Highlights

Jewels of Austria

12 Nights | 13 Days

EUS 1 B

 

Destination

Austria

Continent

Europe

Location

Located in Central Europe, Austria is positioned in both the Northern and Eastern hemisphere. Austria is bordered by the Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Liechtenstein, Slovakia, Slovenia, and Switzerland.

Capital City

Vienna

Language

German

Currency

Euro

Season

Mid of April to October

Airport

Vienna | Salzburg | Innsbruck | Linz | Graz Airport

Time Zone

GMT +1

Dial Code

+43

Tour Type

Honeymoon Tour | Family Tour | Leisure Tour

Package Itinerary

Day 01Arrive Vienna – Innsbruck

Arrive Vienna Airport and transfer to the train station to board a train departing to the picturesque cultural city in the Alps – the city of Innsbruck. Upon arrival, check-in to your hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure. Visit to the famous Golden Roof, the castle next to it which houses artefacts dating back centuries. Over Night stay in Innsbruck.

Day 02Excursion to Swarovski Crystal World

After B/F, take the Swarovski shuttle bus to Wattens to the famous green giant – the Swarovski Crystal World. Enter the fascinating crystal world and spend half the day here exploring the area. Later in the afternoon make your way back to Innsbruck. Later in the evening, enjoy a typical 3 course Tyrolean dinner in a typical restaurant that dot the city else you could visit the casino and try your luck there else enjoy a typical Tyrolean evening filled with authentic music and dance of the area. Over Night stay at Innsbruck.

Day 03Excursion Otztal

After B/F, full day excursion trip to the famous Otztal where you can relax at the Aqua dome spa. You need to take a train to Otztal Bahnoff from Innsbruck train station following which you need to take the Public Bus to the valley. An ideal recommendation is to spend at least 3 to 5 Hrs. at the spa. It is also the only thermal spa in the whole of Tyrol. Over Night stay at Innsbruck.

Day 04Innsbruck Village Visit

After B/F, visit St. Anton Am Arlberg, the traditional village of Tirol. The resorts unique charm lies in the village traditions and the festivities one can experience here. Enjoy the summer evenings with folk music and dancing, "Schuhplattln" and yodelling. Summer begins in May and the place is quite high on nightlife too. Over Night stay at Innsbruck.

Day 05Excursion Achensee Lake

After B/F, visit Tirol's largest lake. Enjoy Cycling or hiking, surfing or sailing, paragliding or kite flying, swimming or diving, golfing, riding or tennis anything goes. A romantic rack railway winds its way up from the valley to the Achensee Lake. From Innsbruck, you need to make your way to the train station and take a train to Jenbach for approximately 20 Min; following which you are transferred to the century-old rack railway taking you further up for 30 Min. to the lake. Here enjoy the stunning views and also a boat ride. Return back to Innsbruck. Over Night stay at Innsbruck.

Day 06Innsbruck – Salzburg City Tour

After B/F, check out from Innsbruck Hotel and transfer to the Railway Station to board a train departing to Salzburg. Upon arrival, check-in to your hotel. Later, visit Castle Hellbrunn, the Palace of Mirabell, the University of Music, Markart Square, the Palace of Frohnburg, the Nonnberg Abbey, the Fortress Hohensalzburg. The tour finishes in Mozart Square where you will see the famous Mozart statue, Cathedral, Old Residence of the Archbishops and the Fortress Hohensalzburg. Over Night stay at Salzburg.

Day 07Salzburg Music Tour

After B/F, a visit to Salzburg is definitely incomplete without the famous Sound of Music Tour. This 4 hrs long tour takes you through all the important sights and sounds you have experienced whilst watching the movie and is a definite must do. Next stop in Mondsee where tourists will have free time to explore Mondsee Cathedral and the setting of the famous film wedding! Tourists can also explore this beautiful Austrian town at leisure and we recommend stopping by Mrs. Brown's cafe to taste the best 'crisp apple strudel' in Mondsee. Rest of the evening is at leisure. Over Night stay at Salzburg.

Day 08Salzburg Salt Mines Tour

After B/F, tour to the fabulous Salt Mines and the Celtic Village. Wearing traditional miners' clothes, you enter the mines and hear historic as well as legendary tales of the fascinating underground world. Using the same slides as hundreds of miners before, you descend to the grottos, the magical world beneath the surface of the earth. End-up your adventure with a raft sail on the salt lake and a special train trip. Afterwards, there will be a short visit to the town of Berchtesgaden before returning to Salzburg. Over Night stay at Salzburg.

Day 09Salzburg Ice Caves

After B/F, visit the largest Ice Caves in the world. Your tour meanders south along the picturesque Salzach Valley towards the idyllic village of Werfen, taking in historic monuments, sheer mountain passes and the most imposing castle in middle Europe. Castle Werfen was made famous in the movie - "Where Eagles Dare". To reach the cave, you combine walking (a safe and wonderful way to enjoy the Alps close up) and a cable car. The Eisriesenwelt is the world's largest Ice Cave. You will enter this natural wonder with your guide, who will explain the labyrinths of large caverns, mysterious ice figures and give many added tales of adventure, to make your experience unforgettable. Over Night stay at Salzburg.

Important Note: You will need walking shoes, warm clothes and should be prepared for uphill walking. The climb to the ice caves is 134 m; which is equivalent to climbing the stairs in a high block of apartments. Each individual should decide for themselves whether he or she is physically able to complete the climb. The beauty & breathtaking dimensions of the cave provide plenty of reward for the effort! Although the speed of the guided tour is tailored to the group, we advise those with serious walking difficulties or heart circulation problems not to visit the cave.

Day 10Salzburg - Vienna

After B/F, check out from Salzburg Hotel and transfer to the railway station to board a train departs to Vienna. Upon arrival, check-in to your hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure. Walking around the Mariahilfer strasse with its vibrant shops or spend time at any of the Viennese cafes sipping the famous coffee and treat yourself to the typical Sacher tortes. Over Night stay at Vienna.

Day 11Vienna City Tour

After B/F, visit Schonbrunn Palace and gardens, the chambers, the Prater, the Danube Tower, the United Nations building, as well as famous buildings by Friedensreich Hundertwasser such as the Kunsthausand, the Hundertwasserhaus. From the hills of the Vienna Woods, you can enjoy a magnificent view of the city over vineyards. On the way back to the city center, pass through the romantic wine growing village of Grinzing. Over Night stay at Vienna.

Day 12Vienna Day Free | Vienna Woods

After B/F, spend the day experiencing the Viennese Woods; passing the roman city of Baden, the romantic valley Helenental to the former Mayerling hunting lodge and abbey, Europe’s biggest underground lake awaits you. By boat you travel through the mystically lighted galleries. The green shimmering water and the rough stonewalls add to the very special atmosphere. Over Night stay at Vienna.

Day 13Vienna – Onward Destination Journey

After B/F, check out from Vienna Hotel and transfer to the airport to board a flight departing for onward destination journey.