamundo General Services: Travel by bus with English speaking guide, basic travel insurance, hotel and breakfast buffet.
- Includes: Arrival & Departure Transfer
- City tour in: Vienna
- Boat: Lake Traunsee in Gmunden
- Evening transfer: Vienna City Hall Square
- Experiences: Underground train and saline boat ride in the Salzwelten salt mines
- Ticket admission: Melk Abbey, Krimml Waterfalls, Swarovski Crystal Museum
- High speed train: Innsbruck - Vienna
Exclusions
- Expenses of personal nature
- Meals (unless or otherwise specified)
Terms & Conditions
- Rates are per person on sharing a room basis.