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Austria Classic: Vienna, Salzburg & Innsbruck by Rail

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The hills are alive in Austria

The land of Mozart and Freud awaits on this 6-night vacation. Travel by train across Austria's gems: musical Vienna, storybook Salzburg, and mountaintop Innsbruck. Enjoy luxurious accommodations, transfers, and tours in each city!

What's Included
  • 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. 

Great Ways to Explore

  • Begin in Vienna, the cultural capital of Europe and former residence of Mozart, Brahms, Strauss, and Beethoven. 

  • Revel in the sumptuous interiors and beautiful formal gardens of Schonbrunn Palace, the summer palace of the Hasburg Empire! 

  • Hop on the train from Vienna to Salzburg, the baroque city that was the setting for the 1965 film "The Sound of Music."

  • Explore Festung Hohensalzburg, Central Europe’s largest intact fortress with incredible views of Salzburg.

  • Breathe in the crisp alpine air in Innsbruck, known as the capital of the Alps.

Package Overview

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.

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Please note that some recommendations in the following suggested itinerary may not be included in your package. Check What's Included above for full details on inclusions.

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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.

Transfer to Vienna hotel

You'll be in one of these hotels, or similar, depending on availability

Hotel Arcotel Wimberger

Vienna, Austria
4 out of 5 stars
1 of 3 hotels

The ARCOTEL Wimberger is located in Vienna's vibrant 7th district and is a charismatic hotel with 225 rooms. A legend in Vienna since 1871 the hotel remains a popular place for celebrities, artists and cosmopolitan types to stay. The hotel's central location makes it perfect for fans of art and culture as well as those who love to shop. Close by are Vienna's main shopping boulevard, the Mariahilfer Strabe, the Wiener Stadthalle, the city's major concert venue, and numerous galleries and boutiques. The city's museum quarter is also just a few minutes away either on foot or by public transport.

Hotel Beethoven

Vienna, Austria
4 out of 5 stars
2 of 3 hotels

The Hotel Beethoven is an elegant 4-star accommodation situated in the lively heart of Vienna. Guests are just a short walk from the city center and iconic Ringstraße Boulevard. Popular attractions within walking distance of the Hotel Beethoven include the Naschmarkt Open-Air Market, Albertina Museum, Vienna State Opera, and Belvedere Palace. The Vienna International Airport is also just 11 miles away from the property.

Guest rooms feature modern and chic decor with soundproof windows, cable television, a private bathroom, hairdryer, minibar, and complimentary toiletries. All rooms are non-smoking and room service is available upon request.

Visitors can enjoy a meal at the 24-hour bistro or grab a hot beverage from Beethoven Lounge, located on-site. Guests can indulge in delicious Austrian cuisine while listening to weekly live music at the hotel. For those traveling on business affairs, consider getting work done at the hotel's business center which is equipped with two internet terminals and a printer.

Hotel Johann Strauss

Vienna, Austria
4 out of 5 stars
3 of 3 hotels

The Hotel Johann Strauss is a 4-star hotel in Vienna inside a historic building located in the vibrant Freihaus quarter of Vienna’s 4th district. It's within close walking distance to some of the best things to do in Vienna including the Naschmarkt, Karlsplatz, and the Belvedere Palace. The Taubstummengasse Underground Station is just a minute walk away, making it easy to maneuver around the city.

Free Wi-Fi and air-conditioning is available throughout the property. Guest rooms are comfortably decorated with soundproof windows, a TV, minibar, and safe.

Other services at the hotel include a daily breakfast buffet, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour business center. Babysitting and an e-charging station are also available.

The hotel is centrally-located close to many delicious restaurants, lively bars, and top attractions in Vienna.

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 the Belvedere, home to the world's greatest collection of Austrian art, including Gustav Klimt's famous painting "The Kiss."

You could also follow the footsteps of Mozart at the Mozarthaus, Mozart's only surviving Viennese residence, now home to a museum.

Vienna City Tour with Schonbrunn Palace (3.5 hours)

Embark on a tour via coach that will bring you through some of the most important and beautiful destinations in Vienna! 

First, take a look at the impressive Vienna State Opera home of the annual "Opera Ball." Not far from the Opera is the grand Hofburg Palace, the former winter residence of the imperial family. Next you will see the monumental buildings of the Museum of Art History and the Museum of Natural History. Further sights on the tour are the neoclassical Parliament, the acclaimed Burgtheater, and the striking City Hall, where the legendary Life Ball takes place.

On arrival at Schönbrunn Palace, enjoy a guided at Austria’s most popular tourist attraction. Visit the historic state-rooms where Empress Sissi and Emperor Franz Josef once called home. Afterwards, you'll have time to take a stroll through the palace gardens or enjoy a cup of original Viennese coffee and a piece of delicious apple strudel.

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 old town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. 

Salzburg is also inseparably linked with The Trapp family and "The Sound of Music." Follow Maria's footsteps and explore the many locations in the city found in the famous film.

Transfer to Vienna train station

Train to Salzburg!

Transfer to Salzburg hotel

Check-in - Arcotel Castellani Salzburg

Salzburg, Austria
4 out of 5 stars

Step into elegance at the historic, yet modern Arcotel Castellani. Nestled in lush greenery, this luxurious hotel is just a short walk from the vibrant center of Salzburg! Get ready to relax in your carefully decorated room, adorned with stylish furniture and equipped with crisp air conditioning. Enjoy onsite dining, a fitness center, free WiFi, and more. The perfect home away from home in Salzburg!

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 where the composer was born on January 27, 1756. The house is located in Getreidegasse, Salzburg’s popular shopping street.

End the day with a meal at St Peter Stiftskulinarium, Europe's oldest restaurant in the heart of Salzburg!

Salzburg Hop-on/Hop-off Sightseeing Tour (24 hour ticket)

Discover all of Salzburg's key attractions with this hop-on/hop-off bus pass. Your ticket lasts for 24 hours and you can board any of the hop on buses during this time. See Mirabell Square, Old City, and Festival District, as well as Schloss Leopoldskron and Schloss Hellbrunn in the south of Salzburg. 

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!

Transfer to Salzburg train station

Train to Innsbruck!

Transfer to Innsbruck hotel

You'll be in one of these hotels, or similar, depending on availability

Hotel Grauer Bar

Innsbruck, Austria
4 out of 5 stars
1 of 2 hotels

The hotel Grauer Bar combines special comfort with a fresh modern style. It offers 196 newly renovated rooms and stands out from other hotels with its unique wellness area located on the 5th floor offering a panoramic view of the surrounding Alps. The wellness area includes a swimming pool, sauna, steam bath, solarium and fitness room.

Hotel Innsbruck

Innsbruck, Austria
4 out of 5 stars
2 of 2 hotels

Living in the heart of Old Town along the Inn River, the Hotel Innsbruck offers a modern stay among history. Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi throughout the premises, an indoor pool, 2 spa areas which include a sun terrace, an infrared cabin, a Finnish sauna, nude and non-nude areas, panoramic views over Old Town, spa treatments, and more. Underground parking is available for a surcharge 200 feet away from the hotel.

Rooms are charming and comfortable, with air conditioning, a safe, a flat-screen TV, a minibar, and a private bathroom including bathrobes, slippers, and a hairdryer. Sofa beds come with some rooms, and hypo-allergenic bedding is available upon request. The Hungerburgnahn Cable Care and the Congress Center can be reached on foot in 5 minutes, and the area is perfect for city exploration, shopping and admiring the Old Town.

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 one of Innsbruck’s urban green spaces, The Imperial Gardens. With a giant chess board and diverse plants and trees, the gardens are a wonderful place for a stroll.

Explore the opulent interiors of the Imperial Palace, completed in the year 1500 under Emperor Maximilian I. End the day looking out over the rooftops of Innsbruck at the City Tower, which dates back to the medieval era.

24-hour Innsbruck Card

Sightsee in Innsbruck with help from your Innsbruck Card, including free entry to museums and visitor attractions, a hop-on/hop-off bus, guided city walk and more!

Card Includes:
  • Free entry to all museums and other visitor attractions in the Innsbruck region
  • 1 return trip on lifts and cable cars in the Innsbruck region
  • Free transportation on the Sightseer hop-on hop-off bus
  • Crystal Worlds Shuttle including the Kristallwelten
  • 1 x guided city walk (available daily)
  • Free city bike rental for 3 hours (rental shop: Die Borse, Leopoldstrasse 4)
  • Casino Innsbruck: discount on the welcome pack and 1 welcome drink
  • Numerous discounts for: Tyrolean evenings, Tratzberg Castle (Jenbach), Schubert city tours, Pedicab

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!

Transfer to Innsbruck airport (INN)

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Package Overview

Austria Classic: Vienna, Salzburg & Innsbruck by Rail

Old Town Innsbruck First spot   
Vienna, Austria

Hotel Arcotel Wimberger

Hand-selected accommodation for quality and service

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Salzburg, Austria

Arcotel Castellani Salzburg

Modern elegance in Salzburg

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Innsbruck, Austria

Hotel Grauer Bar

Hand-selected accommodation for quality and service

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