Maximize your time in Vienna by also exploring Salzburg. Traverse through Austria’s lake district, see the sites featured in ‘The Sound of Music’, and immerse yourself in the singular ambiance of Mozart’s hometown!
Hotel pick-up
07:30am Tour start - Travel past the Vienna Woods and Melk Abbey to Linz
09:30am Stop for coffee and cake (at own expense) - ca. 30 minutes
10:50am Photo Stop at Lake Attersee - ca. 15 minutes
11:30am Explore Lakeside Town St. Gilgen - ca. 30 minutes
12:30pm Guided Walking Tour of Salzburg’s Old Town - ca. 1,5 hours
02:00pm Free time in Salzburg for lunch, shopping and sightseeing - ca. 2,5 hours
04:30pm Departure for Vienna
7:30pm Arrival in Vienna. Hotel Drop-Off
‘Sound of Music fan or not: Take advantage of your stay in Vienna and visit Salzburg. With a friendly driver you depart from your hotel in Vienna in a private limousine or minivan.
The scenery on the way to Salzburg is breathtaking: You pass by the Vienna Woods, see the peaks of the Alps from afar, and finally reach the Austrian lake district. Take pictures of the region’s gorgeous mountain lakes and villages and visit the locations from „The Sound of Music“!
In Salzburg you will be joined by a local expert guide who will take you on an extensive walking tour: hear intriguing stories about the history and the city’s famous inhabitants while you see the most important sights. Among other things you see Mozart’s birthplace, the colorful gardens of the Mirabell Palace (the ‘DoReMi’ song was filmed here), the cemetery of the abbey of St. Peter (the Trapp-family hid there), the festival area, the Archbishop’s Palace and the cathedral.
After the walking tour spend a couple of hours in Salzburg for lunch, do some shopping or explore the city further on your own. Visit the Mozart museum or take a ride in the funicular up to the impressive fortress of Hohensalzburg. In the late afternoon your driver will take you to Vienna and back to your hotel.
Enjoy the superior service and the personal atmosphere of this private tour: Your knowledgeable guide is ready to respond to (almost) your every request and requirement. Lots of photo opportunities!
Itinerary:
Hotel pick-up 07:30am Tour start - Travel past the Vienna Woods and Melk Abbey to Linz
09:30am Stop for coffee and cake (at own expense) - ca. 30 minutes
10:50am Photo Stop at Lake Attersee - ca. 15 minutes
11:30am Explore Lakeside Town St. Gilgen - ca. 30 minutes
12:30pm Guided Walking Tour of Salzburg’s Old Town - ca. 1,5 hours
02:00pm Free time in Salzburg for lunch, shopping and sightseeing - ca. 2,5 hours 04:30pm
Departure for Vienna 7:30pm Arrival in Vienna
Hotel Drop-Off
For private tours by coach (8+ people) the itinerary includes one stop at Lake Mondsee instead of St. Gilgen.
Points of Interest
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Salzburg Cathedral
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Mirabell Palace and Gardens
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St. Peter’s Abbey (Stift St. Peter)
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Vienna Woods
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Salzburger Altstadt
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Lake Attersee
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Vienna A La Carte
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- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Local guide for personalized experience
- Exclusive private tour for your party
- Knowledgeable driver/guide to assist you
- Comfortable transport by private minivan or coach
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.