Enjoy your private airport transfer with vehicle, driver and assistant. For your added comfort, an English speaking assistant will help you to check in and walk you through the welcome package documents, your itinerary and answer your questions.

A Welcome Package with a copy of your itinerary, tickets (if relevant), and any other information that we deem you may find useful, will be provided to you in destination.

Embrace the charm of Vienna at leisure during the winter season. This time on your own invites you to discover the city’s elegant cafÉs, world-class museums, or historic neighborhoods at your own pace. Stroll along the Ringstrasse to admire the city’s architectural grandeur, or, for a cultural interlude, explore the treasures of the Kunsthistorisches Museum or the Belvedere. Fashion enthusiasts and souvenir hunters alike can enjoy shopping on Vienna’s famous Graben street, where high-end boutiques and charming shops line the historic boulevard. Speak with your Destination Expert for the best personalized recommendations and reservations, ensuring your time at leisure captures the very best of festive Vienna.

Step into imperial splendor with a self-guided tour of SchÖnbrunn Palace. Explore the opulent showrooms at your own pace with an audio guide, uncovering the rich history and grandeur of this historic treasure. Admire gilded interiors, intricate tapestries, and ornate chandeliers, all echoing tales of a bygone era. Wander the palace's serene gardens, spanning over 1,400 acres, with vibrant flower beds, elegant fountains, and tranquil paths. Enjoy the convenience of a private driver for 3 hours and seamless hotel transfers as you immerse yourself in the world of royalty.

Meet your private guide and set out to explore the famous Christmas Markets of Vienna. Soak up the magic of the season with a visit of two of Vienna's dazzling Markets, including at the enchanting Rathausplatz amidst its stunning backdrop. Step inside your own living Christmas card as you embark on a festive stroll through the colorful markets clustered around the city. Enjoy an introduction to the city's Christmas traditions of hot rum punch, toasted almonds, handicrafts, and ice skating. Bask in the flavors of Christmas as you sample cookies and other treats whilst admiring the winter wonderland decorations and reveling in the cheerful, festive atmosphere that is emblematic of the season.

Coffee is intrinsically linked to Austria’s rich history. Take some time at leisure to immerse yourself in the serene atmosphere of Vienna's most praised coffee houses. Within your final trip documents, you’ll receive a supplemental composition showcasing our top coffee house suggestions in the city, as selected by Kensington Tours Destination Experts

Experience Vienna at night, where the Ringstrasse appears like a grand theatrical stage showcasing imperial splendor. Journey past Vienna's beautifully illuminated landmarks en route to the famous Prater amusement park, home to the iconic Giant Ferris Wheel. Continue the adventure by taking in stunning panoramic views of the city from Kahlenberg hill. Conclude the evening in the charming wine taverns of Grinzing, renowned for offering the finest in traditional Viennese hospitality, ensuring an unforgettable and authentic Austrian experience.

From mid-November to Christmas time, Vienna’s dazzling squares transform into magical Christmas markets. The distinct aroma of Christmas baked goods, hot punch and toasted almonds creates a pre-Christmas atmosphere like no other. The cultural and Christmas market in front of SchÖnbrunn Palace offers romance with its captivating imperial backdrop, and is converted into a New Year's market after Christmas. The atmospheric market offers traditional handicrafts, hand-made Christmas decorations, Christmas concerts and an extensive children's program, including a Christmas workshop. Children in particular will enjoy the Christmas Market on Karlsplatz. In addition to an extensive children’s program, the market is above all noted for handicrafts. Other Christmas Markets worth a visit include City Hall, Belvedere Palace, Maria Theresien Square and Spittelberg.

Enjoy a seamless transfer between the train station and your hotel.

Sit back and relax as you transfer by train from Vienna to Salzburg. Approximate travel time is 3 hours,

Enjoy a scenic train station transfer with a private vehicle and professional driver.

Meet your English speaking guide at your hotel for a half-day tour of the famous Hellbrunn Christmas Market and Mirabellplatz. Get into the festive spirit in this historic city and learn interesting facts about its past, the historic Salzburg Christmas Market, local customs and Alpine traditions. Your guide will provide you with insider tips on the best Christmas shopping, explore the hidden charms and peculiarities of the city, its culinary delights, and traditional crafts. You'll have the option to buy any souvenirs or local treats and delicacies on the spot, as you see fit.

Experience an unforgettable combination of culinary and musical delights this evening. Savor an exquisite 3-course dinner and VIP treatment amid the atmospheric delights of the Salzburg Fortress's Panorama Restaurant. After dinner, prepare to be enchanted by the musical treasures of W. A. Mozart and his contemporaries. Enjoy the whimsy of traditional Salzburg Christmas carols, performed in the historic ambiance of the Castle Hall or Golden Hall.

Set out on today's enchanting adventure starting in Salzburg, where you'll transfer to the picturesque village of Filzmoos. En-route, revel in the mesmerizing winter panoramas adorned with snow-clad mountains and sparkling forests. Upon reaching Filzmoos, prepare for a spellbinding escapade—a horse-drawn carriage ride through a magical snowy realm. Nestle beneath warm blankets, serenaded by the soft cadence of hooves on snow, as you traverse this magical landscape. To add warmth to the experience, savor a glass of hot wine during the carriage ride. As the day gently concludes, retrace your steps aboard the transport back to Salzburg.

Dine in one of Salzburg’s most storied settings at St. Peter Stiftskulinarium, where historic surroundings and a more polished kitchen bring together Salzburg tradition, alpine lightness, and Mediterranean touches. Your Destination Expert will be happy to arrange a reservation, with the meal settled directly at the restaurant.

Meet your driver for a private airport transfer.

In Vienna’s quiet fourth district, beside the Ringstrasse, stands Hotel Kaiserhof, a Viennese city hotel dating to 1896. Rooms and suites blend turn-of-the-century style with modern comfort. Guests unwind in the Finnish sauna and steam bath or the fitness room, then enjoy a generous breakfast buffet and an evening drink at the hotel bar. The Opera, Naschmarkt, and Karntner Strasse shopping street are all within easy walking distance.

Radisson Blu Altstadt Hotel steeped in over 500 years of history and culture, hotel is a destination unto itself, retaining many of its charming features from the past. Guest rooms are graced with unique accents such as aged wooden beams or classic period furniture. The hotel offers 62 guest rooms, each with their own unique style and charm, with splendid views to either the Salzach River, the quaint streets of the Old Town, the Old Fortress or the Kapuziner Monastery. Indulge in a luxurious, fine-dining experience with a visit to Restaurant Symphonie where you will enjoy a gourmet meal of classic Austrian and international dishes. Take advantage of this hotel’s prime location and discover local attractions such as Mirabell Castle and Mozart’s birthplace.