Day 1. Arrival Vienna – City Tour
Arrive in Vienna. Ringstrasse and Innere Stadt guided tour. Overnight in Vienna.
10 DAYS
Austria
by Train
Day 2. Vienna – Museums & Schönbrunn
Kunsthistorisches Museum. Schönbrunn Palace. Overnight in Vienna.
Day 3. Vienna to Hallstatt – Via Attnang-Puchheim
OBB train to Attnang-Puchheim, lake railway to Hallstatt Bahnhof, ferry across the lake to the village. Overnight in Hallstatt.
Day 4. Hallstatt to Salzburg –Salzkammergut Railway
Scenic railway via Bad Ischl and Bad Aussee. Arrive in Salzburg. Altstadt and Hohensalzburg. Overnight in Salzburg.
Day 5. Salzburg – Mozart & Mirabell
Mozart’s Birthplace. Mirabell Gardens. Sound of Music tour. Overnight in Salzburg.
Day 6. Salzburg to Zell am See – Tauernbahn
The scenic Tauernbahn — one of Austria’s most spectacular railway routes, through the Hohe Tauern. Arrive in Zell am See. Overnight in Zell am See.
Day 7. Zell am See to Innsbruck – Via Saalfelden
Train via Saalfelden and Wörgl to Innsbruck. Afternoon: Goldenes Dachl and Nordkette cable car. Overnight in Innsbruck.
Day 8. Innsbruck to Bregenz – Arlberg Railway
The extraordinary Arlberg Railway — one of the most dramatic alpine railway routes in Austria, through the Arlberg Tunnel (10.6 km). Arrive in Bregenz on Lake Constance. Overnight in Bregenz.
Day 9. Bregenz to Vienna – Railjet Express
Morning at the extraordinary Bregenz Festspielhaus floating stage. Railjet express back to Vienna. Evening farewell dinner. Overnight in Vienna.
Day 10. Departure Vienna
Transfer to Vienna International 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
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.
Lake Constance Whitefish and Perch
Fresh freshwater fish from Lake Constance — whitefish) and perch are the two most popular kinds, usually fried in a thin batter or baked in butter with herbs; the fish is white, soft and springy, with no muddy smell and a delicate flavour that reflects the cleanliness of the lake.
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.
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
