Austria

Salzburg

Sightseeing	Sedan 1‑2 pax	Minivan 1‑7 pax
Half Day City Nestled in the Austrian foothills, Salzburg is an enchanting mix of Baroque flair and alpine charm. Drive its historic winding streets on this 3 hour tour of the city’s highlights. Begin with the Mirabell Palace. Located on the right bank of the River Salzach, the 19th century Neoclassical facade and Italian gardens were immortalized in The Sound of Music. Across the river, the old town is dominated by the Salzburg Cathedral, a Baroque masterpiece. The Hohensalzburg fortress overlooks the town from above, and is one of the most expansive and impressive medieval castles in Europe. Finish the tour with a short drive to the Hellbrun Palace and Gardens outside the city. 2 hrs	$365	$365	—
Half Day Sound of Music Although spectacular in their own right, Salzburg’s many churches and estates are perhaps most recognizable as the setting of the 1965 Hollywood classic, The Sound of Music. On this 4 hour trip, discover how a whole countryside became an Oscar-worthy backdrop. Starting in the city, visit the Mirabell gardens, where the Von Trapp children paraded through signing “Do Re Me.” Also in town is the Festival Theater. Venture out into the Lake District, where you will find the two estates that were combined to represent the family home: the lakeside Leopolskron and Frohnburg. Continuing into the hills to lake Fuschl, see the hills famously featured in both opening and final scenes. Finish with the town of Mondsee, whose fabulous abbey was used for the wedding scenes. 4 hrs	$695	$695	—
Half Day Salzkammergut Alpine scenery and luxury are inescapable on this 4 hour journey through the Salzkammergut, the resort filled Lake District outside Salzburg. Drive through the hills to the town of Strobl, on the eastern end of the Wolfgangsee. Once the preferred summer retreat of Habsburg Emperors, the lake continue to be a frequented resort area. Next is the town of St. Wolfgang, where the church holds a masterpiece of the German Renaissance by Michael Pacher. At the other end of the lake is the quaint village of St. Gilgen. Finally, visit the Fuschlsee, another picturesque mountain lake, where Red Bull world headquarters is located. 4 hrs	$695	$695	—
Half Day Berchtesgaden & Eagle's Nest (Eagle's Nest Open Mid May-End October) Cross the border into nearby Bavaria to find spectacular mountaintop vistas on this 5 hour excursion to Berchtesgaden. Drive along the Königseeache, ascending through the lovely valley and picturesque farmland until you reach the town. Here you will be greeted by the fantastic Watzmann peak in the distance, towering over the rooftops of charming Bavarian buildings. Still higher is the Kehlsteinhaus, Adolf Hitler’s famous Eagle’s Nest. Perched on the summit of dizzying cliffs, the Nazi retreat has now been turned into a welcoming restaurant and beer garden that commands unmatched views of the valley below. 5 hrs	$880	$880	—

Transfers	Sedan 1‑3 pax	Minivan 1‑6 pax
Airport - Hotels	$135	$135	—
Rail Station - Hotels	$120	$120	—
Salzburg - Schloss Fuschl	$170	$170	—
Salzburg - Innsbruck	$885	$885	—
Salzburg - Munich	$650	$650	—
Salzburg - Munich Airport	$745	$745	—
Salzburg - Vienna	$1390	$1390	—

Vienna

Sightseeing	Sedan 1‑3 pax	Luxury Sedan 1‑3 pax	Minivan 1‑7 pax
Half Day Classical See the highlights of central Vienna on this 4 hour tour of the Austrian capital. First, visit St. Stephen’s Cathedral. The religious center of the city, it is known for its roof, decorated in geometric patterns of brilliant glazed tile mosaic. Its interior is decorated by several gothic chapels under an elaborately ribbed vault. The next stop is the Museum of Fine Arts. Established by Emperor Franz Joseph in 1891, the museum is based around the personal collections of the Austrian Emperors, and features masterpieces from all over Europe. The final stop is the Imperial Crypt, housed in the Capuchin Monastery. Buried here are over 4 centuries of Habsburg royalty, in tombs representing a variety of decorative styles. 4 hrs	$485	$710	$590
Half Day Historical Few cities can claim a reputation for luxury to match that of Vienna. Find out why on this 4 hour tour. Bounded on the north by the Danube River, the southern edge of central Vienna is defined by a sweeping avenue lined with a seemingly unending sequence of monumental architecture. At the west end is a forested park framed by the Rathaus, or city hall, and the legendary Burgtheater, where the Imperial court watched the debut of works by Mozart, Beethoven, and others. Next is the Volksgarten, a refreshing green expanse between the Austrian Parliament building and the Hofburg Palace, home to Austria’s rulers since the 13th century, from dukes to presidents. The twin Museums of Fine Arts and Natural History frame the way from the palace to the modern Museumsquartier. After this parade of past Imperial grandeur, you will hardly expect it to be topped. The final stop however, Schonbrunn Palace, will do just that. The high Baroque complex includes over 1,400 rooms, acres of gardens, and even the world’s oldest zoo. 4 hrs	$485	$710	$590
Half Day Vienna Woods Outside the city center, the Vienna Woods provide the locals with a bucolic respite from city life, and offer you a fascinating 4 hour day trip opportunity. Head south of the city to Liechtenstein Castle, a romantic hilltop structure restored in the 19th century. The original castle gave its name to its medieval owners, who in turn rule the eponymous modern country. Afterward, visit the monastery of Heiligenkreuz, a charming medieval abbey, and the oldest Cistercian establishment in the world. The final stop is the hunting lodge of Mayerling, the center of Imperial intrigue in 1889, when the heir to the Austrian throne and his mistress ended their affair by suicide pact, scandalizing the royal family. 5 hrs	$605	$885	$740
Full Day City Get the comprehensive Vienna experience on this 8 hour sightseeing tour. Including both of our 4 hour city tour itineraries, this package replaces the pressure of picking and choosing with the exhilaration of seeing all the city has to offer. In the old city center, visit St. Stephen’s Cathedral, with its soaring Gothic vaults and towers, decorated with a kaleidoscopic tile roof. Nearby is the Capuchin Monastery, home to the Imperial Habsburg Crypt, resting place to over 4 centuries of royalty. Surrounding the old city is the Ringstrasse, a semi-circular promenade of Imperial excess manifest in monumental architecture. Along its path are the illustrious Burgtheater, the Museumsquartier, and the massive Hofburg Palace, winter residence of the Habsburg Emperors. Their summer residence, Schonnbrun Palace, is the final stop. After the parade of grandeur along the Ringstrasse, you will hardly expect it to be topped. The high Baroque complex will do just that however, with over 1,400 rooms, acres of gardens, and even the world’s oldest zoo. 8 hrs	$965	$1415	$1180
Full Day Wachau & Danube Valley The Wachau is the most scenic part of the Danube Valley. Containing panoramic hillside views interspersed with small villages and vineyards, it makes an ideal 8 hour day trip from Vienna. Follow the river up from Vienna, reaching first the town of Krems, a small medieval town with a scattering of baroque sculpture. Next is Durnstein, where a ruined castle looks out over the town and its acclaimed vineyards. The most spectacular sight is saved for last, however, in the resplendent Melk Abbey. A massive complex overlooking the Danube, its walls, towers and domes are a Baroque marvel of white and golden stone decoration. 8 hrs	$1020	$1440	$1185

Transfers	Sedan 1‑2 pax	Luxury Sedan 1‑2 pax	Minivan 1‑6 pax
Airport - Hotels	$170	$260	$215
Rail Station - Hotels	$130	$190	$155
Pier - Hotels	$130	$190	$155
Vienna - Salzburg	$1400	$1925	$1750
Vienna - Bratislava	$490	$675	$615
Vienna - Budapest	$1215	$1670	$1520
Vienna - Prague	$1575	$2165	$1965
Vienna - Munich	$2070	$2845	$2585

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