13-Hour Salzburg and Alpine Lakes Tour from Vienna with Mondsee

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Take a guided walking tour through Salzburg, the home of Mozart
• 02 See the romantic Old Town and the famous gardens of Mirabell Palace
• 03 Admire the Alpine lakes Mondsee and Wolfgangsee
• 04 Explore "The Sound of Music" film locations around Salzburg

Experience a 13-hour journey from Vienna to Salzburg and the enchanting Salzkammergut Lake region. Discover Salzburg's cultural gems, including Mirabell Gardens, Mozart's birthplace, the cathedral, and St. Peter's Abbey. Enjoy panoramic views from Hohensalzburg Fortress and explore "The Sound of Music" film locations around the city. Marvel at the crystal-clear waters of Mondsee and the quaint villages along Attersee, steeped in local legends and Alpine charm.

Enjoy an optional funicular ride to Hohensalzburg Fortress for panoramic city views.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 13 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Salzburg, Vienna

Languages English, Russian

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Vienna to Salzburg and the Alpine Lakes

• Depart from Vienna to Salzburg.
• Explore Salzburg's cultural landmarks, including Mirabell Gardens, Mozart's birthplace, the cathedral, and St. Peter's Abbey.
• Enjoy an optional funicular ride to Hohensalzburg Fortress for panoramic city views.
• Discover "The Sound of Music" film locations around Salzburg.
• Journey to the Salzkammergut Lake region for breathtaking views of Mondsee and its Alpine surroundings.
• Explore quaint villages along the shores of Attersee, steeped in local legends and stories.
• Return to Vienna, where your tour concludes.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• The tour takes place once a week on Saturday.
• Hotel pickup from central Vienna hotels (postcodes 1010 to 1090) is included if the hotel name is provided no later than 24 hours before tour departure. Pickup from apartments is not available.
• Walking tour with a professional local guide in Salzburg.
• Transport by air-conditioned coach or van with a professional driver-guide.
• Guided tour on the way from Vienna to Salzburg and back.
• Photo breaks at the Alpine lakes Mondsee and Wolfgangsee.

What's Not Included

• Gratuities (optional).
• Food and drinks.
• Entrance fees for Hohensalzburg Fortress and the funicular, approximately 13 Euro per person during free time.
• Hotel drop-off (the tour ends at the Vienna State Opera, Albertinaplatz).
• No Wi-Fi on the bus.

Know before you go

• The tour departs from Albertina Platz, A-1010 Vienna, beside the State Opera House, in front of the Albertina Museum. Please arrive 5 minutes before departure, meet the official from the 7Travel agency, and state your name.
• Free hotel pick-up is available only from central Vienna hotels (postcodes 1010 to 1090). Please inform us of your hotel name and address no later than 24 hours before tour departure, by 04:00 pm on the day before the tour.
• Pick-up from apartments is not possible.
• Hotel drop-off is not included.
• The pick-up time depends on how the driver collects other guests along the way. Please be ready and wait at the hotel reception area at 7:15 am. We cannot provide an exact pick-up time for this reason.
• Please do not worry. Wait from 07:15 a.m. until 08:00 a.m. However, if you are not there, the driver cannot wait longer than 5 minutes.
• Depending on the group size, the tour will be operated by minivan with a driver-guide or by bus with a licensed guide.
• Confirmation will be received at the time of booking.
• The tour is not recommended for infants.
• A multilingual guide in English and Russian may operate the tour.
• Please note that you will cover approximately 600 km by motorway during the day. The drive is approximately 6.5 hours, with two 30-minute stops. You will spend approximately four hours in Salzburg: 2 hours for a walking tour and 2 hours of free time.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Vienna, Austria

Tour start

Vienna, Austria

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.