Austrian Wonderland
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1 Night Vienna
2 Nights Salzburg
2 Nights Innsbruck
1 Night Vienna
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6N / 7D
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Welcome to Vienna, Austria's capital, which lies in the country's east on the Danube River. Its artistic and intellectual legacy was shaped by residents including Mozart, Beethoven and Sigmund Freud. The city is also known for its Imperial palaces, including Schönbrunn, the Habsburgs' summer residence. In the Museums Quartier district, historic and contemporary buildings display works by Egon Schiele, Gustav Klimt and other artists.
Upon arrival you will be met our representative and escorted to the hotel in a shared transfer (seat in coach basis)
Recommendation:
In the evening you could visit "Vienna Prater and its Giant Ferris Wheel". The Prater is a large public park in Vienna's 2nd district. The Wurstelprater amusement park, often simply called "Prater", lies in one corner of the Wiener Prater and includes the Wiener Riesenrad Ferris wheel The Prater also includes the adjacent Stadtpark, considered one of the most beautiful in the world. Madame Tussads is also one of its key attractions.
Did you know: Vienna's Central Cemetery (Zentralfriedhof) has over 2.5 million tombs (more than the city's live population), including those of Beethoven, Brahms, Gluck, Schubert, Schoenberg and Strauss Overnight in Vienna.
At a Glance:
- City Tour with Schonbrunn Palace
- Salzburg Zoo
Did you Know: The Sacher Torte was made by Franz Sacher, when the chef of the court of Prince Metternich fallen ill - just on when the prince ordered a new dessert. So it was up to a 16 years old trainee named Franz Sacher to create a new dish. And that day in 1832 the Sacher Torte was born.
Later in the afternoon transfer to Vienna Westbahnhof station on your own to board your train for Salzburg.
Salzburg is storybook Austria. Later you will enjoy the tour of Salzburg Zoo.
Salzburg's Zoo animals, both native and exotic, in an environment close to their natural surroundings that has become the hallmark of this place. One of the zoo's main goals is to ensure harmonious balance between the beauty of the local landscape in Hellbrunn and the natural environment of the animals. Special habitats are continually being developed, enabling visitors of all ages to experience the natural balance between flora and fauna.
Recommendation: "The Toy Museum of Salzburg with Salzburg Card" 'Experiences', 'games' and 'fascination' are the three central themes
spotlighted for large and small visitors alike. On the ground floor there are the marble runs, gigantic wooden toy construction sets, bobby cars and plenty of space to run around and play. On the first floor the focus is on hands-on involvement with teddy and his friends in the chamber of treasures and the doll's house. The miniature shop gives children a chance to smell and taste real spices, play 'customer and shopkeeper' and see what a 'super market' was like a hundred years ago. The experience of high speed in the toy museum. Overnight in Salzburg.
At a Glance:
Sound of Music Tour
Salt Mines Adventure
Today we will take you to see the Sound of Music Tour. Relive the true story of the Von Trapp family which was filmed as the 'Sound of Music' in the Salzburg area. The tour, which has been Salzburg's most popular tour since 1967 when it was offered for the first time, is a combination of sightseeing in this historical city itself and in the beautiful lakes and mountains area known as the Salzkammergut, which is also a famous musical and cultural centre. The highlights and film locations of the 'Sound of Music', such as the beautiful gardens in Hellbrunn (where Liesl and Rolf sang 'I am 16 going on 17'), and the wedding church in Mondsee are a treat for all fans of the film. Free time for lunch (on your own)
Did you know: Salzburg literally means "salt castle" and was named because of all of the salt mining done around the city. And it is located on the banks of the Salzach River.
Adventure tour of the Salt Mines - Experience the underground world of the so called 'White Gold`. Travel into the beautiful mountain area south west of Salzburg, we pass by the area of HELLBRUNN, taking us directly to the SALT MINES. Before entering the mine you will dress like a miner (protective clothing provided) and then travel by miners train into the heart of themountain.
If time permits, then we recommend a short trip to the Ice Caves inWerfen (approx 30 mins from Hellbrun) A totally new mountain experience. Discover the splendor of the largest ice caves in the world. You'll see ice palaces of crystal-clear beauty, taking you into a wintry world of ice, even on hot summer days. This part is open to the public and can be viewed on a guided tour. The caves have an average temperature of 0° C throughout the summer months.
Return to your hotel on your own.
Overnight in Salzburg
At a Glance:
• Visit to Nordkette
Today proceed on your own to Salzburg station to board your train to the Imperial town of Innsbruck. Upon arrival, transfer on your own to your hotel check in and relax. Mountain adventure or shopping fever, in Innsbruck you don't need to decide between these options, you can have them all, even if you only pay a short visit to the capital of the Alps. The Nordkette is part of Austria's largest nature park, the Karwendel Nature Park and can be reached directly from Innsbruck city centre in just a few minutes! The breathtaking 360° view leaves a lasting impression, with the capital of the Alps on one side and Tyrol's most extensive conservation area on the other. The Hungerburg funicular enables visitors to reach in just 8 minutes. There are several stops along the way including the Alpine Zoo, which is a favorite among families. After reaching the Hungerburg station, a short walk across Hermann Buhl Square, named after the world-famous Austrian mountaineer, leads visitors to the cable car station
Overnight in Innsbruck
At a Glance:
• Visit to Swarovski CrystalWorld
Did you know: "The Swarovski Company" the crystal manufacturer has been dedicated to provide elegant and cultured jewellery since their start in 1895. The renowned business sprouted in Wattens, Austria, and now sells to a clientele over 170 countries. With their unique glass-cutting technology, they have also expanded to produce the Tyrolit grinding, cutting, and polishing machinery company, as well as Swarovski Optik for naturebased optic accessories.
Today, take the Swarovski Crystal World's shuttle bus from Innsbruck Main Station and enjoy a unique visit. The water spouting Giant will amaze you with his sparkling eyes! Explore a mix of art and culture, entertainment and shopping and see various attractions for all ages, fans of crystal and connoisseurs of art making Swarovski Crystal Worlds a unique attraction in the entire world. Recommendation: If you have a kid 3 years and up, why not drop them off at Kinderwelt (aka Kids World) at the Kaufhaus Tyrol department store Innsbruck so you can enjoy some shopping? The highly competent WIKI child minders have many years of experience and will look after your children (over 3 years of age) with care and affection. While some children may like to play and let off steam in a group, others may prefer to do creative activities alone. With a programme that includes face painting and singing games, there is plenty of fun to be had by all. Overnight in Innsbruck
Today, proceed on your own to the Innsbruck station to board your trains for Vienna. On arrival at Vienna Westbahnhof, transfer to the hotel on your own. Spend the entire day shopping, be it along the streets or in the palaces. If time permits you can visit McArthurGlen Designer Outlets which are situated within easy travelling distance from Vienna, it can be found at Parndorf Designer Outlet Center, Designer-Outlet-Straße 1,7111 Parndorf, Austria. It takes 60 minutes to get from Vienna to the Designer Outlet.
Recommendation: In the evening you may opt to visit the Haus des Meeres - Aqua Terra Zoo. The Haus des Meeres is located at Fritz-Grünbaum-Platz (approx 30 mins from Stadpark). More than 10.000 animals are shown on an area of 4.000 m² in the Haus des Meeres - Aqua Terra Zoo! In the section for terrarium animals you see crocodiles, poisonous snakes, constrictor and saurians. (This is a half day activity with an approx entrance fee of EUR 20 per person)
Did you Know: The world's largest emerald (2860 carat) is displayed in the Imperial Treasury of the Hofburg (Imperial Palace) in Vienna. Overnight in Vienna
Today you will be transferred by a seat in coach vehicle to Vienna Airport to proceed onwards to your next destination.
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