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Three-Day Scenic Tour from Salzburg to Venice and Back

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Day 1: Travel & Arrival

Salzburg, Austria to Venice, Italy on August 5, 2025

7:00am

Breakfast at Café Tomaselli

Enjoy a traditional Austrian breakfast at Café Tomaselli, Salzburg’s oldest coffee house, known for its authentic pastries and great coffee. Open from 7am.
EUR10, 1h0m

8:15am

Travel to Venice by train

Take a direct train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Venice Santa Lucia station, approximately a 6 hour journey offering beautiful Alpine and Italian countryside views.
EUR60, 6h0m

2:30pm

Check-in & lunch

Check into a centrally located hotel in Venice and have lunch at Trattoria Al Gazzettino, famed for Venetian cicchetti and seafood dishes.
EUR25, 1h30m

4:00pm

Explore Piazza San Marco

Visit the iconic St Mark’s Square and Basilica, a masterpiece of Byzantine architecture, offering spectacular mosaics and history. Open until 5:00pm.
EUR5, 1h0m

6:00pm

Dinner at Osteria alle Testiere

Delight in some of Venice’s freshest seafood dishes at this renowned small restaurant favored by locals. Reservations recommended.
EUR40, 1h30m
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Day 2: Venice Sightseeing

Venice, Italy on August 6, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast at Pasticceria Tonolo

Start your day with delicious pastries and espresso in this beloved Venetian bakery known for quality and tradition. Opens at 7am.
EUR8, 45m

9:00am

Doges’ Palace Tour

Tour the historic Doge’s Palace, a grand Venetian Gothic landmark showcasing art, history, and the former seat of Venetian government. Opens at 9am.
EUR25, 2h0m

11:30am

Gondola Ride

Experience a classic Venetian gondola ride through winding canals, a must-do iconic Venice experience lasting about 30-40 minutes.
EUR80, 45m

12:30pm

Lunch at Osteria La Zucca

Enjoy creative vegetarian and local Venetian dishes in a cozy setting, a pleasant and less touristy lunch option.
EUR20, 1h0m

2:00pm

Visit Museo Correr

Explore Venetian art, history, and cultural exhibits at this prominent museum situated on Piazza San Marco. Closing time 7:00pm.
EUR12, 1h30m

6:00pm

Dinner at Ristorante Quadri

Savor refined Venetian cuisine with a splendid view over Piazza San Marco in this Michelin-starred restaurant. Reservation recommended.
EUR65, 2h0m
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Day 3: Return to Salzburg

Venice, Italy to Salzburg, Austria on August 7, 2025

7:00am

Breakfast at your hotel

Enjoy a relaxed morning breakfast at your hotel to prepare for the journey back to Salzburg.
Included, 1h0m

8:30am

Train back to Salzburg

Board the train from Venice Santa Lucia back to Salzburg Hauptbahnhof. The scenic route takes about 6 hours.
EUR60, 6h0m

2:45pm

Late lunch in Salzburg at Stieglkeller

Indulge in traditional Austrian fare with views of Salzburg’s old town from this classic beer garden and restaurant.
EUR30, 1h30m

4:30pm

Leisurely walk along the Salzach River

Relax with a scenic stroll along the Salzach River, enjoying the peaceful ambiance and picturesque views of Salzburg.
Free, 1h0m
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