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Experiences you have as you travel often hold the longest memories. As part of their research trips, our specialists seek out authentic ways to get to know Austria, and the best local guides. These activities reflect some of their best-loved experiences.
Wachau Valley & Danube boat ride
This river boat tour of the Wachau Valley starts with the Baroque majesty of Melk Abbey, then takes you on a slow drift through the vineyards, orchards and villages along the Danube鈥檚 forested banks. A stop in the historic town of D眉rnstein, with its storied history, completes the day.
Coffeehouse tour of Vienna
This three-hour guided coffeehouse tour around Vienna brings you to some of the most storied caf茅s in the city, and gives you a taste of the city鈥檚 renowned coffee and pastries 鈥� all in one morning.
Bratislava day trip & walking tour
Take a walking tour of Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia and crossroads of Central Europe. Medieval fortifications, Gothic cathedrals, a neoclassical palace and a vibrant coffee-house culture await you in this off-the-beaten-track visit to the city, just an hour from Vienna.
Spanish Riding School performance
Watch the Ballet of the White Stallions at the ornate Spanish Riding School inside of Hofburg Palace. You鈥檒l get to see the world-renowned Lipizzaner horses as they perform flying changes and half pirouettes in the lavishly designed baroque-era arena.
The Sound of Music tour
This half-day driving tour of the most memorable locations from The Sound of Music with a private driver-guide lets you relive the movie鈥檚 nostalgic charms, while also taking in the history and beauty of Salzburg and Austria鈥檚 lake district.
Jewish heritage walking tour
Take a guided half-day walking tour of Vienna鈥檚 First District to the memorials and museums dedicated to Austria鈥檚 Jewish community and the 65,000 Austrian Jews killed in the Holocaust. Pay your respects at the Holocaust Memorial and see the ruins of a medieval synagogue.
Vienna market visit & cooking class
Spend a morning on a brief walking tour of Vienna鈥檚 markets, tasting the city鈥檚 delicacies along the way. Then retire to your guide鈥檚 private apartment for instruction on cooking a two-course gourmet lunch. Sample Austria鈥檚 wines with the meal you鈥檝e prepared in a chef鈥檚 kitchen.
Mozart walking tour
See Mozart鈥檚 hometown of Salzburg and the places that were important to him on this walking tour. Visit the Salzburg Cathedral, see Saint Peter鈥檚 Abbey and explore Mozart鈥檚 Birthplace and Residence, where he lived during his childhood and adolescent years.
Hallstatt Salt Mines
This salt mine tour gives you a glimpse into the industry that helped shape Hallstatt and the surrounding region, while also providing panoramic Alpine views. Catch the funicular up the mountain, slide through the mines and enjoy a mountaintop meal.
Vienna walking tour & Sch枚nbrunn Palace
This combined walking-and-driving tour lets you map out the location of many of Vienna鈥檚 most storied sites, as well as explore the mammoth Sch枚nbrunn Palace. You鈥檒l see the former imperial palace in Vienna as well as the Habsburg鈥檚 summer residence outside the city limits.
Mozart dinner & concert
Immerse yourself in the music and food of the Baroque era with this intimate dinner and concert at one of the oldest restaurants in Europe. Enjoy a performance of Mozart鈥檚 works by costumed performers between courses of a traditional Austrian meal.
Innsbruck tour including Bergisel Ski Jump
Spend a morning exploring Innsbruck and the nearby Bergisel Ski Jump, where you can take in far-reaching views over the city and its surrounding peaks. Your private guide will tell you about the city鈥檚 history as you walk its cobblestone streets.
