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4-Day Scenic and Cultural Tour of Austria

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Day 1: Explore Vienna

Vienna, Austria on May 3, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast at Café Central

Enjoy a traditional Viennese breakfast in a historic café known for its pastries and elegant ambiance. Open from 8:00am, it offers an authentic local experience.

EUR15, 1h

9:30am

Visit Schönbrunn Palace

Tour the majestic former summer residence of the Habsburgs, featuring extensive gardens and beautifully furnished rooms open from 9:00am to 5:30pm.

EUR22, 2h

12:00pm

Lunch at Naschmarkt

Explore Vienna's famous open-air market with diverse food stalls offering international and local delights, perfect for a leisurely lunch.

EUR15, 1h

1:30pm

Tour the Belvedere Palace

Visit the Baroque palace housing an impressive art collection including Gustav Klimt's 'The Kiss,' open from 10:00am to 6:00pm.

EUR16, 1h30m

4:00pm

Stroll in Stadtpark

Relax in the central park famous for its statues and peaceful atmosphere; open all day and free to enter.

EUR0, 1h

7:00pm

Dinner at Plachutta Wollzeile

Savor traditional Viennese boiled beef dishes in a top-rated restaurant open until 10:30pm.

EUR35, 1h30m

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Day 2: Salzburg Highlights

Salzburg, Austria on May 4, 2025

7:30am

Travel from Vienna to Salzburg

Take the early train from Vienna Hauptbahnhof to Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, approximately 2.5 hours.

EUR40, 2h30m

10:30am

Breakfast at Café Tomaselli

Taste Viennese-style pastries and coffee at Salzburg’s oldest café dating back to 1705, open from 8:00am.

EUR12, 1h

11:30am

Hohensalzburg Fortress

Explore the medieval fortress offering panoramic views of Salzburg, open 9:30am to 5:00pm.

EUR13, 1h30m

1:30pm

Lunch at Sternbräu

Enjoy traditional Austrian cuisine in a historic brewery with varied menu, open midday to 10:00pm.

EUR20, 1h

2:45pm

Mirabell Palace and Gardens

Stroll through the beautifully manicured gardens and see the palace facade; gardens open all day, palace tours by appointment.

EUR0, 1h

4:00pm

Mozart's Birthplace Museum

Visit the museum dedicated to Salzburg’s famous composer, open 9:00am to 5:30pm.

EUR12, 1h

7:00pm

Dinner at Gasthof Goldgasse

Dine on authentic Salzburg dishes in a cozy atmosphere, open until 10:00pm.

EUR30, 1h30m

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Day 3: Hallstatt and Nature

Hallstatt, Austria on May 5, 2025

7:30am

Travel to Hallstatt from Salzburg

Take a scenic 2.5-hour train and ferry journey to the lakeside village of Hallstatt.

EUR35, 2h30m

10:30am

Breakfast at Café Der Blöcker

Enjoy breakfast with lake views and fresh pastries in Hallstatt, open from 8:00am.

EUR12, 1h

11:30am

Hallstatt Salt Mine Tour

Explore one of the world’s oldest salt mines with guided tours starting from 9:00am to 4:00pm.

EUR24, 1h30m

1:15pm

Lunch at Gasthof Brauhaus

Relax with local dishes and craft beer in this lakeside traditional inn, open until 9:00pm.

EUR20, 1h

2:30pm

Walk along Lake Hallstatt

Take a leisurely walk to appreciate the stunning lakeside views and photo opportunities; free and open all day.

EUR0, 1h

4:00pm

Skywalk Hallstatt

Visit the viewpoint platform for panoramic views of Hallstatt and the Alps, open 9:00am to 6:00pm.

EUR5, 45m

6:00pm

Dinner at Restaurant im Seehotel Grüner Baum

Dine lakeside with a menu of Austrian specialties and fresh fish, a perfect end to your visit; open until 9:00pm.

EUR40, 1h30m

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Day 4: Alpine Innsbruck

Innsbruck, Austria on May 6, 2025

7:30am

Travel to Innsbruck from Hallstatt

Take an approximately 3-hour train ride traveling west into the Austrian Alps.

EUR40, 3h

11:00am

Breakfast at Café Munding

Sample Tyrolean cakes and coffee in Innsbruck’s oldest traditional café, open from 7:30am.

EUR12, 1h

12:00pm

Visit the Golden Roof

See the famous landmark decorated with glazed copper tiles, located in the quaint Old Town; free to view anytime.

EUR0, 30m

1:00pm

Lunch at Stiftskeller

Enjoy hearty Tyrolean specialties in a medieval cellar restaurant, open from noon to 10:00pm.

EUR25, 1h

2:30pm

Nordkette Cable Car Ride

Take a cable car from Innsbruck center to Seegrube for stunning alpine views, operating 9:00am to 4:30pm.

EUR38, 2h

5:00pm

Explore Hofkirche (Court Church)

Visit the gothic church famous for the tomb of Emperor Maximilian I, open until 5:00pm.

EUR7, 45m

7:00pm

Dinner at Die Wilderin

End your Austrian journey with innovative local cuisine crafted from regional ingredients, open until 10:00pm.

EUR45, 1h30m

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4-Day Scenic and Cultural Tour of Austria

Day 1: Explore Vienna

8:00am

9:30am

12:00pm

1:30pm

4:00pm

7:00pm

Day 2: Salzburg Highlights

7:30am

10:30am

11:30am

1:30pm

2:45pm

4:00pm

7:00pm

Day 3: Hallstatt and Nature

7:30am

10:30am

11:30am

1:15pm

2:30pm

4:00pm

6:00pm

Day 4: Alpine Innsbruck

7:30am

11:00am

12:00pm

1:00pm

2:30pm

5:00pm

7:00pm

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