Grand Austrian Classical Music Tour city break
10 DAYS

Grand Austrian
Classical Music Tour

Day 1. Arrival Vienna – State Opera

Arrive in Vienna — the world capital of classical music. Evening guided tour of the Vienna State Opera (Wiener Staatsoper) — one of the world's most prestigious opera houses (1869), with its extraordinary interior of 2,280 seats and the legendary Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra. Overnight in Vienna.

Day 2. Vienna – Beethoven & Brahms

Morning: Beethoven Pasqualatihaus — the apartment where Beethoven lived during his most creative years (1804-1815), where he composed his 4th, 5th, 7th and 8th Symphonies. Afternoon: Brahms Wohnung and the Musikverein — the most acoustically perfect concert hall in the world (home of the Vienna Philharmonic's New Year's Concert) — guided tour. Overnight in Vienna.

Day 3. Vienna – Schubert, Strauss & Schönbrunn

Morning: Schubert Geburtshaus — where Franz Schubert was born in 1797, and the Schubert-Museum. Afternoon: concert at Schönbrunn Palace — a chamber music performance in the magnificent Gloriette terrace or the Orangerie, a summer tradition. Overnight in Vienna.

Day 4. Vienna – Vienna Boys' Choir & Haydn

Morning: Sunday Mass at the Imperial Chapel (Hofburgkapelle) — the famous Vienna Boys' Choir (Wiener Sängerknaben) has performed here since 1498. Afternoon: the Haydn-Haus Eisenstadt (60 km from Vienna) — where Haydn lived for 30 years as court composer to the Esterházy family, with the extraordinary Esterházy Palace (Schloss Esterházy) where he premiered most of his major works. Overnight in Vienna.

Day 5. Vienna to Salzburg – Mozart's Birth City

Morning: Mozart's Residence (Mozarts Wohnhaus) — the Mozart family's last Salzburg home. Afternoon: arrive in Salzburg by Railjet. Evening: Mozarteum concert — the Salzburg Mozarteum Foundation presents world-class concerts in the extraordinary Grosses Festspielhaus. Overnight in Salzburg.

Day 6. Salzburg – Mozart & Festspielhaus Tour

Morning: Mozart's Birthplace. Afternoon: guided tour of the extraordinary Salzburg Festival complex — the Grosses Festspielhaus (2,179 seats, carved directly into the Mönchsberg cliff), the Felsenreitschule (the former riding school carved into the cliff, 1,549 seats) and the historic Haus für Mozart. Overnight in Salzburg.

Day 7. Salzburg – Sound of Music & Hofkapelle

The Sound of Music film locations (the musical is based on the real Von Trapp family story). Afternoon: the Salzburg Dom — where Mozart was baptised and served as court organist. Stiftskeller St Peter — the oldest restaurant in Austria (803 AD), where Mozart composed and where his Requiem was premiered. Overnight in Salzburg.

Day 8. Salzburg to Innsbruck – Via Kitzbühel

Drive via Kitzbühel to Innsbruck. Afternoon: the Stadtturm and Goldenes Dachl. Evening: concert at the Tiroler Landestheater — Innsbruck's remarkable state theatre (1846). Overnight in Innsbruck.

Day 9. Innsbruck – Early Music Festival

Innsbruck is the home of the Innsbruck Festival of Early Music (August) — one of Europe's premier festivals of Baroque and Renaissance music, with extraordinary performances in the Hofburg and the Dom. Year-round, the Alte Musik series offers exceptional baroque chamber concerts. Visit the Hofburg (Imperial Palace) and its extraordinary Riesensaal (Giant's Hall). Overnight in Innsbruck.

Day 10. Departure Innsbruck

Transfer to Innsbruck Airport.

Must see

ATTRACTIONS

The Vienna State Opera House
The Vienna State Opera House
Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra
Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra
Beethoven Pasqualatihaus, Vienna
Beethoven Pasqualatihaus, Vienna
The Musikverein, Vienna
The Musikverein, Vienna
Schubert Geburtshaus, Vienna
Schubert Geburtshaus, Vienna
The Vienna Boys' Choir
The Vienna Boys' Choir
Esterházy Palace
Esterházy Palace
The Grosses Festspielhaus, Salzburg
The Grosses Festspielhaus, Salzburg
Stiftskeller St Peter, Salzburg
Stiftskeller St Peter, Salzburg
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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

Wiener Schnitzel

Wiener Schnitzel

A world-famous Austrian dish consisting of a flattened veal cutlet coated in flour, beaten egg and breadcrumbs, then fried until golden brown; it is traditionally served hot with a lemon wedge and a side dish of potato salad or parsley potatoes.

Kaiserschmarrn

Kaiserschmarrn

A lightly sweetened pancake that takes its name from the Austrian emperor Franz Joseph I, who was fond of this fluffy pancake, which is torn into bite-size pieces, caramelized and topped with raisins; it can be served as a dessert or as a light lunch.

Bergisel Cake

Bergisel Cake

A proprietary signature dessert shaped like the famous Zaha Hadid ski jump, served at the Bergisel Sky Restaurant; a creative variation of an alpine cheesecake or layered torte featuring distinct local flavors and often layered with chocolate.

RESTAURANT

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Halal Certified

Vienna

  1. Habibi & Hawara Vienna – Halal-certified Austrian-Lebanese fusion restaurant in Vienna's 6th district, mezze and wiener specialities
  2. Al Basha Vienna – Authentic Lebanese halal restaurant near the Naschmarkt, mezze platters and mixed grills
  3. Istanbul Restaurant Wien – Turkish halal grill near the Westbahnhof, excellent kebabs and lahmacun popular with Vienna's large Turkish community
  4. Taj Mahal Vienna – Indian halal restaurant near Stephansdom, tandoori specialities and generous lunch menu
  5. Medina Vienna – Moroccan halal restaurant near Mariahilfer Strasse, couscous and tagines

Salzburg

  1. Al Madina Salzburg – Moroccan halal restaurant near the Mirabel Gardens, couscous and tagines popular with Muslim visitors
  2. Istanbul Salzburg – Turkish halal grill near the Hauptbahnhof, kebabs and pide
  3. Taj Mahal Salzburg – Indian halal restaurant near the Old Town, tandoori and curry popular with Muslim tourists
  4. Medina Salzburg – North African halal cuisine near Neutorstrasse, shawarma and mezze
  5. Halal Food Salzburg – Pakistani halal fast food near the University, popular with students and Muslim visitors

Innsbruck

  1. Al Madina Innsbruck – Moroccan halal restaurant near the Goldenes Dachl, couscous and tagines
  2. Istanbul Innsbruck – Turkish halal grill near the Hauptbahnhof, popular with the Turkish community
  3. Taj Mahal Innsbruck – Indian halal restaurant near the Triumphpforte, curry and biryani
  4. Medina Innsbruck – North African halal cuisine near the Altstadt, shawarma and mezze
  5. Halal Grill Innsbruck – Pakistani halal fast food near the University of Innsbruck, popular with students
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