Austria and its Charms
A European tour starting from Vienna with a city sightseeing tour, then through the Danube Valley to Linz, and the enchanting Lake District reaching Salzburg.
The journey continues through the Alps to Zell am See, the Krimml Waterfalls, and Innsbruck, then to the highest peak in Germany and visits to beautiful border towns.
It proceeds to Munich via Lake Constance, then to Český Krumlov in the Czech Republic, before returning to Vienna, offering a 9-day experience combining mountain nature and historic cities.
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01 MON. Vienna
Welcome to your tour with Europamundo! We’ll transfer you to the hotel and you’ll have some free time. In the afternoon, you’ll find information about the start of your tour on the boards located at the hotel reception.
02 TUE. Vienna
In the morning, we’ll enjoy a panoramic tour of the city, during which we’ll discover its majestic avenues, impressive palaces, elegant parks, and charming historic center. At nightfall, we’ll have a transfer to the Town Hall Square, where you can admire the beautiful illumination and enjoy the lively evening atmosphere of the surrounding streets.
03 WED. Vienna - Dürnstein - Melk - Linz
Today we will travel through the WACHAU VALLEY, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, always following the course of the Danube. Our first stop will be KREMS, a charming town on the banks of the Danube, known for its medieval historic center.
We then continue along a scenic road that follows the river to DÜRNSTEIN, a small medieval village on the Danube, surrounded by vineyards and green hills, and famous for the ruins of the castle where Richard the Lionheart was once imprisoned.
Continuing through the Danube Valley, we reach MELK, where you will have time for lunch before visiting the majestic Benedictine abbey. Admission to Melk Abbey is included, a Baroque masterpiece renowned for its extraordinary library, the Marble Hall, and its beautiful gardens.
We then continue our route with a brief stop in ST. FLORIAN to admire the exterior of its impressive abbey.
Arrival in LINZ in the mid-afternoon, Austria’s third-largest city, located on the banks of the Danube. Free time to stroll through the historic center and its lively Hauptplatz before heading to the hotel.
04 THU. Linz - Gmunden - St. Wolfgang - Salzburg
Today will be our “Lake Day”, filled with beautiful scenery and small picturesque towns. We will depart for Gmunden, located on the shores of Lake Traunsee, surrounded by mountains and elegant 19th-century villas. Here we will enjoy a cruise on Lake Traunsee (approximately 1 hour).
We will disembark in Ebensee and continue our route to St. Wolfgang, one of Austria’s most picturesque villages, set on the shores of Lake Wolfgangsee and a renowned pilgrimage site. Its narrow streets, Alpine-style façades, and charming cafés invite you to explore at a leisurely pace. Time for lunch and free time to stroll.
We then continue to Salzburg, arriving at around 4:00 PM. Free time in this UNESCO World Heritage city, renowned for its perfectly preserved Baroque old town, medieval squares, Renaissance churches, and imposing fortress. Salzburg is also the birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
05 FRI. Salzburg - SALZWELTEN MINES - ZELL AM SEE - Krimml falls - Innsbruck
Today will be our “Mountain Scenery Day.” We will depart for Salzwelten, Austria’s largest salt mines, where we will take the guided tour (including the underground train ride and a boat trip on the subterranean salt lake).
Afterwards, surrounded by mountain landscapes, we will continue to Zell am See, a charming lakeside town framed by Alpine peaks, with a historic center and a medieval tower. You will have free time to stroll and enjoy lunch.
We then proceed to the Krimml Waterfalls (admission included), located in the heart of Hohe Tauern National Park. With a total drop of 380 meters over three cascades, they are the highest waterfalls in Austria and among the most impressive in Europe.
We continue on to Innsbruck, the capital of Tyrol, set amid dramatic mountain scenery, featuring a charming pedestrian old town highlighted by the famous Golden Roof.
06 SAT. Innsbruck - Zugspitze - Feldkirch
Today we’ll enjoy a day filled with extraordinary scenery. We’ll head to ZUGSPITZE, on the border between AUSTRIA and GERMANY. We’ll take the cable car (included) up to the summit of Germany’s highest mountain. On clear days, you can see a panoramic view of the snow-covered peaks stretching across four countries. After that, we’ll travel to REUTTE, where we’ll walk across the longest “Tibetan bridge” in Europe (admission included), surrounded by breathtaking landscapes. We’ll then continue to FELDKIRCH, near the borders of Switzerland, Liechtenstein, and Germany—an enchanting walled town with a beautiful medieval old town and a castle. Free time.
07 SUN. Feldkirch - Lake Constance - Lindau - Munich
We travel to GERMANY. We’ll have time for a walk in LINDAU, on Lake Constance; the old town is located on a small island. We then continue to MUNICH, the capital of Bavaria. Before entering the city, we’ll visit DACHAU, where we’ll tour the museum of the former Nazi concentration camp. Free time for lunch. In Munich, we’ll visit the impressive BMW Welt complex (the BMW World), a very modern multifunctional exhibition center of the prestigious German automobile brand, as well as the park where the architecturally stunning Olympiastadion is located—the site of the famous 1972 Olympic Games. Afterwards, you’ll have free time in the historic city center, where you can enjoy the traditional beer halls.
08 MON. Munich - Cesky Krumlov - Vienna
We’ll leave MUNICH early and cross into the Czech Republic to visit ČESKÝ KRUMLOV, a medieval jewel in Southern Bohemia, famous for its castle overlooking the Vltava River and its picturesque old town with cobblestone streets. This UNESCO World Heritage city offers a fairytale atmosphere and unforgettable views. Free time to stroll around and have lunch. In the early afternoon, we depart for Austria. Arrival in VIENNA, the Austrian capital, in the mid-afternoon.
09 TUE. Vienna
After breakfast, our journey will come to an end, leaving you with wonderful lasting memories.
- Europamundo General Services: Travel by bus with English speaking guide, basic travel insurance and breakfast buffet.
- Includes arrival transfer
- Boat: Lake Traunsee in Gmunden in Gmunden.
- City tour in : Vienna.
- Evening Transfer: Vienna City Hall Square in Vienna, Downtown Munich.
- Experiences: Underground train and boat ride across a salt lake in Salzwelten salt mines.
- Ticket admission: Melk Abbey, Salzwelten salt mines, Krimml Falls, Tibetan-Style suspension bridge in Reutte, Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial and Museum, BMW Welt in Munich.
- Funicular: Zugspitze.