Austria & Bavaria

Day 1 Arrival to VIENNA

Arrival to Vienna. Pick up from Vienna International Airport by private coach with English speaking assistance and transfer to your chosen hotel in Vienna.

Check in and distribution of rooms at the reception. Dinner and accommodation in the hotel.

Day 2 VIENNA

Buffet breakfast in your hotel.

In the morning panoramic sightseeing tour of the city, including the Ringstrasse Avenue with its magnificent buildings, the Prater, the colorful Hundertwasser House and the gardens of Belvedere Palace. Lunch in the city centre.

In the afternoon you will visit one of the highlights of Vienna, the beautiful Schoenbrunn Palace, once the summer residence of the imperial family. Admire the splendor of bygone days during a guided tour through the state apartments. Afterwards we will go for a short walk through Schoenbrunn’s impressive gardens.

In the evening we will take you along the illuminated Ringstrasse Avenue to the picturesque village of Grinzing – famous for its typical wine taverns. We invite you to a traditional Viennese dinner including 1 glass of wine in one of these taverns.

Day 3 VIENNA

Buffet breakfast in your hotel.

In the morning two of Vienna’s most important buildings are waiting for you: the State Opera, one of the world’s most famous opera houses, and the Imperial Palace (Hofburg). During the interior visit of the opera we will get to know the splendor and magnificence of this building where more than 300 functions per year are held. Then we take a short walk to the Imperial Palace, where we can find the Spanish Riding School, the National Library etc. There we will visit the Imperial Apartments.

Lunch in a typical restaurant in the city centre and afternoon at leisure. Return to the hotel on your own.

Dinner and accommodation in the hotel.

Day 4 Vienna - Danube Valley - Salzkammergut - SALZBURG

Buffet breakfast in your hotel and check out.

The first leg of today’s tour takes us to the Danube Valley and the old wine-growing region of Krems. Perhaps the most famous castle in the Danube Valley is Dürnstein, where King Richard Lionheart was imprisoned. During a romantic boat-trip on the Danube river the history comes alive. The highlight of this excursion will be an interior visit of the Benedictine Abbey of Melk, a pearl of the Austrian Baroque and afterwards we will have lunch in a restaurant near Melk Abbey!

We continue our trip to the famous lake district Salzkammergut, one of the nicest areas of Austria; known for the movie “Sound of Music”. Passing by the city of Gmunden and driving along the shores of lake Traunsee we will reach the picturesque town of Bad Ischl, where Emperor Francis Joseph used to spend the summer. Then we continue to the most famous village of the area – “St. Wolfgang ” situated at lake “Wolfgangsee”.

In the evening arrival to your hotel in the city of Salzburg. Check in and distribution of rooms at the reception. Dinner and accommodation in the hotel.

Day 5 Salzburg - INNSBRUCK

Buffet breakfast in your hotel and check out.

In the morning we will start our walking tour at the gardens of Mirabell palace. Afterwards we will cross the river “Salzach” and continue our walk to the Baroque Old Town where we can find the cathedral, Residence Square and the festival quarter. We’ll also see the famous street “Getreidegasse”, where Mozart’s birthplace is located.

Lunch in a typical restaurant in Salzburg.

In the afternoon we continue our trip to Tyrol – Austria’s alpine region – and its capital Innsbruck. Upon arrival we will see the most important spots of the city. The Olympic track of ski jumps, the Golden Roof, the Church of Court (where you can find the grave of emperor Maximilian I surrounded by the famous black giant statues made of copper), Hofburg Palace (ancient residence of the Court) and the old town with the medieval houses.

In the evening arrival to your hotel in Innsbruck, check in and distribution of rooms. Dinner and accommodation in the hotel.

Day 6 Innsbruck - Neuschwanstein Castle - MUNICH

Buffet breakfast in your hotel and morning at leisure. Before midday check out and departure to Schwangau.

Upon arrival lunch in a typical restaurant in Fuessen/Hohenschwangau.

In the afternoon interior visit to Neuschwanstein Castle. The famous King Louis II of Bavaria (also known as “Mad King”) gave the order to build this romantic castle at the expense of the royal family treasures of Bavaria. The castle was an inspiration for Walt Disney’s castle in the Sleeping Beauty movie. On the way back to the bus we will cross the Marienbruecke bridge, which offers a picturesque panoramic view over the Bavarian landscape with its beautiful lakes and forests.

In the evening arrival to Munich. Check in in your hotel and distribution of rooms. Dinner and accommodation in the hotel.

Day 7 MUNICH

Buffet breakfast in your hotel.

In the morning panoramic city tour through Bavaria’s capital famous for its beer breweries, but also for its culture and traditions. During this tour you will get to know Munich’s most famous buildings and sights such as the Holy Trinity Church, the Opera, the Residence and the English Garden. We will also take you to the Theresienwiese area, where the Oktoberfest takes place every year.

Lunch in a typical restaurant.

In the afternoon we go for a walk through Munich’s old town. We will enter the city center through one of the old gates known as Charles’ gate and continue to St. Michael’s church, where King Louis II the Mad King is buried. Crossing Marienplatz Square we will reach the famous Town Hall, Frauenkirche church, where you can see the devil’s traces at the door, the Opera Square, the Royal Residence and other secret spots.

Rest of the day at leisure. Individual return to your hotel.
Dinner and accommodation in the hotel.