08. - 23. July 2025 (15 days)
FROM VIENNA TO VENICE - castles & lakes
AUSTRIA - GERMANY - ITALY
Included in Tour:
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Accommodation in selected hotels/apartments (double-room occupation*)
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Entrance fee to Swarovski Crystal World
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Tickets to Ferries wheel in Vienna, cable cars in Salzburg, Innsbruck and the Stubai Glacier
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3-day passes for public transportation in Vienna and Venice, boat-passage in Hallstadt
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Transportation in A/C - Van
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Multilingual Tourguide
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*ask about single- or triple rooms
€ 2330
DAY 01 (July 09)
✈️✈️ - VIENNA
If you're crossing the Atlantic, your flight might start on the 8th of July, landing the next day in Austria. Pick-up from the intl. Airport Vienna and transfer to your accomodation.
DAY 02 (July 10)
VIENNA
Admiring Schönbrunn castle (optional entrance/ tour), strolling the City Center with its many beautiful buildings from the Gothic-, Baroque-, and up to Art Nouveau ("Jugendstil") era. Later we visit a "Heurigen", a typical Viennese open-air wine tavern where "this years wine" is served along with culinary specialties from the region.
DAY 03 (July 11)
VIENNA
Another day sightseeing the city,... Naschmarkt, Belvedere (optional entrance to see the famous painting "The Kiss" by Gustav Klimt).
Later in the afternoon we will visit "The Prater" and take a ride on the oldest Ferries wheel anywhere in the world.
Day 04 (July 12)
VIENNA - DÜRNSTEIN - ALTAUSSEE
Today we are starting to drive west and our first stop will be Dürnstein Castle, located on the Danube river. It is quite an impressive ruin of a medieval castle, which was built in the early 12th century. It once imprisoned English King Richard the Lionheart. The spectacular viewpoint is well worth the short-, but rather steep walk up to the ruins.
Dürnstein is famous for its production of apricots and grapes. The charming town is full of colorful houses and cozy wine taverns.
In the afternoon we continue to the small village of Altaussee. It is located at one of the most scenic lakes in Austria with its crystal-clear water surrounded by the amazing mountain landscape.
DAY 05 (July 13)
ALTAUSSEE - HALLSTADT - SALZBURG
Today we'll visit the famous village of Hallstadt (which inspired the setting of several Disney movies...), approaching it by boat.
In the afternoon enjoy the scenic drive along the Lake District to Salzburg, the city of Mozart and Red Bull.
DAY 06 (July 14)
SALZBURG - RED BULL HANGAR-7 -SWAROVSKI CRYSTAL WORLDS
in the morning we will visit the fortress of Hohensalzburg, located high above the rooftops of the Baroque historical district. Before leaving Salzburg, we'll stop by the Hangar-7, the magnificent technology museum of Red Bull close to the airport. Besides some historic aircrafts of the Flying Bulls, you'll see Formula 1 racing cars and other exhibits.
In the afternoon we visit the truly unique and magical Swarovski Crystal Worlds.
Day 07 (July 15)
INNSBRUCK
Ascending up the Alps by cable car to the most scenic viewpoint high above the city of Innsbruck.
Check-in to your Hotel in the City Centre and rest of the day at your disposal.
DAY 08 (July 16)
NEUSCHWANSTEIN CASTLE - SEEFELD
Crossing the border to Germany to visit the spectacular castle of king Ludwig II in Neuschwanstein.... the "original Disneyland-castle" ;)
On our way back to Innsbruck we'll stop by the beautiful little town of Seefeld, which is also a popular host for many international winter-sport events.
DAY 09 (July 17)
STUBAI GLACIER
Today we're about to going up even higher: The "Top of Tyrol" summit platform at an altitude of 3,210 m offers a truly breathtaking panoramic view across the Alps up to the Dolomites in Italy.
Visiting the "ice grotto" at the glacier will give you a fascinating insight, and lets you experience intensive moments in the eternal ice.
On our drive back to Innsbruck we'll walk around the gorgeous Grawa Waterfall. It's 85m wide, which makes it the widest waterfall in the Eastern Alps.
The Grawa Alm-restaurant at the end of the walk then is the perfect spot to have a cool drink or ice cream...
DAY 10 (July 18)
ALPINE COASTER
After a beautiful 1 1/2 h hike through the the natural idyll of the Rosengarten gorge, we then board a cable car and ascend to the starting Point of the Alpine Coaster. This is definitelty more than just a summer toboggan run: The longest Alpine roller coaster in the world surprises with steep curves, fun waves and spectacular jumps. Pure adrenaline! If that's not a worthwhile destination for an excursion in the Tyrolean Alps!
DAY 11 (July 19)
INNSBRUCK - LAGO DI GARDA - VERONA
Crossing the border to the south and heading into Italy to stop at the fabulously beautiful Lago di Garda. We'll take a stroll around the picturesque lake-town of Lazise, before arriving in nearby Verona around late afternoon.
Day 12 (July 20)
VERONA - VENEZIA
There is plenty of time to explore the enchanting historic city centre of Verona. Everything is in highly walkable distance: the great Roman Arena (Arena di Verona) and Juliet's House (Casa di Giulietta), which are only two highlights.
In the afternoon we then continue to "the one & only" Venice.
DAY 13 (July 21)
VENEZIA
Exploring Venice by foot and ferry-boats (= Vaporettos).
DAY 14 (July 22)
VENEZIA
more sightseeing in Venice and also the surrounding Islands Murano & Burana.
DAY 15 (July 23)
VENEZIA - ✈️✈️
After breakfast transfer to the airport of Venice and flight back.