Austria Highlights

Itinerary

• Day 1: Arrival in Vienna, Exclusive Dinner on the Ferris Wheel

  Upon arrival at the airport of Vienna, you will be greeted by an ebullient driver who will transfer you to your hotel for check-in.

  A surprise will welcome you this evening! You will enjoy a candlelight dinner in a private cabin of the Ferris Wheel in the Prater Amusement Park. In a romantic atmosphere, you can have a panoramic view of the charming night view of the city.

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  • Vienna

• Day 2: Vienna, Explore the City in A Traditional Fiaker

  Vienna, the capital of Austria and also known as the "City of Music", is the hometown of many famous classical musicians such as Beethoven, Mozart, and Haydn. Furthermore, the Historic Center of Vienna is a UNESCO World Site renowned for its architecture that represents three major time periods: Middle Ages, Baroque, and Gründerzeit.

  This morning, you will take a sightseeing tour of Vienna in a traditional horse-drawn four-wheeled carriage which is called Fiaker in Vienna. During the tour, you can admire the grand Baroque architecture, listen to classical music, and sample the world-renowned chocolate cake of Sachertorte. You will also visit the Hofburg and the Schönbrunn Palace.

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  • Vienna

• Day 3: Vienna - Krems - Dürnstein, Soak in the Scenery of the Wachau

  The Wachau, located midway between the towns of Krems and Melk, is a picturesque valley by the Danube River. It was inscribed as "Wachau Cultural Landscape" in the UNESCO List of World Heritage Sites for its architectural and agricultural history.

  After breakfast, depart for Krems to start your exploration of the Wachau. Stop at the small town of Dürnstein, where you will enjoy a boat trip on the Danube. There is no better thing to refresh yourself than the breathtaking scenery: small villages, castles, abbeys, and ruins dot the valley and surrounded by lush vineyards.

  Overnight stay at the elegant hotel castle of Schloss Dürnstein, which offers a panoramic view of the Wachau.

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  • Dürnstein

• Day 4: Dürnstein - Melk - Salzburg, Visit the Benedict Abbey of Melk

  Continue your journey along the Wachau Valley to Melk today. On arrival, pay a visit to the Benedict Abbey of Melk on a rocky outcrop overlooking the Danube River. Planned by the famous Austrian Baroque Architect Jakob Prandtauer in the first half of the 18^th century, the complex is one of the most magnificent examples of Baroque architecture in Austria. All you can get are its beautiful frescoes, the elegant Imperial Staircase, countless medieval manuscripts, and so on.

  Later, head toward Salzburg via the city of Linz. Hotel check-in and rest.

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  • Salzburg

• Day 5: Salzburg, Cable Car up to Zwölferhorn

  Take the morning to enjoy a sightseeing tour around the historic center, which was added to the list of UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996.

  In the afternoon, you will explore the Lake District of Salzburg, loved for its tranquil waterfront towns and mountain backdrops. End the tour with a cable car up to the top of Mount Zwölferhorn for the spectacular view of this area.

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  • Salzburg

• Day 6: Salzburg - Wörthersee

  This morning set out for Wörthersee, a popular bathing lake for Austrians in summer due to its Mediterranean-like climate, friendly atmosphere, and idyllic setting between hills and mountains.

  A tour of the cities along the shores of the lake will give you the chance to experience its unique atmosphere as much as possible and enjoy the stunning landscape consisting of the distinctive blue-green water, dense forests, and snow-capped Alpine peaks.

  After the tour, you will overnight at the hotel of Schloss.

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  • Wörthersee

• Day 7: Wörthersee - Graz - Stegersbach, Old City Center of Graz

  After breakfast, proceed to Graz for a tour of the old city center. Graz is the second-largest city in Austria and is renowned as the "City of Design", due to its high numbers of museums, galleries, and independent fashion shops. Thanks to "the harmonious co-existence of typical buildings from different epochs and in different architectural styles", its old town was listed as a World Cultural Heritage site in 1999. Stroll around this area and appreciate historical building facades with beautiful artwork and carvings.

  Your hotel tonight is Hotel Falkensteiner Balance Resort Stegersbach. A delicious farewell dinner awaits you in one of the best restaurants in the town of Stegersbach before relaxing at the night.

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  • Stegersbach

• Day 8: Stegersbach - Graz - Vienna, Departure

  Time to say goodbye to Austria. You will get back to Vienna for departure. If time is enough, spend some leisure time in Graz: exploring the cultural life of the city or climbing the Schlossberg for a panoramic view of the city.

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