Day 1. Arrival Vienna – City Tour
Arrive in Vienna. Ringstrasse and Stephansdom. Evening at the Naschmarkt. Overnight in Vienna.
8 DAYS
Classic
Austrian Tour
Day 2. Vienna – Schönbrunn & Belvedere
Schönbrunn in the morning. Belvedere and Klimt’s The Kiss in the afternoon. Overnight in Vienna.
Day 3. Vienna to Wachau – Krems & Melk
Danube Cruise from Vienna to Krems. Melk Abbey. Wine tasting in Wachau. Overnight in Dürnstein (Wachau).
Day 4. Wachau to Salzburg – Via Salzkammergut
Drive via Bad Ischl and Wolfgangsee. Arrive Salzburg. Overnight in Salzburg.
Day 5. Salzburg – Hohensalzburg & Mozart
Hohensalzburg Fortress. Mozart sites. Sound of Music locations. Overnight in Salzburg.
Day 6. Salzburg to Innsbruck – Via Berchtesgaden
Scenic drive via Bavaria. Arrive in Innsbruck. Altstadt and Goldenes Dachl. Overnight in Innsbruck.
Day 7. Innsbruck – Nordkette & Ambras
Nordkette cable car to 2,334 m. Schloss Ambras. Overnight in Innsbruck.
Day 8. Departure Innsbruck
Bergisel Ski Jump morning. Transfer to Innsbruck Airport.
Must see
ATTRACTIONS
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ACCOMMODATIONS
Vienna
★★★★★
- Hotel Sacher Wien
- The Ritz-Carlton Vienna
- Hotel Imperial Vienna
★★★★
- Marriott Vienna
- Radisson Blu Style Hotel Vienna
- NH Vienna Airport
★★★
- ibis Wien Mariahilf
- Hotel Ibis Wien City
- Mercure Grand Hotel Biedermeier Wien
Salzburg
★★★★★
- Hotel Sacher Salzburg
- Schloss Mönchstein Salzburg
- Hotel Goldener Hirsch Salzburg
★★★★
- Radisson Blu Hotel Altstadt Salzburg
- NH Salzburg City
- Crowne Plaza Salzburg – The Pitter
★★★
- ibis Salzburg Hauptbahnhof
- Hotel Ibis Salzburg Nord
- Hotel Wolf Salzburg
Innsbruck
★★★★★
- Hotel Weisses Rössl Innsbruck
- Adlers Hotel Innsbruck
- Grand Hotel Europa Innsbruck
★★★★
- Radisson Blu Hotel Innsbruck
- NH Innsbruck
- Marriott Hotel Innsbruck
★★★
- ibis Innsbruck
- Hotel Ibis Budget Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof
- Hotel Maximilian Innsbruck
Must try
FOOD
Tafelspitz
Tracing its fame back to the royal tables of the Austro-Hungarian Empire; this elegant dish features prime cuts of beef simmered to perfection in a vegetable and spice broth; traditionally served with apple and horseradish sauces, every mouthful is a refined, flavorful experience.
Marchfeld Asparagus
A famous, tender white asparagus with a delicate aroma and soft texture, grown in the fertile Marchfeld plain east of Vienna; the spears are boiled with melted butter and served with new potatoes, fresh parsley and a hollandaise sauce.
Schlutzkrapfen
A semi-circular stuffed pasta, similar to ravioli or pierogi; the dough is usually made of white flour and rye flour, mixed with eggs and olive oil; typical fillings include cheese, spinach or mushrooms.
RESTAURANT
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Halal Certified
Vienna
- Habibi & Hawara Vienna – Halal-certified Austrian-Lebanese fusion restaurant in Vienna’s 6th district, mezze and wiener specialities
- Al Basha Vienna – Authentic Lebanese halal restaurant near the Naschmarkt, mezze platters and mixed grills
- Istanbul Restaurant Wien – Turkish halal grill near the Westbahnhof, excellent kebabs and lahmacun popular with Vienna’s large Turkish community
- Taj Mahal Vienna – Indian halal restaurant near Stephansdom, tandoori specialities and generous lunch menu
- Medina Vienna – Moroccan halal restaurant near Mariahilfer Strasse, couscous and tagines
Salzburg
- Al Madina Salzburg – Moroccan halal restaurant near the Mirabel Gardens, couscous and tagines popular with Muslim visitors
- Istanbul Salzburg – Turkish halal grill near the Hauptbahnhof, kebabs and pide
- Taj Mahal Salzburg – Indian halal restaurant near the Old Town, tandoori and curry popular with Muslim tourists
- Medina Salzburg – North African halal cuisine near Neutorstrasse, shawarma and mezze
- Halal Food Salzburg – Pakistani halal fast food near the University, popular with students and Muslim visitors
Innsbruck
- Al Madina Innsbruck – Moroccan halal restaurant near the Goldenes Dachl, couscous and tagines
- Istanbul Innsbruck – Turkish halal grill near the Hauptbahnhof, popular with the Turkish community
- Taj Mahal Innsbruck – Indian halal restaurant near the Triumphpforte, curry and biryani
- Medina Innsbruck – North African halal cuisine near the Altstadt, shawarma and mezze
- Halal Grill Innsbruck – Pakistani halal fast food near the University of Innsbruck, popular with students
