Austria's Great Moments Wachau - Vienna - Lake Neusiedl - Graz - Salzburg
From the magnificent buildings of Vienna and the vineyards of the Wachau to the idyllic Lake Neusiedl, charming Graz and Mozart's Salzburg: discover Austria's impressive landscapes, picturesque villages and vibrant cities, and experience the country's rich cultural heritage and natural beauty at first hand!
Dates and prices
- 2027
| 07.06. - 14.06.2027 | Mo. - Mo. | from CHF 1'790.- | |
| 13.09. - 20.09.2027 | Mo. - Mo. | from CHF 1'850.- |
Day 1: Switzerland - Linz
Journey via St. Gallen and Munich to Linz in Upper Austria.
Day 2: Linz - Wachau - Vienna
Today you travel to the Wachau, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a landscape that feels like a tonic. Vine-covered slopes line the riverbank and the deep blue Danube winds its way through the picturesque countryside. Numerous castles and palaces shape the backdrop. To begin with, you visit the medieval town of Dürnstein, which you can explore during free time. Among other things, the Wachau is known for its particularly sweet apricots - a variety of specialities such as fine fruit brandies, cakes and jams are exported from this region all over the world. During a visit to a Wachau apricot-growing family, you enjoy an expertly guided tasting, "The Wachau Apricot". Onward journey to Vienna.
Day 3: Vienna
After a hearty breakfast buffet, you get to know Vienna today on a varied city tour, seeing the famous Ringstrasse with its magnificent buildings such as the State Opera, the Hofburg and Parliament. Afterwards, enjoy free time in the city centre: go shopping to your heart's content or treat yourself to a delicious cake in one of Vienna's famous coffee houses. In the late afternoon, you head to the Wiener Wurstelprater, the Viennese's favourite amusement park, which you can discover on a leisurely stroll, before enjoying a Viennese schnitzel menu in the evening.
Day 4: Imperial Vienna
Today, enjoy a day in Vienna just as you please. (Optional) This morning you visit the summer residence of the Habsburgs, Schönbrunn Palace, which you will get to know on the Grand Tour: take a guided tour of Schönbrunn Palace (incl. audio guide) and let yourself be overwhelmed by the magnificent Rococo décor that distinguishes the palace. Stroll through 40 splendid rooms and gain an impression of what life in the imperial dynasty was like. See precious 18th-century rooms from the time of Maria Theresa. After the visit, enjoy some free time in the beautiful palace gardens. Afterwards, you visit the Viennese's favourite market, the Naschmarkt. Stroll through the lanes and sample delicacies and specialities. In the evening, a Heuriger menu awaits you. Look forward to the unique atmosphere.
Day 5: Vienna - Burgenland
Today you travel to Austria's easternmost federal state, Burgenland, also known as Austria's sunshine land, and first visit Eisenstadt, the town of Haydn. In the wine-growing town of Rust on Lake Neusiedl, you later taste well-known Burgenland wines in a wine cellar. After visiting this delightful little town, you continue to Lake Neusiedl, where your boat is already waiting for you. Enjoy a leisurely view of the "Viennese sea" from the water. Afterwards, you continue to the Styrian capital, Graz.
Day 6: Graz - Salzburg
Get to know Graz's old town on a guided walk. From the Schlossberg, you enjoy a magnificent view. Narrow lanes, romantic courtyards and every architectural style from Gothic through Renaissance and Baroque to the modern day come together in Europe's most beautiful old town. Afterwards, free time. Then you travel through the Salzkammergut towards Salzburg. You make a stop in the spa town of Bad Ischl, where the most famous imperial couple, Sisi and Franz, spent their summer retreats. Stroll through the town before continuing to Salzburg.
Day 7: Salzburg
In the morning, you explore the enchanting city of Salzburg, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on a guided tour. Visit Mozart's birthplace, the cathedral and the Getreidegasse to experience the historic flair. The afternoon is at your leisure to discover more of the city or simply relax. (Optional) An unforgettable evening high above the rooftops of Salzburg awaits you at the imposing Hohensalzburg Fortress. Look forward to a stylish dinner in historic surroundings, accompanied by a magnificent view of the old town. The evening is rounded off with a classical concert featuring works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and his contemporaries. Truly a highlight that will resonate for a long time to come.
Day 8: Salzburg - Switzerland
Return journey to Switzerland via the picturesque Arlberg route.
Deluxe-Bus
33 edle Ledersessel – nur 3 statt der üblichen 4 Sitze pro Reihe – bieten viel Platz. Geniessen Sie den grossen Sitzabstand und den Luxus, der keine Wünsche offen lässt. Die exklusive Ambiance wird Sie überzeugen.
- 33 breite, verstellbare Leder-Fauteuil-Sitze
- Grosszügige Dreierbestuhlung mit grossem Sitzabstand
- Sicherheitsgurten an jedem Sitzplatz
- Freistehender Klapptisch pro Sitz, Bewegliche Fussstützen
- 220-Volt Steckdose pro Sitzplatz *
- Klimaanlage, Toilette und Waschraum, Kühlschrank / Kaffeemaschine
- Spurassistent und Abstandtempomat *
- Gratis WLAN/Internet in Europa (ab 2018)
* die meisten Fahrzeuge der EUROBUS Flotte sind damit ausgerüstet
INCLUDED
- Journey by Deluxe coach
- Accommodation in excellent 4* hotels, based on a double room
- 5x half board (dinner/breakfast buffet)
- Admission to the Piber Lipizzaner Stud Farm
- Visit to a pumpkin seed oil mill with tasting
- EUROBUS audio system §
Hotels
Throughout the tour, you will stay in selected 4* hotels (official national category). In Vienna, you will spend 3 nights at the 4* Hotel Plaza Inn Gasometer. St Stephen's Cathedral can be reached by underground in 10 minutes. In Salzburg, you will stay for 2 nights at the 4* Hotel Heffterhof. Equivalent hotels will be used if the above are unavailable.
