ITINERARY DETAILS
DAY 1
Arrival in Vienna
Welcome to Austria. Upon arrival, your driver will greet you and transfer you to your hotel in Vienna. After check in, keep the pace gentle after a transatlantic flight. A short walk in the historic center offers an easy first impression of the city's scale, from grand facades to quiet courtyards. Your evening is at leisure. Should you wish, our planners can recommend a wonderful local restaurant suited to your style.
DAY 2
Schonbrunn and Imperial Vienna
Today your private guide will take you through Schonbrunn Palace, once the summer residence of the Habsburg dynasty and one of Europe's most important baroque estates. Walk through imperial apartments tied to Maria Theresa's era, then enjoy time in the formal gardens designed to mirror the order and confidence of the court. Later, continue through Vienna's historic core, passing the Hofburg complex and St Stephen's Cathedral, then tracing the Ringstrasse where 19th century Vienna displayed its ambition in architecture.
DAY 3
Belvedere and Vienna's Cultural Heart
This morning includes Belvedere Palace, originally built as a princely residence and now home to one of Austria's most important art collections. Here you will see Klimt's The Kiss, a symbol of Vienna's early 20th-century cultural flowering. Later, pause for a traditional coffee house stop, where café culture is less a trend and more a daily ritual. The remainder of the day is at leisure for museums, shopping, or an unhurried walk through the city's elegant neighborhoods.
DAY 4
Vienna to Salzburg
After breakfast, transfer to the station for a comfortable train journey to Salzburg. On arrival, your driver will transfer you to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure, ideal for a first walk along the Salzach River and through the Old Town's baroque lanes. Should you wish, our planners can recommend a restaurant that suits your style for the evening.
DAY 5
Salzburg Old Town and Fortress Views
This morning, your private guide will introduce Salzburg's Old Town, shaped by powerful prince archbishops who turned the city into a baroque masterpiece. Walk cathedral squares, hidden passageways, and Mozart landmarks that still feel part of everyday life. A funicular ride brings you up to Hohensalzburg Fortress, one of Europe's largest preserved castles, built to protect the city and project authority from above. Your afternoon is free for Mirabell Gardens, Getreidegasse shopping, or time at leisure.
DAY 6
Day at Leisure or Sound of Music Countryside, Return to Vienna
Enjoy a relaxed morning in Salzburg. If you would like a countryside day tied to The Sound of Music, our team can arrange it based on your interests and pace, including lake scenery and villages that match the classic landscape. In the afternoon, take the train back to Vienna and transfer to your hotel for the final night, keeping tomorrow's departure simple and comfortable.
DAY 7
Departure
After breakfast, your private driver will transfer you to Vienna Airport for your onward flight.