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Imperial Palaces and Gardens

Walking on the paths PREMIUM
TOUR
of Empress "Sissi"

10 DAYS | 9 NIGHTS

Day 1: Vienna (-/-/D) tacular lake in Italy. The surrounding villages are typical of the area: narrow lanes,
Arrival in Vienna. Pick up at Vienna airport followed by a panorama city tour that will charming terraces and old ports. Stop in Riva del Garda, a small historic town at
give you an overall impression of the most significant historical sights of Vienna. Along the north-western corner of the lake. Return to your hotel. Dinner and overnight in
the Ringstrasse you will see the State Opera House, the Museum of Fine Arts, the Na- Merano.
tural History Museum, the Hofburg (the former Habsburg winter residence), the Par-
liament, the City Hall and the Burgtheater. Welcome dinner and overnight in Vienna. Day 9: Merano (B/-/D)
Morning is free. Afternoon visit of the Gardens of Trauttmansdorff Castle. An extraor-
Day 2: Vienna (B/-/D) dinary blend of botanical garden and recreational facility turns a visit into an adven-
After breakfast you will visit Schönbrunn Palace. Admire the impressive showrooms, ture. The gardens are full of intriguing details, works of art and attractions. A number
once the summer residence of the Habsburg family and home of Maria Theresia. After- of colorful experience stations are distributed throughout the gardens, making Trautt-
wards you will see the the park and gardens at Schönbrunn Palace, which are placed mansdorff. Dinner and overnight in Merano.
together with the palace on the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites. The excursion
ends with a guided walking tour through the historical city center. Remainder of the Day 10: Merano – Venice Marco Polo Airport (B/-/-)
afternoon is free. In the evening you will enjoy folklore music, traditional food and wine Departure after Breakfast.
at one of the cosy wine taverns in the surroundings. Overnight in Vienna.
Our prices include:
Day 3: Vienna (B/-/-) – This morning choose one of the 2 excursion options: • Deluxe motor coach throughout as per itinerary
The Belvedere’s garden is one of Europe’s most significant historical gardens in • English speaking tour escort throughout
French style and, even in its pared down form today, is still a fine example of late • Welcome drink during the arrival transfer
Baroque garden design. In the afternoon we are heading to Klosterneuburg Abbey. • Accommodation in centrally located 4 ★sup or 5 hotels in double/twin room
★
Enjoy a visit of “The Gardens of the Centuries”, including gardens in medieval, Re- • 3 nights in Vienna (2 with Bed & Breakfast, 1 with Half board)
naissance and Baroque design, English gardens and modern parks, were adapted to • 3 nights in Salzburg (Bed & Breakfast)
the respective architectural environment. Finally experience a winery tour that leads • 3 nights with half board in Merano
visitors on an atmospheric exploration of the baroque cellar complex and elucida- • Choice to take "half-board" dinner either in the hotel or in a local restaurant
tes the 900-year history of wine production in Klosterneuburg. Enjoy a wine tasting • Coffee/Tea and beverages included with dinner
combined with local snacks in the monastery wine estate. OR Coach journey to Melk • 1 dinner including wine and folklore music at traditional wine tavern around Vienna
Abbey, one of the foremost baroque ensembles in the World. Visit also includes the • 1 dinner at Stiftskeller St. Peter including Mozart concert
abbey park which does not only reflect its 250-year-long history, but also attests to • Guided visits: Vienna, Salzburg, Innsbruck
Man’s and Nature’s power of creation. Enjoy lunch in Melk. Early afternoon we travel • Excursion to Lake Garda
by boat through the scenic Wachau Valley from Krems to Dürnstein. Return to the • Admission to the following sights:
hotel by coach. Overnight in Vienna. · Schönbrunn Palace, park and gardens
· Belvedere Gardens
Day 4: Vienna – Danube Valley – Salzburg (B/-/-) · Monastery Gardens Klosterneuburg Abbey park and gardens, Wine cellar of
Morning journey to Tulln and visit of the Garten Tulln, a flagship project unique in Eu- Klosterneuburg abbey including wine tasting and local snacks OR
rope. The strictly ecological care of the plant is meanwhile exemplary for many other, · Visit of Melk Abbey and Park, Lunch and Danube Cruise Melk-Dürnstein.
similar garden shows at home and abroad. On the entire area, the gardeners strictly · Guided tour of the Garten Tulln
adhere to the criteria set by the state initiative "Nature in the garden": renouncement · Mirabell Gardens, Leopoldskron and Hellbrunn Palace.
of pesticides, abandonment of synthetic chemical fertilizers and abandonment of · Ride on the Festungsbahn and Coffee & Cake in a traditional Café OR
peat. Overnight in Salzburg. · Half Day excursion Lake District area including boat trip St. Gilgen – St. Wolf gang
· Imperial Palace and Gardens Innsbruck
Day 5: Salzburg (B/-/D) · Trautmansdorff Castle
Morning guided city tour of Salzburg including the Salzburg Cathedral, Mozarts Resi- • Personal radio headsets
dence. We also visit the famous Mirabell Gardens, Leopoldskron and Hellbrun Palace. • Porterage at airport and hotels in / out
Remainder of the day is free. Experience an extraordinary evening and dinner by cand- • All taxes and charges
lelight at the Stiftskeller St.Peter restaurant, listen to the music of Wolfgang Amadeus
Mozart, performed by the Amadeus Consort Ensemble. Overnight in Salzburg.
Day 6: Salzburg (B/-/-)
Free day to explore the city at your own – including a ride on the Festungsbahn funi-
cular up to Hohensalzburg Fortress. OR Half day excursion to the Lake district area:
The route takes you to Lake Fuschl and St. Gilgen where you board a boat that takes
you across Lake Wolfgangsee. Visit of the pilgrimage church. Afterwards you can
enjoy coffee and cake in the world famous “Weisses Rössl” or in another traditional
café. The route back takes you past Lake Mondsee. Overnight in Salzburg. PACKAGE PRICE PP
Day 7: Salzburg – Innsbruck – Merano (B/-/D) IN DOUBLE ROOM FROM
Departure to South Tyrol/Italy. Stop in Innsbruck and guided city tour including visit of 2,135 €
the Imperial Palace and Gardens. Free time. Drive further to Merano best known for
its spa resorts. Dinner and overnight in Merano.
based on 20 persons
Day 8: Merano – Lake Garda – Merano (B/-/D)
Breakfast. Depart for the northern coast of Lake Garda, the largest and most spec-

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