Experience Austria
- A Viennese Whirl!

View of the Volksgarten, Museums and Parliament © WienTourismus, Christian Stemper
Caption: View of the Volksgarten, Museums and Parliament © WienTourismus, Christian Stemper
Caption: Schönbrunn Palace, Vienna
Caption: Vienna at Night
Caption: Melk Abbey, Austria
Caption: The Hofburg, Vienna

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Activity level: Level 2 Requires moderate physical activity. You need to be able to participate in physical activities such as longer walking tours, walking over uneven terrain, climbing steps and be comfortable with some periods of standing. Not suitable if you have limited mobility or require a wheelchair/mobility scooter.
Destination: A Viennese Whirl:
Discover Austria's Capital
- Extension to Experience Austria Event
Duration: 4 days / 3 nights
Flight information: Please arrange onwards travel from Vienna Aiport [VIE] on Day 4
Pickup location: The Alpine Club, Schladming, Austria

Overview

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Extend your stay in Austria and come along with us on this short break and explore the very best that the beautiful city of Vienna has to offer.

Vienna, Austria’s capital, lies along the famous River Danube. With it's imperial legacy of the Habsburgs, the city is home to immense palaces including the Hofburg Palace, the Schloss Belvedere and the Habsburgs' 1,441-room summer residence, Schloss Schönbrunn.  

Vienna is also known as the City of Music, with a musical heritage that includes composers such as Mozart, Haydn, Beethoven, Schubert, Strauss, Brahms and Mahler. If you are feeling hungry, then Vienna is also famous for the popular Wiener Schnitzel and the delicious Sacher-torte chocolate cake, a "temptation" best eaten in one of Vienna's popular coffee houses!

Extend your stay in Austria and come along with us on this short break and explore the very best that this beautiful city has to offer.  

Itinerary

PRE-JOURNEY - This is a tour extension after the Experience Austria member event, You will need to arrange your flights into Munich Airport [MUC], Germany and depart from Vienna Airport [VIE], Austria.

Itinerary summary: DAY 1 - To Vienna via the Danube and Melk Abbey
DAY 2 - Vienna Sightseeing
DAY 3 - Schönbrunn Palace & Heurigen Farewell Dinner
DAY 4 - Goodbye Vienna
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DAY 1 - To Vienna via the Danube and Melk Abbey

After breakfast, we will depart this morning from our resort in Schladming to Vienna, Austria's capital. We will drive part of the route along the course of the mighty River Danube. One of Europe's most important rivers, it has the unique status of being the only river to run through 4 capital cities - Vienna, Bratislava, Budapest and Belgade!

En route, we will stop for a visit and tour of the historic Melk Abbey. Situated on a This Baroque-style building is situated on a rock overlooking the Danube and Wachau Valley, the abbey boasts splendid architecture and is a renowned UNESCO's World Heritage Site. After the tour we enjoy lunch together before we continue on to Vienna.

The evening will be at leisure in Vienna. There are plenty of cafes/bars and restaurants within walking distance of the hotel if you feel like getting out and about for your own exploration.

Included meals: Lunch 
Accommodation: Intercity Vienna (or similar) 

DAY 2 - Vienna Sightseeing

Today, it's all about Vienna. Vienna boasts a long and varied history, though it came to international renown under the rule of the Habsburgs and most of what you see in modern Vienna was shaped by them. On a tour of the city, we will pass highlights includin the Hofburg Palace complex, St. Stephen's Cathedral, the Museum Quarter, Belvedere Palace and much more before we stop for lunch.

The rest of the day, enjoy time to explore the city at leisure. Vienna is famous for its world class musuems - tour behind the scenes at the Opera House, visit the Spanish Riding School or head to the Museum Quarter, housed in old barracks in the centre of the city houses some great exhibits and musuems, and the Fine Arts and Natural History Museums across the road at the Hofburg complex are a joy to discover.

This evening, we will enjoy a dinner together in Vienna, sampling some of the local produce. 

Included meals: Breakfast and Dinner 
Accommodation: Intercity Vienna (or similar) 

DAY 3 - Schönbrunn Palace & Heurigen Farewell Dinner

This morning we will visit probably Vienna's most popular attraction - Schönbrunn Palace. The main summer residence of the Habsburg rulers, the 1,441-room Rococo palace is one of the most important architectural, cultural, and historic monuments in the country. The tour will highlight the different eras of the imperial monarchy and the lives of the palace's inhabitants. See the state rooms and private apartments of Emperor Franz Joseph and Sisi, as well as enojoy time to discover the magnificent park, gardens and other museums on the vast site. 

After the tour, our coach will depart back to city centre for an afternoon at leisure in Vienna. Alternatively, anyone wishing to stay at Schönbrunn palace to further enjoy the park, gardens and attractions is welcome to do so, making your own way back at lesirue. There are many wonderful museums to explore, including the Natural History Museum, the Albertina or the Leopold Art Museums, or even the Prater fairground. 

This evening, we will join for a farewell dinner. We will travel to Vienna's northern suburbs to a Heuriger, a traditional wine tavern on the edge the city for some traditional Austrian fayre. Return transfers from the hotel are included.

Included meals: Breakfast & Farewell Dinner 
Accommodation: Intercity Vienna (or similar) 

DAY 4 - Goodbye Vienna

It's time to bid farewell to Austria. There will be three complimentary scheduled transfers to Vienna Airport [VIE]. 

Included meals: Breakfast 
Accommodation: none 

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What's included

  • All activities, visits and excursions as detailed in the itinerary
  • Transport as detailed in the itinerary
  • Accommodation as detailed in the itinerary.
  • Meals as detailed in the itinerary.
  • English speaking tour & local guides as detailed in the interary
  • Scheduled shuttle to Vienna Airport [VIE] on Day 4
  • Tour Director from The Big Journey Company (subject to minimum group size being reached.)

What's not included

  • Departure flights from Vienna Airport [VIE] on Day 4
  • Any COVID tests or related entry & exit requirements
  • Gratuities
  • All entrance fees to non-stipulated attractions
  • Visas, travel or medical insurance
  • Any personal items and anything not mentioned under included in price above
  • Any food and beverage not mentioned in itinerary
  • Any optional activities offered

Important information

  • Please let The Big Journey Company know prior to travelling if you have any medical needs or take any medication that we need to be made aware of to ensure that you have a safe and pleasant tour.
  • Check in is after 2:00 - 3:00 pm and check out is before 10:00am unless otherwise specified in the itinerary.
  • It is your responsibility to ensure the correct travel insurance in place to protect you against the need to cancel your holiday. Deposits are non-refundable. 
  • Further terms and conditions apply and will be provided upon request or at the time of booking. The Big Journey Company reserves the right to withdraw any offer prior to accepting a reservation request. This does not affect your statutory rights. This offer is subject to availability and space is limited.

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