Itinerary
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Day 1
Vienna Vienna is situated in the northeast with the Danube River running through the northern suburbs of the city. The Ringstrasse forms the boundary of the elegant First District, with its fine architecture, shops and hotel. The Hapsburgs who ruled the country for six centuries resided in the Hofburg where the Kaiser-Apartments (Imperial Apartments) and the Crown Jewels are now open to the public. The Spanish Riding School in the Hofburg where the famous white Lipizzaner stallions perform finely executed dressage manoeuvres to Viennese classical music is very popular with tourists. Schloss Schönbrunn, can be compared with Versailles; its landscaped park is also home to the world’s oldest zoo. There are more than 50 museums open to the public, including the Natural History Museum, the Austrian Museum of Applied Arts, the Museum of the 20th Century, the Museum of Modern Art, the Museums quarter, the Künstlerhaus, the Clock and Watch Museum and the Technology Museum. Take a private airport transfer in Vienna with a private vehicle and driver. A welcome package with your vouchers, a city map, train tickets (if relevant) and any other touristic information that you may find useful will be waiting for you upon your arrival at your first hotel on your trip. Whether you plan a business stay or want to enjoy your vacation, the Hotel Capri (3*) is situated in the cultural metropolis of Vienna and offers you all the advantages of a comfortable, well maintained hotel in a central location. The 70 rooms offer all the amenities of a modern city hotel including satellite TV, safe, high-speed internet, and fully equipped washrooms. Obliging and personal support, individual service, and the easy, family atmosphere of the breakfast hotel is designed to make your stay in beautiful Vienna particularly pleasant and agreeable. Overnight at Capri (3*). |
 National History Museum |
 Hotel Capri, Vienna |
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Day 2
Vienna The tour will provide an overall impression of the most significant sights of Vienna. Along the Ringstrasse admire numerous magnificent buildings, such as the MAK, the State Opera House, the Museum of Fine Arts and the Natural History Museum, the cultural district the Museums Quartier, the former Habsburg winter residence, the Hofburg, the Parliament, the City Hall and the Burgtheater. The highlight of the tour will be a visit of the showrooms of Schönbrunn Palace. In this former summer residence of the Habsburg family lived e.g. Maria Theresia. The MAK shows applied and contemporary art in temporary exhibitions as well as in its unique permanent and study collections. On the way back to the opera pass by the Belvedere Palace, the former summer residence of Prince Eugen. Entrance fee to Schonbrunn Palace included. Overnight at Capri (3*). |
 Schonbrunn Palace |
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Day 3
Vienna Enjoy a full-day excursion, which will show you the beauty of the Wachau. Through this romantic scenery full of history and legends the Danube winds its way past charming old village's steep vineyards, and castles. During a romantic boat-trip the history comes alive. The heart of the Wachau is the old vine-merchant's town Krems. Also visit Melk, the "Cradle of Austria" , the magnificent Benedictine Abbey, a pearl of the Austrian Baroque. Possibility for lunch in the Abbey Restaurant at Melk. The tour finishes at the Opera House. Entrance fee to Melk Monastery and boat ride included. Overnight at Capri (3*). |
 Danube Valley |
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Day 4
Salzburg Salzburg is the fourth-largest city in Austria and the capital of the federal state of Salzburg. It's "Old Town" with its world famous baroque architecture is one of the best-preserved city centres in the German-speaking world, and was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997. The city is noted for its Alpine setting. It is the birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and the setting for parts of the musical and film The Sound of Music, which features famous landmarks in Austria, but focuses mainly on Salzburg. Take a train station transfer with a private vehicle and driver in Vienna. Enjoy a train transfer between Vienna and Salzburg. The ride takes around three hours. Take a private train station transfer with private vehicle and driver in Salzburg. Castellani Park Hotel (4*) located in a natural setting and a 15-minute walk from the center of Salzburg, hotel features large grounds and a 400-year old linden tree. The first-class boutique hotel owes its unique atmosphere to a special blend of classic elegance and modern architecture. The hotel impresses with the highest level of hospitality, in an environment that combines international trends and regional charm – a special flair unparalleled in all of Salzburg. The rooms feature elegant wooden furniture, leather armchairs, air-conditioning and free internet access. Overnight at Castellani Park (4*). |
 Salzburg |
 Castellani Parkhotel, Salzburg |
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Day 5
Salzburg Enjoy a panoramic shared tour of Salzburg known as Mozart town with old buildings and architecture. Since the 18th century until today you can hear the sound of Mozart's Magic Flute and other famous compositions between Salzburg historic walls. Gain an insight into the Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque aspects of the city as Mozart saw it. End your tour with a visit to the newly reopened Mozart Residence, on Makart Square. Route: Schlos Mirabell - Schwarzstrase - Marionettentheater - Landestheater - Staatsbrucke - Mozart's Birthplace, Gstattentor - Horse's Pond - Univeristy - Festival Halls - St. Peter - Dom - Mozartsteg - Alpenstrase - Schlos Hellbrunn - Morzg - Schlos Frohnburg - Nonntal - Schlos Leopoldskron - Theatergasse - Mozart's Residence or The Miracle's Was Museum. Overnight at Castellani Park (4*). |
 Salzburg Old Town |
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Day 6
Salzburg Experience the breathtaking beauty of one of Austria's most beautiful regions, the lake district just beyond the gates of Salzburg. Admire the impressive hunting Castle Fuschl, today a luxury hotel, where the Prince Archbishops spent many seasons. Visit the famous winged Gothic in St. Wolfgang. Continue by boat to St. Gilgen on the other side of Lake St. Wolfgang. Visit St. Gilgen, where Mozart's mother was born. Passing Castle Hüttenstein tour continues along the Mondsee until its conclusion in Salzburg. Route: Salzburg (Mirabellplatz) - Fuschl - St. Wolfgang (May 1st - Oct 26th by boat) - St. Gilgen - Krottensee - Mondsee - Salzburg (Mirabellplatz). Overnight at Castellani Park (4*). |
 View of St. Gilgen |
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Day 7
Innsbruck Lying at the heart of the Tyrolean Mountains, Innsbruck offers the best of two distinct experiences. At once it is an attractive and lively city offering the chance to experience traditional Tyrolean culture as well as being a gateway to some of the best Alpine resorts, ideal for skiing in the winter or hiking in the summer. Having retained many of its old buildings, the "Altstadt" in the centre of town is a picturesque haven of medieval buildings and monuments set against a breathtaking mountain backdrop. The famous Golden Roof, or Goldenes Dachl, glimmers serenely, taking the limelight from the nearby palace and castle, all within a few minutes' walk of each other. Take a private train station transfer with private vehicle and driver in Salzburg. Enjoy a 2 hour train ride from Salzburg to Innbruck. Enjoy a train station transfer with private vehicle and driver. Dollinger Hotel (3*) is situated near the city centre, right on the bottom of the Nordkette, the mountain range to the north of Innsbruck. Hafelekar cable car access is 300 meters from the hotel, and the Ambras Medieval Castle is located five kilometers away. This four-story hotel is a traditional inn for more than 500 years and offers light-toned wooden furnishings guestrooms, a restaurant in the Tyrolean style offering local and international cuisine and a beautiful garden-terrace adorned with old chestnut-trees. Overnight at Dollinger (3*). |
 Innsbruck |
 Dollinger Hotel |
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Day 8
Innsbruck Enjoy a walking tour with private guide along the most famous streets in Innsbruck. The city hosted the Olympic winter games twice, 1964 and 1976. At Bergisel hill you can still see remains of these Olympic days: Two flames and the Olympic rings! Also you will find the names of all medal winners from the Olympics here in Innsbruck. Overnight at Dollinger (3*). |
 Streets of Innsbruck |
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Day 9
Munich Capital of Bavaria and beer capital of Europe, Munich boasts as rich a wealth of art and architecture as any of Germany's great cities. Where Berlin and Frankfurt have entered into the spirit of modernity, Munich has retained the air of a traditional German city, and has grown in fame as keeper of Germany's folk customs and identity, full of architectural treasures from the Baroque and Renaissance period. Oktoberfest is the main festival in the city and it is mobbed with lederhosen clad Germans and foreigners, and the celebration of carnivalesque magnitude belies the world view of Germans as a staid and serious folk. Dancing, processions and fabulous masques turn the entire city into a playground as people celebrate uproariously. If the revels don't sound like your thing then stay away and visit the city another time, when you can appreciate the Bavarian architecture of the Frauenkirche, Marienplatz and the old town, the baroque magnificence of the Schloss Nymphenburg and the modern expanse of the Olympia Park, an icon of post-war Germany. Enjoy a private tour to Neuschwanstein castle, one of the most popular palaces and castles in Europe. On the approach to Neuschwanstein, it will quickly become clear as to why this magnificent neo-Romanesque style castle is the most well known castle in the world. It appears through the mist like something out of a fairytale, and you will not be surprised to hear that the man who conceived its design - King Ludwig II, was considered quite eccentric. If it all seems very familiar, it may be because the castle was the inspiration for Disney's Sleeping Beauty Castle. Entrance fee is included in the tour cost. Ghotel Munich Zentrum Hotel (3*) is located in the heart of the city and you can almost reach Viktualienmarkt, the Marienplatz and the Deutsches Museum by foot. The hotel commands an excellent view of the Isar River, which is situated in the edge of the Isarvorstadt, a multicultural quarter lying in the south of the Old Town, surrounded by nice restaurants and bistros. The hotel has 154 rooms which are tastefully furnished. They have a shower/bathroom, hairdryer, safe, cable TV, direct dial telephone and, if requested, offer access to the internet by WLAN, analogue dial-in or ISDN. The hotel does not have its own restaurant, but there are several dining options within the surrounding area. Overnight at Ghotel Munich Zentrum Hotel (3*). |
 Munich |
 Neuschwanstein castle |
 Ghotel Munich Zentrum Hotel |
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Day 10
Munich Meet your driver for a private airport transfer in Munich. Depart from International Airport. End of itinerary. Overnight at Depart (Int`l Airport). |
 Marienplatz |
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Trip Includes
Guaranteed departure - Accommodation, Activities, Transfers, Meals, Fees where indicated as per the itinerary - Local and international traveler assistance during your tour - Specialised and personalised services
Trip Excludes
Tips - Laundry - Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages unless explicitly noted - Optional activities/extras – Visas (unless noted) - Vacation insurance
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