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Salzburg - Meet your guide at your Vienna hotel/airport or port and start your private journey to Salzburg. Keep your camera ready as you pass through the Vienna Woods, see the distant peaks of the Alps, dreamy landscapes of the Austrian Lake District.
Admire the views at Lake Attersee, explore the lakeside town of St. Gilgen and see famous filming locations from ‘The Sound of Music’. Once you will arrive in Salzburg embark on a 2-hour walking tour, accompanied by a local guide. Discover Salzburg’s fascinating history and heritage as you follow your guide to sights like Mozart’s birthplace, the festival area of Kapitelplatz, the grand Salzburg Residenz and the Baroque Salzburg Cathedral. Once there, see more ‘The Sound of Music’ filming locations such as St. Peter’s Abbey, where the Trapp-family hid, and stroll the magnificent Mirabell Palace gardens, where the song ‘Do-Re-Mi’ was recorded. You will get the opportunity to have lunch (own expense), then spend the afternoon exploring Salzburg on your own. Perhaps ride the funicular (own expense) to the hilltop Hohensalzburg fortress, visit the Mozart museum or shop for souvenirs in this UNESCO-world heritage site. After a great day, travel back to Vienna around 5.00pm, where you’ll end your tour with drop-off at your hotel around 8.00pm.
Itinerary
Hotel pick-up 08:00am Tour start - Travel past the Vienna Woods and Melk Abbey to Linz
10:00am Stop for coffee and cake (at own expense) - ca. 30 minutes
11.30am Photo Stop at Lake Attersee - ca. 15 minutes
12.00am Explore Lakeside Town St. Gilgen - ca. 30 minutes 1:00pm Guided Walking Tour of Salzburg’s Old Town - 2 hours 3:00pm Free time in Salzburg for lunch, shopping and sightseeing - about. 2,5 hours
5.00pm Departure for Vienna
8.00pm Arrival in Vienna. Hotel Drop-Off
- Private transportation
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Expert local guide
- Lunch
Embark on an exclusive private excursion from Vienna to the delightful Salzburg and the charming Austrian Lake District. Explore the shooting spots from the renowned movie ‘The Sound of Music’; discover Mozart’s birthplace and other attractions like the Mirabell Palace, St Peter’s Abbey and the Archbishop’s Palace. Post the two-hour tour, utilize your leisure time to wander through the UNESCO-protected Old Town, visit the Hohensalzburg fortress and indulge in retail therapy, before returning to Vienna.
- an exclusive trip to Salzburg from Vienna
- visit the filming spots from ‘The Sound of Music’
- guided tour of the Mirabell Palace, St Peter’s Abbey and the Archbishop’s Palace
- discover UNESCO-protected Old Town, the Hohensalzburg fortress, and Mozart’s childhood home
- the package includes hotel pick-up and return journey via private vehicle
- the itinerary of this private journey can be personalized to your preferences, and our guides are completely adaptable to cater to your requirements
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
