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Austria

Austria has a surprising mix of old-world charm and exuberant culture. Amazing classical operas and

waltzes, an exciting art and fashion scene, grand Imperial architecture, and over 2,000 years of fascinating history
awaits the guests of grand Vienna, charming Salzburg, peaceful Innsbruck, and everywhere in between.

Planning tips for Austria: TRAVEL TIMES Vienna Budapest Graz Munich Prague Venice
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• Language: German. t 2½ hrs t t t
• Time Zone: Six hours ahead of US Eastern Mode Kaprun
3 hrs 4¼ hrs 5 hrs 7½ hrs
Standard Time. Time Innsbruck t Krems Munich Vienna
• Currency: Euro (EUR). Salzburg
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Austria• Entry Requirements for US Citizens:
Passport is required. Visa is not required for Mode 2 hrs 3 hrs 1½ hrs 2¾ hrs
touristic purposes (max. stay 3 months).
Time

CZECH REPUBLIC

GERMANY Linz Dürnstein Krems

DANUBE RIVER WACHAU Vienna
VALLEY

Salzburg

Innsbruck Lake Zell HUNGARY
Zell am See
Graz
Kaprun

SWITZERLAND ITALY

Salzburg CZECH REPUBLIC Zell am See Dürnstein

GERMANY

Vienna HUNGARY “I love Austria for all it has to
Lake Zell Salzburg offer. There’s the fascinating
history, art, and music of the grand
Innsbruck Kaprun Graz cities of Vienna and Salzburg, but
also the stunning Alpine scenery
SWITZERLAND ITALY of the Salzkammergut and Tyrol.
While easy to include a few stops
Vienna 13 on a tour of Europe, one could
spend weeks exploring all of the
01 02 03 04 05 06 Praterst1rasse amazing sights of this incredible
country. No matter where you go
Vienna in Austria, you must have a slice of

128 ”14 delicious Sachertorte!
– Ken P., Director of Reservations Sales
Votivkirche
Rudolfspark

recommended independent vacations to austria & beyond

Historic Central Europe: Alpine Connection:
Vienna, Salzburg & Munich
Munich, Salzburg, Innsbruck & Lucerne
Explore the cultural capitals of
Journey through the heart of Alpine
Austria and Bavaria. country as you take in picturesque vistas and

charming towns in three magnificent countries.

Salzburg Innsbruck

9 nights • 3 nights Vienna • Hop-on/off city tour 7 nights • Private arrival transfer • 1 night Innsbruck
Includes • City tour • 1 dinner per city Includes • 2 nights Munich • 2 nights Lucerne
• 3 nights Salzburg • 1st-class rail • Hop-on/off city tour • Mt. Pilatus tour
Departs daily • 48-hour Salzburg Card Departs daily • 2 nights Salzburg • 1st-class rail between cities
from Vienna • 3 nights Munich between cities May-Oct. from • 48-hour Salzburg Card • Daily breakfast
• Daily breakfast Munich or Lucerne
or Munich

10 days/9 nights from $1,529pp 8 days/7 nights from $1,725pp

Pricing based on the following properties: Rathauspark, Vienna; Imlauer, Salzburg; K+K am Harras, Munich. Pricing based on the following properties: K+K am Harras, Munich; Imlauer, Salzburg; Schwarzer Adler,
Hotel upgrades available. Can be booked in reverse order. Not applicable during trade fairs. Innsbruck; Montana Art Deco, Lucerne. Hotel upgrades available. Can be booked in reverse order. Not
applicable during trade fairs.

Innovative Austria: Austrian Bliss:

Vienna & Graz Salzburg & the Wachau Valley

Stroll the historic streets of Vienna, Discover picturesque Salzburg, with its hilltop
fortress and fascinating musical history, then drive
then venture toward Austria’s second
largest city of Graz where futuristic east to Krems or Dürnstein, both renowned for their world-
architecture can be found amongst class wines of the Wachau Valley.
medieval alleyways. Here you can also
head out into the Styrian vineyards for
excellent wine tasting.

Graz Krems

6 nights Includes • Private arrival transfer • City tour 6 nights Includes • Private arrival transfer
• 3 nights Vienna • 3-day compact • 3 nights Salzburg
Departs daily May-Oct. • City tour Departs daily Apr.-Oct. • 48-hour Salzburg Card
from Vienna • 3 nights Graz manual car rental from Salzburg • 3 nights Wachau Valley
• Daily breakfast • 3-day compact manual car rental
• Daily breakfast

7 days/6 nights from $819pp 7 days/6 nights from $935pp

Pricing based on the following properties: Rathauspark, Vienna; Das Weitzer, Graz. Hotel upgrades Pricing based on the following properties: Imlauer, Salzburg; Arte Hotel, Krems. Hotel upgrades available.
available. Not applicable during trade fairs. Not applicable during trade fairs.

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austria vienna hotels & extras

Vienna

Recommende Hotels Includes • 2 nights accommodations 3 Hotels from $229pp | Extra night from $85pp
• City tour 4 Hotels from $255pp | Extra night from $95pp
Price is per person, double occupancy • Daily breakfast 5 Hotels from $469pp | Extra night from $205pp
Note: Supplements apply during trade fair dates.

1 Hotel Savoy 3 Lindengasse 12 3 Hotel Rathauspark 4 Rathausstrasse 17 5 Austria Savoyen 4 Rennweg 16
Charming hotel with This former city palace sits Close to Belvedere Palace,
traditional décor. Near the behind city hall (rathaus) this contemporary hotel
trendy Spittelberg pedestrian and is walking distance to is housed in the former
area and a 10-minute museums and the Hofburg. Austrian State Printing
walk to the Ringstrasse. 117 rooms. House. 309 rooms.
42 rooms. AC

2 Austria Classic Hotel Wien 3 4 Lindner am Belvedere 4 Rennweg 12 6 K+K Maria Theresia 4 Kirchberggasse 6
Conveniently located across Situated in the artists’
Praterstrasse 72 from Belvedere Palace in quarter, this hotel is known
Close to subway lines and a quiet neighborhood, and for its contemporary décor
the Prater Ferris Wheel, a short walk to the “Ring”. and fantastic service.
offering comfort and value.
Nice breakfast terrace in 219 rooms. AC 123 rooms. AC
summer. 78 rooms.

Vienn Extras Shared Sightseeing from Vienna:
Vienna Woods, Mayerling & Seegrotte Half-day Tour . . . . . . . . . . $79
Private Hotel Transfers to/from: Spectacular scenery awaits when you visit the spa city of Baden, and
Airport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $85 take a boat ride on an underground lake. Departs daily Apr.-Sep.
Rail Station or Pier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Prague Includes 2-hr Cesky Krumlov Tour en route . . . . . . . . . . 2,665 Wachau-Danube Valley Full-day Tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Vienna - Budapest Hydrofoil May-Sep.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199 A romantic escape with riverside vineyards and elegant castles, where
you’ll enjoy the scenery by boat on the Danube. Includes lunch.
Transfer rates are one-way, based on 1-3 passengers per vehicle. Hydrofoil rate is one-way, per person. Departs daily Apr.-Oct.

Shared Sightseeing in Vienna: Budapest Full-day Tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Concert & Dinner at Schönbrunn - Category A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169 Journey through the Hungarian countryside and discover the delightful
An enchanting evening at a stunning imperial palace featuring Mozart city of Budapest, rich in tradition and beauty. Note: bring passport.
overtures and classic waltzes. Departs daily except Wed. & Fri., Apr.-Oct.
Private Sightseeing in Vienna:
Private Coffee House Walking Tour (2 hrs). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185 Salzburg Full-day Tour. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Learn the origin of Vienna’s “Black Gold” and the important role The classic Alpine landscape surrounding Salzburg will surely conjure
coffeehouses continue to play today. Discover just how many types of memories of the “Sound of Music”. Includes a visit to Mozart’s birthplace.
coffee can be ordered, then enjoy a cup at one of Vienna’s premier houses. Departs daily except Mon., Wed. & Fri., Apr.-Oct.
Private Music Walking Tour (2 hrs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189 Private Sightseeing from Vienna:
Follow in the footsteps of musical legends who left their mark Private Bratislava Full-day Tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 405
on Vienna’s rich musical heritage. Includes your choice of entrance to Only an hour from Vienna are the wide pedestrian streets
the House of Music or Mozart House. and rich architecture of Slovakia’s capital. See Bratislava and Devín
Private Hundertwasser Tour (3 hrs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345 Castle, Michael’s Gate, and the Blue Church.
Visit the Kunst Haus Museum, displaying the works of eccentric Tour prices are per person. Private tour prices based on two passengers. Additional tours available.
artist Friedrich Hundertwasser.

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7 K+K Palais 4 Rudolfsplatz 11 9 Ambassador 5 Kärntner Strasse 22 11 Hotel Sacher 5 Philharmonikerstrasse 4
Full of old-world charm, this Contemporary comfort
Historic 19th-century elegant property is ideally with the feel of Old Vienna
building with stylish rooms located on one of the most are the hallmarks of this
in contemporary décor, close exclusive streets in the luxury hotel situated in the
to St. Stephen’s Cathedral. city, close to St. Stephen’s pedestrian zone. 112 rooms.
Cathedral. 86 rooms.
66 rooms. AC AC
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8 Kaiserhof 4 Frankenberggasse 10 10 Hotel DO & CO 5 Stephansplatz 12
Cozy hotel combining Sophisticated in the
traditional and modern minutest details, this
styles. Walking distance to modern hotel faces St. Capri Hotel 3 , Hotel
the Opera House. 76 rooms. Stephen’s Cathedral. Astoria 4 , Hotel Das Triest 5
AC and The Ritz-Carlton 5
43 rooms. AC

Vienna for Cruisers Viennese Romance

Experience the timelessness and elegance of Waltz your way through the lanes of the “Imperial
Vienna before or after your cruise. City”, where romance is a timeless tradition.

Belvedere Palace • All private transfers 2 nights • Private arrival transfer • One 3-course dinner
• 2 nights Vienna Includes • 2 nights Hotel Sacher • Daily breakfast
2 nights • City tour • 1-hour waltz lesson
Includes • One 3-course dinner Departs Fri. • Ride on the Giant Wheel
• Daily breakfast from Vienna
Departs daily
from Vienna 3 days/2 nights from $515pp

3 days/2 nights from $889pp

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austria salzburg hotels & extras

Salzburg

Salzburg is a melting pot of art and
culture, from its hilltop castle to the

childhood home of Mozart.

Recommende Hotels Includes • 2 nights accommodations 3 Superior Hotels from $279pp | Extra night from $109pp
• 48-hour Salzburg Card 4 Hotels from $299pp | Extra night from $119pp
Price is per person, double occupancy • Daily breakfast 5 Hotels from $465pp | Extra night from $205pp
Note: Supplements apply during trade fair dates and
the Salzburg Festival (Jul. 17-Aug. 31)

Hotel am Mirabellplatz 3 Superior The Pitter 4 Rainerstrasse 6–8 Hotel Sacher 5 Schwarzstrasse 5–7
Sitting on the riverside,
Paris-Lodron-Strasse 1 Well-located, close to rooms at this grand hotel
Across from Mirabell Palace Mirabell Palace and are uniquely decorated
and a short walk to Old walking distance to all sites. with historic artwork adding
Town. Rooms are a mix of Beautifully furnished rooms. to the charm. 110 rooms.
standard and contemporary
styles. 74 rooms. 198 rooms. AC AC

Altstadt Wolf-Dietrich 4 Wolf-Dietrich-Strasse 7 Villa Trapp 4 Traunstrasse 34 Goldener Hirsch 5 Getreidegasse 37
This family-run hotel in Cozy, chalet-style hotel
the pedestrian area has Actual residence of the warmly welcomes guests
rooms decorated in a stylish world-famous Von Trapp with friendly reception and
and comfortable manner. family. Perfect for “Sound charming traditional décor.
40 rooms. of Music” fans. Charming, Great central location and
with individually decorated on-site restaurant. 70 rooms.
rooms. 16 rooms. AC

Imlauer 4 Rainerstrasse 12 Hotel Meierhof 4 Leopoldskronstrasse 56-58 Schloss Fuschl 5 Schloss-Strasse 19, Hof bei Salzburg
Walking distance to the Located at Leopoldskron With views of the lake and
Mirabell Palace district, this Palace, this former the stunning surrounding
modern hotel offers its own administration building scenery, this elegant hotel
beer garden. 50 rooms. has been renovated into offers the utmost in comfort
a contemporary boutique and relaxation. Under 10
AC hotel. A 20-min. walk to Old miles to Salzburg. 110 rooms.
Town. 55 rooms. AC

Salzburg Extras

Private Hotel Transfers to/from: Shared Sightseeing from Salzburg:
Airport or Rail Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $89 Sound of Music Half-day Tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $65
Innsbruck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 795 Relive the true story of the Von Trapp family.
Lakes & Mountains Half-day Tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Private transfer rates are one-way, based on 1-3 passengers per vehicle. The placid lake district was once the playground for royalty.
Bavarian Mountains & Salt Mines Half-day Tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Shared Sightseeing in Salzburg: Beneath Mt. Dürrnberg, explore one of the oldest salt mines in the
Mozart City Tour (2.5 hrs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 world. An underground exploration by train, slide and boat.
Follow the steps of Mozart through the streets of his hometown. Departs daily May-Oct.
Salzburg Fortress Concert & Dinner - Category 1 (3 hrs) . . . . . . . . 99 Eagle’s Nest Half-day Tour. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
A night to remember! Enjoy a traditional Austrian meal followed by a Tucked deep within the Alps, this viewpoint overlooks fairy-tale
“Best of Mozart” concert in one of the fortress rooms. scenery. Departs daily May-Oct.
Private Sightseeing in Salzburg: Private Sightseeing from Salzburg:
Private Walking Tour (2.5 hrs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185 Private Hallstatt Tour (5 hrs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309
Discover Old and New Town on foot as your private guide accompanies Journey to the “Pearl of the Salzkammergut”, famous for its
you through this charming city. postcard perfect lakeside location and alpine scenery.
Private City Highlights Tour (3 hrs). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
From beautiful views to historic sites, let your private guide introduce you Tour prices are per person. Private tour prices based on two passengers. Additional tours available.
to the best Salzburg has to offer.
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innsbruck, kaprun & graz austria

Innsbruck CZECH REPUBLIC
GERMANY
Known as the “Jewel of the Alps”,
Vienna HUNGARY
lovely Innsbruck has a wonderful Lake Zell Salzburg
medieval Old Town.
Innsbruck Kaprun Graz

SWITZERLAND ITALY

Vienna

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Airport or Rail Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$89 Private Innsbruck Tour (3 hrs) . . . . . . . $365
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Private transfer rates are one-way, based on 1-3 passengers per alpine city of Innsbruck.
vehicle. Supplements apply between 7pm-7am. Private Sightseeing from Innsbruck:
Private Salzburg Full-day Tour . . . . . . . $6855
Discover the beauty of Salzburg.

Private tour prices are per person based on two passengers.

Additional tours available.

Alpine Lake Retreat: Graz

Kaprun

The lakeside town of Kaprun also provides

an attractive summer playground for hikers,
cyclists, and nature enthusiasts, less than
two hours by rail from Salzburg.

A lively university town, Graz is known for its many
museums, Baroque buildings, and World Heritage Old Town.

HReoctoelms mende Includes • 2 nights accommodations RHeoctoelms mende Includes • 2 nights accommodations
• Zell am See-Kaprun • City tour (May-Oct.)
Price is per person, double occupancy • Daily breakfast
Summer Card

Price is per person, double occupancy • Daily breakfast
Note: Rates valid May 15-Oct. 15

4 Hotels from $379pp | Extra night from $189pp 4 Hotels from $199pp | Extra night from $89pp

Das Alpenhaus 4 Schlossstrasse 2 Hotel Das Weitzer 4 Grieskai 12-16
In the city center, this newly renovated Steps away from Old Town, this family-run
mountain hotel offers airy alpine décor, hotel has a beautiful mix of traditional and
modern amenities, and a commanding view modern décor in their stylish rooms. The hotel
of Kitzsteinhorn Mountain. 125 rooms. features a popular gourmet restaurant serving
Styrian specialities, often frequented by locals.
204 rooms. AC

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