Austria Classic: Vienna, Salzburg & Innsbruck by Rail

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Characterized by its mountain villages, baroque city architecture, Imperial history, and rugged alpine terrain, Austria is a fairy tale come to life. Explore the country's highlights by train in six unforgettable nights! Begin in Vienna, Austria's capital on the Danube River and former residence of Mozart, Strauss, and Sigmund Freud. Enjoy a tour taking you ...
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Overview

Trip type
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • Vienna City Tour with Schonbrunn Palace (3.5 hours)
    • Salzburg Hop-on/Hop-off Sightseeing Tour (24 hour ticket)
    • 24-hour Innsbruck Card

What's this trip about?

    Characterized by its mountain villages, baroque city architecture, Imperial history, and rugged alpine terrain, Austria is a fairy tale come to life. Explore the country's highlights by train in six unforgettable nights! Begin in Vienna, Austria's capital on the Danube River and former residence of Mozart, Strauss, and Sigmund Freud. Enjoy a tour taking you to the city's historical highlights in Old Town and Schonbrunn Palace. While you're there, don't miss the signature apple strudel at a traditional coffee house. From Vienna, board the train to Salzburg, the baroque city internationally known as the setting for "The Sound of Music." Ride past the city on a hop-on/hop-off bus, then explore what interests you. From the centuries-old fortress to Mozart's birthplace, there's so much to discover in Salzburg. Leave Salzburg and arrive in the capital of the Alps, Innsbruck! Nestled in the Karwendel Alps, Innsbruck is a historical city renowned for its winter sports and quintessential Austrian feel. Enjoy the benefits of a 24-hour city card as you tour some of the city's highlights like the Old Town and the Imperial Palace.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIndependent
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal transport included (including local flights)
Start CityVienna
End CityAustria

Destinations

Attractions

  • Innsbruck
  • Vienna

Activities

  • Trains & Rail

Trip includes

    • Round-trip economy class airfare into Vienna (VIE), out of Innsbruck (INN)
    • All airport and rail station transfers
    • 2 nights in Vienna at the Arcotel Wimberger, or similar
    • Historical Vienna City Tour with Schonbrunn Palace (3.5 hours)
    • Standard-class train ticket from Vienna to Salzburg
    • 2 nights in Salzburg at Arcotel Castellani Salzburg, or similar
    • Salzburg Hop-on/Hop-off Sightseeing Tour (24-hour ticket)
    • Standard-class train ticket from Salzburg to Innsbruck
    • 2 nights in Innsbruck at the Hotel Grauer Bar, or similar
    • 24-hour Innsbruck Card
    • Breakfast daily Please note: City taxes may not be included in your room rate. If this is the case, you will be required to pay the hotel in destination. City taxes vary by hotel and are subject to change without notice, but typically are 5 Euro per person, per night.

Itinerary

Day 1 Welcome to Vienna!

Welcome to Vienna, "The Imperial City" that was once the center of the mighty Habsburg Empire. Upon arrival, you'll be transferred to your accommodation to get settled, then you can start exploring!

Celebrate your fist night in Vienna with schnitzel, breaded and fried meat (usually veal) that can be as big as a plate. Wash it down with Austrian beer.

Day 2 Vienna

In the morning, enjoy a 3.5-hour tour through Vienna's historical center and Schonbrunn Palace, the opulent summer palace of the Hasburg Empire. 

Vienna is known for art and music, so you'll want to soak up some local culture today. Consider stopping by t...

Day 3 Vienna - Salzburg

Bid adieu to Vienna as your transferred to Vienna rail station for your approx. 3-hour train to baroque Salzburg, the birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart! Upon arrival, you'll be transferred to your hotel. Check in, then take a stroll through the picturesque ...

Day 4 Salzburg

Activate your 24-hour hop-on/hop-off bus pass and see Salzburg with ease. Stop off at Salzburg's dominating landmark, Festung Hohensalzburg, Central Europe’s largest intact fortress with fantastic views of the city.

See Mozart's Geburtshaus, the place whe...

Day 5 Salzburg - Innsbruck

Leave Salzburg today for your approx. 2-hour train to the capital of the Alps, Innsbruck! Renowned for its winter sports, Innsbruck hosted the Winter Olympics in 1964 and 1976. 

Upon arrival, take a gondola ride up Seegrube from where you can enjoy spectacular views of the Inn valley and the surrounding mountains!

Day 6 Innsbruck

Take advantage of the benefits of your 24-hour Innsbruck Card. Begin your exploration at Herzog Friedrich Street in the center of Innsbruck. Admire Innsbruck’s famous shining landmark, the Golden Roof.

Continue through the arch by the Imperial Palace to o...

Day 7 Depart Austria

Your Austrian rail vacation ends today. At the appropriate time, you'll be transferred to Innsbruck airport for your flight home. Say "Auf Wiedersehen" to Austria then start planning your next adventure!

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Last Updated: 8/8/2023

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