Day 1. Arrival Vienna – Ringstrasse Tour
Arrive in Vienna. Afternoon guided Ringstrasse tour: the State Opera, the Kunsthistorisches Museum, the Parliament and the Rathaus. Evening at a Vienna coffee house. Overnight in Vienna.
7 DAYS
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Austria
Day 2. Vienna – Schönbrunn & Belvedere
Morning Schönbrunn Palace. Afternoon Upper Belvedere — Klimt’s The Kiss. Evening Naschmarkt exploration. Overnight in Vienna.
Day 3. Vienna to Salzburg – Salzkammergut
Morning drive via the extraordinary Salzkammergut lake district (Wolfgangsee, Mondsee). Arrive in Salzburg. Afternoon Altstadt and Getreidegasse. Overnight in Salzburg.
Day 4. Salzburg – Hohensalzburg & Mozart
Hohensalzburg Fortress. Mozart’s Birthplace. Mirabell Gardens. Sound of Music filming locations. Overnight in Salzburg.
Day 5. Salzburg to Innsbruck – Via Berchtesgaden
Scenic drive via Berchtesgaden and the Bavarian Alps. Arrive in Innsbruck. Altstadt and Goldenes Dachl. Overnight in Innsbruck.
Day 6. Innsbruck – Nordkette & Ambras Castle
Morning Nordkette cable car (2,334 m). Afternoon Schloss Ambras Renaissance collection. Overnight in Innsbruck.
Day 7. Innsbruck & Departure
Morning Bergisel Ski Jump (Zaha Hadid). Optional Swarovski Kristallwelten. Transfer to Innsbruck Airport.
Must see
ATTRACTIONS
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ACCOMMODATIONS
Vienna
★★★★★
- Hotel Sacher Wien
- The Ritz-Carlton Vienna
- Hotel Imperial Vienna
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- Marriott Vienna
- Radisson Blu Style Hotel Vienna
- NH Vienna Airport
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- 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
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- Radisson Blu Hotel Innsbruck
- NH Innsbruck
- Marriott Hotel Innsbruck
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- ibis Innsbruck
- Hotel Ibis Budget Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof
- Hotel Maximilian Innsbruck
Must try
FOOD
Viennese Goulash
A classic case of culinary exchange; this originally Hungarian dish has evolved to have a unique character in Austria; the hearty, slow-cooked stew is filled with tender beef, onions and spices like sweet paprika and caraway; often served with buttered or egg noodles or bread dumplings.
Salzburger Nockerl
This soufflé-like dessert is believed to have been invented in Salzburg in the 17th century as an ode to the surrounding peaks; egg whites and sugar are whisked into a meringue until soft peaks form; the meringue is then dusted with powdered sugar to represent the snow-covered hill.
Kiachl
A traditional fried yeast pastry from the Tyrol, known for its thick golden edges and thin, crispy center; the sweet version is dusted generously with powdered sugar and paired with cranberry jam or fruit compote; the savoury version is served warm with warm sauerkraut in the centre.
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
